News Notes and Local Opinions Echo 1921 Topics
A fragmentary page notes varied items from presidential communications to county paving plans, labor unrest, and mail robberies. It mentions President Harding’s messages, Santa Fe trail paving in Douglas County, white collar workers aiding Britain’s mines, and mail robbery crackdowns. It also covers lawn dandelions and Scouts warning about long root systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Presdent Wilson
White House
Douglas County
Struggle Over Kansas Utilities Charge Cut Draws Officials
Amid debates a utilities commission weighs a bold request to slash monthly charges by ten cents for patrons. Amid broader Kansas concerns, farmers weigh relief corn donations while Greek leaders reevaluate Constantine’s reign and the Turkish campaign's royalist twists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al ‘Utilities Commission
Vs Telephone Company
Russell Tey
Abilene votes to build a thousand dollar school
The Republican Journal notes Abilene voters approved spending a thousand dollars for a new school. The report mentions intense heat nearby and a bridge project between Lawrence and Wyandotte, with Perryville on the Kansas Pacific line described as a growing city. N. J. Stark led the temperance ticket and was elected mayor by a wide margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Lawrence
Wyandotte
Perry
Perryville
Kansas Pacific Railway
Topeka
Srd
N. J. Stark
Temperance
Twenty Five Years Ago in Lawrence Chronicle
Reprinted from the Lawrence Daily World and the Lawrence Daily Journal recounts notable events and memories from a quarter century ago in Lawrence, highlighting local people, places, and happenings. The piece captures era-specific tone and community echoes, offering a concise historical snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence Daily World
The
Lawrence Daily Journal
Final Kansas University debate on selection of representatives
The final debate last night in hall featured Stu Deets and Kansas speakers for choosing representatives to meet Nebraska in the second annual ice place. Th B McCall and Em J 8 led others with Kansas reference Arthur 3 ay among the presenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studeets
Kansas University
Nebraska
Hall
Th. B. McCall
Em. J
Guybes
Kansas
Arthur
Today's Events and Court Actions Across Cities
The day features a guest from the United States guest in New York City with events at Carnegie Hall ending an All-American gathering. Meanwhile North Carolina State College students face grand jury appearance over hazing charges and Washington DC stockyard holdings hearings involving Chicago packing firms amid ongoing divestment disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina State College
Heigh
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Chicago
National League of Women Voters Opens Cleveland Meet
The sec annual convention of the National League of Women Voters opens in Cleveland with about 1,500 delegates and alternates from 48 states. The organization, with two million members, is amid its most significant gathering since women gained franchise. Also notes Washburn College seeks a charter from the American College Quill Club and a Y M C A lecture at Haskell Institute drawing 150 Indian attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Natdnal League of Women Voters
League
Washburn
Writer’s Club
Washburn College
American College
K. U
American College Quill
E. M. Hopkins
Marriage license granted in Lawrence by Judge Menger
A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon by Probate Judge J. H. Menger to John G. J. Smith and Thelma J. Ayme, both of Kansas City Kansas, with the ceremony to follow. The page also notes city meetings on a Nu-Fuel garbage plant proposal and various local civic topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Menger
John G.J .Smith
Thelma J. Aymne
Kansas City
Kansas
Menger
Nu-Fuel Company
Seventeen Counties to Attend 61st Churches of Christ Convention
The 61st annual Northeast Kansas Churches of Christ convention meets at First Christian church in Lawrence from Wednesday to Friday. Gov. Al Lee Sorey of Lawrence presides as district board president. Delegates come from Doniphan, Brown, Nemaha, Potta watomie, Jackson, Atchison, Leavenworth, Shawnee, Jefferson, Wyandotte, Wabaunsee, Douglas Johnson, Lyon, Osage, Franklin, and Miami counties. Activities include services, Bible studies, and discussions on the budget, membership, and missionary education with speakers from Topeka, Osawatomie, Ottawa, Lawrence, and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ of the
Northeast
Kanea
First Christian Church
Lawrence
al. Lee Sorey
Donighan
Brown
Nemaha
Pottawatomie
Jackson
Atchison
Leavenworth
Shawnee
Jefferson
Wyandotte
Wabaunsee
Douglas Johnson
Lyon
Osage
Franklin
Miami
United Christian Luncheon Service Announcement
City Kansas City and Lawrence host a luncheon conference conducted by Miss Alma Evelyn Moore, general secretary. Song service and devotional led by Mrs B E Stever in Leavenworth. Announcements and ad time noted alongside afternoon schedule.
