Gas rate hike hits forty five Kansas Missouri towns
Federal Judge Wilbur Booth’s ruling declares the 80 cent rate confiscatory and enjoins it. Gas distributors may set any rate effective immediately, with higher charges to follow for Kansas and Missouri towns. The decision returns control of Kansas Natural Gas Company properties to the original company after eight years under receiver.
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Missouri
Wilbur N. Booth
Minneapolis
Topeka
Booth
Kansas Natural Gas Company
T. F. Doran
Consumers’ Gas and Electric Company
Whch
Kansas considers tougher penalties for armed crime
The Kansas State Peace Officers Association urged amendments to state statutes. Chair Carle Moore said carrying deadly weapons would become a felony with 1 to 3 years hard labor. Robbery first degree would carry life imprisonment and various burglary terms would rise to 15 to 40 years.
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Kansas
Kansas State Peace Officers’Association
Carle Moore
Farmer Ed Eaton Bound Over After Jail Cell Murder
Geary County farmer Ed Eaton was bound over to the district court on a $7,000 bond for the alleged brutal murder of fellow farmer Robert Rindt. Rindt was killed while both men were confined in a city jail cell.
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Ed Eaton
Geary County
Robert Rindt
Rindt
Escaped inmates at state hospital amid urban fire
Six inmates escaped from the state hospital for the insane after a ward building fire. One was captured. Forty patients were removed safely, including six bedridden patients carried out through flames by Dr M L Perry and attendants. Two patients were overcome by smoke but recovered. Damages estimated at 10000 dollars. Also reported: a double rainbow seen near Pratt and a push for boxing legislation in Kansas championed by the American Legion. rehearing sought in Topeka telephone rate case after protest over rate increases.
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State’ Hospital
M. L. Perry
Severit
Kansas Crops Beat Record in 1920 Agriculture Report
The State Board of Agriculture publishes 1920 Kansas farm totals with record production yet lower livestock values. Dairy and poultry rise in value while oats and barley hit highs. Livestock declines across cattle horses and swine. dairy products and eggs attain new records.
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State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Splendid Farm Home Adopts Cheerful Sun Parlor Design
A feature promoting a farm home with a sun parlor and cheerful parlor space argues for large families needing multiple bedrooms. It outlines a 12 by 10 kitchen, 14 by 6 foot washroom, and five upper bedrooms, plus flexible use of rooms for den or laundry. The piece notes running water, electricity, and modern conveniences will soon be standard in farm homes.
Bacteria Proposed for Sausage Skins in Reports
Popular Science Monthly notes a proposal to use xilinum bacteria from vinegar to form sausage skins. The slime forming microbe, once patented for leather, would be made into flat sheets to wrap meat and be sewn.
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Popular Science Monthly
Wuestenfeld
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Genuine Tablets Use
An old advertisement urges readers to take only Bayer Aspirin as labeled, claiming physician endorsed safety after 21 years and millions of users. It promotes the Bayer Cross on tablets for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and general pain with small twelve tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Jack Carter and a $100 loan scheme
A Public Ledger note describes a plan where Jack Carter asks for $100, while another man suggests funding him to trap him into repayment. The ruse targets settling a $50 debt amid a proposed leverage tactic to force repayment.
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Jack Carter
Jack
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
A period advertisement claims kidney trouble is common and often undetected. It extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a healing remedy and notes an insurance examiner’s view that many applications are declined due to hidden kidney issues. It offers a 10 cent sample via mail order from Kilmer Co.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Robin Redbreast's Annual Jag on Red Berry Visitors
An old regional notice laments fewer robins visiting the South end during winter due to hunters using a cheap 12 gauge shotgun and youngsters with slingshots. It notes the robin’s attraction to red berries makes him easy prey, and cites the birds’ declining numbers over nine decades.
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Robin Redbreast
South End
Robin
South
Cuticura Skin Remedy Ad Promises Quick Complexion Help
An advertisement extols Cuticura Ointment for improving skin issues. It advises to apply at rising and retiring, wash off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, and claims benefits for poor complexions dandruff itching and rough hands.
Airplanes Too Small for Serious Work Says Scientific American
A Scientific American assessment notes compact low powered planes look impressive in photos but prove impractical. They are unstable in flight, underpowered in adverse conditions, and too flimsy to endure. thus they remain novelty items rather than viable aircraft.
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Scientific American
It Takes Congress to Settle a Strike
An unruly stomach is calmed by Garfield Tea Ady in a humorous item noting political resolution and a medicinal remedy by a famous name. The brief contrasts national labor issues with a domestic comic twist.
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Congress
New Drug Promises Fast Walk for Patient
A Sunnyside doctor promised a patient would be ambulant the next day and marked the order book accordingly. The nurse, unsure, kept the patient in bed until the doctor confirmed the dosage, saying she had not yet given the medicine and asked how many drams were required.
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Sunnyside
Woman's Sphere and the Expanding View of the World
A concise note reflects on women increasingly engaging with global affairs and travel, signaling a broader participation beyond traditional domestic roles. It highlights shifting attitudes toward women’s education, work, and influence in public life.
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