Topeka News Clippings From 1920s Automaker Outlook
A 1920s note reviews the American motor industry amid a year of comparative depression. It discusses plans to produce four and a half million cars and trucks in 1931, the impact of inventory and demand, and the shift toward new manufacture as surplus and used equipment deplete. It also covers road routing debates influencing Topeka merchants and the broader tourist trade, plus brief remarks on Notre Dame, the Graf Zeppelin disaster inquiry, and a local club meeting.
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eThe American Motor
Topeka
Highys
To Highway Commission
Shawnee
Douglas Counties
Tope
Lawrence
Ide
Christmas Merchandise Display Prompts Early Shopping
The Christmas merchandise is now on display in stores and ready for distribution. People who buy goods can start early to ease their preparations. Messages share relief about aviatrix Mrs Keith Miller and Governor-elect Woodring, who report strong health and readiness after rest.
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Charles F. ‘Beott
Keith Miller
Miami
Old Home Town notes and local happenings
The report covers Mr Aston Brecks subscribing to the Journal after residence in Northampton Mass for sixty years. He rents Handcomb place for winter and plans to locate on a local farm. Mention of hay gathering and town moisture. Also notes William Wiedemann toy headquarters with a life size Santa and an elephant display entertaining passersby as Santa blows a trumpet.
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G. Brunson
Aston Brecks
Northampton
Mass
Lawrence
Wm. Wiedemann
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Mrs Siler and Curtis depart. Grantham wedding noted
Miss Lottia Curtis leaves Clinton for Sansial Texas for permanent move. Mr and Mrs Samuel Siler relocate from Marshall Missouri and occupy rooms over West End grocery. Mrs Eleanor Sispliss ill with typhoid. Mrs Charles Grantham and Mrs Pearl Kennedy wed in Pleasant Hill Missouri. Attendees include Amoratte Weaver Bertha Luckan Ethel She ter Mary Murtaugh Kate Andrews and Frederika Entertainments mark the era with a Casino party and Willis box event. William Getger assists as day operator for Western Union. his wife Mrs Getger is formerly Santa Fe night operator Wm Getger.
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Lottia Curtis
Clinton
Mt Mgt
Sansial
Texas
Samuel Siler
Marshall
West End
Siler
Hughes
Eleanor ‘Sispliss
Charles Grantham
Pearl Kennedy
Pleasant Hill
Granytham
Hésner
Ithe
Nr Gronthant
New Hamshire
Getger
Santa Fe
Wm. Getger
Ora
Edwards to Remain Rector at Trinity Church Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago on Friday December 5 the Rev. Evan Edwards was confirmed to remain as rector of Trinity Church, continuing leadership of the congregation amid year end reflections on church service and community role.
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E. A. Edwards
Evan Edwards
Trinity. Church
Parish Influences Noted After Conference In Lawrence
Reported observations from a Lawrence conference describe influences shaping the parish and community as a notable departure becomes known. First patient sent to Lawrence Memorial Hospital this morning by Dr. H. T. NT, Arthur Roberman, and a Bolton associate. Landers jewelry moves again, Mrs. Virginia Petty improves to active service as housemother at Sigma Chi.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
H. T
Arthur
Roberman
Bob”. Bolton
Ottawa
Yan
St. Joseph
Eerac
Bolton
Landers
New Lander
Schulz
Massachusetts
Virginia Petty
Sigma Chi
Dusty trades and lung diseases in workers
The article discusses how about 10 percent of industries are dusty and expose workers to respiratory hazards. It notes diseases of the nose throat and chest, with chronic catarrh bronchitis and asthma in fur cotton and textile trades. It explains mining and stone work cause silica exposure leading to silicosis and increased tuberculosis risk. It cites ancient observations of miners with phthisis and ends with a note on tomorrow.
Adams of St. John's in Wichita Delivers The Dark Hereafter Sermon
Rev Adams of St John s Church in Wichita preaches a sermon titled The Dark Hereafter to a large audience. The historical note appears in Kansas history records for 1886, highlighting the local religious discourse in Wichita.
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Adams
St. John’s Pal Church
Wichita
Bie
Public Works Funding and Global Headlines Blink Across Nations
Washington public works seeks 150000 with Hoover administration in limelight as talks shift to avoiding an extra session. Across Europe Moscow sums up treason trial. Berlin signals readiness to sacrifice for Germany. Oswald Mosley plans a five member emergency cabinet. Jazz benefits epileptics shown as patients respond to strong rhythm in Jane Gray feature.
