Fever on Farms in Future
Professor H B Walker of Kansas State College told the Kansas Threshermen and Farmers Association in Wichita that rural population will drop to 15 to 20 percent, with fewer but larger, more efficient farms as city life expands. He cited Kansas trends from 1890 to 1920, noting farm numbers fell while acreage grew.
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United States
H. B. Walker
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas Threshermen and Farmers’ Association
Wichita
Walker
Kansas
Professor Walker
Hotel addition planned at Wichita April first
A $150000 expansion will begin on the Hotel Assen in Wichita on April first adding one hundred coms to reach 333 rooms. The project reflects growth in Wichita's hospitality sector and expands accommodation capacity.
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Assen
Wichita
McCarter Appointed Sheriff in Hamilton County
Governor Allen appoints John McCarter of Syracuse as Hamilton County sheriff to succeed the resigning O J Jones amid state enforcement concerns. Influenza remains strong in Lyon County with several cases turning to pneumonia, described as epidemic in Admire by local doctors.
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John McCarter
Syracuse
Allen
Hamilton County
McCarter
Jones
Lyon County
Emporia
Health Lectures by Radio Topeka to Reach 1000 Kansas Communities
The Kansas state board of health plans radio service to broadcast semi weekly health lectures to about 1,000 communities. Dr S J Crumbine says private funds will cover equipment as no state funds are available and volunteers will finance the project. The aim is to cut postage, increase public interest, and provide timely health bulletins, especially in epidemics.
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Topeka
State Board of Health
Kansas
S. J. Crumbine
State Board
Crumbine
Kansas Board
Kansas Guard Strength Grows Amid Reorganization
Col. Milton R. McLean reports the Kansas national guard numbers about 2250, up from 1750 after the 1921 summer encampment. The 161st field artillery regiment nears completion with six batteries in state service and four auxiliary units expected by April 1. batteries are located in Arkansas City Salina Ottawa Lyons Fort Scott and Olathe. The Parsons Daily Sun unveils a giant radio phone receiving set to broadcast concerts and reports from Kansas City Star with plans to add a sending outfit and host performances by local groups.
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Kansas National Guard
Milton R. McLean
161St Field Artillery Regiment
Arkansas City
Adjt
Charles I. Martin
Salina
Ottawa
Lyons
Fort Scott
Olathe
Parsons Daily Sun
Kansas City Star
the Sun
Parsons High School
Kansas Canaries Girls’ Glee Club
Plans for Blair mill reopen in Atchison after blaze
Plans for a seven story mill on the Blair Milling Company site call for completion by next fall and a 2000 barrel capacity, making it the second such mill in Atchison. William Tomrell, an elderly recluse, was fatally burned at Leavenworth after his bed caught fire. A Farm Women meeting at Mrs. O Gos- sard Oswego discussed recruiting 1000 women for the Labette County unit. Wheat hit a winter high as Emporia millers paid 1.28 a bushel for No 1 grain. Kansas bankers pressure Governor Allen to call a special session to amend banking laws, with War Finance Corporation rules blocking farmer credits due to strict collateral margins. A plan to seek lower freight rates for road materials will be discussed at a Kansas City conference with highway engineers. Ezra Bonebrake, 81, former Parsons police judge, is dead. Garland Lyons, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Lyons of Augusta, died from burns after igniting fuel from a leaking motor car.
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Blair Milling Company
Atchison
Kansas
Allen
War Finance Corporation
Cooperative marketing plan completed for farm products
Arrangements for cooperative marketing of farm products by the Kansas Wheat Growers Association and the Kansas Farmers Union have been satisfactorily completed, according to W. H. McGreevy, secretary of the former organization.
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Kangas Wheat Growers ’Association
Kansas Farmers’ Union
Stucco House of Pleasing Lines Promises Cozy Family Living
A design by William A. Radford promotes a 28 by 37 foot hollow tile stucco house with sun parlor, three second floor bedrooms, a boudoir, built in dining room sideboard, compact kitchen with built in features, and a front living room opening to a sunlit porch. The article argues the value and practicality for rent payers aiming to own, stressing sturdy construction and long term investment.
Good Sport in Far North Harpooning Polar Bears
The piece notes polar bear hunting in Alaskan waters as a thrilling sport. When ice breaks up, bears swim and venture into the sea, where Eskimos use harpoons with attached ropes to prevent sinking. The bears reportedly put up a fierce fight.
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Uncle Sam
French Delegation Confused by Thought Coupons in Washington
French delegates arriving in Washington mistook thought coupons and foreign paper money for real currency. They spent cigars and cigarettes with large bills, received change in small notes, silver, and coupons, then tried to pay for apple juice with a green certificate. One delegate laughed that saving coupons for a motor car was pointless since they would not stay long.
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United States
Washington
Himn
Couple’s meeting through church choir sparks court defense
The unhappy husband recounted his woes while the judge ruled in self defense. Bill quips about their match as they discuss how the couple met in church chants leading to a courtroom moment after his discharge from hospital.
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Bill
Poet and Friend Exchange Quirky Pipe Duel
A fragmentary exchange shows a poet asking for a pipe and a friend delivering it with a playful offer to "pipe a little lay." The brief gag hints at mischief and wordplay between two unnamed speakers.
Philanthropists Warned That the Poor Are Coaled
A historical remark urges charitable figures to provide coal to the needy instead of neglecting them. It frames coal as a basic relief, calling for action from generous patrons and community leaders alike.
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J.C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Mohler
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Severa Stotler
Jacob Stotler
Senator Plumb
Emporia News
Marshall M. Murdock
Roland Murdock
Wichita Eagle
Bent Murdock
Eldorado Times
Albert Pemberton
Severa
Mary
Oklahoma
Harry Woods
Wellington
Wellington News
William R. Stotler
Tacoma News- Tribune
Frank MacLennan
Alexander Butts
Atchison High School
Fskridge
Winchester High School
Charles F. Kramer
Leavenworthy
L. H. Munn
Stormont Hospital
Rock Island
Munn
Monte L. Campbell
W. J. Britain
Iola
Little Bear
William Tomrell
Leavenworth
Tomrell
Labette County
Farm Women
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas City
M. W. Watson
Western Trunk Line Committee
Ezra Bonebrake
Parsons
Garland Lyons
E. W. Lyons
Augusta
Wauliam
A.radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Sunporah
Anglo-American Drug Co
Fulton St
New York
Harold F. Co
Toronto
London
Sydney
Ners Nottsworth
Mothers
Mothers of the World
Lloyd Loom
The
Lioyd Mfg. Company
Bemaed Wakaeld Menomines Mich
City
Lioyd Mic. Co
Panheld Cod Dept
Menominee, Mich
H. J. Reefer
Reefer
EB. US
Reefer, 9Th
Spruce Sta. Dept
Philadelphia
Watson E. Coleman
Pat
D.G
Beatservices
Scandia
Harry Hohman
M. W. Chas. Nordman
Adolph Nelson
Lebanon
G. W. Nimocks, W. M
A. R. Morey
Sec’y
Ralph Cooper
V. C
R. Rickabaugh
Secy
Peter Smith
Smith
John“Son
Johnson
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