Huge Road Construction Spending Leads Farm Bill
Washington dispatch reports the annual agricultural appropriation bill includes a large road construction allocation of 6 million dollars for the coming fiscal year, part of a total measure of 124 million plus. The act funds various departments and programs from forest protection to crop disease control and livestock health, with numerous line items across agriculture and commerce. Separately a Chicago warehouse loot by federal agents reveals a theft of about 1000000 dollars in liquor.
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Agricultural Department
Packers and Stock Yards
Bureau, of Chemistry
Act
Forest; Service
Livestock Diseases Bureau
Bureau of, Animal Industry
Weather Bureau
Torust
Tnd
Spresident
Budget Bureau
Weather Outlook Across the Plains and Plateau
Forecasts indicate a cold spell with snow across the Upper Mississippi region and cooler readings in the Missouri valley. Expect rain or snow near the divide with occasional snow showers in plateau areas, warming then cooling through the week with a colder finish.
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Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
Clearin
Eal
Washington
Dee
South
Plateau
Kansas
al Neyenteaniere
Police raid Soviet Agency HQs as campaign against gunmen widens
Paris authorities raid the Soviet Agency headquarters at Bobigny with ninety inspectors and sixty policemen. The operation targets documents amid a broader crackdown on communists. twenty communities are checked and many foreigners detained for possible expulsion. In Bucharest the government plans to deport rebels and Russian suspects under new order powers.
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Paris
Bobigny
Government
Itg
Ussian
Tey
Bucharest
Associated Press
Drama League Plans Tradition at Lawrence Meeting
The Lawrence Drama League previews Tradition by George Saddleton to be staged Monday evening directed by Mrs C V ent with cast including OL Hivant Theodore Charttan Emily Mrs Nell Haugh Mary Pauline Schwarz Illness postpones Tf Shakespeare Today to a future meeting Prof W W Whitlock will sing negro spirituals in the same program The meeting is open to League members and guests Ten Lawrence girls are nominated for the Marcus Wheat Girl contest by the State Journal and Daily Capital The Lawrence nominees are Fiora Nell igsby Ruth Brown Margaret Itcher Fauline Doerr Dunigan Agnes Husband Lois Laptads Inez Pratt Mary Pratt and Josephine Gentry
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George Saddleton
C. Vent
OL Hivant
Theodore Charttan
Emily
Nell Haugh
Mary
Pauline Schwarz
W. W. Whitlock
Lawnee
State Journal
Capital of
Toka
Lawrence
Capital
Fiora Nelligsby
Ruth Brown
Margaret Itcher
Fauline
Doerr Dunigan
Agnes Husband
Lois Laptads Inez
Pratt
Mary Pratt
Josephine Gentry
Women to Convene at University Rise of New Movement
An all university convocation at the University of Kansas is planned for Fraser Hall. Dean Agnes Husband and Margaret Barto will lead discussions while Jeanine Strizkier presides. Freshman women are urged to attend and prepare for a campus meeting on a new movement.
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Fraser
Jeanine Strizkier
University
Athering
Dean Hasband
Margaret Barto
Wonrer Physical Education Department
Hose
Lone Star Rniers
Union Produce Association
Ster
Whitaker
Student Sunday Night Condensed in Presbyterian Series
The second Student Sunday Nights at First Presbyterian Church begins at 7 45. Students promote pleasant Sunday evenings with a chartette by Ines Batt Helen Hamilton Miner King and Pratt sings solo. Dr Arnod discusses Castles in the Air with organ and piano accompaniment. World Court issue to be addressed soon in Senate by Horah committee chair. Join the American Legion today.
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First Presbyterian Church
Ines Batt
Helen Hamilton
Messrs. Miner
King
Miss Pratt
Dr. Arnod
Plans Proposed for Transcontinental Air Mail Link
Senator Spencer of Missouri seeks legislation to create an auxiliary air mail route linking St Louis, Kansas City, and St Joseph with the transcontinental system. He envisions daily planes between St Louis and Chicago and another between Kansas City and St Joseph, with post office officials showing favorable interest.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Spencer
Missouri
Post Office
Chicago
Lawrence High Wins Poultry Reflects Douglas County Show
The Kaw Valley Poultry Association show at the Boener building in Lawrence closes tonight after a robust display of over 500 birds from Douglas and nearby counties. Winners include Lawrence High School team with 434 points in the egg production contest, Idey Schelbar with top individual score, and prizes in poultry judging and weight classes.
