Reverend Jenkins resigns as Kansas City Post editor
The Reverend Burris Jenkins steps down as managing editor to focus on his pastorate, stating a choice between the newspaper and his church. The piece notes public theories on the move, hints at political ambitions, and comments on the clash of religion and politics. It also covers Marshal Foch receiving Doctor of Laws degrees and Missouri’s teacher migration, with wheat prices in Chicago and a freight loss case as background.
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Burris Jenkins
Kansas City Post
Reveerend Jenkins
Jenkins
Kansas City
United States
John I. Williamson
Reverend Jenkins
Chicago
Far West
Iowa
A Romance Missed at Union Station in Kansas City
A young woman stationed at Kansas City Union Station sought a major by recognizing him with a magazine in hand. After two hopeful encounters with majors, she learned her correspondent had inquired about her at the information booth a half hour earlier and left no name or address. The piece shifts to a meditation on revenge and fate, then notes New York University’s Greenwich Village artistic colony growing from its Washington Square home, linked to Prof. Samuel Morse.
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Kansas City
Tme
Union Station
Legion Information Booth
New York University
Washington Square
Greenwich Village
New York
New University
America
Samuel F. B. Morse
Getting Even Is Never Worth It Proverb Advice
A moral piece warns against revenge, arguing it profits no one and often harms the avenger. It cites folk proverbs from various lands about the costs and perils of retaliation, asserting true strength lies in foregone revenge and restraint.
Advertising for a Wife Seeks Woman with Ideas
A western man advertises for a wife claiming he wants a woman with ideas. He asserts he will obtain this trait no matter which woman he marries according to a Boston Tran script.
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Boston Transcript
Two Tunes From Answers London Ambrose Tunes Piano
Ambrose the piano tuner found the piano in good condition after tuning. A few days later the owner wrote claiming it had not been properly tuned. He tested every note again and found no fault, noting the instrument is fine when played but goes out of tune as she begins to sing.
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Answers
London
Ambrose
Raspberry Jam Wood Odor Noted in WA Acacia
Western Australia reports a rubbery scented Acacia named raspberry jam wood for its strong odor when freshly cut. The American Forestry Magazine notes the species' distinctive fragrance as a notable trait in regional timber.
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Western
Australia
Mawroa
McGill University Celebrates a Century of Growth and Leadership
McGill University marks its hundred year milestone tracing origins from early one room schools to a modern research institution. From 1824 beginnings with low funds to a six million dollar drive in 1920, its alumni include Sir William Osler and Sir Arthur Currie. Edward Beatty becomes chancellor and changes in Canadian higher education are noted.
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McGill University
Ponties
Canada
England
Royal Institute For the Advancement of Learning
George the Third
McGill
Cyrus MacMillan
John Lane Company
New York
George Johosaphat Mountain
William Dawson
Montreal
All Canada
Edward . W. Beatty
Fn Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Hready
Queen's University
Einestor
Knock at the Door Prompts Outward Opening Rule
A brief note describes doors that open outward to prevent collisions when four people pass, explaining the etiquette of knocking before opening and ensuring safe egress. It reflects practical door-use guidance rather than a full event report.
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Joseph Goldman
Cole County Democrat Printing CO
Jefferson City, Moq
Jefferson City
Missouri
Marshal ‘Foch
France
St. Louis
The
Globe-Democrat
Texas
Oklahoma
California
Montana
Colorado
Washington
Hartman
Peru
Paris
Bill
Gee
Doer
Willie
ATASK
Greenwich
Morse
H. Addington Bruce
Majestic
Lib
Pine Streets
Dave Geider
Co. C. Swinney
Mortey
AD Carter
Thomas
International Cartoon CO
Somes F
Fownder
Ato Gill
Saskatchewan
G. A. Fischer
Yheo
Angeneadt
A S&h
Coal and Wood Dealer
Corner Main and Mulberry St
Jefferson City, Mo
Insurance Agency
J Franz
East High Street
Nemo Hygienic Fashion Institute
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