America First circles prompt peace with Germany appeal
The Lawrence Kansas area reports on the America First Association urging Americans to write senators for a peace treaty with Germany and avoid wartime penalties. The piece notes possible war with Japan, fragile U S friendships, and government pay cuts amid economic strain.
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Germany
America First Association
Lawrence
Japan
England
France
Italy
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American First Association
Back America First Association
Ferry Opens Free to All as Lawrence Celebrates
In Lawrence April 29 1871 crowds thronged the streets for a free ferry day with no payment required. A troubling report followed of Abel Yates who on the Wakarusa at Yates crossing cut his throat with a razor, the wound only causing heavy bleeding due to the fleshiness of his neck.
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Republican Daily Journal
Abel Yates
Wakarusa
Yates
Twenty Five Years Ago in Lawrence Excerpt
Reprinted from local Lawrence papers dated April 29, 1896. Henry Gerhardt bought the Eastern Star bakery of German Jagsehice. County tax notices discuss second half 1920 taxes and reminders to bring first half receipts to speed payments. Douglas County Building and Loan Association advertises at 704 Mass Street.
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Lawrence Dail Journal
Lawrence Daily World
Henry Gerhardt
Eastern Star Bakery
Bexin
W. Hi. McKone
Mcl Kone
Douglas County Building and Loan Association
Mass, Sr
KU Students Win Scholarships to Ivy League
Three economics students at the University of Kansas earn scholarships and fellowships for next year. Milton Heath secures an assistantship at Harvard after serving as an instructor in the economics department this year. Lea earns a Harvard scholarship, and Jack Keattzran receives a Yale scholarship.
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University of Kansas
Harvard
Yale
Milton Heath
Ecore
Lea
Jack Keattzran
Kansas City Grand Opera Plans English Season of 11th Year
The Kansas City Grand Opera company at the Grand will present a five new full length operas in English the week of May led by Ottley and Louie Cranston. Riccardo Martin will star in Faust and Trovatore with Mrs. Nita Abraham Taylor as Margaretta opening night. Subscriptions available at Bryant Jenkins Music Store and company office.
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Today in Birmingham and Louisville public meetings
The Alabama Bar Association meets in Birmingham with events described as the opening of the wunus. The Kentucky League of Women Voters meets in Louisville for its first annual convention. The National Print Cutie Association of America holds sessions in New York City. Also noted is a student women’s match between George Washington University and the University of West Virginia.
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National
University Orchestra's Final Lawrence Concert Praised
An unusual audience applauded Professor Kendrick and the University orchestra in a farewell performance at Praser Hall. Miss Greisinger and Mrs. Cowden delivered standout solos in Rimsky Korsakov and Handel style pieces, with Kendrie receiving high praise for an engaging program and expert conducting.
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Pepe
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Lawrence
Kansas City Officials Questionnaire Seeks Salaries
John G. Stutz of the Municipal reference bureau has sent a questionnaire to every city clerk in Kansas' 805 cities and towns asking the profession of recently elected city officials. The results will produce a tabulated statement on salaries and municipal life.
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John G. Stutz
Municipal Reference Bureau
Kansas
IN PLACE May Day Observed At University Switch
May Day at 4 University will replace the usual May Holiday to raze bleachers at McCook Field. Wyandotte county courthouse data sought by the Chamber of Commerce via photos from an adjacent county. Bob Stewart announces move from De Luxe Barber Shop to new location four doors south of Star Barber Shop. Fresh air ovens and automatic ventilator featured in Estate gas range. Demonstration tomorrow with Milwaukee Sausage shipment and West End Meat Market contact. Buick promises better built cars. Photographs by Thompson offered.
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DL. H. Lindley
McCook Field
Bob Stewart
the Star
Roads meeting at Baldwin stirs county road fight
The Baldwin debate on hard surfacing the Santa Fe Trail centers on government grant use. Local farmers push to save the grant while county commissioners delay bids, opposing voices accuse misstatements, and residents demand fair hearings in Baldwin and beyond.
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World
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Heaston
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Iwl
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Erie
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Commissioners Refuse Grant for Douglas County Road
In Topeka the Highway Commission rejected a major grant for a Douglas County road project. The three Franklin County officials, joined by the county engineer, pleaded for any available funds as $184,000 of the grant is already set and $186,000 remains at risk without bidding. The writer questions the spectacle of a large scale permanent improvement being refused.
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Douglas County
Franklin County
Highway Commission of
Topeka
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Ms. Heaston
University secretary explores Kansas City plants for student work
Warren Blolett of the university visits Kansas City to inspect industrial plants for summer employment for students. He hopes to arrange spaces for a number of students to return to campus after work assignments.
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Warren Blolett
University
M. OC. A
Kansas City
Industrial summer work study plans outlined
A fragment describes students going to the University next year and men who will work in industrial plants this summer to profit while studying labor conditions and problems through association contact. It also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy.
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Hood
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