Prohibition Debate and Big Six Radio Football Revenue
The article discusses prohibition enforcement penalties, a Michigan liquor possession case, and Big Six athletic concerns on radio broadcasts at football games. It notes potential revenue impacts, historic contrasts with music festivals, and questions whether broadcasting reduces paid admissions. It cites Kansas City meetings, universities, and a Fort Scott Tribune note on senators and public sentiment.
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Kansas City
Alma Mater
Lawrence Choral Union
Paraguay and Abilene praise in mixed notes
A column notes Coolidge may end the year with a 37 million dollar surplus instead of a 94 million deficit, while Abilene reports Red Cross roll call success with 100 dollars over its 2600 quota. It also relays Paraguay joining the General Pact for Renunciation of War, celebrated with U S goodwill and a large demonstration in Asuncion.
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Red Cross
Reflector
Paraguay
South America
Department of State
George L. Kreeck
Asuncion
Hayes
Argentina
Asunion
United States
Kreeth
Iola Register
N THE OLD HOME TOWN concert in town by Lawrence Union
The Lawrence Union presents a musical event on the ninth with Prof. Jackson Hartlett and a lineup including Miss E. F. Gray, violinist Otto Schmidt, tenor G. W. Jackson, alto Mrs. Theo Thacher, bass J. D. Patterson, pianist J. E. Bartlett. Also notes Drs. Fuller Morris relocate to Wooster Drug. sleighing on Massachusetts street. skating above the dam. buffalo hide trade slowing as eastern houses limit shipping. union prayer meeting precedes M A convention with D. C. Haskell presiding and delegates expected today from several localities.
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E. £. Gray
Otto Schmidt
G. W. Jackson
Theo. Thacher
J. D. Patterson
J. E. Bartlett
Mrs Mansfield hosts whist party with nine tables
Twenty five years ago on a Wednesday December 5 Mrs Mansfield of Larned was the guest of honor at a nine table whist party hosted by her daughter Mrs Gordon Gibb. Prizes went to Miss Helen Meador and Mrs J H Cohn. An elaborate luncheon followed with each guest receiving a green basket souvenir tied with red ribbons. Mrs W W Cockins hosted luncheon for Mrs Fleming.
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Wiagins
W. B. Bidgood
Roy Oatman
Flu Closes City Schools Indefinitely
At noon today City Health Officer Dr. A W Clark ordered all city schools closed indefinitely until further notice. The action follows influenza cases reaching levels similar to six weeks ago and affects many students and families.
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A. W. Clark
Rusty
Frank Russell
Hoover era shipboard routine as Maryland carries President elect
The battleship Maryland continues drills and duties aboard while bearing President-elect Hoover and Mrs Hoover southward from Washington. The ship, built in 1920, features 624 feet length, 97 feet beam, 21 knots speed, and carries eight 16 inch guns and numerous smaller arms. The Hoovers enjoy admiral’s mess facilities, with a dedicated cook and crew, as they observe shipboard life and sightseeing opportunities along the journey.
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Maryland
Indian Head
United States
President Roosevelt
Panama
Louisiana
Stavel
Herbert Hoover
Rally Tonight At First Christian Church Stewardship
The First Christian Church starts its stewardship rally this evening with a supper at 8. Bar1am A. Johnson of Lincoln Nebraska will speak to the church's women tomorrow at 8 and address a mass meeting at 7 90 in the evening. Friday 6 30 features an oyster supper and Johnson as principal speaker for men and boys. Saturday 10 to 11 a m intermediate and junior meeting. Sunday morning preaching by Johnson followed by pledges and an every member canvass in the afternoon. Evening service culminates the rally.
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Neb
Johnson
Coolidge Plans to Stay in Washington for Christmas
President Coolidge has no plans for Christmas holidays and will remain in Washington. Several invitations have been received, but he intends to continue the custom of listening to Christmas carols on the White House grounds on Christmas Eve.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Andy
Did You Ever Stop to Think Ad Advice by Edson Waite
Shawnee Oklahoma columnist Edson R Waite argues that people seek ads when money is tight and that higher advertising spend boosts reading, sales, production, and employment. He warns cutting ads reduces demand and employment, urging businesses to maintain advertising to sustain the economy.
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Edson R. Waite
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Kansas History This Date Highlights Early Events
On this date in 1876 a state Sunday school convention gathered in Wyandotte. In 1877 Topeka’s old settlers marked the town’s 23rd anniversary. Judge Dillon issued a federal court decision in the Cherokee neutral lands case.