Missionary Society Schedule and Auction Highlights
The text lists a Missionary Society program with time stamps 8:35 for Music, 8:46 for Illustrated Missionary, and 9:10 for Announcements and Adjournment. It notes a state president and a trade-in offer for old machines toward new Singers. Dixon, the Singer man, appears tied to an event at 838 1-2 Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Davis
Bruce
Dixon
Singer Man
Aea
Missionary “Society
Topeka
Hance
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Telephone A
Yzseachuestte
Matt Steric
Aia
A. R. Keal
Marth
New York
Krankatee P Alcorn
Marbtidue Builgs
Metociste Presa Associated Press
Ted
Faust Bureau of Circulations
Postoffice
Kangas
Pete
Lawrence, Kan
Asavg
England
United States
Iearket
Jon
Nally
Hays
Relief Association
Constantine
Justi
Croeve
Lawrescur
Hepeiseld
Republican Batty Journal
Women Voters
Haskell
Haskell Institute
Estes Park
Erwin Stugard
Warren Cooksey
Warren Blodgett
Aecreery
University
Y. M
Great Britain
Derbyshire
Scotland
Japan
Leavenworth County
Reno
Tonganoxie
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Big Springs
Twin Mound Schoolhouse
Euders
Jack
BO. Engel
Wing
Kansas Modern Language Association
Skilton
Tittle Symphony
Chestra
George L. Kreeck
Fraternal Aid Union
Chester Garrison
Douglas County District Court
Irving Hill
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Lou D. Sweet
Fortney
Collins
Pine
W.A. Pine
Journal-World
Josephine M
Ethel M. Sweeney
Babcock
W. R. Painter
Allison’ Tryon
Hosford
Lawresc
Wheeler and Bus
Arthas
Uty
Southern Pacific Railroad
International Railway Fuel Association
L. le Phillips & Co
Douglas’ County Building & Loan Association
Mass
Dr. H. Reding
Sentor
Mrs. Lewis Breeck
California
Buick
Stanley
Churches OF Christ
Sorey
Geo
Foster
Geo. L. Kreeck
Dan Colleges
Hugh Lomax
Beth Nebraska
C. T. Brown
Osawatomie
A. Wilson
Cecil Franklin
Timporia
M. Lee Sorey Lawrence
J. T. Mearland
Abe
A. L. Ragstyle
Kansasity
Taylor
Highland
Christian Endeavor Experience
Hugh Guy Ottawa
Christian Endeavor Conference
John D. Zimmerman
Toeka
B. Vetter
HP. Armstrong
Aitchison
C. ©. Bunta
Bonner “Springs
Church
Frank G. Richard
Kansas Sunday School Association
Zimmerman
J. H. Anderson
Dunban McFarlane
Christan Endeavor
Arthur Long
Illustrated Bible School
Mr. Zimmerman
Thos. H. Popplewell
E. W. Harrison
J. F. Hay
W. HH. Scrivner
Olathe
Vriday Alverssen
Hong Servenhan
Tional
E. J. Uline
E. J. Humphreys
Isauisas City
Topeka Pirot
Teer Agu
Effie Pulliam
Eunice MecDon
Bryc. B. Cox
Kondon Mfg. CO
York
Pacific Coast
Ennis
San Francisco
Toronto
Continental Casuality Company
K. G1
Alenander
Olliee Mie
Buchigan 2Ve
A. Reue
Vieu-Pre
D. W. McFall
Warren Griffith
Romtucubreiter
E. J. Mberkt
D. Gleat
Bowersock Theatre
Continental Casualty Company
Canne
E. Craig Kennedy
Rams¢yer
Husband and Wife, Inc
Marret
Merchants National Bank
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