Reed to Lead Des Moines Hearing on Grain Freight Rates
Kansas Public Utilities Commission Chairman Clyde M. Reed will attend the interstate commerce hearing in Des Moines to oppose railroads plan to raise freight rates on coarse grains. If approved, Kansas shippers would pay about 500000 a year, with six million across the ten-state area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
State Public Betles Commission
Des Moines
Topeka
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
Arkansas
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Interstate ‘Commerce
Kansas Commission
O H Hobbs Dies From Wagon Accident in Emporia Hospital
O H Hobbs died in an Emporia hospital from injuries after a wagon wheel ran over his head. The brief note mentions his role with the American Legion and a final convention session in Topeka. A separate fragment references Sally Stewart, a 16 year old associated with Cork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Hobbs
Emporia
American ‘Legion
Topeka
Sally~ Stewart
Cork
Sebiric
Refuge for Abandoned Babies Advocated Near Rosedale
Kansas Children’s Code Commission proposes a receiving home for abandoned infants under two and expectant mothers near the Rosedale hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. The plan, under state board of administration, estimates $20,000 for two years and aims to provide medical care without state cost.
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Children’s Code Commission
Topeka
Kansas Children's Code Commission
Henrietta. Mayfield
State University Hospital
Rosedale
Kansas City
Kans
Mayfield
Kansas
Atchison
State Board of Administration
Wichita
Lansing
Kansas University library bid exceeds funds by almost $90 thousand
The state board of administration rejected the contract for the new University of Kansas general library building after bids topped the $4 million appropriation. The lowest bid was $89,973 over the available funds. Clarence L. Gray, Lu ray postmaster, was removed for account shortages estimated around $1,200 and a substitute was installed. Gray is son of former state senator Henry Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board’of Administration
General Library
University of Kansas
Clarence L. Gray
Luray
Gray
Henry Gray
Designing Economical Homes With Detailed Bid Plans
The text advises submitting a working plan with a bid to reveal true costs for materials and labor, reducing lump estimates and the temptation to overbid. It argues owning a modest, economical home is preferable to waiting for an ornate one, and the outlined design is worth serious consideration.
Frame Bungalow At Modest Cost
An advice feature by William A. Radford promotes a simple low cost frame bungalow with roomy layout. It highlights a wide porch dormers large living room 23 by 13 feet 6 inches a dining area two bedrooms and a pantry. Costs vary by local bids and builder quotes.
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William A. Radford
Thev
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
First frost hits Topeka this season says meteorologist
Topeka saw its first frost of the season in the early morning hours, according to state meteorologist S. D. Flora. He noted the frost appeared in low-lying spots and caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
S. D. Flora
Daiy
Flora
Stark Named Bonner Springs Postmaster After Twist Resigns
J A Stark is appointed postmaster of Bonner Springs succeeding W S Twist who resigned last week. Stark previously served as postmaster in 1915 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stark
Bonner Springs
W.S. Twist
Stark
Hughes Named Assistant Commissioner of Taxes for Santa Fe
J G Hughes is appointed assistant commissioner of taxes for the Santa Fe railroad, succeeding B T Cartlidge who resigned due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J,.g. Hughes
Santa Fe Railroad
Mr. Hughes
B. T. Cartlidge
Largest Kansas violation fined for out of season killing prairie chickens
Fred Dimick of Chanute paid a large fine after pleading guilty at Burlington to killing thirty prairie chickens out of season. He was assessed the largest fine for the game laws violation in Kansas, totaling 206 dollars and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws of
Kansas
Fred Dim‘ick
Chanute
Burlington
Hog stock in Kansas rises to over two million
The U S department of agriculture estimated 2 181 000 stock hogs in Kansas as of September 1, an increase of 863 000 head or about 40 percent from two years ago, indicating a strong expansion in the herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States’ Department
of Agriculture
Kansas
Noted orators ranked by Chauncey Depew in reminiscences
Chauncey Depew places Wendell Phillips Henry Ward Beecher and Robert G Ingersoll in the first rank of famous speakers. He recalls a New York dinner where General Sherman delivered a vivid Civil War scene followed by Henry W Grady on Confederate return. Each speech stirred audiences to high enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Depew
New York City
General Sherman
Washington
Henry W. Grady
Georgia
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure vegetable based remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims consistent purity and strength in every bottle and offers a sample by mail with a paper mention.
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eBorn
Dr. Kilmer
All Drug
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Quiet debate echoes on freedom and control at work
A dialogue highlights tensions between personal liberty and workplace oversight. A married man questions true freedom as his boss wields authority over entry and exit, sparking a discussion on rights and supervision.
Spiders’ Response to Music Questioned by Scholar
A College of France member, studying spider instincts, argues spiders do not hear music. He claims spiders feel web vibrations when instruments play near nests, likening it to entrapment effects, and denies attributing intelligence to spiders.
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College of France
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William Bloomfield
Fort Scott
Bloomfield
John Cochran
Rich Hill
Whisky Running
Cochran
Allen
Elmer E. Biggs
Fred C. Wheeler
Kas
John Mayer
Salina
Saline County
Cora Stone
Arkansas City
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
William J. Bryan
Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
S. J. Pratt
Citizens State Bank of Manhattan
Riley County
Liberty Bonds
Pratt
Rock Island
Tigiag
Porca
State Highway Commission
Wyandotte County
Muncie
Leo Montgomery
Axtell
Hiawatha
Chauntley Depew
Peruna
J. H. Guild
J. H. Guild CO
Rupert, VT
St.Joseph's
Hesigius
Memphis
Tens
Libyan Pearl Importing Co
Phelan Bldg
San Francisco
Cal
Cactus Joe
Washington Star
Louisville Courier-Journal
Mabel
Clara
Ife
Scandia
Harry
Hohman, M. W
Chas
Nordman
Adolph Nelson
Lebanon
G. W. Nimocks, W. M
Ralph Cooper
V. C
R. Rickabaugh
Sécy
Aehine
Peter Smith
Smith
Jones
Johnson
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