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Boener
Massachusetts Street
Douglas
Douglas County
W. R. Essick
Lawrence High School
Lawrence
Teap
Francis Sommer
Nighley Schelbar
Alvin Smith
Vinland
Idey
Schelbar
Roy Lawrence
Frank Badsky
Franté Badsky
Lloyd Webster
Scout Leaders Training Course Continues at Plymouth Church
Ralph Childs leads a scout leaders training session resumed Monday at Plymouth Congregational Church with lectures on developing troop leadership. The program includes astronomy slides if needed, a 7 40 p m start, and a 15 minute nature study by C L Scott, with 25 already enrolled and more expected.
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Ralph Childs
Plymouth Congregational
Bera
de. Dinsmore Alter
Omy
University
Titoop No
Lawrence
C. L. Scott
Funeral Train Conductor Daniel E. Holmes Dead at 85
Daniel E. Holmes, pioneer railroad man who rode as pusinrlor of the Abraham Lincoln funeral train in 1865, died yesterday at his daughter’s home in Cincinnati. He was 85. Also in today’s notes, football results show Quantico Marines 47 Third Army Corps area 0 in Baltimore and Waite 63 Everett 0 in Toledo.
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Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Springfield
Ill
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Baltimore
Quantico Marines
Third Army Corps Area
Western Colleges
Toledo
Waite
Everett
New Trial Today Grounds for New Trial Bas ed on Error
The U S Supreme Court reversed the Linn county district court verdict finding John Ellison guilty of second degree murder and ordered a new trial. The majority opinion by Justice Harvey held the judge erred by excluding evidence linking a named man with a criminal record to the homicide and escape. The decision notes that circumstantial proof of motive and intimacy may be admitted if supported by fact, not speculation.
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Topeka
Kans
Supreme Court Today
Linn County
Edward C. Gates
Scott
Tieeggart
Quick action urged on government insurance applications
Yeston Prentice commander of Eli Dorsey post of the American Legion urged ex service men to apply for adjusted compensation act insurance without delay. Applications filed before December 26 1924 are based on age when the act became law and later dates use attained age reducing benefits. A Legion open house Tuesday will offer help in completing applications.
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Yeston Prentice
Eli ‘Dorsey
American Ion
Prentice
Legion
Ea Eneerie
Enrollment Growth At University Of Kansas Revealed
University of Kansas enrollment data show regular class growth of 14.7 percent over five years. Graduate school enrollment nearly doubles 1920 21 levels, while other divisions rise gradually. Education and the business school attract students initially registered in other colleges. Figures compiled by registrar George O Foster outline the totals for 1920 21 across graduate and professional divisions.
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University of Kansas
George C. Foster
University
School of Education
School of Business
George O. Foster
the College
Nurses Bonus Decision Highlights War Era Grants
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled student nurses from the late war eligible for Kansas bonus checks even without actual enlistment. Two cases, Hazel F. Whitmore and Nina V. Lord, were decided in the district court, extending bonus awards to several hundred student nurses. The court also ruled Dr. E. Parrish of Baxter Springs entitled to a Kansas bonus despite receiving a Missouri bonus.
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Topeka
United Press
Kansas
Supreme Court Today
Hazel F. Whitmore
Teno County
Ninna V. Lord
Underwood Plax May Be Endorsed By Administration
Washington expects President Coolidge to endorse the Underwood Muscle Shoals bills with amendments. Senate leaders say Underwood agrees to administration recommendations, and expect passage toward the end of next week.
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Washington
Dea
Iyi
Senate
President Coolidge
Underwood
Santa Claus Opens Christmas Shopping Season in Lawrence
Santa Claus arrived by airplane to open the Christmas shopping season in Lawrence. Festoon lights along Massachusetts Street from Sixth to Eleventh were lit to welcome him as local business men greeted the official start. He flew to Overbrook and Baldwin dropping dummy Santas with cash prize rules, then returned to light the trees and plan next Saturday’s visit to nearby towns.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Santa Claus
Overbrook
Baldwin
Jackman
Massachusetts
Hearing Planned on Raising Kaw River Dam at Lawrence
North Lawrence groups met to discuss R K Jackman’s application to raise the Kaw river dam crest at Lawrence. The State Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing at the courthouse in Lawrence on December 15 at 9:30 AM with full board presence. A preparatory meeting at J B Wilson’s office brought together Grant township, Maple Grove drainage district board, drainage district No 4, Mud Creek district board, and a North Lawrence committee opposing the plan.
