Clean Slaughter Houses Urgently Cleaned Statewide
Kansas health officials ordered county commissioners to inspect slaughter houses and allow five days for cleaning. Dr. J S Crumbine warned arrests may follow for noncompliance, describing conditions as intolerable and suggesting burning the premises to eradicate disease germs. Also reports a printer in Iola received patent for a combined pin gauge and gripper aiding accurate paper feeding, with collaboration planned with an Iowa printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
State Board of Health
J. S. Crumbine
Crumbine
Kansas City
Kansas
Oscar Osterholm
Iola Register Mechanical Department
Osterholm
Iowa
Corn .train contract plans for Wichita to Chicago route
Syl Dixon announces railroad contracts to haul a wheat train from southwestern Kansas to Chicago and eastern cities. The train will depart Dodge City in early September, start with F D Coburn, exhibit at Hutchinson for four days, then run daylight hours to Chicago stopping at all stations. It will showcase wheat and regional products with a band and exhibition cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syl Dixon
Kansas
Chicago
Dixon
Arkansas River Valley
Fort Leavenworth to get terminal railroad system
Capt J E Normoyle quarters master completes arrangements to lay tracks linking the commissary and storehouses hay sheds granaries and engineer shops at Fort Leavenworth. The project provides track room for troop loading and unloading and enables excursion trains to the fort. Tracks will be accessible to all roads reducing government freight costs with military prisoners used in the construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leavenworth
J. E. Normoyle
Hutchinson Inventor Creates Electric Marble Cutting Tool
B F Hobson of Hutchinson patents an appliance that cuts marble and stone by electric power. The device can slice straight or circular sections with much lower expense than prior methods and can cut spheres from hard stone, removing the inner cube from a block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hobson
Hutchinson
State Board of Health issues Kansas pure food labeling rules
Secretary Crumbine sends to packing houses rules governing labeling under Kansas pure food law. Rules require that foods bear clear indication of adulteration status. Purchasers can identify pure foods, though manufacturers may still sell adulterated products with proper labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumbine
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Campaign for a Kansas state dairy commissioner
I D Graham secretary of the State Dairy Association presses for a state dairy commissioner. He has campaigned for the post for some time and urges lawmakers to provide for its creation in the next legislature. He mails circulars monthly asking creameries for support warning milk and cream quality may deteriorate without the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Greeley
Anderson County
I. D. Graham
State Dairy Association
Graham
Gas Lease Suit Seeks 73000 From Kansas Natural Gas
J P Rossitter for John Smith, J B Swan, and C C Harris filed in Independence district court against Kansas Natural Gas, R M Snyder, and Boston Gas seeking 73450 balance on a gas lease deal. Plaintiffs allege sale of leases for 182000 with 100000 cash paid and 82000 due when title to certain tracts is quieted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Rossitter
John Smith
J. B. Swan
C. C. Harris
district_court of Independence
Kansas Natural Gas Company
R. M. Snyder
Boston Gas Company
Kansas Natural’ Gas" Company
Kansas Meteorite Collection at KU Museum
The University of Kansas museum houses the only western Kan sas meteorite collection with five different falls. Specimens are valued from 2000 to 3000 dollars, the largest weighing 218 pounds. The collection belongs to Dr. F H Snow, who declines offers to keep them in KU’s museum rather than European institutions.
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Colleges of
Kansas
Washburn
Friends University At
Wichita
Kansas University
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
University of Kansas Museum
F. H. Snow
Museum of
University of Kansas
Europe
Southwest
Missouri, Kansas
Texas R'y
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Secures Large Flour Shipment
J. R. Koontz announced an Amsterdam Holland order for flour to be sent to ports in two shipments. The first July load via Galveston carries 1,023,000 pounds, and the second August load via Newport News totals 1,089,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Koontz
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Arkansas City
Amsterdam
Holland
Galveston
Newport News
Canning Directions for Safe Stocking of Preserves
Instructions emphasize cleanliness and thorough testing of jars and lids. Use hot soda water for cans and covers, test by filling with hot water, adjust rubbers, and store upright away from drafts. Glass jars require rinsing, hot contents, a folded towel, and a hot silver utensil to remove air bubbles. Do not disturb stored jars and avoid imperfect produce for canning.
Roosevelt Boys Bathe in White House Fountain
A Washington Star reader reports two of President Roosevelt's sons swimming in the fountains beyond the White House rail, dive among gold fish and aquatic plants on a hot day, then retreat indoors pursued by a younger brother.
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White House
Roosevelt
President
Washington Star
Blossoms Should Be Picked Daily For Many Plants
Garden guidance recommends picking the blossoms daily on sweet peas nasturtiums and pansies to prevent seed pods and preserve blooms. The practice may differ for plants with a single yearly bloom where seed formation is avoided to boost roots and branch growth for next year's flowers.
Coffee Jelly Recipe From A Table Preparer
A simple coffee jelly recipe uses one quart of hot coffee and half a box of gelatine dissolved in two thirds cup cold water. Add half a cup sugar and vanilla to the hot coffee then mix in the gelatin. Chill in a mold and serve with cream and sugar.
The Euphagists Dietetic Sect Pokes Fun at Food
The article describes the Euphagists a dietetic sect that rejects serious eating and seeks merriment through eating and drinking. It notes witty lines from the London News about a carelessly spilled hot soup pausing their enjoyment briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
London News
Best Education Phillips Quote on Living and Learning
The phrase credits Phillips with valuing practical learning gained through work. It links education to real world effort and personal economic struggle as a path to knowledge and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Origin of Fireworks Through the Centuries
Fireworks trace back to the thirteenth century with powder and cannon. They spread in Rome under papal prominence. The earliest modern style was made by an Italian artist and shown in Paris in 1764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floren
Rome
Tor
Paris
Censorious World Warns On Reputation Tarnish
A censure shaped remark notes that creating a reputation is easier than keeping it clean, urging caution against actions that may sully public standing and trust. The quote highlights the fragile nature of esteem and the effort required to maintain it.
Kidney Pain Ends With Dean's Pills Cure Claim
Mrs Mary Wagner of Bridgeport Connecticut says kidney disease left her weak bedridden and in pain for weeks. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with rapid improvement after the first box and full recovery after five boxes, noting irregular secretions and dizziness. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Mary Wagner
Kossuth Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Honest Boy and the Three Dollar Dilemma in Omaha
A Denver Post traveler cites an Omaha incident where a messenger returns a dropped pocketbook. The man gives three dollars to the honest boy who laments the paltry reward, wondering if he deserves more. The tale contrasts honesty with greed.
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Omaha
Denver Post
Woman’s truth and trickery in marriage observed
A woman can piece together evidence to reveal her husband’s actions but she can also deceive him when she chooses. Fortunately, the text notes, women rarely see fit to fool their husbands.
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Burlington
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TS Bitzgerald & CO
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Washington, D.C
Thompson
Stata
Cuticoura
Cinamo
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boden
San Antonio
St. Paul
U. S
McMahon-Tighe
Kans
B.levns & CO
14Th St
Weahington
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