Kansas Farmers Discuss Plans to Conserve Flood Water
Western Kansas delegates from twenty two counties gathered in Wakeeney to hear plans for capturing excess moisture and flood waters. Officials and engineers urged watershed wide projects with federal aid to reduce flood damage and drought risk across the region.
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Kansas
Wakeeney
Western Kansas Water Conservation Association
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kan
Topeka
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
George S. Krapp
Paulen
Southwest
Mohler
Mother's Day Thought Reveals Love Across Time
A Chicago Tribune poem reflects on mothers and the lasting impact of a mother's patience and faith. The speaker urges readers to honor mothers by recognizing Thanksgiving and Christmas as symbols of maternal care, linking memory to reverence across generations.
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Mary
Tributes to Mothers Shape Famous Figures Across History
The Kansas City Times highlights how maternal influence shaped leaders and artists. Victor Hugo Abraham Lincoln Frances Willard George Washington Oliver Cromwell and others credited their mothers with guiding, educating and sustaining their paths to fame and power. Their mothers’ devotion and lasting legacies are noted in periods of triumph and tragedy alike.
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Apoleon
Victor Hugo
Victor Marie
Foquet
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Frances Willard
Old-Fashioned Mothers Cite Sacred Role in Home Progress
Jackson News extols the American mother as the heart of the home. It praises her steady guidance, devotion to children, and timeless dignity, while noting she may be seen as both traditional and modern in a changing world.
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Failin
Frances Willard
Frances Williard
George Washington
George Washington Park Custis
Mary
Washington
Oliver Cromwell
Whitehall Palace
Westminster Abbey
Jackson News
Greek Victory at Plataea Ends Persian Threat
The Greek alliance under Pausanias faced Mardonius near Thebes as Persian forces of 300,000 clashed with the Greeks after The Battle of Salamis. Oracle favors a Greek strike after cautious maneuvers, Pausanias’s sacrifices precede a successful charge, Mardonius dies, and Persia never invades Europe again.
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Gree
Plataea
Greece
Marathon
Thermopylae
Salamis
Xerxes
Mardonius
Asopus
Thebes
Tausanias
Pausanias
Europe
Rome Rises to Hegemony After Naval Innovations
The narrative describes Rome’s shift from land power to a sea capable state after Carthage thwarted early ambitions. A quinqereme wreck spurred shipbuilding, boarding bridges and naval tactics enabled Rome to defeat Carthage, seize Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica, and launch further conquests under Greek mercenary leadership.
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Rome
Italy
Carthage
Mediterranean
Sicily
Henomus
Xanthippus
Regulus
Sardinia
Corsica
Emerson quote on human progress and opportunity
The excerpt extols human race progress with Emerson’s voice praising opportunities, turning hinges of thought, and the dawning of a glory to come. It emphasizes inspired language and forward push of human nature toward new possibilities.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Origin of the word blimp unclear and debated
The origin of the term blimp is disputed with some scholars suggesting a blends from balloon and timp while others apply bump to describe nonrigid lighter than air dirigibles. The evidence remains inconclusive and no definitive etymology is established.
Nutrition by balanced food for families and children
An article stresses tailor feeding to activity levels and age, listing essential elements and foods. It explains proteins fats minerals and carbohydrates, with menus and simple dishes like Jelly Fluff Caramel Cornstarch Pudding Snowballs and Mock Terrapin, plus garnish ideas using greens and watercress.
Planting Evergreens for a Lasting Home Grounds
The article advises including trees in home grounds for moisture conservation and beauty. It discusses evergreens for year round effect, shaping ornamental firs and spruces, and establishing trees with soil, bone meal, nitrate of soda, and modest cultivation. It notes careful placement and ongoing feeding for growth as needed.
Character of People Shown by City's Looks
William Estep argues that a city’s character is visible in its physical form. Clean streets, order, and constant improvement signal a good investment for homes, businesses, and real estate, guiding careful money and ambition. Public-spirited campaigns should heed this truth.
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Wiliam Estep
Detroit
Estep
Beautifying Railroad Rights of Way Sets Regional Example
Beautifying efforts along railroad rights of way and stations in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are growing with tree planting and station improvements funded by railroads and Interurban lines. Patrons praise the enhanced scenery and home town pride while visitors see a shift away from the image of soulless corporations.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Hudson Tunnels
New York
Massachusetts
Christian Science Monitor
Beautiful Highways Inspire Tourist Appeal
The piece argues that beautiful highways attract visitors and value aesthetics over mere function. It urges stopping unsightly bridge-heads and signs and cites the poet's line that beauty brings lasting joy beyond a simple road.
Home Environment Shapes a Person’s Confidence and Spirit
The text argues that shabby surroundings depress mood and erode self-esteem. It suggests environment fuels confidence and pride, claiming a degraded home drains hope and joy and only Herculean strength can resist the resulting nobility of despair.
Color for the Home Exterior Color Scheme Principles
The selection of an exterior color scheme should be guided by good taste, a lasting standard beyond fad. Simplicity favors one body color with darker or lighter trim using the same base color for a cohesive look.
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Kansas City
Kansas Ice Men’s Association
Kansas City Athletic Club
Emporia
J. H. Wiggam
Kansas State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Jonathan B. Carter
Wilson
Lola’ B. Hunter
Attica
A. L. Anderson
Lindsborg
Wichita
Commer
Clyde V. Cessna
Travel Air, Inc
Wich
Atchison
Aq Mexico
Atchison County
Eaeneeen Izaak
Wal- League
Wellington
Frank Kersey
Mayfield
Homuttad
Ica
Dola
Falling Gate
Allen
County
Licille Upshaw
DS “Upshaw
Upw Farm
Iola, Ye
Wilbur D. Nesbit
Aran
Chicago Tribune
Greatest of Earth
Kansas City Times
Queer
Nila
Persia
Hope
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Western Newspaper Union
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