Kansas Farm Size Grew While Farm Numbers Fell
Kansas statistics show farm size more than doubling since 1870 while the number of farms declined. Tenants operate two-fifths of farms in 1920 with 165,286 farms. land transfers by rich owners fueled the shift. Also reported: two men sought for attempted kidnapping in Atchison and Kansas auto death rate lower than U S average in 1920.
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Kansas
Kargas
H. D. Lester
Wichita
Federal Census Bureau
Charles H. Serrigo
Division of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
United States
Kanpas
Radium case at Axtell hospital sparks search for $5000 metal
Ashes guarded at Axtell New ton hospital after radium used on a patient disappeared. Experts doubt fire destroys radium though container may melt. Hunters’ lethal toll prompts Harvey County farmers to seek tougher game laws and higher license fees. Nearby Lyons sand carries gold and ore plans emerge.
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Axtell
Newton
Harvey County
Seven candidates eyed for insurance superintendent race
Topeka reports a lively GOP nomination field with Walter Herrick and six others considering runs for state superintendent of insurance alongside rumors of Frank L. Travis seeking Congress. Also notes disciplinary actions in United Mine Workers district fourteen and local club elects in Lawrence. Kansas health brief reports diphtheria down but smallpox up. fatal accidents near Uniontown and Paola. Wichita leads US city construction per Wichita Beacon.
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Topeka
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Walter G. Herrick
Wellington
Emmet G. George
Council Grove Republican
State Senate
Allen
William R. Baker
Rosedale
Kansas Insurance Company
M. G. Vincent
Girard
H. R. Johnston
Wichita
Will 8. Thompson
Hutchinson
C. W. Dingman
Clay Center
Frank L. Travis
Iola
Travis
United Mine Workers of America
Howat
International
Kansas county boards gain rail land purchase rights
The federal aid law lets Kansas county boards buy railroad lands tied to a federal highway land grant, said M W Watson state highway engineer. Rev. Ernest Thayer a renowned Kansas minister died suddenly at the wheel after delivering a sermon at Athol Congregational Church in Smith county. He helped Athol fund a $30,000 church and had recently moved to the county from McPherson.
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Kansas
M. W.watson
Ernest Thayer
Athol
Smith County
McPherson
Construction Starts on Katy Hospital at Parsons
The project budget is $200,000 and Collins Brothers of Kansas City hold the contract for the hospital’s construction.
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Katy
Parsons
Collins Brothers of
Kansas City
Building an Efficient Dairy Barn for Cows by Radford
William A. Radford describes a substantial frame dairy barn for 18 cows with concrete floors, overhead tracks for feed and litter, silos, and improved ventilation and lighting. The design aims to reduce labor and boost efficiency, emphasizing fire protection and worker ease.
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Iixing Yoon
Mumire Pit
The Dairy Barn as a Farm Investment and Living Comfort
The article argues a one crop farm loses profitability without dairy and livestock. A well built modern dairy barn with 18 stalls and central feed alley improves efficiency, housing, and worker satisfaction, leading to steady milk sales and a smoother farm operation.
Golden Mosaic Uncovered by American Student
Harry Sternfeld of Pittsburgh, winner of the Prix de Paris and student at the American academy, discovers a Cosmatic mosaic masterpiece on a medieval cathedral facade near Cirta Castellana, Jan 1210 style Byzantine influences, rich color and gold fragment details.
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Harry Sternfeld
Pittsburgh
American Academy
Rome
Cirta Castellana
Cosmodi
Cartridges Save Home From Fire At Neustatter Estate
Tucson correspondent reports that a novel automatic fire alarm saved Maj Isador Neustatter’s home, bailiff of the local court, from major damage. At 1 15 a m muffled pistol shots awakened him from a closet where flames began and ammunition exploded as cartridges heated. the fire department arrived quickly.
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Isador Neustatter
Tucson
Los Angeles
Testimonial for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Mrs C F Phillips of Toomsboro Georgia reports relief from backache headaches and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound She says she can work again and recommends the remedy to friends while noting most nervous disorders come from female system displacement or derangement.
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Toomsboro
Lydia
EB. Pinkham
C.F. Phillips
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Otto Teague
Atchison
Lyons
Insurance
Kansas Second District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lawrence
Lutie Jackson
Kans
Frank Hodges
Olathe
Chautauqua
N. Y
C. F. Scott
C. F. Miller
Fort Scott
S. J. Crumbine
Wabaunsee County
H. Gribble
Uniontown
Bourbon County
Gripple
Chiles
Paola
Charles Barrett
Ruth Barrett
John Schafger
Frank Whitaker
Wichita Beacon
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Icowil
Loft
Ailo
Reesh Ale
E. Pinkham
Winslow
Alan Draggists
Nalem
Kramden
Scotland
Nowry
Albro Company
New York
Rhee Ee
Walnut Street
Dept. C
Gladstone
California
Chicega
Scandia
Isiting
Harry Hohman
Nordman
Adolph Nelson
Lebanon
Joseph McGowan, W. M
A. R. Morey
Sec’y
H. C. Coleman, V. C
R. Rickabaugh
Secy
Anad
Peter Smith
Smith
Joney
Johnson
Jones
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