Hog serum profiteering shocks Kansas buyers seeking reform
State Livestock Sanitary Commissioner J H Mercer says hog buyers on the Kansas City market paid about 50000 too much for anti cholera serum and administration. Inspector A P Burdick calls rates unfair and urges lower serum and dosage charges along with stricter Kansas City yard rules.
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Kansas City
J. H. Mercer
State Livestock Sanitary
Mercer
A.P. Burdick
Livestock Department
Burdick
Mechanic Milton Wagner Killed in France April 21
Milton Wagner, a mechanic in the 72d Aero Squadron, was killed in a motor accident in France on April 21, according to a message to his parents Mr and Mrs Chris Wagner of Bonner Springs.
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Milton Wagner
72D Aero Squadron
France
Chris Wagner
Bonner Springs
Storm damage hits Saline County crops and towns
Storm damage south and west of Salina delayed reports of crop loss due to hail and wind. Hail cracked windows at Lindsborg and strong winds uprooted trees in the area.
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Salina
Saline County
Lindsborg
Flood Hits Pratt Area Causing Crop Damage and Narrow Drownings
A cloudburst near Pratt flooded the country for miles and damaged crops. Several narrow escapes from drowning are reported as the Ninnescah River rose and went out of its banks.
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Pratt
Miles
Somme
Ninnescah
Parsons Wins Music Honors At Kansas State Contest
Six hundred students attended the Kansas state high school music contest in Emporia with Parsons taking top honors. Parsons earned three firsts in events including Girls Glee Club and Mixed Chorus while performers from Atchison Newton and Isola also placed. The event drew 32 schools and 200+ entrants across Class A and Class B divisions. Meanwhile Kansas auditors challenge high meal costs tied to New York events as officials face expense scrutiny on trips tied to the 35th Division.
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Emporia
Parsons
Wellington
Atchison
Solomon
Turner
Newton
Winchester
Baldwin
Neodesha
Concordia
Republic
Isola
Argentine
Glee Club
Burlington
Sola
Osage City
Lebo
Soprang
Salvia
Toys’ Glee Club
Salvna
McPherson
Council Grove
Kansas
New York
New York City
Poultry Breeders Urged to Balance Utility and Style
The USDA advises breeders to develop flocks along breeding lines that yield both high production and uniform type. Rob B. Slocum notes exhibition merit should not trump egg-laying ability, warning against panels favoring appearance or pure production. Buyers increasingly seek fowls with proven egg output behind them.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Rob B.’ Slocum
Beltsville
Mad
Mr. Slocum
Oman
Slogum
United States
Department of Agriculture
Kansas Governor Probes Army Retention of Workers
Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen asks the War Department if it plans to keep army workers who could earn far more in civilian life. He cites letters from accountants machinists and trained men unable to obtain discharges who insist they must stay in army jobs paying around 30 dollars a month when civilian pay would reach 5 to 30 dollars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
War Department
Army
Kansas Hog Book Details Plans for Hog Raising Markets
The Kansas hog book was issued by the state board of agriculture from thousands of farmer reports. More than ten thousand questionnaires were sent to hog growers with nearly a hundred questions on raising hogs caring for them and getting them to market. The 429 page volume compiles the responses and plans.
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Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Grit Importance for Poultry Health and Feeding
Grit is essential to fowl health and feeding economy as it acts like teeth in feed prep and aids gizzard digestion. If not properly handled, it strains the bird and reduces nutrient absorption, so every pen should have a box of grit. Investigators cite grit as part of necessary feed contributing to strong bones and bright plumage.
Maryville Woman Leads Eastern Star at Wichita Convention
Mrs. Julia K. Hohn of Maryville was chosen grand matron at the 43d Annual Convention of the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star in Wichita. Fred Veiland of Topeka was selected grand patron with Eura Feeley of Lyons as associate grand matron and G. W. Padgett of Pittsburg as associate grand patron. Mrs. Della Bennett of Topeka was re-elected grand secretary and Mrs. Elizabeth Magee of Girard is treasurer. The 1920 session will be at Manhattan.
