Atchison Trade Narrowed by Rail Reach and Roads
The Globe discusses the shrinking Central Branch trade as north south railroads connect Frankfort Blue Rapids Clifton Concordia Beloit and Osborne. It notes Topeka’s planned trade extension including Central Branch towns and calls for new ways to keep Atchison on the map through advertising and better service. It mentions highway nine hard surfacing progress from the Missouri River to Colorado and gravel development from Blue Rapids to Waterville with aim to improve rapid Atchison trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Stockton
Lenora
Burr Oak
Washington
Kansas
Prosser
Nebraska
Frankfort
Blue Rapids
Clifton
Concordia
Beloit
Osborne
Topeka
Globe
Atchson
Missouri River
Colorado
Atchison County
Waterville
Was in the Blood Bishop’s Long Line of Methodist Preachers
The Leavenworth Times notes Bishop Charles B. Mitchell, who spent part of his boyhood in Leavenworth and once led the local Methodist church, told the General Conference in Kansas City that he is an old fashioned Methodist. He traced his lineage through a long line of Methodist preachers, including his father, grandfathers, uncles, and his mother’s family, insisting the faith runs in his blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
A. J. Davis
Pittsburg
Kas
Arthur Hazelgrove
Oak Mills
Howard Crawford
Henry Crawford
South Fifth Street
Sam Blythe Jr
Howard
Arthur Anderson Co., Public Accountants
Kansas City
Commercial Street
Maggie Seever
Seever
van Liew
Intfen
Balie Waggener
Atchison’s Industrial Rise Highlighted by Visiting Reporter
A Globe reporter tours Atchison’s growing industries and renews confidence in the city’s path to becoming a national industrial center. The article stresses the town’s progress and the reporter’s belief in Atchison’s bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Atchison
Kansas Wheat Crop Foreseen To Boost Bread Basket
Santa Fe forecast by Frank Jarrell, Kansas wheat estimated at 165 million bushels and eleven-state total of 378 million. Other states include Oklahoma 62, Nebraska 158, Texas 221, Missouri 16, California 15, Colorado 15, Illinois 12, Iowa 8, New Mexico 2.5, Arizona 1. Market uncertainty warned as weather may still alter the crop before harvest.
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Santa Fe
Frank Jarrell
Agricultural Department
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Milllion
Texas
Missouri
California
Colorado
Illinois
Iowa
New Mexico
Arizona
Pershing Urges Durable Peace After St Mihiel Address
General John J. Pershing spoke to a mixed audience at St Mihiel, France, where school children laid flowers on graves of American war dead. He warned that millions of graves cry out against war and urged big nations to lead the way to lasting peace. The remarks were carried in yesterday’s papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pershing
St. Mihiel
France
Eight Newton residents seek relief from church meetings
Eight Newton Kansas residents have appealed to the attorney general complaining that a Holiness church meetings are too vociferous and seek relief. If the decision favors the petitioners it will set a precedent for many towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Kas
Partisan voices clash at crowded ball game
Amid a noisy ball game two men argued over the cause of the shoutings. One Democrat claimed Al Smith was giving a speech inside the enclosure, while a Republican insisted Hoover was the voice heard.
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al Smith
Hoover
Senate Turns Down Twelve Coolidge Nominations
Only twelve of President Coolidge's 8501 nominations were rejected by the senate in the last session, the body signaling a stance that appears to apply to "Bills" as well.
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President Coolidge
Senate
Congress
St Louis Cardinal Boss Traded Pitcher for a Dog
Roger Breshan while manager of the St Louis Cardinals reportedly traded a young pitcher to another manager in exchange for a dog in a surprising personnel move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Breshan
St. Louis Cardinals
Kansas Farm Relief Hinted by Rain Aide Rally
In a brief note the article hints that renewed rainfall could ease farm distress in Kansas, suggesting supporters hope for relief measures and renewed agricultural stability amid ongoing weather concerns. The piece references distant efforts and possible policy responses without naming specific groups or dates.
Witty Prose Nuggets From A Dry Goods Store Globe
A collection of aphorisms and quips on marriage, politics, luck, and daily life. Observations on women voters, finance, travel, boasting, and human foibles mix with humor about cigars, gambling, and town life. Each line offers a snapshot of social wit and misdirection in a period voice.
Atchison Day's Doings Highlights Local News
Local notes recount hospital cases and recoveries at Atchison hospital including Wayne Spark and Miss Marguerite Leacy. Montgomery county visitors, political parade plans in Kansas City, theft of a Chevrolet, and a Kalamazoo of community events. Diverse updates cover farming, mining at Kerford Quarry, and school notices.
