26 Kansas miners die in 1919 report
The State Mine Inspector James Sherwood reports 26 coal miners died in Kansas during 1919. Fifteen deaths from rock falls. fatalities concentrated in Crawford Cherokee and Leavenworth counties. Over 890 nonfatal mining injuries were recorded that year. The report urges miners to prioritize safety and adherence to laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sherwood
Crawford County
Cherokee
Linn
Leavenworth
Sherwood
Kansas
John Crawford
Rail valuation debate tours national rail interests
Kansas officials clash with railroads over how to value railroad properties for regulation. John M. Kinkel and A E Helm urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to reject high valuation, arguing rights of way reflect land value plus purchase costs, not reproduction costs. The article also notes a touches on local obituaries, coal miner opposition, and various Kansas items.
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Topeka
John M. Kinkel
A. E. Helm
Commerce
Public Utilities Commission
Washington
Interstate
Kansas
Railroads
Plan for a Small Frame House With Distinct Exterior
William A. Radford offers free expert advice on building a compact frame house designed for a large family at low cost. The article describes standard interior layouts versus varied exteriors, detailing a one and a half story design with seven rooms, bay dining, a rear kitchen, upstairs bedrooms, a full basement, and economical foundation choices to suit narrow lots and future sale potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Italy
Fiteering Probe Targets Eldorado and Butler County Officials
The anti-fraud campaign led by Attorney General Richard J. Hopkins has expanded to Eldorado and Butler County and will be aggressively pursued by County Attorney R. T. McCluggige. Separately, Kansas reports a near 46,000 rise in yearly motor car purchases with 228,552 cars registered in 1919 versus 189,151 in 1918.
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P. T. Foley
F. M. Boyd
Parsons
Supreme ‘Court
Richard J. Hopkins
Foley
Richard, J. Hopkins
Eldorado
Butler County
R. T. McCluggige
State Motor Car License Bureau
Topeka
Description of a house floor plan with rooms and layout
A two story residence features a porch entry leading to a reception hall with stairs and a double opening to the living room. The living room is 13 ft 3 in by 18 ft with a comfortable sitting area, and the dining room measures 11 by 14 ft connected by another double opening.
Public Winks and Fades in a Senator's Reflections
A quirky remark from Senator Sorghum hints at doubts about public attention. He notes the public may fade from memory as he contemplates how visibility wavers over time. The exchange captures a moment of political introspection amid scrutiny.
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The
State Board of Administration
WW. D. Ross
Department of Education
State University At
Lawrence
Ross
State School
Sorghum
Cascarets Ad Promises Quick Relief From Biliousness
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle laxative that “works while you sleep” and avoids griping, urging readers to choose it over calomel salts or harsh pills for a pleasant, healthy appearance. The copy also ends with a moral note on true politeness.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore reports show many unaware of kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as mild and healing with high success. Insurance interview cites undetected kidney issues as cause of many declined applications. Sample bottle available by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton,n. Y
Wrestling With His First Mustache A Youth Learns
A brief note observes that a youth often struggles as he grows his first mustache, humorously noting the ease of getting hair down and the challenges of grooming beginnings.
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Squire” Mee
Engineers
Allen
Judiciary
House
Senate
State Agricultural College
Aggie
Sigma Uellabhi
Federal
Bureau of Research
University of Kansas
Frank Strong
F. J. ‘Kelly
School of Education
St. Louis
Frank Jilka
Tampa
Fla
Andrew ‘A. Richards
Wichita
Welling ‘Ton
Richard
Fee Title Oil Company of
Kansas City
Woodson
Green‘wood Counties
Privlege
State Utilities ‘Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Joseph KK. Ingall
Atchison
Joseph Kickersole
Atchison County
Missouri
Doniphan
Kickersole
Deniphan
James Ingels
Court of Industrie
Wiunias
Allen Vies
Pittsburg
Iatms
Catlery
Amd
Alten
Wood
Wilkes
Loyd Ruble
Aye Avymond Woodberry
Lave Conte
Fox
Glent Woodlansie
Independente
Neodesha
Kan
Woodmansie Uri Elect
Richarts & Conover Co
Missouri Pacific
Lawrence Street
American Legion
Glasco
Arthur Pilcher
Cloud County
United States
Carter
Geanice Mus
Pionataze
Scandia
Harry Hohman
Nordmann
Adolph Nelson
Lebanon
A. R. Morey, W. M
F. W. Kreitzer
Sec’y
Clarence, Albro
V. C. J. W. Plotner
John A
Freebing
Kaneao
W.nus
W.N.L
Commun
Jim Jones
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