May End Friendship Between Lowell and Spring River Power
Tension grows between Lowell residents and the Spring River Power Company over a failed bridge project after the dam altered the river channel between Riverton and Lowell. The new stream blocks the public road to the railroad, forcing locals to travel several miles to reach depots in Galena or Baxter. Efforts to build a durable crossing have repeatedly failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Spring River Power Company
Electric Company
Riverton
Frisco
Galena
Baxter
Guaranteed deposits would ease bank failure fears
The article recalls recent bank failures in Fort Scott Kansas and Springfield Missouri where depositors were promised full reimbursement. It notes ongoing efforts to unwind those banks affairs and argues that guaranteed deposits would comfort depositors and stabilize related interests, despite debates about feasibility.
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Fort Scott
Kansas
Springfield
Missouri
Pay Us Visit For Subscriptions And Property Offers
pay us a visit at once to learn what we will give subscribers who pay one year in advance and to new subscribers the offer is worth the paper price. includes a seven room story and a half house in good repair with 100 feet front plus outbuildings priced at 700 dollars half cash and balance terms. land lots in a desirable town area with big oak trees offered for 5 dollars down and 5 dollars monthly.
University of Kansas Hub of Student Religious Life
The University of Kansas reports strong religious participation among students with 51.4 percent active church members and 23.3 percent with clear church preferences. Y M C A and Y W C A activity grows, Bible study classes flourish, and the Chancellor champions daily chapel programs and religious outreach across campus.
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University of Kansas
Girls’ Association
Pulplic
Studertable
University Bible Institute Lectures and Services Draw Crowds
The University reports growing religious activities including an annual Bible Institute with lectures by noted theologians. Hugh Biot of Union Theological Seminary will address the week long program March 18 to 28. Morning chapel fills a twelve hundred seats, and Sunday Vespers now occurs weekly, reflecting strong administrative emphasis on student welfare and moral guidance.
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Smi
Bible Institute
Hugh Biot
Union Theological Seminary
Free First Class Watch Offer To Subscribes
A newspaper ad offers a free stem wind watch and a pair of self sharpening 8 inch shears to five new yearly subscribers. Boys and girls are urged to hustle since supplies are limited and friends can help spread the offer.
Postal Clerks Free From Street Tax, Supreme Court Ruling
Postal employees including railway and city clerks and mail carriers smile at relief from pool taxes after a Supreme Court decision reviewed in the postal clerks paper. The ruling holds that federal workers whose status is set by Congress are exempt from pool taxes in states where they reside.
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Supreme Court
St Ary
Stockholders Meeting Notice at Baxter State Bank Kansas
Notice of annual stockholders meeting for Baxter State Bank in Baxter Springs Kansas set for Tuesday January 2 at 2 p.m. in bank rooms. Cashier F J Cuissenmann warns of possible director nominations and stockholder matters to come before the meeting. E W Dow, Manager. Also other notices: reward of $10 for evidence to convict vandals at Baz Telephone Co. site and household goods for sale.
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Baxter State Bank
Baxter Springs
Kansas
Seanea
F. J. Cuisenemmann
Bazet Telephone Company
E. W. Dow
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E. F. Sweeney
Morrow
Carney
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Arthur. E. Carney
Ahlion
Baxter Springs, Kas
United Iron Works Co
Freeman Foundry and
Mfg Co
Corbin
Hood
Chas, M. Jones
W. Sam Jones
F. L. McKinney
Jones, Jones, & McKinney
L. H. Thomas
Frank
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Mr. Thosias Be
Wien
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