Federal law fixed minimum wheat price to stay through 1919
A Kansas letter confirms a government wheat price of $2 a bushel will remain in effect until July 1, 1919. It notes Hoover and Julius H. Barnes assured continuity without extra congressional funding, ensuring farmers’ income for current and next year. The report also covers local Kansas news on mining strikes, accidents, a new Winfield hotel, and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Waters
Kansas Agricultural College
Federal Board On
W. C. Simons
Lawrence
Waters
Mr. Hoover
Julius H. Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
Congress
KU Medical School Sees Record Enrollment Amid War Demand
The University of Kansas School of Medicine expects its largest enrollment ever as many men and women apply for entrance. An unprecedented interest also hits the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, with six girls from Abilene alone considering entry. The medical school notes a critical physician shortage and cites offers of free housing and a car to entice doctors to settle in rural areas. Eight faculty and six graduates are already in military service, including the late Dr. William T. Fitzsimons who fell in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Medicine
University of Kansas
William T. Fitzsimons
Merwin ‘T. Sudler
University School of Medicine
Sudler
University School of Pharmacy
Abilene
Kansas
Sadler
Missouri
Navy
University of Kansas School of Medicine
France
C. B. Francisco
Frank Dickson
L. 8. Milne
C.S. Gilliland
P. T. Bohan
Docetor Aull
Rhodes
Milford Bank Bandits Foiled After Four Hour Siege
A Milford bank robbery ended after a four hour standoff as bandits fled on a handcar then a motor car. Citizens armed with pistols and shotguns exchanged fire. three explosions rang out and authorities from Camp Funston pursued them. No cash was taken from the about fifty thousand dollars in the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Liter
George H. McMaster
Jerry Dugan
Camp Funston
Union Pacific
Colonial Style Homes From early American design to modern revival
British influenced American colonial houses feature wood construction, symmetrical facades, multi pane windows, and white walls with green shutters. The article traces origins in England, adaptation after the revolution, and describes a typical small modern colonial layout with central hall, rear kitchen, and two bedrooms on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Maryland
Virginia
Elizabeth
New England
Stones Import Value Surpasses 50 Million in 1916
The report notes that the value of imported precious stones reached over 50 million dollars for the first time in 1916, marking a records milestone in trade.
Say All Children Do It Says Doctor Wall on Religion and Education
Dr G Stanley Wall president of Clark University spoke on Religion and Education and urged children to be kind in stealing while allowing occasional strong discipline The Dayton News notes his claim that all children steal at times and questions the broadness of the assertion The piece concludes by doubting the generalization about children’s propensities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Stanley Wall
Clark University
Dayton
One Way to Be Useful in Town Topics
Miss Sweet asks how to serve fellow countrymen in a Town Topics column. Saphenad suggests a walkter as a playful answer, reflecting lighthearted community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saphenad
Miss Sweet
A Weight on Its Stomach
A brief item notes a patient declaring severe illness after leaving bed, with a humorous exchange about the bed itself. The odd remark appears in a Boston Evening Transcript column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Evening Transcript
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Lebanon
J. H. Sandell
W. M. L. C. Hohr
Sec
Scandia
Clarence Albro
V. C
J. W. Plotner
Chas. Nordman, M. W
WM. Weislogel, Rec
Adolph Nelson
Finan
John A. Freeburg
Lyiy
W. N- Uo
W.N. U
Jim Jones
Baxter Springs
Stuart Hamilton
True Mounds
Will Fox
Hutchinson
Fox
Winona
Colorado, Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
State Utilities Board
Russell Springs
Logan County
Atchison
Alexander Sackman
Mr. Sackman
East
Tie
Winfield
Court House
Square
H. L. Stevens Company
Chicago
Wilbur Moore
W. E Moore
Arkansas City
Newman
Kansas State Agricultural College
Community House
Soldiers
Manhattan
Christopher H. Strieby
Council Grove
Topeka
Mr. Strieby
Pennsylvania
Santa Fe
Strieby
Marion
Medical
Pharmacy Schools
State University
Atchison County
Hickel
Oklahoma City
Bernie Comfort
Leavenworth
Robert J. Morgan
Board of Education
Harry McCoy
H. D. Lee Mercantile
Salina
War Department
Frank Strong
X“ Ke
Kansas Flour Mills Company
Wichita
J. B.upp
State Bank
Walter Wilson
Western ,Kansas
Britain
William A. Radford
Prairie Faivenue
Ill
Hal
Doan’e
Robert Wengatz
Cypress Ave
Bronx
N. Y
Doan
Ione Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
U.S
Cutter Laboratory
Berkeley
Cal
Hunt
Hichards Medicine Co
Sherman Tex
W.N.Y
Kansas City
University
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