Observation Tower notes and Chicago World Fair musings
From the Observation Tower a citizen’s death is linked to a medical procedure. Dr. L. C. Pordstrom is remembered, and Dr. Wierdstrom dies of septicemia from a finger prick during an operation. The piece reflects on Chicago’s Century of Progress and public funding, with mixed commentary on progress and public interest. The tone blends obituary elements with editorial riffs on economics and national sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Pordstrom
Wierdstrom
Leavenworth Water Money in Municipal Ownership Debate
Editorial urges strict city audits and open financial practices after a two column Star article condemns mis management in a city plant. It argues carelessness rather than outright theft causes losses and warns small towns tolerate abuses. John W. Taxpayer is used to illustrate public apathy.
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Great Bend
Kan
Daily Tribune
Star
Leavenworth
the Star
John W
Columnists Sick s Bybiders When I Die Will
The fragment hints at columnists and a visiting topic with a mention of death and a lodge. Readable content is fragmented and unnamed, restricting concrete details for a full card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadgebury
Roosevelt a Linguist Says He Speaks English and French
The Atlanta Journal notes Mr Roosevelt as proficient in languages, claiming he speaks English and French and discusses Turkey with fluency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Turkey
Art Relihan Early Candidate For Congress Nomination
The Beloit Gazette notes Art Relihan a Smith Center lawyer as a potential Republican candidate for Congress in the district next year. a close friend says Relihan supports Frank Carlson who has built momentum with farmers and party workers. Carlson known as a fighting Swede connects with business and farming audiences.
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Art Relihan
Smith Center
Congress
the Gazette
Relihan
Frank Carlson
Cloud County
Beloit Gazette
Old Timers Visit Home in Sweden and Local Notices
Miss Emma Asbjornson visits old friend Mrs Beckman while Emil Bjorkvind and brother depart Monday for Sweden. John Bowling visits home folks after arriving Friday. Postoffice changes to McKinley administration. Edna Earley spends a few days in town. Chas Pehrson returns from Lindsborg to attend school. Clarence Tebow and family from Courtland visit. Erick Nelson and W H Wilder family from Quincy visit.
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Emma Asbjornson
B.E. Beckman
Emil Bjorkvind
Sweden
John Bowling
McKinley
Mrn
Edna Earley
Chas. Pehrson
Lindsborg
Clarence Tebow
Courtland
Buthday
W. H. Wilder
Quincy, ‘Il
A. B. Wilder
Leghorn Hen Lays Egg After House Fire Heroics
Report from Smith County Pioneer recounts a Leghorn hen at Babe Rog ers home near the city that survived a boiler room blaze. Despite injuries the hen laid an egg on the first day and again on the second, then resumed production after rescue. Miss Ethel Nelson returned last week from Kansas City after months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Rogers
Niot
Smith County
Misa Ethel Nelson
Kansas City
Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of Anna C Svenson
In Republic County Kansas the Probate Court will hold a final settlement for the estate of Anna C Svenson deceased on July 5 1933 at 2 PM in Belleville. Emma V Svenson administrator seeks allowance of attorney fees and services and discharge of duties with heirs to be determined. Probate Judge Henry H Van Nevis attests. Belleville June 2 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Kansas
County of Republic
Emma. V. Svenson
Anna C. Svenson
Belleville
Final settlement sought in estate of Charles W. Almquist
John A. Freeburg as executor of Charles W. Almquist deceased requests a full and final settlement before the Probate Court in Belleville Kansas at the next term on July 3 1933 at 2 PM for allowance of services attorney fees discharge of sureties and determination of heirs in said estate notices published May 26 1938 by Pro bate Judge Henry H VanNatta and attorney R E McTaggart for the executor
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State of Kansas
County of Republic
Republic County
Charles W. Almquist
Belleville
Cof
Republic
Kansas
Fragmented OCR of numbered items in a list
The readable portion shows a sequence of labeled numbers such as No. 3 No. 5 No. 4q No. 84 No. 83 No. 652 No. 859. The fragment lacks context and clear article framing.
Can Foreign Dependence Endanger U S Canning Industry
Francis P. Garvan, president of the Chemical Foundation, argues the United States could soon be fully self sufficient in essential raw materials. He notes coffee tea tin rubber and sisal as gaps and says substitutes may save the canning industry, a pillar of the nation’s food distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis P. Garvan
The
Chemical Foundation
New York City
America
United States
Poole Family Visits From Iowa Arrive For Brief Iowa Tour
Mr and Mrs Ray Poole with Margaret and Marilyn arrived last Thursday from Manly Iowa for a visit with Mr and Mrs F Poole of Scandia. They left early this week to visit farther relatives at Montrose Kansas.
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Ray Poole
Margaret
Marilyn
Manly
Iowa
F. Poole
Scandia
Montrose
Kans
Return Home After Visit to Lawrence Friends
Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Schwain returned to their home in Lawrence Saturday after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fraser and other relatives and friends.
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S. E. Schwaihn
Lawrence
Hugh Fraser
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Weility
B. W. Selin
Jake Stofr2, Jr
Aioe Fe
Waawe
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Chirangiy
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Leghorn
Anna C. Swenson
Court House
Henry H. van Nevis
John A. Freeburg
Avibrney
Rock
Island
East Born
West Bund
Missouri Pacific
Home Oil & Supply Co
Scandia Insurance Agency
Faulkner
the Bachelor-Faulkner Funeral Home
Weekly Star
Thyes
Agency For
Beloit Laundry
Ole Frazier
Prop
Scandia Lodge No. 165
Leslie
Rasmoussenn
G. Fred Moe
V. C. Hartig
Appontaisas Res. Ph
S. W. Nichols Masseur
Aima
Freeburg Service
Mortician
Oscar J. Johnson
Kane
AL Dae Jogna
Shorty Wetzel
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