The Human Mr Mellon and a Man of Real Feeling
The article defends Andrew Mellon as more human than a mere banker. It notes his sudden trip to Europe to visit his daughter in Paris for a hospital operation. It highlights his choice to vacation with family and a yacht rather than seek lavish state receptions.
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Andrew Mellon
the Treasury
Mr. Mellon
Mellon
Treasury
Europe
Paris
Mr. Bruce
Baltimore
Rome
Bruce
United States
Speeding Up Through Time From St Louis To Oregon
A compact look at historic progress from Lewis and Clark in 1804 to the Pony Express in 1861 and modern telephone communication. It notes the 18 months to reach the Columbia River, seven days and 17 hours for the inaugural Lincoln address, and the current ability to contact any person nationwide in a fraction of a second.
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Lewis and Clark
St. Louis
Oregon
Atchison
Young Republic
Columbia River
Pony Express
Lincoln
St. Joe
Sacramento
United States
Air travel expansion sparks forecasted skyscape
Byrd heads to Paris while the army Fokker completes a successful Hawaii flight. Lindbergh plans a United States tour and Henry Ford launches a nationwide air fleet on a reliability tour. If trends continue, the air may become crowded and birds might learn to walk.
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Byrd
Paris
Army Fokker
Hawaii
Lindbergh
United States
Henry Ford
Earth
Woman Dashes Laughing From Sedan Collision
A pedestrian stepped into a street, was struck by a car, and sustained a broken nose. She fainted but regained consciousness to laugh at the absurdity of her position, declaring the scene ridiculous as onlookers helped.
Detroit Votes For Windsor International Bridge Project
Detroit residents backed a special election approving an international bridge linking Detroit with Windsor Canada. The commentary recalls a prior Kansas City Atchison bridge as a financial precedent supporting the project’s wisdom.
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Detroit
Windsor
Canada
Atchison
Kansas
Atchison, Missouri
Pope’s Drive to Reform Feminine Dress Makes Progress
Alarmed observers note the Pope’s reform campaign gains momentum as bishops pledge support. If he secures key female backers, momentum will grow and his overall effort will gain credibility.
Women follow doctor’s sun exposure injunction in Chicago
Gne argues that women are adopting the Chicago doctor's advice to wear minimal clothing and expose large areas of skin to the sun. He suggests that doing more would require women to turn banud springs.
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Chicago
Mystery Hole Found Near Yeabody Kas Deepens
A 75 foot deep hole appeared in a field near Yeabody Kansas raising questions about its origin. Local rumor suggests it may be the hole said to have swallowed Lew Sigssey who reportedly crawled in and forgot to pull it in after him.
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Yeabody
Kas
Lew Sigssey
Editor Retires After Lifelong Service With $100000
A western editor, noted for hard work and community kindness, retired recently after years of sponsoring causes and aiding neighbors. He died suddenly when a discovery in his backyard revealed the end of a long career marked by a clean life and public service.
Wrandotte County Opens New Court House
The county unveils a new court house with a courtroom described as resembling a church. Some observers joke that a courtroom should look like hell to deter breakers, while officials emphasize solemn design and public accessibility.
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Wrandotte County
William Allen White Attacks Wells in Gubernatorial Clash
In a kansas city era style critique, writer William Allen White targets Seth G Wells amid gubernatorial ambitions. The column frames Wells as a focal point of partisan maneuvering, highlighting political tension and strategy rather than policy specifics.
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William Alen White
Seth G. Wells
Woman smoking in hotel lobby noted in Arkansas City
A woman in Arkansas City smoked a cigarette openly in a hotel lobby, an act that would likely raise stronger restrictions if it occurred in Ontario or New Zealand. The remark hints at differing local attitudes toward public smoking.
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Arkansas City
Ottewa
Hollywood Divorce Coupon Idea Sparks Quick Reform
A California paper proposes attaching a divorcee coupon to every marriage certificate as a speedier solution, but notes the plan would still be slow in Hollywood. The author hints at broader bureaucratic reform and celebrity involvement.
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California
Hollywood
Nervous Community Sees Parking Safeguard Near Bank
In a cautious move residents note that stopping their car engines when parked in front of the bank offers a simple safety precaution for the neighborhood. This small practice aims to reduce disturbance and potential incidents while the area remains vigilant.