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Kaw River
Lawrence
Jereck
State Public Utilities’ “Commission
Court House
J.B. Wilson
Vali
Grant Township
Maple Grove
Board of Drainage i No. 4
Bqard
North Lawrence
Nervous Boy Recalls Nighttime Encounter with Five Men
The 315 year old Theodore Howard, a Fairview district school pupil, alleges he was wounded Wednesday night during an encounter with two white men and three others near his home. Sheriff Johns plans to question him later about a kidnapping plot, while the family reports ongoing nervous condition and health concerns.
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iTheodore
Howard
Fairview
Theodore
Rand
Vinland
Johns
Tod
Roberta Stratford
Corn Awards At Green Brothers Hardware Contest
The Green Brothers Hardware Co awards the high school agriculture contest winners. Twenty two ten ear samples and eighteen single ear samples entered. prizes include a flashlight, knife, pliers, and lunch kit for Lee Lantad and Alvin McKinney. Russell Herd wins a watch and other prizes. Also notes meetings and local notices about poultry and a speeding case.
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Lee Lantad
Alvin McKinney
Merle Flaylor
Burton Brown
Russell Herd
Russel Herd
Congress approves Christmas recess for House
Members of the House vote to extend a Christmas recess from Saturday December 8 to Monday December 29, with a dissenting voice and Senate concurrence required. House leaders aim to limit the New Year break to one day in January.
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Washington
Det
House
Christma
Representative Longsworthy
Senate
Golden Rule Observance Plans For Local Charity Meals
Lawrence residents prepare frugal meals for Sunday in support of East Relief and orphanages. George L. committee coordinates drives while Mrs F in charge. funds collected via mail and school envelopes fund child welfare and future food purchases.
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George L
Ca East
Lawrent
Neal
Kreeck
Ts. G. Bu Lindley
Bae
Counting Ballots in Kansas Wheat Queen Contest
The Kansas Wheat girl contest moves toward final selections as the Journal-World tallies the top twenty nominees and readers later vote to choose who enters the district final. Also note an index of Kansas statutes compiled under John G. Stutz aims to speed city officials to relevant sections.
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Ballat
Journal-World
Mai
Kansas
Coolidge
John G. Stutz
Kansas League of Atom Hpilities
Vversty of Kansas
Municipal Resch
Bual
Jsepal
Harvey Walker
Sécafetetary
League of Smuniioad
Oklahoma Aggies In Valley Group Postseason Game Authorized
Conference members approved a postseason football game between Missouri and Southern California in Los Angeles, with play to be set for Christmas day. Kansas announced an eight game 1925 schedule including Missouri at Lawrence and Oklahoma at Norman. Stillwater A&M was admitted to the conference, bringing total members to ten.
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University of Missouri
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Kansas City
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma A & M
Iowa Aggies
Ames
Kansas Aggies
Nebraska
Lincoln
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Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College At
Stillwater
Stillwater College
Manhattan
Columbia
Washington
St. Louis
Oklahoma University
University of Oklahoma
Nymah
Drake
Narnan
Dallas
Norman
University of St. Louis
Nornan
Lawrence Dairy Farm Tour Slated for Next Tuesday
Lawrence business men and farmers plan a guided tour of Douglas county dairy farms next Tuesday depending on weather. A luncheon at Lone Star will follow the morning drive meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building at 9 o clock. The route includes K G Clark Gentry Ulrich Gress Brass Bahn emaier Henry Lindell Ward Flory and more with afternoon visits to Smith Ul rich Hammond Adriance Bowen Sibley and Kemper dairies and possible nearby farms.
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Chamber of Commerce
K. G. Clark
O. Gentry
Art Ulrich
John Gress
Howard Brass
George I. Bahnemaier
Will Henry
E. A. Lindell
C. A. Ward
Roy Floryis
Lone Star
E. Smith
H. H. Ulrich
Ben Hammond
W. T. Adriance
William Bowen
Sibley and Kemper
Lawrence
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