Time to every purpose under heaven in Ecclesiastes echoes in tax talks
The Empire Gazette notes a sermon like cadence from Ecclesiastes about a time for all things while reporting on Emporia city taxes. It discusses tax rolls, back taxes, and a potential rise in next year’s levies, with commentary on tax collection and reform efforts. It also muses on Spain’s colonial policy and weighs the costs of maintaining empire against Morocco ambitions, amid Spanish public debate and war talk.
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Emporia Gazette
Emporis
Ryun
Times
Spain
Morocco
Calu
Philippines
Why They Starve and Other News From The Era
Reports from a released American prisoner argue famine blame lies beyond the shrouth and that Soviet grain seizure impacted districts. Kilpatrick urges aid to restore Russia’s practical brains while rail earnings rise yet yield poor returns amid high rates. De Valera and Britain seek Irish peace as temporary accord holds. Kansas City liquor theft alarms prohibition officers over scarce, unsafe supply.
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Shrouth
Emmett Kilpatrick
Russia
Lawrence Ledger Notes From 1871 Ferry and Growth
Reprinted item from the Republican Daily Journal notes August 13 1871 with fifteen teams waiting for transfer at the ferry. It reports the agricultural college purchasing Gale's nursery in Manhattan and selling nursery stock at reduced prices. Strangers compliment the wooden pavement and an old resident praises city improvements alongside the university building.
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Republican Daily J Journal
Agricultural” College
Gale’s
Manhattan
Lawrence
University
Lawrence Past: Farm Lease Talks and Local News
Twenty five years ago in Lawrence the lease negotiations for the 233 acre Keer farm portion of Billy Hughes land were set to proceed after the current tenant vacates. A new clothing firm opened in Robinson Spalding, street car tracks were passable, and a public note on farm loan bond rates said no rate rise beyond 3 percent is planned.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence Daily World
John
Eudara
Old Thacher
Lawrence
Aer
Knoacher Farm
Billy” Hughes
Robinson Spalding
Washington
Farm Loan ‘Board
Hard Times Boost College Attendance Insight from University Leaders
Chancellor Lindley of the University of Kansas notes hard times tend to raise college enrollment as students seek education for better employment. He cites historical spikes in 1878 1893 and 1907 and says state universities report similar trends with many students self supporting or saving to fund education. He warns against excessive work during semesters but urges pursuing the right education to prepare for good times.
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E. H. Lindley
Kansas
Lindley
Turin
Growth in Kansas Church Membership and Sunday Schools
Since October last year the state Christian Church membership rose to 66 915 with a net gain of 3474 members. Baptisms added 6511 and transfers 3668 while losses from wreaths transfers and removals totaled 5705. Christian Sunday School enrollment reached 61202, up about 10000, and average attendance stood at 37007 compared with 32183 last October. Coffeyville reports the largest Sunday school with 1087 average attendance since January 1. The regular attendance reportedly exceeds that of local Sunday baseball crowds.
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Pieka
Ken
Christian Elure
Kansas Tistian Missionary Society
Christ Tian Sunday
Coffeyville
In Memoriam Ralph Bilis Army Corp Memorial
A memorial note honors Corp Ralph Bilis of the 89th Division. The message recalls a sacrifice for a friend and cites a biblical verse as tribute.
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Ralph Bilis
Drainage district aid touted to prevent floods in Osage and Franklin counties
Report from Osage and Franklin counties cites an eight inch rainfall in fifteen days that overwhelmed Salt Creek and Wakarusa basins. A proposed Franklin Osage drainage district, described by A W Logan of Quenema, aims to clear channels and remove debris to improve drainage and prevent overflow. Logan notes prior district successes and mentions Mrs Logan, former state senator, now field manager for the Fraternal Aid Union.
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Ate
Osage
Prankli
Salt Creek
A.W. Logan
Quenema
Haskell Wakarusa-Eudora
Logan
Cpli
Fraternal Aid Union
Centenary observances and funeral notices across communities
Notices report anniversaries for Henry Martyn Dester Thomas Kinney and Felix Adler. Dental association silver jubilee in Milwaukee. world Catholic observance of a death anniversary. funeral for Glen Ester Kampachruter at Clinton Presbyterian Church with interment in Clinton Cemetery. Condolences to bereaved families and local storage update at Tankers Garage.
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Henry Martyn Dester
Sman Hind
Thomas
Pf. Kinney
Newark
America
Felix Adler
New York
Ethical Culture Movement
United States
Milwaukee
Taday
John Berrehman
Rome
Clinton
Glenester Kampachruter
Presbyterian Church
Cline
Clineon
Wheat and corn crop conditions across Kansas report
The August crop report shows Kansas corn at 79 percent of normal with wide regional variance from 37 percent in McPherson to 105 percent in Johnson. Wheat yields are strongest in Sedgwick and near 1.5 million bushels statewide, while central areas show heavy drought impact and shriveled berry in several counties.
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Topeka
Rap
Kansas
McPherson County
Johnson County
Joby
Ison
Washington
Fuller
Finney
Edward C. Page Ten
Kan
U.S. Department of Agericulture
Paxton
Sind Oy
Manhbttan Vhrong
Hutehingon
Sedgwick
Othe
Kenu
Butler A
D. Grahamt
Wallade
USA
McPherson
Marion
Rush Morris
Sealine
Ecatun
Couns
Kansas veterinarians plan motor trip to Denver convention
Kansas veterinary doctors from Topeka organize a caravan by motor vehicle along the Midlands Trail to attend the American Medical Veterinary Association convention in Denver scheduled for early September. Dr. H M Gracie leads the Topeka bureau committee coordinating the delegation with about half traveling with families.