Religion Must Endure Criticism, Broad Faith Persists
A thoughtful reflection argues that a religion loses strength if it fears critique. True faith withstands scrutiny when it remains broad, resilient, and capable of defending its beliefs through reason rather than retreat.
Globe Lights and Small Town Wit Across Atchison
A collage of quips and anecdotes from Atchison life notes humor about family, work, vacations, and busyness. Items reference Dr Emery, dog and cat, local manners, and a July trip by Joe Haegelin and Jimmy Garrican to Brooklyn, highlighting playful insights and regional quirks.
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Joe Haegelin
Jimmy Garrican
Brooklyn
Atchison
Althoug
Atchison Daily Roundup Thumbs Through Local Happenings
Day’s Doings in Atchison highlights include Jack Hartman on Sugar Lake conditions, ill Archie Maxwell at 1027 Main, and Mrs. Al Robb remodeling on Parallel street. Local civic notes cover street sightings, stolen car recovered, fireworks inspections, and the Exchange National bank’s long steady experience backing its patrons.
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Jack Hartman
Sugar Lake
Archie Maxwell
Main Street
al Robb
George L. Hunt
Atchison
Ralph Fletcher
Jesse Jones
Atchison Monument Works
H. §. Cummings
Wilbur Hawk
Amarillo
Woodston
Exchange National Bank
Exchange National
Frank Hartman dies at 53 editor of Frankfort Index
Frank Hartman editor and owner of the Frankfort Index died suddenly after a short illness. He built the daily from a weekly with Forrest Warren, turning Frankfort’s paper into a national notable for a town of 1600. Survived by his wife, daughter Marie MelLeod, and sons Harold and Allen Hartman. Jack Hartman, cash ior of the City National Bank, went to Frankfort.
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Frank Hartman
Frankfort
Index
United States
Ohio
Centralia
Baker University
Central Journal
Frank
Eskridge, Eas
Tribune
Nemaha County
Forrest Warren
Frankfort Index
Hartman
Warren
Marie MelLeod
Harold
Allen Hartman
Atchison Globe
Jack Hartman
DAY'S DOINGS IN ATCHISON MIXES NEWS AND NOTES
Vic Ryan suffers tonsillitis while local firecrackers spark at night. Reports from Matt Hayes and Jim Crouch, with notes on measles cases in the Frank Erpelding family and Dolan McKelvy children. Wheat crop progress from Leavenworth to Kansas City cited. Local court action and medical updates, plus monastery work and personnel moves.
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EK. W. Emery
Roy Walters
Charlie McCallan
Commercial Street
W. C. Field
Bill Field
Tra Gould
Kansas City
Atchison Y. M. C. A
Missouri Pacific
Central Branch
Lottie Sells
Effingham
Atchison Hospital
Fat” Allen
Hiawatha
Atchison
Atchison High
John Farris
Nortonville
Atchison and
St. Joe
Carthage
St. Benedict's College
William Jennings Bryan
Missouri River
Vic Ryan
Matt Hayes
Jim Crouch
Fort Scott
Frank Erpelding
Dolan
Mary McKelvy
Charles McKelvy
Fred Condit
St. Benedict's
Charlie Feeley
The
Dolan Mercantile Co
Florida
Topeka
Clayton Settle
Strong City
Kas
John A. Martin
North Terrace
Minnie Hosier
Jessie Franklin Hosier
Will Harrison
Harrisons
Fourteenth
Charles Armstrong
W. R. Armstrong
New Cousins Lumber Co
Schall Zimmerman
A. B. Zimmerman
Quincy, IL
Standard Oil Co
American Legion
Salem Evangelical Church
Max Wertheimer
Ada
Christ
Wertheimer
Atchison Daily Bites: Town Chatters and Local Notes
Community chatter notes a long list of Atchison residents and visitors. It recalls George Hiller’s 1892 delivery wagon claim, updates on Ralph Metecher in Colorado, and quips about Gomer Davies editor of the Kansan. Local hospital visitors, railroad office changes, and a river rise are described alongside family news and travel tales.
