University urges clearer terms in postwar agreement
The Lawrence Journal World notes educational activity in Douglas County and reports on ongoing talks linked to postwar arms agreements. It highlights the University summer session ending, teachers' institute in session, and the push for explicit government promises. It stresses the need for elucidation and interpretation of arms terms for success of negotiations.
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Teachers’ Institute
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Treland
German officer lauds Thirty-Fifth Division fighting in Argonne
An Infantry Journal piece, written by a German staff officer, praises the Thirty-Fifth Division’s combat in the Argonne. He notes the Aire valley as a crucial sector and cites the September 28 main attack near Montreheau woods and the Ey ermont action as key moments, contrasting with Major Peck’s criticisms.
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Federal labor law voided by Kentucky judge ruling
A Kentucky judge voided a federal labor law, reaffirming past rulings that state law provides full protection. The decision, tied to prior constitutional challenges, follows a Supreme Court upholding pattern.
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Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
Prospective candidates spark Republican primary maneuvering
With less than a year before state primaries, signs point to active preparation for the Republican contests. News over the past two weeks lists potential candidates, while insiders gauge early implications and pundits forecast outcomes as the public awaits the campaign’s deeper impact.
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Lessee
Merchants Set To Stage Day Day Event In Lawrence
A day day sale event is planned by Lawrence merchants for Thursday. The piece notes the growing value of the dollar and compares it to prewar strength, suggesting the new dollar is steadier and closer to the old days in purchasing power.
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Lawwrence
United States Faces Panama Claim After Caribbean Debts
The United States may soon be asked to settle a Panama backed claim after paying debts to Lafayette and Colombia. Sending American marines to safeguard Costa Rican occupation of disputed territory could lead to such an outcome.
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Colombia
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Costa Rica
Fifty Years Ago in Lawrence Plan for Settlers Meeting
The issue recalls a Kansas Pacific depots discussion and a settlers meeting planned for September at Blinton’s grave. Grapes from Southview are noted, with B P Walting listed as proprietor. The city council held a meeting in the snippet.
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Local Council Cuts Night Police Pay in Spring Budget
The council passed a resolution reducing the salaries of the five night police to 45 dollars a month or 1.50 per night. A new business building rises on Warren Street just west of Howard and Spencer's. Who is putting up a block of ice on Massachusetts?
School Books For Fall Arrive For Topeka Schools
Topeka Kansas August 23 with opening of the fall term three weeks away most dealers are stocked with state printed text books. Only sixteen of 355 bonded dealers did not place orders. The state printing plant has shipped 1 250 000 books and will meet demand. All elementary texts except drawing and music are state printed. Marks for profit are limited to 15 percent. Mace’s beginners’ story has a new 500 page edition with two colored maps selling to dealers at 63 cents and retailing at 73 cents. The publisher’s list price is 1 20.
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State School Book Commission
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Monthly Ales Day approved for Parsons area sales event
A monthly sales day plan approved by the Parsons Retailers Association sets September 2 as monthly sales day. Merchants display bargains and farmers may join a joint auction to dispose of livestock machinery household goods and other property in Parsons Kansas.
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Wasas
Parsons Retailer’s Association
Parsons
Kan
Convention Highlights Drive Today in Eastern Maine
Today many events unfold with the Eastern Maine State convention and the Cotton States Merchants action underway. The American Association of Park Superintendents holds its annual meeting while Republicans contest every office in the general imperial election in New Orleans.
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Buxor
Detroit
New Orleans
German Officer Rates 35th Division In Argonne Battle
A German staff officer’s account in Infantry Journal praises American divisions in the Argonne, noting the 35th and 28th were fresh and well equipped. He details Allied success at Apremont, Montrebeau and the Aire valley, and credits American reserves for stabilizing the front after German pressure in late September 1918.
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Montrebeau Wood
Tronsol Farm
Argonne
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Montrebeau
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Music as a Essential School Subject Says U S Commissioner
P. P. Claxton, U S Commissioner of Education, argues music has greater practical value than other subjects after basics like reading and arithmetic. He urges parents to cultivate a love for music in their children while minds are impressionable, as echoed by Bell's Music Store.
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P. P. Claxton
U.S
Educatio
Meade Ar vanne offensive rough details emerge
Wartime notes describe Allied advances and German withdrawals as of September 30 with divisions 28th 35th 37th and 79th replaced by fresh troops. Major Von Giebriis comments highlight the Aire Valley fighting where the 28th and 35th divisions faced tough resistance and heavy losses near Montrebeau post and Exermont.
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Statewide effort to enforce road sign rules in Kansas
State Highway Engineer announces Aug 23 campaign to enforce road sign regulations. County commissioners will enforce rules on public roads including 50 foot visibility and bridge/rail crossing requirements. District letters sent to counties outline conditions for loads tied to federal aid. Pound paper and drugs store ads noted in local clipping.
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