Population shifts in Kansas show net loss amid wartime boosts
Kansas total population March 1 stands at 1 734 341 a drop of 2 559 year over year. Wyandotte County remains largest with 110 252 while Stanton is smallest. County gains and losses reflect wartime labor shifts to shipyards and munition plants across the state.
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Kansas
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Wyandotte County
Stanton
Lolu
Butler County
Graham
Kansas Supreme Court bars enemy aliens from voting in Kansas
The Kansas Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus against Topeka city clerk Msiss Etta Covall directing removal of 130 German and Austrian born residents from election rolls who had not naturalized. The court ruled wartime emergency justifies denying these aliens the vote statewide and ordered election boards to enforce the ruling.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Msiss Etta Covall
Topeka
Odd Fellows Elect Leaders at Iola Encampment
At the state encampment in Iola W F Jackson of Fort Scott was elected grand warden Roy Foster of Iola became grand master October 1919 encampment site chosen for Topeka.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Iola
W. F. Jackson
Fort Scott
Roy Foster
Topeka
First arrest under statewide closing order tied to Spanish influenza
Crawford County reports the first arrest for violating the closing order aimed at stopping the influenza epidemic. An evangelist and a church deacon were jailed at Crowburg mining camp for holding services. Names were not released. G A Boyd, 60, died after his clothes were caught in a mine shaft at Pittsburg Crowe Coal and Mining Company.
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State Board of Health
Crawford County
Crowburg
G. A. Boyd
Crowe Coal and Mining Company
Pittsburg
Boyd
Topeka Epidemic Order Delays Criminal Court Term
The epidemic closing order at Topeka postpones the criminal court term set to open on October 14. Civil cases will be heard but spectators are barred from the courtroom.
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Topeka
Baldwin
Baker University
Taker University
War casualty and local tragedy reported in Moran area
Corp. Raymond E. Jones son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jones Moran was killed in action in France September 25 per a Washington telegram. He was about 25 and a local agent for the IM., K. & T. line. Matt Trueman, farmer near Campus, killed Aimpolf at his home. cause unclear though illness and financial worry are suspected.
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Matt Trueman
Aimpolf
How to Remodel the Old House by a National Expert
William A. Radford offers free expert advice on preserving and maintaining old houses. Readers may mail inquiries from 1827 Prairie avenue Chicago to receive guidance on building and related subjects, with a three-cent stamp for return correspondence.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Lysle Milling fined for profiteering and red cross pledge
The J. C. Lysle Milling Company of Leavenworth faced a $90 121 37 penalty for profiteering. Ten thousand dollars was paid to the Red Cross as good faith and to ensure future compliance with Food Administration rules. Remaining funds will go to the Food Administration and Grain Corporation for government use.
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J. C. Lysle Milling Company
Leavenworth
Innes
Red Cross
Food Administration
Food Administration and Grain Corporation
Lysle Milling Company
Attorney General Sets Rules on Pay During School Closures
The attorney general's office says teachers with contracts covering closed periods may have wages deducted during epide mic closures, while teachers without contracts are entitled to full pay.
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Attorney General's Office
Sailor Earl Turpin Dies Aboard Warship
Word reached Atchison of Fire man Earl Turpin death aboard a battleship. He was the son of Mrs. Dora Farrow of Cow Island near Atchison. A few months before enlistment he married Miss Stella Wilson of Easton.
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Atchison
Earl Turpin
Dora Farrow
Cow Island
Navy
Stella Wilson
Easton
Wichita Judge Charles V. Ferguson Dies at 58
Judge Charles V. Ferguson a 32 year Wichita attorney died recently of paralysis at age 58 He formerly served as a referee in bankruptcy resigning two years ago due to ill health He is survived by his widow and a daughter.
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Associated Loyalty Clubs of
Wichita
Charles V. Ferguson
U S Allows Repairs Without Permit Up To 2500
War Industries Circular No 21 dated September 30 authorizes nonwar construction. Repairs or extensions to existing buildings are approved if total cost does not exceed 2500 dollars and no permit or license will be required.
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The
War Industries Heard
Damaged House Turrets Repaired To Prevent Decay
The notice urges quick repair of worn or damaged turrets and regular dusting and painting of wood to keep a house in good condition and prevent decay.
Remodeling a Small House Into a Modern Comfortable Home
A modest dwelling transformed with minor interior and exterior changes to add modern conveniences. A contractor devised a plan from a snapshot to create a larger living room, dining area, bathroom, pantry, breakfast nook, and front porch extension while preserving sturdy construction. The result shows how careful remodeling can boost appeal and value at low cost.
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Cqniractor
Primitive camphor still used by Chinese distillers
The article describes the simplest camphor distilling method using a wicker basket over a caldron of water with a cold water basin on top. Steam passes through the basket leaves, delivering camphor vapor to deposit on the basin’s under surface. It praises accuracy and dependable work, noting such workers may not be fast but reliably ensure measurements meet standards.
Public Health S article urges home care for influenza patients
Surgeon General Blue urges the public to learn home care for influenza to ease physician and nurse shortages. Guidance covers bed rest, ventilation, simple diets, cleanliness, use of fever thermometers, and when to call a doctor for serious symptoms.
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Washington
Blue
United States Public Health Service
Far Flung Voices in a Wartime Swim Challenge
An Australian in France notes traveling 17 000 miles to join the fight while an American counters that crossing the Atlantic is as hard as crossing the Pacific highlighting the strenuous wartime struggle and cross ocean endurance.
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France
Atlantic
Pacific
Taking Chances: Son Taken for Autopsy After Illness
A fragment reports a father asking about his son Mike as officials take him to the hospital for an autopsy. The text notes the procedure being performed and suggests concern over the cause of illness. This excerpt reflects a wartime or early 20th century tone with terse dialogue.
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Mike
Orsepital
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