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George Hiller
Troy Laundry
George
Ralph Metecher
Indian Hills
Colo
Denver
Gomer Davies
Kansan
Concordia
Globe
Concordia Blood Hounds
Gomer
Atchison
Atchison Cordia
Missouri Pacific
Baltor Ragland
Votter
W. W. van Liew
Park Place
St. Benedict's College
van Liew
Attchison
Switchman
California
Jenks
Harry Reisner
Kenneth Neidigh
East Africa
Kansas City
Tom Portwood
John Schaffer
John
Justin Porter Dies at Emmett Idaho
This Atchison item reports the death of Justin Porter in Emmett Idaho last Monday afternoon at 6 45. He 60 years old had lived in Atchison most of his life before moving with his wife to Emmett. Survived by widow a son Charles Porter a daughter Mrs Gilbert Greenberg a sister in San Francisco and a grandson Charles K Porter of Atchison Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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J. G Kautz
Oklahoma
Roy H Johnson
Johnson
A. J. Matthias
Huron
Atchison Hospital
Matthias
Ruth Chalfant
Charles McMahon
Bancroft
Kas
Chet Bunger
Colorado
Denver
Joe Hilligess
Taylor Park
Jackson Park
American — Legion
Dave Laurie
George MclIntosh
Ft. Smith
Ark
Shepherd of the Hills
Ozarks
George Mount
Will
Byron Lawrence
Sugar Creek
Ben Shaw
Ben
R. B. Allen
Reedley
California
Atchison
Donipham
Kansas
Celina Allen
Wathena
Silas W. Allen
Art Eymann
Owney Geoghan
Geoghan
Eyemann
Lawrence Kelly
Northwestern University
J. M. Key
Wichita
J. M. Kelly
Omaha
Missouri Pacific
Dick King
Oak Mills
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Darnell
Susan Jordan
John Jordan
Eliza King
J. J. Jones
Frank Jones
R. 3. Dinsmore
Troy
Walla Walla
Wash
Alaska
Northwest
Ife
Dinsmore
West East
Nort Kausga
Charles Porter
Globe Pressroom
Justin Porter
Emmet
Idaho
Porter
Emmett
Russell Craft
State Orphans Home
Central Branch
Kansas Avenue
Gilbert Greenberg
Seattle
San Francisco
Cal
Charles K. Porter
Forbinger
Matt Noll
Nol
Bertha Forbriger
Robert Forbriger
Leo Markey
Bobby
Tommy
Billy
Independence
Ralph Forbinger
Dodge City
H. B. Kessler
Louise Kessler
Bob Noll
Mary
Bob, Jr
Emil Forbinger
Will Rohbleder
Margaret Wagner
John Wagner
Missouri River
Mission Lake
Horton
George Barber
Barber
Lions Park
Reisner Park
Doc
Topeka
Ham
Postoffice Department
Ts. Benedict’s
College Hill
Globe
Bhic Rapids
Waterville
Irving
Blue Rapids
Father
Joe Clark
M Street
Will Mitchell
Goff
Kidwell
Doniphan County Fair Grounds Golf Plan Emerges
The Kansas Chief suggests buying the Doniphan county fair grounds at Troy for a golf course, noting most similar towns have one and that golfers now travel to St. Joe. The move could prevent converting the site to a corn field and serve local players.
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Kansas
Doniphan County Fair
Troy
St. Joe
Frank Woykert
W. F. Bauer
Jonathan
Black Twig
Ben Davis
Burr Oak Township
Bauer
Wykert
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Kybridge
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God Save the King
State Board of Health
Rushville
Mary M. Boggs
Joseph
Joseph 8. Gardner. the Wedding Took Place At Savannah, Mo
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Laramie Street
Old Fort Laramie
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Fort Riley
Kearney Street
Old Fort Kearney
Santa Fe Street
Santa Fe
Division Street
Santa Fe Freight Office
Tom Colfer
Walter Hoy
Celia Kinney
Thomas Mahoney
Marie Dagenais
Dagenais
Bill Clerk
Aver Schurman
Harold Tonkin
Tonkin
JT Aoene Alonzo Anderson
Mollie McCulley
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Portland
Jodie van Horn
van Horn
John Wolf
New York City
Wolf
Columbia University
New York
Illinois University
Harry Olden
William Alexander
Olden
Mona Laughlin
Jim Bomar
Sarah McDonald
North Second Street
Haste Brannman
Brannman
Missouri Bottoms
Charlie Siler
Ed Schabeck
Will Klostermeier
C. Bruce
Ed Trompeter
Logeman Meat Market
Second and
Riley Streets
Tra Hammond
Otto Funke
Otto
August Funke
W. J. Hooper
Mary Jane
Emmett, Idaho
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