Woodmen of the World rate rise urged by president
Dr. Young, president of the Fraternal Union, argues the Woodmen of the World must raise rates to remain solvent. He says current income cannot cover future obligations and that a rate increase is necessary to protect members and keep policies paid. He notes the union’s large member base and substantial liabilities as justification.
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Fion
Journal-World
Young
Topeka
Dr. Young
Darwin Aviator Ross Smith Arrives After Australia to London Flight
Dee, Ross Smith, an Australian aviator, arrived today after a flight from Australia to London spanning multiple legs. He left Nov 12 and reached London by late November, passing Cairo, Dei, and Enon before heading east across the Malay Peninsula and Oceanic islands toward Bima near Java.
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Bort Darwin
Australia
Ross Smith
London
Cairo
Deion
Enon
Malay Peninsula
Bima
Java
Darwin
Eng
Boy bears five weeks of leg disk injury in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati hospital treats a young boy after a careless motorist injured him leaving both legs broken above the knees. Medical staff say the boy must maintain a fixed position at all times for five weeks to allow the bones to heal properly and avoid lifelong disability.
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Cincinnati
University Greeks Lead In Scholastic Race At KU
Gamma Phi Beta and Acacia lead the Greek letter scholastic race at the University of Kansas per Registrar George C. Foster. Gamma Thi Beta and Acacia posted 98.87 and 39.45 averages, respectively, while Alpha Xi Delta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon posted the lowest sorority and fraternity scores at 87.14 and 61.61. The overall university average stands at 76, with non fraternity men near 88 and non sorority students around 19.6. Colored women averaged 63.45 and colored men 62.49.
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Gamma Phi Beta
Acacia
K. U
Gamma Thi Beta
Acacia Fraternity
George C. T’oster
Alpha Xi Delta
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Chancellor Declines Law School Deanship Rumors
Chancellor Frank Strong announced at the university yesterday that he has not considered becoming the dean of the law school to fill the vacancy created by Uncle Jimmie Green's death. He said rumors suggesting otherwise are unfounded, and he is quitting the chancellorship to relieve himself of administrative duties.
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Frank Strong
University
School of Law
Jimmie’’ Greeen
Strong
Be Involved in the Deanship of the Law School
A fragmentary line notes participation in the deanship of a law school, signaling governance or leadership involvement. The text lacks concrete names, dates, or institutional identifiers to specify entities, locations, or outcomes. The readable portion implies an administrative role rather than a completed appointment.
Public Urged to Stay Home as Rail Service Cuts Hit
Rail officials announced coal shortages force Union Pacific to discontinue passenger trains 107 and 108 between Kansas City and Junction City and 169 and 170 between Kansas City and Oakley. Trains 103 and 104 will operate with flag stops, while Leavenworth Branch train 172 from Lawrence at 9:20 a.m. and from Leavenworth at 5 p.m. will run only Monday, Wednesday and Friday, prompting a plea for reduced travel.
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Union Pacific
Railroad Administration
Kansas City
Junction City
Oakley
Canal Zone Radio School Opens For Signal Corps
Assigned direct to Outfit Sergeant Edward B Breward reports direct assignment from this station to the army in the canal zone. The signal corps in the canal zone is conducting a school of radio telephones commercial telegraphy storage batteries cable telegraphy electricity gas engines automobiles.
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Edward B. Breward
Canal Zone
Signal Corps
Service assignments open to all branches reform drill rule
The new policy allows assignments to infantry cavalry or any branch directly rather than forcing recruit drill at Jefferson Barracks, ending the previous rule. This change expands placement options for recruits and streamlines initial service assignments nationwide.
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Biles
Infantry
Cavalry
Jefferson Barracks
Tax Paying Is Easy For Property Owners By Mail
Hutchinson Kan authorities announce tax payments can be made by mail or email to receive tax statements quickly, easing access for residents during cold weather. The Vigilance Committee of the Hutchinson American Legion leads a state effort to organize similar groups to monitor radical agitators and loyalty, with Salina planning an intelligence committee for posts statewide.