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C. C. Cloutman
Kansas City
Wayne Spark of
Goff
Atchison Hospital
Marguerite Leacy
Tom Houpt
Mangelsdorf
Denny Gormley
Harry Gormley
Spruce Street
Frank Coleman
Jane O'Fallon
Billings
Mont
Fred Meeck
Kansas Avenue
Ed Boney
Sixth
Boney
Walter Boney
Ingram Kirby
Route 5
Mamie Stevens
John Stevens
Atchison
Will Funke
Santa Fe Street
Charlie O'Keefe
O’keefes
William Wilkler
Independence Creek
W. E. Restorer
Parallel Street
State Orphans’ Home
E. R Willis
Nick Anslinger
North Sixth Street
St. Margaret's Hospital
George Klaus
Mary Constance
Muskogee
Okla
Joe Hinmen
Kearney Street
Atchison Daily Rambles of Local News
A bustling Atchison page details health updates, travel plans, and community notes. Gene Howe arrives for Sunday in Atchison as Kansas convention plans unfold. local workers face medical issues. church groups attend diocesan picnic. multiple residents travel or recover from surgery. civic leaders announce new Knights of Pythias officers and discuss local etiquette toward the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dill Dearen
Highland Avenue
Gene Howe
Atchison
Kansas City
Kansas Power & Light Co
Globe
The
Frank Botsford
St. Joe
Elmer Lee
South Seventh Street
J. E. Lambert
Sixth Street
Atchison Hospital
Ruth Winkler
William Winkler
Missouri Pacific
Joe Robb
Joe Price
Kansas
Harry Bierig
Hodgson-Cawthorn Grain Co
Sylvester Nyhart
Emil Forbinger
St. Joseph Hospital
Kearney
Tom Enright
Washington, D. C
Church School
Trinity Episcopal Church
Topeka
James Wise
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Globe Publishing Co
Fifth
Main Streets
Atchison, Kansas
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Globe Lights
Deacon Walker
Bunc
Jack Hanna
Les Wilson
Byrne's
George Linck
Simpson Building
Bert Hall
George Kelly
Will Shea
Division Street
Goodland
Joe Mesa
Steinite
Chicago
Radio Manufacturers’ Association
Gene Moore
Sam Mahoney
Tom Mahoney
Ponca City
Marland Oil Co
Ralph Martin
Nell Byrne
Valley Falls
James Byrne
Bertha Wencel
Byrne
Ottawa
John C. Gassett
Meade
Verda Edison
Liberal
John
Western Union Co
Doniphan
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Nemaha
Marshall County
Brown County
Brown
Russell Drake
West Atchison
Ralph Clark
Jack Cecil
Atchison Young Men
Interstate Stage Lines
Clark
Cecil
Prince Kall
Grand Court of the Heroines of
Jericho
Idaho
Lincoln School
J. J. Herrell
Herrell
New Life Cafe
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Mammoth Cave
George W. Kerford Quarry Co
George
Lloyd Kerford
Kerford Brothers
Globe School
Florida
Blackbird
the Globe
State Board of Agriculture
Jackson
Jefferson
Marshall
Pottawatomie
Riley
Wyandotte
Oats Atchison County
L. J. Quigley
Rose Halbig
Dorothy Halbig
Pat Byrne
Rose O'Neill
Harry M. Turner
North Twelfth Street
Seattle
Wash
San Francisco
Jake Railsback
Los Angeles
Calif
Railsback
Ollie Martin
Lawrence
Jack Gardner
Hatch Hardware
Gardner
Rushville
Alice Havis
S Street
Leland Gerard
Gerard
Emporia
Frank Geros
George Harcuff
Poe Tack
Wichita
D. W. Campbell
Rufus Underwood
North Eighth Street
Bean Lake
A. H. Langworth
Boydom
Isaac N. Allen
W. T. Allen
Buchanan County
Sanger
Jack Sutherland
Jack Jr
Francis
Joplin
Kinsey-Sutherland Players
Joplin Airdome
A. H. Asper
Atchison Street
C. Knapp
Downs
George Clark
Ray Abbott
George Scott
Coffeyville
C. L. Buckingham
Golden Cross Lodge No. 7
Knights of Pythias
T. L. Brittain
J. E. Herod
William Leland
Peter Brown
G. W. Sharp
E. E. Wert
W. S. Traubel
B. F. van Valkenburgh
Frank R. Groves
William Yahn
Atchison, Brown
Muscotah Record
Jim
James C. Davis
Jim Davis
Jim Challiss
Mr. Werlitz
Fred Werlitz
A. B. DeDual
William Ulrich
Lincoln
Neb
Werwitz
DeDual
State Hospital
George Harculf
R. L. Nelson
Missouri Pacific System
Frank Davidson
Hot Springs
Joe Dame
Company
St. Louis
Ernie Childs
Ernie
Shorty” Fraser
Mr Sowers
Lester Ford
Roundhouse
John Seeger
A. B. Whitaschek
al Finkle
Charlie McGee
B. B. Brooks
National Republican Committee
Wyoming
E. W. Howe
Brooks
West
Great Range
Brooks Lake
Diamond G Dude Ranch
Charlie Blackburn
Tucpeka
Gene Clark
Pontiac
Mich C. M. Page
Jack Jones
North Fifth Street
Maurice O'Keefe
Francis Raymond Merrit
Bernice Lucille Rafferty
Bein
Warren Sharp
George Street
Pillsbury Mill
George Wilson
M. M. Munson
Kewanee
Margaret Barrows
Shipley School
Bryam Mawr
Jack
Arthur G. Smith
Junction City
Doniphan County
Wathena
Leavenworth County
Salvation Army
Jackson Park
W. H. Lawin
Charles A. McCloud
York, Neb
Santa
Rockies
Grand Canyon
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