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Julia K. Hohn
Maryville
Order of Eastern Star
Wichita
Fred Veiland
Topeka
Eura Feeley
Lyons
G. W. Padgett
Pittsburg
Della Bennett
Elizabeth Magee
Girard
Manhattan
Cure Egg Eating Habit in Fowls
Egg eating stems from idleness. Provide oyster shell and busy fowls. Place an empty eggshell filled with a stiff paste of corn meat and cayenne pepper in a nest to deter egg eating. Prompt action cures it, with repeated doses if needed, plus exercise and darkened nests.
Hereford Heifers Distributed to Johnson County Youth
Distribution of thirty purebred Hereford heifers and cows was made recently to the boys and girls of the Johnson County Hereford Association at the Hereford farm of E. S. Moser of Niles & Moser, Kansas City. Prizes of $1,000 are to be given to those showing the best gains, and a public sale is to be held this fall.
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Johnson County Hereford Association
E. S. Moser
Niles & Moser
Kansas City
Banner Springs Organizes Chamber of Commerce
Banner Springs forms a Chamber of Commerce with seventy six members. J. D. Waters is elected president P. K. Hendricks secretary and J. A. Sparks treasurer as the new group organizes.
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Banner Springs
Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Waters
P. K. Hendricks
J. A. Sparks
Ottawa firm seeks $0.25 monthly local rate increase
The Kansas Telephone Company of Ottawa filed with the Public Utilities Commission for permission to raise local rates by twenty five cents a month. The increase would add about $6,917 in annual revenue for the company.
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The
Kansas Telephone Company of
Ottawa
Public Utilities Commission
Stark Wins West Point Appointment for Bonner Springs Youth
John B. Stark aged 18 of Bonner Springs earned a West Point appointment, secured through Representative BE C. Little. Stark must report to West Point on June 13.
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John B. Stark
Bonner Springs
West Point
BE. C. Little
Poultry Notes On Egg Handling And Henhouse Insulation
Do not pack eggs that are cracked as they will break before market and soil others. If the henhouse is cold covert or line it with two or three thicknesses of tar paper to keep out wind and cold and it is inexpensive.
Spohn Medical Co creates tunnel warning device in London metro
A 2200 foot Metropolitan Railway tunnel in London is fitted with an iron noise tube to signal approaching trains. The galvanized pipe runs along the tunnel at head height and vibrates to produce audible warnings. Horns or gongs were ineffective beyond 700 feet in clear air and shorter through smoke or steam.
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Metropolitan Railway
London
The Wish and the Thought
A child Ruth three years old endures a combing labor as her mother asks about neighbors hearing. Ruth answers that if it were her child she would not bother with the old frizzy hair, highlighting a moment of domestic humor and small family dynamics.
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Ruth
Last Word Race Between Husband and Wife
A humorous recount of a couple racing for the last word. Each accuses the other of lying as they fight over who is more persistent in claiming victory. The exchange ends with a quip about modesty.
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Hubby
Wifie
Constancy to purpose cited as key to success
The quotation argues that persistent adherence to a goal drives achievement while discouragement hinders progress. It emphasizes steady, unwavering effort as the secret to reaching success.
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root
For years druggists have noted the strong record of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician s prescription and strengthens the kidneys liver and bladder to do their work. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on its merit. Be sure to get Swamp Root and start treatment. Send ten cents for a sample bottle and mention this paper. Adv
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Kind Words Endure As Appreciation Echoes Through Time
A reflective note on the lasting value of kind words, suggesting that even if kindness faded, its memory would still be valued. The message emphasizes the enduring impact of thoughtful speech and encouragement.
Truly Generous And Wise, A Moral Reflection
A terse aphorism extols generosity as wisdom and love for others as essential to blessing, contrasting selfish living with virtuous conduct. The line invites reflection on social virtue and personal character.
Murderous Exchange Splits Sides Over Language
In a terse exchange, two speakers banter about using the king's English, with one quipping about older Mrs Blunder and a playful murder pun on language. The dialogue centers on the forceful tone of linguistic usage.
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