Tax reform urged to recognize sanitary services
A Chicago editorial argues for revising statutes to recognize all city sanitary messages and prevent taxation of tax exempt services. It calls for clearer cost accounting and avoiding taxes on services, enabling easier capital recovery and safer budgeting for municipal needs. The piece also notes Kansas lakes silting up, urging soil conservation, terracing, and erosion control to protect farms and recreation routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Farmera
Political Adventure in Bowth Curie and Dixiecrat Venture
The piece discusses Gey Jaternin Tiowtieta of Bowth Curie and Feta Lo Wrand of Musas amid a Dixiecrat venture. It covers potential vote strategies, regional loyalty in the South, and the risk of failing to gain electoral votes if candidates fail to finish first in key states. It mentions the regular Democratic organization appealing to party loyalty to sustain the Solid South and outlines uncertainties of the ticket across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowth Curie
Levan
Siaten
Banat
Blake
Oeteton
Kansan Navy
Trenches and Rocket Guns Along German Border Reported
German sources note Wessians entrenchments and mounting rocket guns along the western border of their occupation area in Germany. The report suggests Russians may not intend to seize all of Germany, though experts doubt such interpretations. Western Allies consider the implications for postwar influence and territorial aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giernmany
Germany
Gumany
Moscow
Tax Confusion Atilie Hearing on Lawrence Budget
Lawrences city budget faces voter confusion as council members debate legality of taxing trash and water charges. Officials consider whether sewer and sanitation fees can be taxed, amid disputes over authority and the tax base. Residents are told bills may reflect charges for services rather than commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Cees Geen
Tanitary Department
City Water Department
Radio prize program sparks federal scrutiny
Federal authorities challenge a radio prize program that offered thousands in prizes for quiz answers, arguing it promotes gambling and incentives for free, artificial gains. Across other notes, a Topeka pasture weed spraying demo showed nearly all weeds dying, signaling potential pasture productivity gains and milk price impacts. The newspaper’s name also changed to New York Star under new owners, dropping the former two-letter title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Restrain
Lowe
Topeka
New York Star
Charity in New Farm Rovers City Kansan
A Pennsylvania butcher offered 840 pounds of hot dogs at 12 cents a pound. He paid 50 cents per unit and expected a $720 gross profit on sausage sales. The note questions the butcher’s math and funds saved in two days while hinting at town pride and missed opportunities elsewhere.
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New Farm Rovers City
Kansan
Pennsylvania
Weet Newton
Becaore
Diye
New York
Sani
Howe
Moscow radio calls for US Russia collaboration in world war
The Moscow radio urged close collaboration between the United States and Russia, arguing that joint action by great powers could lead to victory over fascism and militarism. The piece questions whether the shift is sincere or a political gambit, noting US-Russian tensions and the complexity of accepting such a stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow Radio
Russia
United States
Star
Rosia
Amunca
Howseran
Peised
Stavet
Moscow
Washington
Roosevelt
Bolshoy- Main
Cole
Auden
Develniente
Barbs by Hal Cocrean and household questions
A column notes children view unwanted movies when left at home and asks who trains insects to perform tricks. It ponders who would do house chores if everyone could. The piece jokes that war debt abolition is linked to alimony in a casual editorial voice.
The Old Home Town Social Notes Highlight Local Scenes
Mrs Frakes and Mrs A B Ewing hosted a first evening gathering to honor Mary Alice Gorrill and several local ladies. Mrs Lowell Baker hosted a kitchen shower for Eva Mertz, while Mrs Edwin Gentry and Mrs Marshall Gorrill gave a linen shower for Laurie Blevins. Eleanor Bunyan becomes Miss Bersie Mason after her recent marriage. The North Lawrence church saw the wedding of Bersie Mason and Clarence Gibson. Miss Lucille Traynor played for Marilea Frame’s posting and celebrants attended. Aline Gasneviews and the Junefel, Brown, Penner, and Winding families were noted at various events. Town guests included Margaret Messer of Clashel, Mr and Mrs Dave Horkimane, and the Brainerd travel party. Mrs Price plans a Wellington visit. others left for trips this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Robert Frakes