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Court House
F. W. Hosford
Hutchinson
Kan
The
American Legion
Legion
Salina
Cevet “Intelligence Committee
Deaths Mrs. H. P. Anderson at 86 in Tennessee street home
Mrs. H. P. Anderson, age 86, died last night at the home of her son J. J. Anderson on Tennessee street. Funeral rites will be held Thursday at 2 PM from the home with the Eastern Star in charge. Interment will follow at Oak Hill cemetery.
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H. P. Anderson
J. J. Anderson
Reserve Officers Meet Discuss Army Reorganization Bill
The Lawrence Reserve Officers Association held its regular monthly meeting at Col. D. F. Walker's home. A pro forma talk on the proposed army reorganization bill was given, and the gathering drew a good turnout with several new members joining the association.
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Lawrence Reserve Officers Association
D. F. Walker
Baltic trade drive outlined by British interests
London based British interests plan to leverage Baltic turmoil to buy American goods and push timber exports from Isthonia to Britain in exchange for supplies unavailable in Britain. The American Chamber of Commerce in London notes that 40 percent of Russian exports pass through Lettish ports and urges American firms to pursue this growing market. In New York, Prof C C Williams will attend the National Collegiate Association meeting December 29 as Missouri Valley Athletic Conference representative and will present a paper.
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Baltic States
American Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
United States
Onser
Lettish
Chamber
New York
C.C. Williams
University
Missouri Valley Athletic Conference
National Collegiate Association
New York City
University Athletic Board
Williams
Belgium in Good Shape From Brussels Office Report
A Guaranty Trust Company of New York summary shows Belgium’s industrial rehabilitation progressing despite handicaps. Antwerp port data for October lists 442 ships totaling 541 099 tons, with September at 505 vessels. British base cut munitions shipments. Ten months to November: 8 018 vessels docked at Antwerp, tonnage 8 910 870.
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Brussels
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
Belgium
Algo
Antwerp
Baseball Growth in Orientee via YMCA Efforts
Elwood S. Brown became Manila YMCA director in 19H9 and introduced baseball to the Philippines. The Far East Athletic Association grew from his work and the game spread through Malaya and the region. The YMCA plans further athletic extension at the forty fourth convention in the United States on November 24-25.
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Elwood. S. Brown
Philippine Islands
Manila Y. M. X
Sansthy
Philippines
Far East Athletic Association
Phil
Orean
Malasia
Mtca
Kim Byung Song
Ly Cobb
MM. C. AL
Lawrence street mishap and local society notes
A Lawrence man slipped on an icy Tennessee street, astonishing onlookers as another passerby fell behind him. Birth announced for Jorma Heen Pine, weighing ten pounds, first daughter joining sisters Moth Elizabeth and Gladys. Varsity dances planned at KU venues. several house dances and a Friday FP.A.U. Hall event. Jerrell Carter, navy veteran, expected home for Christmas after two and a half years abroad. Attendance at Region of Honor Banquet noted. Agnes Sutton to arrive from New York and Pennsylvania. Regular bridge meeting canceled. team whist society to be hosted at El Ridge House. Lawrence High staff and local residents noted in brief holiday activity and travel.
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Irth
J.C. Piny
Cn Wecember
Jorma Heen
Pine
Moth
Aizabeth
Gladys Lu‘te
Local names drift in a tangled travel note
Fragmentary report lists Foster visiting Paula to see friends JW and Crank J Pleener with unclear details. Miss Volrn Strubble of Cincinnati returns home. Jack Everly travels to Eudora on business. Mrs St B City passenger Ty, G Fitch, and others go to Kansas City for the day.
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Crank J. Pleener
Miss Volrn Strubble
Cinginnati
Ohio
Miss Strabble
Catara h vanishes 22g ane teoatmet that al sut ferers
The readable fragments describe a mystifying disappearance with garbled terms. Key names or places are unclear, but the text hints at a dramatic event and shifting memories. No clear dates, people, or organizations are identifiable for a solid summary.
Joint US Chinese Bank Plans Spur Postwar Economic Development
The Ko sai News Agency reports a proposed American Chinese Joint Banking Corporation with capital of 10 100 000 may signal opening of postwar U S economic activity. It argues such a bank could align interests of northern Chinese factions and bolster future development in both American and Chinese finance. The piece notes Japanese bankers may be drawn in as China’s economy grows under joint operation.
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Kosai News Afecy
Unite States
China
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