Lightless nights order halts lighting on Thursdays and Sundays
In Hutchison Kansas Emerson Carey state Fuel Administrator issues order effective December 15 1917 to cancel all displays lighting on signs and buildings with all types of lighting discontinued on Thursday and Sunday nights Stores not open for business must reduce interior lighting to safety levels Municipal lights should be minimized to safety only The notice directs local papers to publish the order and urges prompt compliance with enforcement to aid fuel saving for the government Hudson Harlan county chairman and Mr Reed are notified of any noncompliance
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Tam
Federal Fuel Administration
Washington, D. C
Emerson Carey
Kansas
Fuel Administration
Businese
Efect
Garfield
Hudson Harlan
Notice of Big Creek Hall Association meeting
The next annual meeting of the members of the Big Creek Hall Association will be held in the Big Creek Hall Saturday evening December 29 1917 for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and tran MY. Toupee was done from Call im Weinening.
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Big Creek Hall Association
Big Creek Hall
Tran
Drought study and weather notes from Lawrence Kansas
The article notes Dr. Charles A. Shull of the University of Kansas leads the government's drought observatory in classifying daily data from nine months ending November 30. Evaporation reached 56.0 inches with 23.6 inches rainfall, and forecasts could warn farmers one to two weeks ahead. Kansas drought patterns are linked to soil moisture loss and plant evaporation, with July 15 marking a sharp drought onset.
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Lawrence
Chas. A. Shull
University of Kansas
Doctor Shull
Kansas
Weather Bureau
University
Tribune
Hull
Christmas Service at Presbyterian Church
Christmas service announced for Sunday at 7 30 pm with Misses Hardman and Gibson leading processional America the Beautiful and Hymn 75. Scripture, prayer, and anthems There were She The Angels Son and The Shepherds Vision feature Mrs Tennell Mrs Niesley Messrs Heckman and Niesley Keep the home fires burning on Miss Drummond and the song America.
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Presbyterian Church
Hardman
Gibson
America the Beautiful
the Angels
Mrs. Tennell
M E Church Notes Christmas Cantata and Upcoming Sermons
The M E Church notes Sunday services on December 30 with Sunday School at 9:45 a m and services at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m. The Christmas Cantata drew a full house and praise. offerings for Armenians and Syrians totaled 342 00. A six Sunday Song Sermon series begins January 6 with the theme Walking with Jesus. An ad mentions a yearling red cow calf for sale by Chas Hillman Wa-Keene.
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Epworth League
Jesus
Ewr
Chas
Hillman
Wa-Keeney
Federal War Revenue Law Imposes Stamp Taxes in 1917
The December 1 1917 enactment of the war revenue law mandates war tax stamps for bonds and securities, with charges per $100 or fraction thereof and additional fees for indemnity or surety, capital stock transfers, and conveyances. The imperfect text shows the schedule including bonds and stock related duties and the stamp rates, though several line items are incomplete.
Notice to Public on Red Cross Membership Rules
Officers of the American National Red Cross of Trego County warn members and citizens about laws governing the organization and entertainments. It prohibits falsely claiming Red Cross membership or soliciting money or items while wearing insignia to deceive the public. Penalties apply to violators.
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American Nations
Red Cross
Trego County
United States
American National Red Cross
the Red Cross
Red Cross Entertainment Rules Tighten Charity Promos
The text outlines penalties for misusing the American Red Cross name or emblem, warnings against divisions of profits with promoters, and strict control by the Red Cross Chapter. Federal law makes misuse a misdemeanor with up to 500 fine and up to one year in prison.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Chapter
American Red Cross
Fourth Class Postmaster Examination Announced for Ogallah
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an examination to be held at Wa Keeney Kansas on January 12 1918 to fill a contemplated vacancy as fourth class postmaster at Ogallah Kansas and other vacancies as they occur unless filled by reinstatement. Applicants must be 21 or 18 if state law allows. Applicants must reside within the local post office territory. Applications and full information available from the local postmaster or the Civil Service Commission in Washington at the earliest practicable date.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Wa Keeney
Kansas
Ogallah
United States
Washington, D. C
Income Tax Notice in WaKeeney County 1918
Collector W H L Pepperell announces a federal income tax officer will visit Trego County January 7 to January 10 1918. The officer will operate at the Court House WaKeeney Kansas assisting taxpayers at no cost to prepare returns. The notice asks readers to estimate the number of taxpayers including married and unmarried residents with net incomes thresholds for the year. The collector estimates 188 taxpayers.
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Internal Revenue
W. H. L. Pepperell
Court House
Keeney
Kansas
Trego County
Collector of Internal Revenue
Call on income tax man to file before March first
The government sends an expert to assist with tax returns but the taxpayer must act. Failure to file by March first can bring penalties from twenty dollars to one thousand. Ask if subject to tax and prepare figures now including expenses and income. Visitors from other counties may come to see the expert at the mentioned place.
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The
WaKeeney State Bank
Wollner
F. C. Wollner
Hutchison, Kans
Keeney, Kansas
Toupee
Callim, Weinening
Berkshire
Newcastle
Insane Asylum
War House
Ee Ee Eens
Presbyterian Service
America
M. E. Church Notes
Federal War Revenue Law
Margaret Swiggeit
A. S. Treger
Kan
Caron’s Ladies Outfitters
Opissian Outfitters
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