Proclamation and Anniversary Reflections Marketed in 1922
A 1922 Wichita notice discusses a proclamation of peace and wheat price worries, followed by an anniversary piece on the fiftieth year of the Wichita Eagle founder Marsh Murdock. It recalls the newspaper’s early printing era in a prairie post shack and notes Wichita’s rise as a commercial capital.
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Wichita
Fagl Celpbeatea
Foundis
Prin
Wroe Theopy
Mordf
Niles
Jany
Marsh Murdock
Plains
Kansas
Ighe
Murdock
Fragmentary OCR Note From Lak Area Page
Incomplete text fragment mentions Russians and a bi line with stray letters. Content is too garbled to identify a clear event, person, or location for a proper card.
University eyes revival of annual art exhibit
University authorities consider reviving the annual art exhibit once discontinued during the war. An exhibit may be planned for next year, with Pat KK U noted as a possible presenter or participant.
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University
Pat KK
Soo
Origin and meaning of the slang term flapper
Writers debate the word flapper origins noting it was English slang before the war and used for a girl of about the age of transition. In the United States the term gained broad, indiscriminate use and now unsettles sensitive ears.
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United
United States
England
Editorial on GOP nomination race and education critique
The piece argues the Republican nomination will likely feature W Y Morgan and W P Lambertson, with Stubbs McNeal and Knapburg staying in though not broadly supported. It notes Lambertson tours by auto, meeting voters, while Stubbs enjoys more local backing. It also cites a critique of higher education, suggesting colleges produce many graduates who fail to reach expected heights and praising negative instruction in deterrence.
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W. Y. Morgan
W. P. Lambertson
W. R. Stubbs
Tom McNeal
F. W. Knapburg
Monee
Eka
Lambertson
Bay
Miami
Lof
Today's Events Highlight Historical Anniversaries
Sixteenth anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake and the seventyfifth of the Mexican victory at Cerro Gordo noted. Charles M Schwab turns 60 as bankers discuss Mexico in Paris. Lord Byng resumes official duties visiting border cities. Williams College launches a 1.5 million memorial fund. Notable Mobile weddings include Irvin Fearn and George B Cortelyou Jr.
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Tnes
Cerro ‘Gordo
Charles M.’ Schwab
Fstry
Industry and Finance
International Committee of Bankers
Mexico
Paris
Lord Byng of Vimy
Dominion
Windsor
Williams College Today
Willian Ngs
Mobile
Irvin Fearn
George Fearn, Jr
George B. Cortelyou, Jr
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Secretary of the Treasury
Memorial High School bell proposal in Lawrence history
A plan to incorporate the old bell from Lawrence Unitarian church into the Memorial High School building is under review. The bell, dating to 1857, has historic ties to weddings alarms and pro-slavery raids, and is praised as a symbol of local heritage by school officials and former board members.
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Lawrence
C. E. Yearnard
William ‘Buliene
Joe de Faxon
Memorial High
Sto
Bultene
Missouri
Ephraim Nute
Whitman
Massachusetts
Mr. Bullene
Lyman Bullene
Buller
Board of Education
Lawrence High School
Central School
Kentucky
Central High School
Unitarian’ Church
Lawrence School Board
John Newlit
F.'.w. Blackmar
Phillips
Great Bend
B. Hosford
Yellow Bus Promotes Yellowstone Park Golden Anniversary Tour
Preparations for Yellowstone National Park Golden Anniversary celebrations include a long distance bus tour from Lawrence to West Yellowstone. The Yellowstone bus, driven by a famed Gear-jammer, will traverse Kansas City and cross Missouri Illinois and Indiana, carrying reporters and railroad men. The tour ties to the Union Pacific line opening and aims to attract nationwide interest for the park’s milestone year.
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Yellowstone National Park
Lawrence
Yellowstone
Kansas
Ohio
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Union Pacific
Ashton
Idaho
Tom Tim Says The Man Of The Hour On Duties And Costs
A collection of wry aphorisms and quips about tariffs, government, vacations, cars, and social duties. The lines touch on budget, responsibility, veterans aid, and economy, previewing political and social tensions with a sharp, humorous tone.
Fraternal Aid Union of Lawrence Financials Stir Debate
The Guardian reprints the Fraternal Aid Union of Lawrence Kansas annual financial statement led by Dr. W A Young Supreme President. The report shows admitted assets of 4 110 925 63 and full legal reserves of 1 984 200 23 with year gains. It highlights dividends paid and a large in force policy base while stressing sound finances and pensions for widows and orphans amid calls for loyalty and growth.
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Des Moines
Lawrence
A- Young
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Guardian
Fraternal ‘Aid Union
Kansas
W. A. Young
Legal Reserve
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Society
Fraternal Aid Union
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Young
Schwab celebrates 60th birthday in early 20th century report
The article notes Charles M Schwab's rise from humble Williamsburg beginnings to millionaire and Carnegie Steel president. It highlights his lack of formal training yet rapid ascent, then leadership at United States Steel and later shipbuilding. It also mentions plans in Memphis for launching the American Hardwood Institute and Josephine Lantz spending Easter with grandmother Rachel Hutt before returning to Fremont Nebraska to attend Midland College.
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Charles’m. Schwab
Mp.Schwab Bimsel
Williamsburg
Pai
Denovo
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Company
United Stated Steel Corporation
Memphis
American Hardwood Institute, Inc
Mrs Adalia Harshfield Returns from Florida Winter
Mrs Adalia Harshfield returned from Fort Pierce Florida where she spent the winter with her daughter Mrs John Funk Rev Willis G Banker of Oklahoma spent yesterday in Lawrence.
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Adalia Harshfield
Fort Pierce
Florida
Shej
John. Funk
Willis
G. Banker
Oklahoma
Spenit
Lawrence
Immorality Among Schoolgirls Sparks Letter Debate
The Journal-World letter from April 11 criticizes changes in views on morality among schoolgirls, arguing that immorality has increased tenfold since earlier days and suggesting the need to reform opinions. The exchange reflects editor and reader tensions over evolving social norms in education.
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