Increased Gas Tax Receipts Reflect Farm Use in August
Kansas gasoline tax receipts rose to 629601.07 in August, a record month led by farm tractors, wheat harvest and touring traffic. Sedgwick county led with 43209, Wyandotte 30848, and Reno 24487. Ford Barton Pratt and Rice broke into the top ten while Chase and Elk posted the smallest totals.
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Topeka
Kansas
Seth G. Wells
Supreme Court
Sedgwick County
Wyandotte
Reno County
Shawnee
Sumner
Ford
Barton
Pratt
Rice
Wheat Belt
Crawford
Butler
Lyon
Kearny County
Wichita County
Chase
Elk
Wichita Gas Fight Moves Into Federal Court
In Topeka Judge George T. McDermott grants a temporary restraining order stopping the Public Service Commission from enacting a recent rate cut for Wichita gas. The Wichita Gas Company seeks a rehearing, while the city declines further reopening. The order conditions the company to file a rate schedule by October 1, keep accurate books, post a $25,000 bond, and refrain from seeking an interlocutory injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Wichita
Federal District Court
George T. McDermott
Public Service Commission
Wichita Gas Company
Augusta man dies from car collision near here
Atchison J. C. Haines of Augusta Kansas died from injuries after a motor car wreck four miles east of town. He was driving with his daughter Stella B. Haines the only woman member of the Kansas legislature en route to Iowa for a brief vacation. Miss Haines was severely injured but slowly improving.
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Atchison
J. C. Haines
Augusta
Kas
Here
Board reports 15000 miles of film passed review in year
Emma Viets, chairwoman of the Kansas state board of the picture review, announces in Kansas City Kansas that during the four year period ending July 1 the board processed fifteen thousand miles of film as the fiscal year tabulation is now complete.
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Kansas City
Kansas State Board of the Picture Review
Emma Viets
Kansas
Unloaded revolver tragedy and several local deaths
In Newton a four year old boy Roy Stroud shot himself in the face with an unloaded revolver, injuring three teeth and lodging a bullet in the lower jaw. In Dodge City Ed ward Finley, 18, was found across a power line near Minneola. In Pratt Roy Cook, 21, was found beside a wrecked car between Pratt and Greensburg after it struck a telephone pole.
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Newton
Roy
W. E. Stroud
Dodge City
Edward Finley
Minneola
Pratt
Roy Cook
Hig
State Supreme Court Allows AG Intervention in KC Electric Plant Case
The Kansas state supreme court granted a petition by William A. Smith attorney general permitting him to intervene in the case over the sale of the municipal owned electric light and power plant at Kansas City Kas.
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Topeka
State Supreme Court
William A. Smith
Electric Light
Kansas City
Kas
Velvet and velour fashions lure Dame Fashion in 1928
A 1928 Western Newspaper Union piece surveys the fashion scene with velvet gowns, furs including mink and sable, and hats for college girls and stylish women. It notes new flat vans, satin frocks, canton crepes, tweeds, and a proposed two piece trench dress for students, reflecting postwar style optimism.
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Mars
Hudson Grace J. Austin
Santa Claus
Canadian Rockies
Western Newspaper Union
Feathers woven into woolen fabrics trend for fall
Fashion uses white hen feathers woven into new woolen materials. The flecks appear sprayed on the cloth. The fabric is pricey but considered distinctly smart for the fall season.
Silk Ensemble Popular As an All Season Suit
The silk ensemble, shown in battleship gray, features a simple sleeveless frock with point d esprit trim and a high waist belted line. The collarless coat uses wide platinum fox bands for richness and the wrap sleeves are voluminous and attractive, presenting a practical all season suit.
Flour Bag Collar and Cuff Sets for Fresh Dress Finishes
Practical guide on making white collar and cuff sets from flour bags. Describes materials for various fabrics, stain removal, trimming options, and easy snap fastening. Advises lined muslin interiors and bias tape neck bindings. Recommends two sets per dress and frequent laundry care.
Corset Styles for Every Dress Type in Modern Wardrobe
Fashion notes describe a triad of foundation garments for sports street and afternoon wear along with dainty backless evening models. Fabrics like crepe de chine satin trico and baronet satin are used to craft comfortable yet well molded silhouettes with neat edges and tailored finishes.
