Kansas Wheat Campaign Train And Drought News
Kansas plans a large wheat education campaign with a 1500 mile agricultural train, lectures on seed selection and moisture conservation, and cooperative rail support. Wichita reports a new tooth implant invention. Dighton to host a big July Fourth celebration. New Carnegie library plans approved for Clay Center and a Caldwell Chautauqua. Lawrence forms a cooperative store. A drought relief rain arrives near Bennington. Midland College dedicates its Carnegie library in Atchison.
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Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
Rock Island
H. M. Cottrell
Manhattan
HL. J. Waters
Mr. Cottrell
Dean E. H. Webster
Santa Fe
Agricultural College
Clay Center
Carnegiebrary
Carnegie
Midland College
Griffith
Minneapolis school plans three new high school courses
The Minneapolis board of education introduces manual training, domestic science, and agriculture as new high school courses. The 1904 high school building, costing 25000, will be remodeled this summer to accommodate the additions.
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Board of Education of
Minneapolis
Get Big Contracts for Army at Fort Riley
A Junction City man received the contract to furnish 000,000 pounds of hay for Fort Riley. The Hogan Millage company secured the contract for 160,000 pounds of bran to feed at Fort Riley. Leonard Cheney, 22, a Kansas University civil engineering junior, drowned at Potter Lake while swimming. In Eureka area, 14-year-old Arthur Secoy died instantly when a gun exploded as his father and the boy tried to extract a cartridge from a 22 caliber rifle.
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Army
Junction City
Fort Riley
Hogan Millage Company
Leonard Cheney
Kansas University
Potter Lake
University Bim
Cheney
Qle Secoy
Eureka
Arthur Secoy
Mayor Gains Authority to Hire and Fire Appointees
Judge Thomas C. Wilson in Wichita district court ruled that the mayor has authority to hire or discharge appointive officers under the commission form of government. F. A. Brooks, Baker University graduate, elected Guthrie Oklahoma public school superintendent at a salary of 1200 dollars annually. Peabody Anti Horse Thief association plans a large Fourth of July picnic and celebration, aiming to surpass previous years.
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Thomas C. Wilson
Wichita
Baker
Baldwin
F. A. Brooks
Baker University
Guthrie
Oklo
Peabody
Peabody AntiHorse Thief Association
Old World Linen Embroidery Through Ages and Styles
The article surveys embroidery on linen from ancient to modern times, detailing regional colors and techniques across Spain Italy Greece and Oriental and Hungarian Swedish peasant work. It notes modern preferences favor coarser threads for easier copying, and advises selecting linen with the help of an art needlework saleswoman.
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Cuba
Ceylon
Batavia
Unfrayed Scallops for Embroidered Linen Edges
Housekeepers discuss solutions to buttonhole scallops that fray in washing. Suggestions include double buttonholing over the edge, machine stitching outline before buttonholing, turning and hemming margins, and washing or dipping before final cutting to reduce fraying.
New Trimming Features for Hats and Accessories
Describes hat trimming trends with masses of foliage in color harmonies, lace ornaments in Tuscan style studded with coral and turquoise, satin ribbon butterflies and fans, corded shirt effects, ribbon garnitures, multi colored net or chiffon facings, ostrich trimming bands with roses, and braided or net embroidered brim bands.
Spring and summer white fashion trends emerge
White for all occasions dominates this season with heavy and delicate laces. Poke bonnets return while jockey caps form a novelty. High small turbans feature cabochons of garden flowers. Sleeves shorten for summer wear, toques rise with feathery adornments, and French knots define new waist embroidery.
Dainty Costumes in Pink and White Frocks
Describes white and pink tontured garments for girls with empire tops, lace trims, and Irish embroidery. Includes a white pique skirt with English embroidery, dotted tuckings, and pearl buttons on a delicate jacket. A light blue alpaca coat features a reverse front and gold buttons.
Envy and Country Pleasures Revealed in Interview
A brief country living exchange asks Woodson about living joys. He cites the pleasure of visiting town to boast about the cool breezes, whether they exist or not. The snippet captures a playful view of rural pride and town allure.
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Zronken
Woodson
Doctor Praises Cuticura Remedies In Cures
A Boston physician reports two recent cures using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for dermatitis and persistent skin troubles. He describes initial ineffectiveness of other treatments, then rapid improvement and full recovery after employing the Cuticura regimen, endorsing its merits.
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B. L. Whitehead
M. D
Dartmouth St
Boston
Mass
Implied Advice on Story Telling in Old Parlor
A fragment reflects a social scene where an elderly narrator objects to stories being told to appease listeners. The dialogue mocks outdated storytelling, favoring impressionistic descriptions. References suggest domestic humor and gendered dynamics.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Cooperative Company
B. N. Portes
Wathena
Wichite
Kansas Development Association
Emporis
R. H. Faxon
J. C. Porester
Fort Scott
Lew Agihborn
Kensington
Bennington
Arkansas City Commercial Club
Campbell Soil Culture Company
Lincoln
Neb
Campbell
Oklahoma
Reverse Arrow
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Ana
Secome Rick Attie
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Grein
Emeisa
LW. Rogeps
Dr. Pierce
Piercs
Common Sense
Ee Ee Ok
R. V- Pere Pierce
Buffalo
Paxton Toilet CO
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