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Topeka
Dillon
Newtral Lands
Kansas Legion Conference Set in Wichita December 17
Post commanders and post adjutants from Kansas gather for the eighth annual American Legion conference in Wichita on December 17. About 600 officials are expected, with national commander Paul V. McNutt as guest of honor delivering two addresses at the business meeting and a public gathering. The program features a National American Legion band concert and appearances by several nationally known Legion leaders and regional officials.
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Kansas Department of the American Legion
Thomas Hopkins
Paul V. McNutt
Willi
Kansas Legion
Wichita Forum
Ernest A. Ryan
National American Legion Band
San Antonio
McNutt
Frank E. Samuel
The
Dan Sawers
Indianapolis
Americanns
B. M. Castell
Missouri
George A. Davis
Oklahoma
Donald F. Peppers
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Harry,w. Woods
Ottawa
Ted Branson
American Legion
Salina
Harry W. Calmery
Capitol Post
Topeka
Arrest of Parisian newspaperwoman on swindle charges
Madame Partie Hanau 42 and ex-husband Lazare Block were jailed and sent before an examining magistrate on charges of swindling investors totaling nearly 500 million francs about 20 million dollars. Most victims were small investors as warrants were issued for their arrest drawing a large crowd. Hanau founded Gazette du Franc and ran a vast network of 400 branches with aggressive advertising and “American business methods.”
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Madame Partie Hanau
Lazare Block
Gazette ‘du Franc
Madame Hanan
Pane
Cold snap lingers as temperatures dip across state
Temperatures fell below 20 degrees statewide last night with Goodland at 12 and Wichita at 18, the coldest night of the season. The Weather Bureau forecast only a slight moderation today and generally late weather tonight into Thursday. A separate item reports the formation of a 10.5 million dollar Jenkin Television Corporation to manufacture and sell home movie sets in the United States with James W. Garside as president and A J Rexel Biddle Jr as board chairman.
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Weather Bureau
Goodland
Wichita
Burgau
Fqrm Television Company
New York
Jenkin Television Corporation
James W. Garside
Deforest Radio Corporation
A. J. Rexel Biddle, Jr
Deforest Board of Directors
Duke Endowment
Death of Wilbur F. Leech in Oskaloosa at 76
Wilbur F. Leech died at his home the night of November 27 after months of declining health at age 76. A 40 year resident of Oskaloosa, he served as clerk of the court four years and probate judge four years, later holding roles as justice of the peace and city clerk. Born in Michigan, he moved with his parents to Missouri, later settling in McLouth before moving to Oskaloosa after election to office. He joined the Methodist church, was active in civic affairs, and was a Mason. pallbearers were Masonic brothers of Oskaloosa Lodge No. 14. Funeral services were held Friday at the Methodist church.
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Wilbur Leech
Michigan
Kirksville
Kirksville Normal School
McLouth
Amos McLouth
Mary Vandruff
Oskaloosa
Methodist Church
Masonic Brothers of
Oskaloosa Lodge No. 14
Methodist ‘Church
A. H. Tebben
Kircher
Read Them Right Belching Sign Of Digestive Action
Stomach gas after eating signals excess gastric acid and can be relieved quickly by taking Pape's Diapepsin after meals or when pain occurs. The remedy neutralizes acid, soothes the stomach, aids digestion, and may prevent future trouble. A 60 cent package is sold by druggists.
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Pape
Anyidruggist
Obituary of Dorris C Helmick Annett Maris in Lawrence
Dorris C Annett Helmick born January 32 1860 near Olathe Kansas died at home in Lawrence November 28 aged 68 9 27. She married Charles F Maris July 1 1876 and had four children Lester A Maris Ethel Burton Mary Hays and Charles F Maris Jr She remarried James B Helmick November 1 1890 and had two more children Ruth Robinson Dora Carter survive two brothers Robert M Annett and Walter E Annett of Cleveland Okla Granddaughter Evelyn Burton a University of Kansas senior She lived in Kansas Oklahoma and finally Lawrence for twenty years active in the Methodist church and Christian life. Her death notes include devotion to family education and faith. Hog cholera report notes rising cases across multiple states in fall.
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Dora Catherine Annett
Olathe
Kan
Lawrence
Charles F. Maris
Lester A. Maris
Ponca City
Okla
Ethel F. Burton
Mary Hays
New York City
Charles F.maris, Jr
Roundup
Mont
James B. Helmick
Ruth Roblinson
F. F. Robinson
M. EF
Alden
Iowa
Dora Carter
Helmick
Robert M. Annett
Walter E.annett
Cleveland
Oklo
Evelyn Burton
University of Kansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Your Doctor's Choice Cascaret Laxative Ad
An old fashioned drug store pitch touts Cascaret cascara candy as a gentle laxative. It claims cascara provides thorough regularity, reduces need for stronger laxatives, and suggests customers demand Cascarets at modern drug stores.
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