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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
2
Judge A B Foulks, pardon attorney for Governor Paulen, believes the new Baumes law will reduce inmates at Lansing and Hutchinson by prompting a mass exodus of repeaters. He notes Lansing holds 1,722 inmates, up from 1,256 two years earlier, and Hutchinson is over capacity with 853 youths confined and 334 on parole.
Atchison and its city commissioners are praised for selecting A W Seng as city manager. The seven year Hays veteran is hailed for a businesslike appointment with no political strings. Citizens support the decision, trusting the commission to govern effectively under the manager form.
The city unveils a new central market at the reclaimed land along White Clay creek between Fifth and Sixth streets. The market aims to give housewives fresh produce, poultry and fruit from local gardeners in a permanent, well kept space, improving the city's image and economy.
A playful plea on summer heat and fashion. The speaker jokes about keeping cool on hot days in Atchison, wondering how women stay fresh and undisturbed by heat while writers sweat over breezy lines. The tone mocks the heat and seeks practical help.
A string of humorous observations targets Atchison men, wives, and daily life. Light taunts on work, money, and gossip mix with playful takes on faith, patriotism, and town ways. The piece flaunts local color, punchy one liners, and quirky stereotypes.
Mrs Harriet E Monroe who died in a Washington hospital will have her funeral Thursday afternoon at St Mark's Lutheran church with burial at Mt Vernon cemetery The rites will be led by Rev William K R Wheeler In Washington she founded the Gospel mission and was its president until five years ago now emeritus at eighty Her sister Mrs Katherine Rose of Kansas City and brothers Edwin S Earhart of Los Angeles and A M Earhart of Kansas City survive She had long been in poor health and anticipated a timely funeral in the near future
A run of brief notes from Atchison records daily life including medical quirks, travel plans, vacationing relatives, hospital stays, traffic quips, sports glimpses, market prospects, tornado aftermath in South Park, street chatter, and local arrivals. Notable items mention Dr M T Dingess, Miss Gladys Erb, Joe Schletzbaum, Judge J P Adams, Rev H C Benjamin, and various residents, workers, and visitors with scattered dates and places across Atchison and nearby towns.
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