21 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Barton County Democrat
Location
Great Bend, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
1
A reform group formed as the Great Bend Public Welfare Association to coordinate charity across churches, set up centralized headquarters, and distribute aid. Officers were elected, bylaws adopted, and a one dollar membership begun to fund unemployed relief and records of those aided.
A Monday gathering led by County Commissioner Louis Schouler drew residents of Comanche township to discuss proposed county road routes. Attendees weighed three route options from Holsington to Olmit, Richmond, and nearby towns, urging fair consideration and noting band members and local officials present. The board pledged to study community input and pursue changes at the next regular meeting while maintaining scope to serve all sections.
The proclamation designates Thursday November 27 as a day of general thanksgiving for blessings of liberty peace and prosperity. It urges grateful worship and a pledge to righteous government and virtuous citizenship aligned with the president and divine providence.
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