Kansas Highways Built with Federal Aid Compared to Total Miles
The American Highways Association report to the Kansas highway commission shows Kansas built 3,968 miles of highways in the last decade, with 2,066 improved with federal aid and 1,902 without. Kansas has 27,964 miles total, with 17.88 percent approved for federal aid. The federal program cannot exceed 7 percent of total mileage and aims to connect market centers and county seats. Some counties carried out grading and culverts without aid, often below standard, especially in southeastern gravel areas. In contrast, higher grade roads with concrete, brick, or bituminous macadam saw substantial federal involvement, though Kansas remains low in the share of improved highways. The April wheat condition stood at 79 percent of normal, with 11,962,000 acres sown last fall. In Halstead, Robert M. Todd, 76, a longtime grain businessman and former mayor, county commissioner, and postmaster, died after a long illness. He was father to Arnold C. Todd of Wichita.
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Topeka
Kansas
American Highways Association
State Highway Commission
State Board of Aegriculture
Wichita
Kas
Robert M. Todd
Jin
Halstead
Arnold C. Todd
Todd
Halshead
Scattered Kansas notices mix tragedy and civic change
Funeral services were held for cattleman A L Mathes of Scoti after a mysterious poisoning that also sickened Mrs Mathes and a hired man but left them in danger no longer. In Dodge City Delbert Higbee, 10, was killed when struck by a fleeing driver. Assaulted by burns near Assoria, Mrs Harry Johnson died in a Salina hospital leaving a husband and two sons. In Newton Mike Roseberry named city manager at 5000 salary. J M Houston named mayor. Alvin Tracy killed when Union Pacific train struck his car near St George. In Wichita A J Coombs named mayor by unanimous city commission succeeding Frank Nightwonger.
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Smith Center
A. L.mathes
Scoti
This
Dodge City
Delbert Higbee
L of
H. A. Higbee
Salina
Harry Johnson
Assoria
Newton
Mike Roseberry
Wichita
J. M. Houston
Roseberry
Sedgwick County
Wamego
Alvin
Tracy
A.uunion
Pacific
St. George
A. J. Coombs
Coombs Mercantile’ Company
City ‘Commission
Frank Nightwonger
Lawrence Heavy Rains Cause No Notable Kansas Student Impact
Extensive rainfall in Lawrence led to school disruptions and canceled activities across Kansas schools. Officials reported no injuries or major property damage while teams and classes shifted to remote or delayed formats.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Why Regular Engine Oil Changes Matter and How Often
A practical guide explaining why changing engine oil is vital, how heat and contamination degrade lubrication, and the recommended schedule. New engines need more frequent changes, with intervals of 500 miles after break-in, then 2,500 miles in warm weather and 1,000 miles in cold weather, plus guidance on oil types from service personnel and manufacturers.
Best Time to Overhaul Auto and Refinish Body
Fastidious car owners should use spring to overhaul and refinish their automobiles. Repair and refinishing shops are less rushed now than later, and cars submitted at this time receive attention that may be unavailable when demand for speed rises. After this season owners may be unable to be without their car for extended periods.
Aligning Front Wheels And Wheel Runout
Lining up front wheels is discussed with emphasis on aligning wheels and tires separately. The article explains that proper toe may be achieved while rims are not true, which can throw tires out of line. Causes include loose axles or improper wheel mounting.
Motorcycle Coupe Popular in Paris
The Inside drive motorcycle coupe is on the streets of Paris. It resembles a small car with a one man body, top, windshield, and curtains. The steering is via long handle-bars and a rear crank start. A small radiator sits in front and a third wheel supports the vehicle at rest.
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Paris
Baby Carrier for Auto Safe and Comfortable
A rear seat baby carrier using a canvas bag with a rigid frame and brass chain shock absorbers. The crib is secured to the back of the front seat with a short coil spring to prevent lurching. Carlton Grant, The Dalles, Ore., noted in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Carlton Grant
The_ Dalles, Ore
Popular Mechanics
Numbering Gear Shift to Aid in Lever Positioning
A husband teaching his wife to drive hung small metal numbers on the footboard to mark lever positions. By placing 1 2 3 and R in the correct spots the learner could glance at the numbers and shift correctly, reducing hesitation and confusion.
Automobile notes and road safety tips in old column
A column urges keeping generator amperage high to protect batteries and warns drivers about detours. It advises maintaining pedal pressure unless shifting or stopping and to horn at crossings so trains notice, reducing risk at right of way.
Rotate Batteries to Lengthen Life for Radio Sets
W B Schulte of Burgess Battery Co reports methods to extend B battery life in radio receivers. By rotating which battery is on the detector and which on the amplifier, service hours can rise 10 to 20 percent. He details shelf life, service hours, noiselessness, and uniformity, and explains measurement with a voltmeter after operation to avoid deceptive readings.
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W. B. Schulte
Burgess Battery Company
Mr. Schulte
Radio Electrical Terms in Common Use
Explains amperes volts and ohms with simple hydraulic analogies from Radio Broadcast Magazine. Describes amperes as current, volts as pressure, and ohms as resistance and presents Ohm's Law linking current to voltage and resistance.
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Radio
Ohm's
Gas Bubbles During Battery Charging Explained
The report notes gas bubbles form and cause vigorous boiling near the end of charging. Hydrogen bubbles rise and may splash slightly from vent caps. this agitation is due to gas release, not a danger signal.
Cut Power Amplification Way to Get Distance
Radio expert argues DX results improve when reducing power and amplification. With modern multi tube sets and high sensitivity, excessive power causes unwanted heterodynes from multiple stations. Seek better selectivity and cut amplification to reach distant receivers.
Remembering to operate radios with proper power-off routine
The article stresses good habits when using radio sets to avoid B elimination trouble. It notes many users forget to switch off the eliminator before unplugging the speaker, while others forget to unplug the speaker if they switch off at the eliminator first. It highlights consistent sequence as key.
Three Volume Controls in RF Amplifier
The article lists three favorable volume controls for a radio frequency amplifier. First, a filament control rheostat in one or more RF tubes. Second, a high variable resistance in series with the plate circuit of an RF stage. Third, a tickler in the detection tube. If more than one method is used, volume control in the audio frequency amplifier may not be necessary.
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