Vote on Manager Form Split Among Small Wards
Analysis of Lawrence city manager vote shows the fourth to sixth wards cast 15 percent of total votes but supplied 70 percent of the majority against the manager form. Ward interests shaped results under ward representation while reform options aim to equalize representation through redistricting amid low turnout. Senator Miller seeks Democratic governor nomination with a liquor tax proposal to fund schools, a mismatched theme for the campaign.
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Lawrence
Miller
Tonganoxie
Wvill
Crop Outlook Bright After Rainfall Across Kansas
A long needed rain fell across Kansas boosting crop prospects. Douglas county shows improvement as nearly an inch and a half drenched fields. Groundwater supplies, long a worry to farmers, should ease with this timely moisture and bring optimism for the growing season.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Farmer Sees Moisture Delay End and Spring Advances
The article notes farming gains from timely moisture and describes winter giving way to spring in Kansas. It reports no successful cold invasions, with weather fronts failing to reach as far as the state, while old enemy Winter loses morale amid near-freezing conditions.
Scarlet Fever Quarantine Hits Phi Psi House
The Phi Kappa Psi house at 1100 Indiana street is placed under a ten day quarantine as two members are confirmed with scarlet fever. William Glascock and Gregory Hodges were hospitalized and diagnosed, with several others away for the weekend likely spared. University operations and events such as the Daily Kansan’s business manager and circulation roles are affected.
Land draw and river voyage highlight old city news
Twenty five years ago on April 5 George McCarty and family went to King Hill Idaho to claim land drawn from government land near a railroad. The City of Lawrence planned a five mile Kaw cruise starting at Tennessee street with opening day fare ten cents. Willis Dalton hosted friends for Don Donahue of Kansas City. Chancellor and Mrs Strong planned a reception for Prof. W H Carruth at 1318 Louisiana, honoring his 50th birthday with about 200 guests and Councilman Art Wood and wife present.
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George McCarty
King Hill
Idaho
City of
Lawrence
Kaw
Tennessee Street
Willis Dalton
Don Donahue
If Our Son Joe Won't Seek It He'd Call It Outward
A wry 1928 Publishers Syndicate quotation notes a cautious son Joe would never enter a place to pursue an opportunity, preferring to signal from outside and wait for luck to arrive. The line contrasts action with passive expectation in a humorous family vignette.
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Joe
Publishers Syndicate
Surrey Crash Near Eudora Hurts Party. Horses Run Wild
A neck yoke broke on a surrey returning from the valley near Eudora, sending the team into a frenzied dash. Billy Miller leaped out to stop them, escaping injury by a miracle as the carriage overturned. Mrs Wood and Mr Wood were stunned but not seriously hurt. Chris Hunsinger helped bring the party to town. Donnelly barn sold. Ed Keefe buys and plans to convert it into a feed barn, with several horses and buggies to be sold.
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Eudora
Billy” Miller
Surrey
Mr. Wood
Mrs. Wood
Forty Years Ago Thursday April 5 in City
Geo F Cole of Girard Kansas a leading candidate for state auditor was in the city making new acquaintances Mrs BE M Woodward of Boise City Idaho visits her brother L B Steele. The elm flag signals diphtheria near poverty flats. The Teachers Association meets in Lawrence with reduced rail rates boosting attendance. Rev James Marvin delivers invocation, Judge S O Thacher speaks, H N Gaines replies, John Dietrich Arvin Olin lecture by Dr J M Rice. Laura Pine hosts a surprise party for ten couples Tuesday evening. A Lawrence girl plans to teach skirt dancing and high kicking in Os kaloosa.
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Geo. F. Cole
Girard
Kan
BE. M. Woodward
Boise City
Idaho
L. 8. Steele
Teachers Association
Great Teacher’s Association
Lawrence
Northeastern
Southeastern
James Marvin
S. O. Thacher
H. N. Gaines
John Dietrich
Arvin
Olin
J. M. Rice
Laura Pine
Oskaloosa
This Date in Kansas History 1899 Judge Graves declines judgeship
The item notes on this date that Judge C B Graves of Emporia refuses appointment as judge of the Kansas court of visitation. It also records Hutchinson salt works seeking higher pay.
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C. B. Graves
Emporia
Kansas Court of Visitation
Hutchinson Salt Works
KNOWLEDGE HILL COMMUNITY CLUB MEETS AT COX HOME
The Knowledge Hill Club gathered with Mrs. Cox on Wednesday with a roll call joke about hints from the garden. Attendees included Mrs. Murphy Frances Thiry Mrs. Grant Beulah Jane Way Mrs. Clough Mrs. Rice Evelyn Thiry and the hostess. Frances Thiry won a comics name contest after a session led by Helen Rice.
Tragedy of X Opens with Murder by Longstreet in New York
A complicated murder plot unfolds as broker Longstreet is slain on a trolley and suspects include fiancé Cherry Browne, partner DeWitt, DeWitt’s wife Fern, and others. Lane, Bruno, Thumm, and Consul Ajos pursue clues linking to a 1912 Uruguayan case and the escaped convict Martin Stopes.