A. B. Ewing
Mary Alice Gorrill
Dr. Stewart
Brui Woodard
Fred Boyer
Eva Mertz
Lowell Baker
Miss Mertz
Edwin Gentry
Marshall Gorrill
Laurie Blevins
Eleanor Bunyan
Mire
E. W. Bunyan
Ottawa
Bersie Mar Mason
Clarence A. Gibson
North Lawrence Christian Church
Lucille Traynor
Marilea Frame
Aine Gasneviews
Teagnor
Harold Gihaon
Beetman
Mia
Baty
Mise Marcia Baty
Mexico City
Galerd Junefel
Ivan Brown
Katherine Penner
Arle Winding
Margaret
Dave Horkimane
Foot
Courtney
Brainerd
Minn
Edwin . Price
Wellington
Ku Klux Klan Night Tactics Draw Crowds at Aviation Field
Twenty five years ago a fiery cross burned brightly on the aviation field again last night as a Ku Klux Klan meeting drew hundreds of cars. Curious Parsons drove by to see the cross while a period of quiet was observed. Earlier this afternoon at Haskell Institute Frank Liggett entertained a birthday party for…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Haskell Institute
Harding
Frank Liggett
Forty Years Ago Lecompton School Principal Resigns
Fort Worth era notes report J B Wilson resigning after two years as Lecompton city schools principal to enter insurance. W W Rusa returns from Colorado. Mina Lizzie Poatma of Overbrook visits WH Postha of Lone Star. Various local social events and brief notices follow including a fire at Greenber plumbing with $200 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Wilson
Lecompton
Howi
W. W. Rusa
Colorada
Mina Lizzie Poatma
Overbrook
Postha
Lone Star
George Shaw
Carda
Greebern
C. G. Sanborn
Okmulgee
Lane County
Republicans Plan To Keep Red Spy Investigation Going Thru September
The article outlines ongoing GOP efforts to extend a red spy investigation through September. It notes Senator McClellan planning resumed hearings September 13, and party leaders coordinating with Fergus and Hopper on strategy. It mentions Truman era political dynamics, third-party campaigns, and anticipated electoral implications across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Spy
Washington
Hopper
McClelan
Fergus E Michy
Fennering
McClellan
Tina Kat
Arkat
Mise Elizabeth
Moscow
J. McClellan
Interstate Commerce authorizes abandonment of Missouri and Arkansas railroad line
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved abandonment of the 385 mile Missouri and Arkansas line from Jon tin to Helen Arkansas, suspending operations since September 6 after foreclosures. Kelly F. Gibson proposes to organize a new company to operate 255 miles from Neosho Missouri to Bensett Arkansas with new securities and a Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan, potentially buying the portion of the line Gibson is tied to for about 750000. The ICC will not grant further hearings after exhaustive review.
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Washington
Ites
Réareaniaatiena
Amon
Kelly F. Gibson
Jnew Securities
Reconstruction Finance
Woine
Gibson
ICC
Aged Chicago Woman Freed To Take Care Of Herself
Mea Alive King a 94 year old babysitter was released by a women's court after a charge of disorderly conduct. She testified she had been caring for herself for 75 years and could still manage. The incident followed her scolding two youngsters who kept feet on her seat at a movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
King
Babysriter
Women's Court
Myauif
Oceanies
William V. Daly
Leat Thona
Okmulgee Residents Pass $125,000 Pool Bond by narrow vote
In Okmulgee Oklahoma on August 11 residents organized a campaign for a new municipal swimming pool. They funded newspaper and radio ads, staged a parade and ran an auto service to drive voters. The bond passed 37 to 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Okla
Okumigee
K A Tenor Debuts in Don Giovanni With Lemonade Circle
K A Tenor Brack of Great Bend tonight makes his operatic debut as Ottavio in Mozart Don Giovanni with the Lemonade Circle company of New York City. A former University of Kansas student and pupil of Alice Moncrieff, Brack studied with T'sul Althouse and Eleny Sivter, and previously sang tenor solos in Handel Mes. The company, formed last year by young singers seeking practical opera, funded its first production with donated money and showed profit by summer's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Brack
Great Bend
University of Kansan
Ottavio
Mozart
Lemonade Ciwra Company
New York City
Brack
Alice Moncrieff
K. A
Hendel
T'sul Althouse
Eleny Sivter
Rose Rampton
Richard ‘Tucker
Blark
Prokofiev
America
Eover
Record Personal Income Hits New High in June
Americans’ personal income rose at an annual rate to a record high in June, the Commerce Department reported. The surge reflected gains across durable goods sectors and a broad strengthening of employment income, signaling continued economic expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kington
