Fittest Kansas Family Honored From Eudora
The Gabriel family of Eudora, population 627 in 1920, wins a state medal as the fittest family in Kansas. Senator Capper presents the medal after a Topeka fair contest judged by Dr. Florence Sherborn of the University of Kansas. Gabriel’s recipe blends outdoor life with farm butter milk and eggs. City contestants grumble while judges smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin A. Gabriel
Eudora
Kansas
Arthur Capper
Topeka
Florence Sherborn
University of Kansas
Senator Capper
Gabriels
Alvir. A
Gabriel
Eudoraites
Made in America Shapes Global Trade Writ Large
A sweeping feature argues American industry dominates abroad with machines and methods transforming foreign markets. It notes U S goods win favor in Argentina and Sheffield steel is edged by American saws while global wages stay low but high production and salesmanship sustain American advantage. The piece also quotes Attorney General John G Sargent on changing attitudes toward discipline and authority. It ends with a transient fragment: Goodbye to the Queen and a nod to Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Germany
France
Italy
China
Japan
United States
Sheffield
England
Argentina
John G. Sargent
New England
Queen Marie visits and American reactions stir debate
The piece rails at American hospitality and the public’s flirtation with royalty while critiquing anti-Asian sentiment. It contrasts rapid American progress with Asia’s historical subjugation, cites Mussolini assassination plots, and introduces empathy as a psychological concept linked to the Half-Mills case.
Skidding Dangers Prompt Brakes Check This Season
Washington dispatch urges motorists to ensure brakes are in top A-1 condition as winter weather nears. Recounts tragic accidents caused by defective or poorly adjusted brakes and stresses regular six to eight week service by manufacturers, dealers, and drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rai
The Changing Face of Gramercy Park and Old New York
A reflective piece on Gramercy Park and Manhattan’s fading historical districts as progress alters skylines and decays cherished brownstones. It laments lost memories of Atlas figures like Bayard Taylor and Washington Irving, noting the looming replacement by apartment blocks and the enduring need for careful maintenance in city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gramercy Park
Washington Ik
Last Square
Washington Square
Tony
Stanford White
Interséll
Luther Clarks
Elebs
Fingers Club
Boon
Bayard Taylor
Horace Greetey
Washington Irving
Manhattan
Abigail Adams
61 Street
John Adams
Colonial Dames of America
Gilbert Swan
Ohio universities hit Thanksgiving game at Marietta
Ohio University football prepared for the Thanksgiving Day game with Marietta College to be played in Marietta. A large crowd planned to accompany the team as the Ohio State Journal featured a photo of the Ohio football squad. Tickets sold out within a half hour after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Marietta College
Marietta
Ohio
Ohio State Journal
Radio Notes and Concert Lineup Across U S Cities
Radio listings feature WEAF KDKA WGN WLW WIZ WLS WWJ WAM and others airing orchestras, violins, novelties, concerts, and variety shows from Detroit Cleveland New York Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Los Angeles. Highlights include orchestral performances, saxophone ensembles, and mixed music programs across major stations, with local venue notes and timing clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WWJ
Detroit
Schenectady
Cleveland—Orchestra
WEAF
New York
Orcreck
WGN
Chicago
Variet
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Valety
WLW
Cincinnati
Variety
WIZ
New York Orchestra
O'Clock
WDKA
Pittsburg
WLS
Chica
Detra
Cleveland
Walw
Cincinnati—Musical
Gitclant
Mualeal
Stusical
KFI
Los Angeles
Christmas Booze Debate Reflects Prohibition Struggles
A Washington report notes reduced rum ship activity off the North Atlantic and the Florida coast as enforcement tightens. It mentions Treasury optimism despiteEarlier turmoil, hints at a possible resignation of General Andrews and a changing stance in enforcement policy amid winter smugglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Bret Andrews
Lincoln Cc. Andrews
Atlantic
New York
Florida
North Atlantic
Questions and Answers on Education and Demographics
A newsquiz style item presents several Q A blocks: college education percentages for the U S population with figures 2 14 per cent graduates 4 55 part college 25 08 part high school 61 13 part common schooling. Other Q A cover Royal Northwest Mounted Police HQ Regina Saskatchewan religious salvation Universalists Chicago and Washington Negro populations 1920 census figures and a note about Queen Marie and Mrs Coolidge hair styles. A London item reports Elizabeth Cloughton bequeathing 49000 to a woman servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. W. RB
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Regina
Saskatchewan
A. Universalista
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South‘eastern
Raphia Ivestion
Athens Messenger
Mewapaper
Cubtishera Association
Unio Select Lig
Giceau
Associated Dailies
Fullieneng
Hapott Doleed Frese
Eee
Orne Ae
Mies
Bulwer-Lytton
Asia
Arthur Brisbane
Marie
Ferdinand
Rabindranath Tagore
Bombay
Europe
Tagore
Aroa
India
Britain
Mussolini
Rome
Viclini
Half-Mills
Frederick J. Haskin
Branes
ITAL
Fryer and Shaw
New York University
Fxperig
Robert
Fifth Ave
Sofael Avenue Cicaga
Turkey
Jeen
the Messenger
Mexico
Mans
Boby
Danube
Ruma Whres Ohlo University
Transylvania Alpha Hall
Austro
Pallas Club
J.A. Pallmer
Venizelos
Lucy Boyd
Crete
Radio
Kew
Pon
Ware
Whee Tan
Nesup Smith Lrothy ii
Henry May
Roger Williams
Bedduse
Williams
Ilness
Boston
Salem
Williame
H Bedi Gana
Redner
Braucher
William Harris
John Smith
Francis Wickes
Thomas Angell
Narragansett Bay
Seekonk
Brrhiyfs
Drews
Love Sears
Das
Thors
Tims
Song Palat Wayne Ie
London
Elizabeth Clougton
Plendid
Califor
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Mira
California
P.D. Bust
Louisville & Nashville
A Rians Valensien
Nate
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