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Longstreet
Cherry Browne
DeWitt
Fern
Jeanne
Christopher Lord
Pollux
Cherry
Ahearn
Imperiale
Michael Collins
Ares
Bruno
Inspector Thumm
Drury Lane
Hruo
Thumm
Wood
Lane
Martin Stopes
Collins
Wheat price measures discussed at Rome meeting
World wheat experts gathered in Rome to design new measures to raise and stabilize prices. American delegate John Van A. Mac Murray led the opening session.
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Rome
John van A. Mac Murray
Berlin Debt Talk Urges Cancellation Ahead of Transfer Conference
In Berlin negotiators prepare for a forthcoming transfer conference with foreign creditor agents and Reichsbank officials. Germania presses for cancellation of part of Germanys debt as part of the broader economic crisis. Measures mirror global tensions over postwar debt relief and financial stability.
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Berlin
Reichsbank
Germania
Germany
Istanbul
Samuel Insull
Turkey
United States
Moscow
Cape Wellen
Bering Sea
Cannes
Gustaf
Sweden
Sigvard
Erika Patzek
Jelly Bear Keeps Job Amid Circus Roar
In a circus tale, Jelly Bear refuses to leave Puddle Muddle for food. He asserts a new job cleaning pans, joins Willy Nilly, and the cubs grow as lions roar through the camp. The exchange reveals Jelly Bear’s loyalty and growing responsibilities.
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Jelly Bear
Mary Graham Bonner
Willy Nilly
Willy
Nilly
Honey Bear
Willyilly
Insomnia Causes and Coping Methods
The article explains insomnia as a vicious cycle where worry worsens sleep. It urges medical checkups to rule out organics, reviews personal habits, and suggests simple remedies like walks, warm baths, and milk before bed. It notes discussing worries with a physician or friend can unburden the mind. Tomorrow features Personality and Health.
Capital Ins and Outs in NRA Labor Board History
The NRA's national labor board efforts are recalled as a notable, early New Deal chapter. The move initially inspired awe with its bold title, shaping how the program was viewed as it emerged and evolved.
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Washington
NRA
National Labor Board
Policemen barred from breweries under town regulation
Morgantown police nine officers may go lunchless if a council rule banning officers from entering beer serving restaurants passes. Most local eateries sell beer, making enforcement impractical. The city faces a clash between duty and availability of meals during shifts.
Daughters Quarantined As Family Boarded Cowshed Sleeps
His daughters contracted scarlet fever and are quarantined at home. Charlie is forced to sleep in the cow shed, as cows were boarded at a neighboring farm due to water issues. The family endures strict measures amid outbreak and disrupted routines.
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Charlie
Homeopathic Doses History by Dr Edward Bumgardner
Arizona history 1932 marks the governorship of Dr B B Moeur a country doctor who cared little for election and used blunt speech a tale notes a girl riding with him recalling his car break down and he praying to God for help while under the auto.
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Edward Bumgardner
Arizona
B. B. Moeur
Moeur
McLouth Notes Include Visits and Local News
McLOUTH Mr and Mrs Orville Dick of Kansas City spent Sunday at the Ian Edmonds home Mrs Ida Miller of Leavenworth is spending the week with Mrs Evelyn Burnau The Rev Mr Frasser district superintendent of the United Brethren church preached in McLouth Sunday morning Mrs G M Baltis spent Easter in Kansas City Miss June Steeper spent the Easter vacation in Lawrence at the home of Jeanette Leach Six students from McPherson college came Friday evening as delegates from the World Service group They gave a short program in the afternoon at the school The evening service was held at the Brethren church consisting of quartet music and a sermonette George Cass is visiting in Shivington Colo with his brother Walter Cass Mr and Mrs John Earl of Kansas City moved back to McLouth Thursday They will reside in the old Waymer place The All-Sen club met with Mrs John Dick Wednesday The new officers which were elected are Mrs Taisie Brown president Mrs Elwyn Steeper vice president Ann Bond secretary and Lucile Roos treasurer Miss Mildred Osborn Luther Osborn and Donald Smoots spent Sunday in Topeka at the Floyd Os born home The home of Mr and Mrs Dick Farris burned to the ground Wednesday afternoon No one was at home and nothing was saved William and Clarence Laster returned Monday evening from the CG CG camp in Minnesota Mr and Mrs Wm Yost Jr announce the birth of a daughter March 30 Lois McHenry Charlotte Edmonds and Letha Wilson spent Friday and Saturday in Independence with friends
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Kansas City
Ian Edmonds
Ida Miller
Leavenworth
Evelyn Burnau
Frasser
United Brethren Church
McLouth
G. M. Baltis
June Steeper
Lawrence
Jeanette Leach
McPherson College
World Service Roup
Brethren Church
George Cass
Shivington
Colo
Walter Cass
John Earl
Old Waymer Place
All-Sen Club
John Dick
Taisie Brown
Elwyn Steeper
Ann Bond
Lucile Roos
Mildred Osborn
Luther Osborn
Donald Smoots
Topeka
Floyd Osborn
Dick Farris
William
Clarence Laster
Minnesota
Wm. Yost, Jr
Lois McHenry
Charlotte Edmonds
Letha Wilson
Independence
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