Commeyer Department
Toliv
Wwe
Annia
Tjur
Marathon Runner NORIZONTAL 17 Pictured Canadian mirathon sunner
A jumble of clues and partial phrases mentions a marathon winner linked to Boston Marathon times and Canadian connections. The garbled list includes numbers, weapon hints, chemical symbols, and various word fragments suggesting a cryptic puzzle rather than a clear news event with identifiable people or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norizontal
Mirathon Sunner
River Island
Tischer
Herman
Jacob's Brother
Long Distance Calls and a Moral Lesson in Friendship
A narrative recounts a domestic dispute over long distance phone charges with Mrs Green facing a bill over forty dollars after a friend’s calls to New York and Chicago. The piece warns against careless phone use at a neighbor’s home and suggests verifying dates of calls and sending explanations with any future bills. It also includes short advice columns on gifts for engagements and proper table etiquette at formal dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Anther
Mra
Shaw
Goling
A. FE
Community notices and church events in OsKaloosa
Bert Merall reviewed from Gerel wand last week and farm work described. A severe hurricane damaged wires and trees, Wheat fields noted. Merall spoke to residents inviting them to visit She Hey and see the changes as churches organize. The Woman's Missionary Society and Westminster Society will lead events with Everett to preach on the second Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Merall
Gerel Wand
Fie
Rome
Westmidster
Kortety
Vath
Siives
Everett
Community Obituary and Local Social Notes Highlight Morrison Kin
The notice details the death of Mrs Morrison on August 29, 1902, with a large funeral at the Mettentist church at 2 PM. It lists survivors including husband Reas Morrison, son Hose Jr, parents Mr and Mrs Lew Hamphhire, sisters, and many relatives. Other items mention a flower club, a church tribute, and social events across Wantworthe, Lawrence, and Topeka, with references to local families and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geentenberger
Mrmr
Dalby
Tepeter
Naedas - Meua
Benbitn Morrisin
Witmnet
Mes
Marrison
Jurehureb Schaal
Argalow Ort Carre Guratenberges
Flelit Hones
Howard Wilton
Curtis Diedrich
Byret Eisele
Burlal Wan
Sheste
Reas
Morrison
Hose
Lew Hampphire
Lawrence
Tay Sleters
Mra
Luther Sulu
Charletannia
Lawrenes
Melford Brrtz
Laws
George Erstenberger
Wael
Wintting Otra
Hees
Lewland Lawson
Eugene Wester
Karen Kaye
Keany
Ate
Anton Westerhuure
Soaalsbal
Eam
Te Flv
Hora Hays Fen
Lacompton Boxe
Pobinwtias Hell Echedule
OUI
Boye Tenn Hove
Gelof
Lawrence Tere
Kintera
Daxehor
Huh Anker
Cigthe
Toric Teaver
Smita Bee
Topeka
Bulosa
Ranaa CH
Molten der
Mise Carrin
Schubert
Shawinen
Prin
Merle
Miu
Mary Selwobl
J Howard
Aid Chidren
Pagt Bales
Siler
Baker
Miller Berrie
Vina Rin O
Nintage
Lauwnon
Tydal
Radio Programs Begin Evening Lineup and Guests
A fragmented radio schedule outlines Wednesday evening programming on stations WDAP, WREN, and KM, with shows featuring the Lone Ranger, Wahoo chorus, news, and weather reports. The piece notes guests Vernon Tate, Mr and Mrs Tivied Basile, and a Sunday anniversary tribute to several local residents.
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Journal-World Ene Ly World Company
Ohana Ag
Gerrver
Ogwitt Wack Enzio AP Forsign Affaire
Anaipet
Hal Cocrean
Ruman
Senator Barkley
Rene
White House
Thomas Ly Dewey
Athony
Pawhey
Ken Hugh O' Scott
GOP
Nh Natural Federation
J. Strom Thurmond
Curing
Houst Vas
Bation
Truman
Newernteat
Henry A. Wallace
Bridgeport
Conn
Socialist Party
Norman Thomas
Thomas
Congress
Missouri and Arkansas Railroad
K.A
OPERA
FE. M
New York Tonight
Rhode Island
Nevada City
Mrs. Green
Loresigh
Anne Dow
Geotee Brown
Hariach
Jotnaon
Everine
Ion Henehron Riek
Dees Ak
Vol
Mos Mevrolente Bey
Oskaloosa
Eudora
Abel
Mheb
Berges
Dave
Mrs. Wright
Misa
Borger
Grarea
Otta Ali
Wantworthe
Woo Tye
Ore
Han
Hyepap
Ard
Panett
Amd
Kahwan
Windieata
Mia Dowd
WREN
Maidon
Davie Kmech Monetier
Lone Range
Ator
Eve Wahoos
Costello
Jins
Ter
Thy Bete
Marvert
Sta Win
Bowe Altorr
KMNC
Lewis
Newacnay
Thweaday
Feuer Gink Kamer Wweather
Mapua Athion
Wose
Norman Wik
Albert
Mr Wit
Min
Teshana
Vernon
Sunday Lin
Carl Blaele
Myre Eisete
Crine
Etter Prive
Ends Matter
Wintard
Dauanter
Derorby
Amon Woetertonar Jr
Intson
Ragen
HANNA
B. G. Gustafsog Optometrist Glenies
F. M. Pilotuner
N.Y
Mom
Berelea
Setaret Wolfson
Round Corner Drug CO
Mel Fisher
Adl Mons
Scott
Phes
TRON
Temperature Equipment CO
Phos
Lindley’s
Kansas Cleaners
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