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Topeka
Kansus
Kansas
Midlands
American Medical Veterinary Association
Denver
H M. Gracie
Ustate
Bureau of Infanal Inl
Comntee
Ansas
Poetor Gracie Tati
Kuiat
Wip
Delegates Named From Kansas for National Drainage Congress
Governor Allen appoints Kansas delegates to attend the national drainage congress in St. Paul on September 22. The list includes Pollock of Kansas City, Ryan of Muspotaly, Williams of Mason, Tremier of Ottaway, Rice of Lawrence, Bird of Topeka, Parkhurst of Topeka, Hutchinson, Knapp, and Conrad of Manhattan among others.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Allen
St. Paul
Pollock
J. M, Ryan
Hams
Mason
Tonwood Falls
Oswego
M. W. ‘Crum
N. Tremier
Ottaway
A. Rice
Lawrened
A. Ty
Tain McPherson
Wi AL S
Bird
B. Walker
Manhattan
Vo R
Parkhurst
Tpeka
Mekie Hutchinson
Georges
Knap
Topekas
2D H
Conrad
Kansas vital statistics show marriages births at high levels
Topeka reports that marriages in the first half of 1921 reached 9,836 versus 1,119 in the same period a year earlier. Births totaled 20,174 for January to June, with 9,621 boys and 9,027 girls, suggesting births may approach or exceed the 1920 record of 40,446. Deaths may stay under recent years, with 1918 influenza peak noted.
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Topeka
Kan
Dan Cupid Apparentis
Kansas
Charles H. Serrigo
Division of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
Lerri
Kansas News Notes Brighten Haskell County Report
Haskell county reports include Freelsarner elected mayor and Lyndon construction plans. Junction City unveils electrically lit arches at city limits to greet automobile tourists. Abilene announces sale of Exchange Telephone Company assets boosting Consolidated and United Telephone holdings. Kansas Industry court study urged. American Legion plans a $12000 club house in Norton.
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Haskell County
Arner
Lyndon
Satanta
Junction City
Golden Belt
Abilene
Exchange Telepho Company
Smith Center
Consolidated Telephone’ Company
Thi Makes & Tata
Consolidate Company
Alliddt Company
United Telephone Company
Obituary for Glen L Kampach Klimschroder born 1920
Obituary notes Glen Lester Kampach Klimschroder born January 18 1920 died July 20 1921 at Simmons Hospital aged one year six months. He was baptized January 9 at Clintol church. survived by parents two sisters three brothers and many relatives. The piece includes a poem and unrelated local notices about unveiling a Joan of Arc statue in Paris and a Kansas City trip for Miss Emma Jackson and Mr Bryant Gray.
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Glen Lester Kampach
Glen Lester Klimschroder
Simmons 1 Spital
Clintol
Steath
Joan of Arc
Paris
American Legion
Hari
Alois
Ittee
New York
Japan Faces No Immediate Threat, Says Dr Walter Priest
Dr Walter Priest of Cent I Christian Church argues in Wich ta Aug 13 that Japan seeks no trouble with the United States. He cites cautious immigration views and a belief Japan would defend its interests to the last in any conflict, urging respect for Japan and its policies while condemning agitations from the yellow press.
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Japan
Tee Mikado
Walter Scottest
Cent I. Christian
Leathy Raitine
Lin
China
Korea
Telest Sai
America
Diretor Prigst
Uenee
Voice of the He People on Colorado Mountain Visit
Fragmentary 19th century diary style text recounts a scenic ascent to Genesee Mountain in Colorado with mentions of Civil War era figures, royalty gifts, and a broad reflection on civilization. It notes a contemplated monument and a complex description of the landscape, travel, and historical memory.
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Colorado
Denver
Green Mountain
Custer
King George
Prince Wales
Cody
Genesee Mountain
Norvilt
Local Churches Invite Community to Sunday Services
A listing of sermons and events across multiple Kansas City churches. St Luke AMEEL, Ninth Street Baptist, First Methodist, Plymouth, and others announce Sunday services, Sunday schools, homilies, and special addresses by pastors and city figures. Community members are urged to attend and participate.
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Ninth Street Baptist
Atter
Nijath
Ohio
G. Nu Jackson
Pabktor
Sule
Rubie Burngides
Kagnas
City
Sunda School
Vallue
Superti Hendent
U. Servicas
Mara Thompkan
P.m
J. W. Whitficht
Plymouth
O. Curtis Griffith
Pittspurgh
Elnek
First
Corner Teeth
Vermont
Ste
S. Klyne
Bom. Powell
Topeka
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Lon Howell
Miy Swagaht
Hupei
SAS
Dean
MR. Cupid Alcunden
Kansas News
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Eytstrial Court
Amir Daw
New York State
Alien
T York Deani
Norton
The
Ghitter
Heaven
Nannie Jordan
Emma Jackson
Jyant Gray
Scott Priest
Hagary
Ak- Press
Uni
Hungarian Nationa
Assembly
Ashington
Methodist’ “Episcopal Church
Wiliam K. Motrid
Bible School
Clarence A. Pine
Sinerintén Epworth
Migs Hattie Rinehast
Bastler
St. Luke al Moel
T. Smith
Jg Idie Sampson
J.P. King
Sumner
Jd W. Hy Terrill
I. Jackson
Seniny
Allen C.E. Leapwe
Snowden
C. C. Crocket
Massachusetts Street
At Scientist
PHS Publid
Trinity Litheran Chubb
New Hampshire
Gothing
Ring Withship
Union Services
Park
Salvatida Army
Ensign and Mrs
Ps. m
Young’ Penote's
Emworth
W Tramp
Bt Tenis
Iba Ie
Hareten
H. T. McFarland
Christian
Will Bread
Welch
Endacout Will
Bannad
Frank Jenkings
Forest E. Witcraft
Union Service
South Park
Bell's Music
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