Byrd Plans South Pole Flight in Scientific Antarctic Quest
Commander Byrd announces a store of preparations for a two year Antarctic crossing to reach the South Pole. The mission aims to chart unknown land, study life forms, and establish a chain of emergency bases with two planes and extensive supplies.
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Ommander Richard E. Byrd
North Pole
Atlantic
South Pole
Antarctic
Arctic
Roald Amundsen
United States
Amundsen
Scott
Pole
Byrd
Beieve
Commander Byrd
Robert F. Scott
New Zealand
Ross Sea
Discovery Harbor
Great Plateau
Profit and Humbug in a Crippled Tale
A New York Evening Post critique notes tales of tricksters who exploit crowds via clever ruses and hats for coins. It cites a crippled man who supposedly earns $25 and uses heroin daily, ending when a judge halts his deceit. The piece argues people seldom investigate before giving money.
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Barnum
Sto
New York Evening Post
Talk With Your Face Enthusiasm Distinguishes the Successful
The phrase highlights that nothing distinguishes successful people more than enthusiasm. It argues energetic expression signals confidence and drive, shaping perceptions and openings in work and leadership. Enthusiasm is framed as a practical tool for personal and professional advancement.
Enthusiasm in Speech Elevates Persuasive Power
A passage from Psychology Magazine by Dr. Henry Knight Miller notes that facial expression and lively voice amplify communication. It asserts that consistent emotion and expressive facial cues attract attention, cited as essential for impactful speaking.
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Henry
Knight Miller
Psychology Magazine
Kansas Farm Groups Plan Tax Shift in State Revenue Fight
Three major Kansas farming organizations including the Farmers Union the Grange and the Farm Bureau adopt a unified plan to end the general property tax for state revenue proposing fees a state income tax a gross production tax on minerals and possible luxury sales tax local revenue retained. The alliance aims to push general farm registration in Kansas and forms a permanent state committee led by Ralph Snyder OC E Brasted and C E Huff Caldwell Davis to oversee the effort. Professor Charles A Shively Kansas State Teachers College educator dies at 66 from a heart attack after being ill in a barber shop in Hays Kansas. He joined the college in 1905 and became head of education in 1914 later serving as superintendent and Kansas State Teachers Association vice president. He held bachelor and master degrees from the University of Kansas and was Phi Beta Kappa.
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Tonéka
Kansas
Kansas Farmers’ Union
State
Grange
Kansas State Farm Bureau
Topeka
State Committee of Kansas Farm Organizations
Ralph Snyder
Farm Bureau
OC. E. Brasted
Farmers’ Uion
C. E Huff
Farmers Union
Caldwell Davis
State Grange
Hays
Charles A. Shively
Kansas State Teachers’ College
Shively
Department of Education
Kansas State Teachers’ Association
University of Kansas
Phi Beta Kappa
Atchison, Kas
Beloit
Kas
State committee named for national radio audition contest
William Allen White announced Kansas state committee members to sponsor the Atwater Kent national radio audition in Kansas. The panel includes Prof. Frank A. Beach, Prof. Walter McCray, and Prof. H. E. Malloy from Emporia Pittsburg and Hays respectively, with Senator Arthur Capper and others among the officials involved. The contest targets 18 to 25 year olds with two cash awards of 5090 each and total prizes of 17500 plus tuition for six winners. In Leavenworth the State Lutheran convention elected Rev. CG Lehenbauer of Alma as president and held related meetings.
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Emporia
William Allen
White
Kansas State Committee
Kansas
Atwater
Kent
Frank A. Beach
Walter McCray
H. E. Malloy
Pittsburg
Haysa
Arthur Capper
Topeka
Irs
Richard M. Gray
Wichita
Kansas Federation of Music Clubs
Cora G.lewis
Kinsley
Kansas Federation ‘of Women’s
Clas
Abbie’ Clarke Hogan
Junction City
Music Talent Fund
Silver dollar incident ends with recovery in Wichita
A 17 year old, John Stekman of Arkansas City, swallowed a silver dollar and was rushed to a Wichita hospital where doctors removed the coin. His condition was reported good after the incident.
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Wichita
John’ Ste Kman
Arkansas City
Milk Famine Threat Looms as Flies plague Salina Dairies
Salina residents warn of an impending milk shortage due to severe fly and mosquito infestation affecting dairy cattle. Elder inhabitants recall no prior period with such pervasive pests impacting dairy herds this month.
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Salina Salina
Chic Fall Frocks for School Girls
This item outlines fall schoolwear for girls, noting the importance of smart, age appropriate dress. It previews patterns, fabrics, colors, and accessories favored by Farm and Fireside's Jane Warren Wells, highlighting tailored woolens, checks, subdued prints, and simple, elegant accessories for day and evening wear.
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Jane Warren Wells
Farm and Fireside Magazine
Coats and Sports Jackets For Girls School Wear
A Woman's Home Companion piece urges stylish yet practical fall outfits for girls starting school. It highlights a full-length plaid coat for ages eight to sixteen and a collarless sports jacket in Jersey or flannel for fourteen to eighteen, with suggested lining colors in harmonizing fabrics.
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Esther
Washable Bags Among Season's Accessories
Washable bags are highlighted in leather imports including wizard, alligator, and ecrase finishes that endure a moderate scrub. White German chalk bead bags for evening wear feature oriental patterns, often with gold mounts and imitation gems. Lizard-skin bags in pastel hues, gold or silver models, and square shape examples pair with pale evening footwear. For sports and casual wear, woolen plaid bags and antelope bags with shell or composition mounts complete the season's accessible range.
Paris women adapt en cas umbrella carrier under arm bag
The Parisian umbrella compartment idea fits under a double arm bag. The top pocket holds purse vanity case mirror and card case while a beneath pocket stores a short umbrella with silk matching leather. Available in several colors and high quality ecrase leather.
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Paris
Peach Colored Velvet Frocks For Fall Evening Wear
Alice Bernard of Paris presents fall evening gowns in peach colored velvet with a jade green girdle bow and deep overskirt. Additional designs include mauve chiffon with cascading jabot-like tiers, a gold lace gown over pink satin, and a pale pink beaded bolero outfit.
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Alice Bernard
Paris
Stamped Hand Stenciled Apron Feels Like Home Craft
A ready made cottage apron invites embroidery on unbleached muslin. It comes stamped and hand stenciled with simple colorful stitches. The kit includes sufficient floss and offers a small cost for multiple gifts.
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Ateantic
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Maine
Capetown
Cook
Bellinghausen
Morrell
Weddell
Biscoe
Knox
D’'Urville
Ross
Nares
Gerlacha
Borcheravink
Charcot
Shackleton
Amiundsen
Sceott
Shackelton
Lil
State Farm Bodies
Leavenworth
State Lutheran Convention
CG. T. Lehenbauer
Alma
Lutheran ‘University ‘Association
Lutheran ‘Layman’s League
St. John’s ‘College
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