Brimless Hats Highlight Fall Fashion in New York
Hats with narrow or no brims dominated the Retail Millinery show at the Hotel Astor during the fall fashion promenade. Colors favored were brown nutmeg, wine red, dark gray blue and bright blue, with a new flexible evening hat designed to fit in a pocket or sleeve. Day wear featured brimless styles, fur collar wraps, and popular beret, skull cap and toque silhouettes.
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New York
Hotel Astor
Lace in fashion gains favor for day and night wear
Lace remains a staple for afternoon dresses and ensembles and for dinner and evening wear. Ochre and champagne tones rise in popularity with navy and other blues, signaling a versatile trend in color pairing.
Salmon Riches and Nutty Dishes in Kitchen Cabinet
The Kitchen Cabinet promotes salmon as a vitamin D rich staple and offers serving ideas including Salmon With Celery Salmon Salad and Salmon in Pepper Cases. It also extols nutritious nuts with tips on blanching roasting and using nuts as meat substitutes.
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Brazil
Adobe Bricks Return in Modern Homes Revival
Adobe sun dried bricks once common in Franciscan missions are making a comeback in modern small homes and ranch houses. The material, once seen only in ruins and tourist relics, now appears in mission style homes and new business blocks with brick or stucco alternatives fading.
Constipation Gone Helped by Milks Emulsion Roses in Cheeks
Mrs Rebecca Campabale of Dyersburg Tennessee describes recovery from chronic constipation after using Milks Emulsion. She reports clearer skin brighter eyes and rose colored cheeks after 8 to 15 bottles and notes a nephew improved after four bottles. The ad promises satisfaction or money refunded and cites The Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Indiana.
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Rebecca Campabele
R. R
Dyersburg
Tenn
The
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Can't you see he's busy copping a policeman joke
Three adults and a child stop at a gas station as a sleepy officer lounges. Anne, in sharp schoolgirl wit, explains to Dick that the officer is “busy copping,” delivering a rare humorous exchange.
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Anne
Nick
Treasury increases lifespan of U.S. bank notes
Farm Journal reports treasury improvements have boosted the use of United States bank notes by fifty percent. A bill can now be folded 5,000 times in two directions without fiber separation, illustrating lasting durability of paper money.
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The
Farm Journal
Treasury
United States Bank
The Great Need His Wife Exchange on A Fleeting Ride
Dialogues show a domestic moment as Mr Motorbug and his wife debate cleaning a stained coat while planning a quick trip fueled by gasoline constraints in Vancouver Province. The snippet offers a snapshot of everyday quips and travel improvised challenges.
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Vancouver Province
Minister Described as Expert Condenser of Human Kindness
A minister of the right sort is characterized as an expert condenser of the milk of human kindness, highlighting the valued role of clergy in shaping charitable and compassionate conduct.
Boxwood Shrub Sells for Neat Sum at Kendridge Estate
A century and a half old boxwood from King George's tavern near Tripoli Pa. was bought by Robert P Hutchinson, president of Bethlehem Steel, and moved by truck to Kendridge in Macada Va. The 13 feet tall shrub with a 66 foot girth required nine men a week to haul, with soil and road weight around 22 tons and a reported price near $400.
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King George’s Tavern
Tripoli
I’a
Robert P. Iutchinson
Bethlehem Steel Fabricators
9A Weel
Gem From the Talmud Tears Open Gates to Prayer
A quotation from the Talmud notes that even when heaven’s gates close to prayer they remain open to tears, highlighting emotion as a path to divine attention. The saying presents a comforting view of prayer and lament in religious practice.
Copper in Circulation and Public Demand
A brief note suggests people need copper in their systems and predicts increased use of copper. It frames copper as essential for health and implies rising demand for copper products and currency.
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Bayer
Houston
Texas
Postal Savings & Loan Association
First National Bank
Tearoqom
Denver
Lem T. Jones
Lincoln St
Colo
Arkansas
Continental Mill & Lumber Co
National Bank of Commerce
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Smith
Smith Hatcheries
Boonville
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