Erosion ideas from Professor Throckmorton Kansas State College
R J Throckmorton urges steps to curb Kansas soil erosion to stop spring runoff carrying soil to the Gulf of Mexico and valleys. He says reducing surface water flow and improved tillage, deeper plowing, and residue cover will help retain soil and plant food while minimizing erosion effects.
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Kansas
Gulf of Mexico
R. J. Throckmorton
Kansas State Agricultural College
Threemorton
Throckmorton
Uae
Fatty Arbuckle Visit Sparks Local Talk and Shifts
Report notes the personal visit of the famous Fatty Arbuckle to Kasay and a discussion blaming local work conditions in Smad County Kansas for his troubles. The piece mentions Arbuckle’s remarks about Los Angeles and a charity aspect of the event. Also noted are local moves including the W. A. Johnson family relocating to Johnson farm east of town and changes in business owners and services in town.
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Fatty Arbuesie
Ative Arbuesle
Kasay
Savas
Cnd
Taduwed
Fatty
Workden Smad County
Kansas
Los Angeles
Formin
Logan Township
Angeles
South County Journal
W. A. Johnson
Johnson
My. Teolmeom
Bo Je Mat
Owha
We. AL Ber
Ndjes Garth
World War I Soldier Remembers Belleau Wood Battles
A WWI veteran recounts combat at Belleau Wood near Paris with the 8th Machine Gun Co. He details July 3 to July 4 shelling, improvised trench life, and early actions around Chateau Thierry. He recalls the Champagne advance, St Remy, and the Meuse crossing as the war neared its end.
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Davis
Schedale
8 Machine Gun Co
Belleau Wood
Mare Islane
Wong
Gonalles
Volopaps
Shelly
Fritzy
Altho
Posiwim A Belleau Woods
Paris
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Woods
Bois de Brigade de la Marine
Lund
Nete
Saing Michiel Salhent
Cone Inoas
Minenville
Stanley
Chiampagne
Alg
Jerem
Wwe
St. Remy
Red Cross
Chalong
Chalons
Meuse
Wartime letters reveal Stan's status and local recollections
Fragmentary diary style notes describe visits to Stan in a regimental setting, reports that he is not badly hurt, and memories of battles and experiences. The writer mentions other soldiers, a cross, and references to OUP occupation and local places, ending with scattered obituaries and personal notices.
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Stamey
Stan
Ign
Iver
Torey
Chateau’ Thiery
Gibbons
City Water Report Confirms Purity and Hardness
A City Water analysis from samples sent to the State Board of Health notes the water is free from sewer contamination and surface drainage pollution. The mineral analysis shows lime and bulkier compounds causing hardness. Public water testing is annual to ensure purity and adherence to the bone dry law.
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State Board of Health
Scendia
Adam
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Robert Anderson
H. W. Barker
Anderson
Concordia Press
Prtatoers
Johena Fredricka Bentzen
Aedteliis
Abe
Mis
Jehan Sootven
Wes
Benbak
Nor
Marek
Qiune
Thorywal
di Chriseima
Norway
Aflool
Moy
Jon Leyelos
Alwaas
Dria
Votel
Dr. Bobo
Che Aich
Osborne Isc
Zora Garber
Kerl Schwahn
Petra
Tess Cole
Mahaffey
Jolbs
Naya
Olivia Avery
Dene
Doctor Bobo
the Electric Shoe Shop
W. C. Davis, “the Shoe Man,” Propr
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