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Washington-Barnes
Mt. Olive
Ill
Motherington
Cleveland—Railway Sabor
Washington
Hoover
Moscow
Iarsky
Disarmament Commission
Berlin
Hitler
Germany
London
Oswald “Mosley
Lovers and debt strain at Bennett country retreat
In 1930, Fanny’s romance with David clashes with his mother’s disapproval at the Bennett estate. A late-night drive, a party invitation, and an overdraft fuel tense emotions as Fanny seeks independence while David weighs responsibility. The scene blends romance, class tension, and looming consequence at a moonlit retreat.
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David
Emily Bennett
Fanny
Bennett Place
Anny
Bob
Bob Luck
Bro Frost
Ford
Emmeline
Leila
Conl
Dayqi
Sheila
Belck
Copshokt
Mateel Howe Farnham
Stung by David's outburst Fanny plans for misadventure
A fragment reports Fanny reacting to David's harsh outburst and plotting a retaliatory misadventure hinted for tomorrow's chapter, suggesting escalating tensions between the two characters.
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David
Fanny Vipe
Ia Enn
The Christmas Stocking By Mary Graham Bonner
A fragment from a Christmas tale describes a man in a plain room facing a pair of people he did not know, amid a scene of longing and unseen events. The text hints at a Christmas setting and a clock motif guiding memory.
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Mary Graham Bonner
Sid John
Santa Claus Visits Holland In A Story
A tale recalls Santa Claus traveling to distant Holland to deliver gifts. The Little Black Owl notes Holland’s Saint Nicholas Day is earlier than Christmas, shaping Santa's journeys and traditions. The conversation with John explores the idea of visiting Dutch children and sharing Christmas customs.
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Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Santa Aus
Holland
Ium
John
Nicholas
Flashes of Life fromAround the World
A brief sky of odd items from Washington New York Chicago and London. Princesses depart Belgiums embassy and Rome transfer. A New Jersey woman finds a $100 bill after a $5 fine. Romeo Lyons pistol accident wounds a coworker. Senator Vanderberg quietly chats with Hoover over a car. Onion odor tied to drought moisture. Irvin Cobb to appear on WJZ. Army Navy Marine bands to radio daily. A London tenant emails a gas leak complaint and recovers. A rabbit foot aids an Inca expedition amid bull encounters.
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Washington
Rome
Maria
Mina
York
Sydelle Parker
Newark
N. J
Romeo Daitz
Elizabeth C. Lyons
Romeo
Juliet
Mrs. Lyons
Vanderberg
Michigan
Hoover
Chicago
National Union Association
New York
WJZ
Irvin Cobb
Army, Navy
Marine
National Broadcasting Company
London
John Bull
Jlord
Andes
Geor. R. Johnson
Bakos Paintings Exhibited At K U
A collection of thirty five canvases by Joseph G Bakos, Santa Fe painter, is on display in the University of painting galleries. Prof Albert Bloch calls him a leading American talent and the works, mostly New Mexican local themes, will interest visitors through December 9 to 10 in the Administration building rooms.
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Jossef G. Bakos
Santa Fe, N. M
University Department of Painting
Albert Bloch
Santa Uocaty
Arsinia
Los Cine Inres
New Mexico
Bloch
Bakes
Buffalo
Albright Art Oe
William Ing
Aero
Universe
Jakes
Albright School
University of Colorado
Driverless Car Hits Taxi in City Collision
A driverless Chrysler coupe owned by Harry Henry of 1024 Pennsylvania Street rolled backward onto West Seventh Street last night and struck a Guffin taxi cab, according to cab company officials.
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Harry Henry
Pennsylvania Street
West Seventh Street
Cab-Com
Local incident near Massachusetts street involves parked cars
Police reported no damage to the vehicles after a coupe rolled and failed to brake west of Massachusetts street. The scene prompted shop notices and a series of local ads including Jane Gray and D Ambra Photo Service at 1135 Mass.
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Pany
Massachusetts Street
Jane Gray
D' Ambra Photo Service
Mass
Gly-Cas praised by Kansas business man
Dan Boucher of Manhattan Kansas praises Gly-Cas claiming it cured twelve years of bowel trouble stomach distress and gas after other medicines failed He says the herbal remedy regulated his bowels ended stomach issues and bloating and recommends Gly-Cas as addressing the root cause Sold at Round Corner Drug Store in Lawrence and other nearby drug stores
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Dan Boucher
Lawrence
Round Corner
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