Storm Devastates Anderson County Crops Hail Winds Hit Kansas
A massive storm ripped across Anderson County damaging hundreds of thousands of dollars in crops and farm buildings. Roofs shattered and corn stubble replaced fields in Washington Township while Garnett faced flooded streets and broken lights on the White Way. No casualties reported. University changes include Dean Potter resigning for Purdue, to be replaced by Roy A. Seaton. Kansas State adds six new associate and assistant professors across engineering, economics, and household science.
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Anderson County
Washington Township
Garnett
A. A. Potter
Kansas State Agricultural College
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Dean Potter
United States
Purdue
Roy A. Seaton
J. A. Wojaszak
R. M. Green
Elizabeth Hargrave Baldwin
Amy Jane Leazenby
E. A. Knoth
Hutchinson Wins 1921 Kansas Legion Convention Choice
Hutchinson was chosen as the 1921 convention city for the Kansas American Legion, defeating Manhattan Ottawa Eldorado in Topeka. Hutchinson received 253 votes to 134 for Manhattan, 62 for Ottawa, and 6 for Eldorado. The motion to adopt a unanimous selection passed. The 1921 convention will be held August 22 to 24.
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Hutchinson
Kansas Organization of the American Legion
Topeka
Kansas
Manhattan
Ottawa
Eldorado
Osawatomie approves water and light bond issue
In a special election Osawatomie voters approved an $85,000 bond for extending and improving the municipal water and light plant by 294 to 109, a margin of 76 votes in the wet decision.
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Osawatomie
Sedgwick County to adopt budget system January 4
The Sedgwick County offices plan to implement a budget system on January 4 if the county board and the auditor approve. Euphemia-Mabel Meigs, 5, died after a spider bite near Neal. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meigs and died in Emporia hospital. An injunction is sought to halt the industrial court order allowing Kansas City Telephone Company to break its contract with Kangas City, Kag. in the district court.
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Sedgwick County
Board of Country Commissioners
Mabel Meigs
Carl Meigs
Neal
Pitten
Emporia
Industrial” Court
Kansas City Telephone Company
Kangas ‘City, Kag
Peen
District. Court
Kansans urged to push a stronger compensation law
State labor commissioner John H. Crawford urges next legislature to amend Kansas law toward a more effective system as in other states. He seeks governor backing and notes workers pay production costs, with setup in 42 states plus territories and the federal civil service.
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John H. Crawford
Kansas
Allen
Crawford
Porto Rico
Alaska
Hawaii
Alabama
Louisiana
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Wyoming
Soldier Benyshek Honored for Bravery Before Tragic Death
Private Alfred F. Benyshek, who threw himself in front of a freight train at Camp Funston, was described by fellow soldiers as a victim of shell shock. Records note seven citations for bravery with the 5th Field Artillery overseas. he served with the quartermaster corps at Camp Funston. His body was sent to Cuba Kansas for burial.
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Alfred F. Benyshek
Camp Funston
5Th Field Artillery
Quartermaster Corps
Cam Funston
Cuba
Kas
William Gilmore, Butler County Pioneer, Dies at 77
William Gilmore, 77, a pioneer who moved to Kansas in the eighties and settled in Butler County, died at his home northeast of El Dorado. He was a well known figure in the region. In Topeka, Major Jerry Springstead reports the Kansas rifle team placed 36th and the Kansas civilian team 32nd at Camp Perry among 175 teams, marking a second straight win over the National Guard.
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William Gilmore
Butler County
el Dorado
Mr. Gilmore
Kansas
Topeka
Jerry Springstead
Camp Perry
Ohio
Kansas National Guard
National Guard
Rain Disrupts Fort Riley Guard Encampment Close
Rain hindered the Kansas National Guard encampment at Fort Riley but key events occurred. The program included inspection reviews by Governor Allen and the officers settled pay and dismissals for the men.
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Kansas National Guard
Fort Riley
Allen
McPherson County Hospital Set to Open September 15
McPherson County plans a $250000 hospital opening on September 15. The building, claimed to be the finest of its kind in the state, was turned over to the hospital board last week by the contractors and furnishing is underway.
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McPherson County
Longtime Route 2 Worker Retired Under New Bill
Henry Danhauser after eighteen years on Route 2 from Lyndon has retired under a new bill separating from the service carriers. He had served fifteen years and reached the age of 65.
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Henry Danhauser
Lyndon
Two Extension Specialists Appointed at Kansas State College
W. T. Crandall named extension assistant professor of dairy husbandry and Ernest B. Wells named extension professor of goats at Kansas State Agricultural College.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
W. T. Crandall
Ernest B. Wells
of Golls
Modern Dairy Barn Promises Labor Savings and Increased Milk
An advertisement essay argues for building a modern sanitary ventilated dairy barn to cut labor costs by about 30 percent and boost milk output by 10 to 20 percent. It describes a 86 by 72 foot frame barn for 30 cows with ample light and running water, and urges consultations with local contractors for timely construction estimates.
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Middle West
Secret wood thwarts time as globe seeks elusive tree
The piece recounts the discovery of cacique-carey wood in Central America, praised for strength and durability. It explains explorers’ interest since Columbus and notes its heartwood comes from decayed trunks. A Panama Canal zone anecdote of a couple in Cristobal frames the tale.
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Ocean
New York Evening Post
Christopher
Central America
S. P. Vernon
Cristobal
Canal Zone
Panama
Expeditionary party probes vast northwest Australia
A joint expedition representing a west Australian railway league and the commonwealth government traveled through the northwest and far north. They covered 1500 miles by steamer along the coast and 1000 miles by motorcar. They found a vast belt from Leopold ranges into the northern territory capable of carrying 20 million sheep, with all livestock in good condition despite the driest season on record.
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West Australian Railway League
Commonwealth Government
Western Australia
Commonwealth
Leopold Ranges
Northern Territory
Northern
Australia
Caring for breeding ducks and laying ration guidelines
Poultry experts outline seasonal feeding for breeding ducks and Pekin layers. For non egg production, grass range and sparse mash. two mash formulas provide corn meal bran flour green feed beef scrap and grit. Pekin egg hens start December 1 with a two daily feed of mash plus 1 quart of mixed corn and wheat per 30 ducks at noon. Indian Runner ducks should be fed lightly when not laying. Each ration given by weight. laying ducks eat about 10 quarts of moist mash per meal.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Feeding Fowls for Profit and Early M chick growth
Advice from agricultural experts on profitable poultry farming stresses hatched chicks mature before cold weather. It urges frequent small feedings, early morning and late night meals, and a mix of soft and hard feeds, scaling as birds grow.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Objects in culling flock improve production and profits
Culling stock serves two purposes. It ensures feed is consumed by better producing hens, boosting profit. It also preserves strong, vital hens best suited for breeders, giving remaining birds more room and better odds under heavy laying.
Essential for yarded hens and free range chickens
The passage advises that small bare yards require charcoal grit and oyster shells at all times and cracked bone may be fed. It notes bone is unnecessary for chickens with a good range.
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Noah Bowman
Richard J. Hopkins
Salina
Maurice McAuliffe
Farmers’ Union of Kansas
McAuliffe
William A. Radford
William A Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Isstlel
GOW
Ftalys
Scandia
HARRY_HOHMAN
Chas. Nordman, Ree
Adolph Nelson
Lebanon
W. C. Preble, W. M
A. R. Morey
Sec’y
Clarence Albro
V. C
J. W. Plotner
John A. Freeburg
Licensed
Empalmer and Funeral
Geandla
Kanene
W. M. UD
W. N
Jim Jones
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