American banks seek Austrian market as recovery grows
American capital shifts after World War II toward Austria as financial rehabilitation under the League of Nations stabilizes the dollar rate near 0.0014. Banks and firms purchase Austrian assets, with J. P. Morgan & Co. expanding private holdings. Public offerings and private deals signal renewed postwar credit, while unemployment relief and living costs improve.
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New York
Associated Press
United States
Austria
London
J. P. Morgan & Company
Metcorbank
Vienna
League of Nations
Zimmerman
Burkemester
Rotterdam
Fancy Garters and Inflationary Banking Schemes
Garter trends show decorative options this season with pink satin and ostrich feather trims and bold color combinations. Separate notes mention Austrian financial experiments inspiring hopes for Germany’s rehabilitation amid hyperinflation and political hurdles.
Obituary and Real Estate Transfers in Kansas Notice
Sarah Achor Montgomery 1851 1923 is remembered for a life devoted to family on farms near Alta Vista Manhattan and Douglas county with surviving husband John W. and children Viola Lamb and Miss Vellah and relatives in Ohio a religious life of deeds over creed and a quiet home centered existence. Real estate transfers include Lucy L Moss and Chas E Moss to Lucy P Moss parcels on King and Lincoln Streets Baldwin Kansas for 3000 and other items. US Government grant to Mary Hover. Edwin W Ott to Conrad orphernd for portions in section 36 12. and a census note on foreign-born populations.
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Sarah Ann Achor
John
Ann Achor
Highland County
Ohio
Lawrence
Kansas
Sunset Cemetery
Manhattan
J.S. Montgomery
Alta Vista
Douglas County
John W
Viola Lamb
Vellah
Libbie Richardson
Columbus
Jenny Shoemaker
Dayton
Sylvetus
Philadelphia
Thomas D
Emporia
Lucy L. Moss
Chas. E. Moss
Lucy ‘P. Moss
King St
Lincoln St
Baldwin
United States
Mary Hover
N. Ww
Conrad Orphernd
S.W
Valley Chapel News and Thanksgiving Community Notes
The Valley Chapel area reports a Society meeting for Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ellis Rodd to sort articles and plan the bazaar. Local residents visit Lawrence, haul hogs, and visit relatives in McLouth and Kansas City. Washington Creek School notes include attendance, tardies, whooping cough absence, and a Modern Health Crusade contest ending with the old rose side losing. Thanksgiving gatherings and dinners are described with multiple families in attendance across the district.
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Ington
Creane
Ellis Rodd
Fred- Flory
Lawrence
Hnee Sehellhorn
John Gray
John Hagen
Ruth
Esther
McLouth
Walter Boyd
Dryher
Nickler
Ellis
Bond
William Pucket
Howard Longanecker
John Banks
Son Neal
Willis Dunn
Charles Rannine
Betty
William Puckett
Keith
A. E. Puckett
Lef High Prairie
Elizabeth Dunn
Cantain
Lavelle Gray
Robert Dyer
Ruth Hagen
Melba Dyer
Luella Gray
Daisy Dyer
Washington Creek
Buinger
Willard
George Strong
Kansas City
Kans
Alice Strong
California
Ratherman
Apple Pie Dist
H. B. Bowen
Harry, Bowens
Inez Bowen
Dunn
Elizabeth
Alda Knott
Alda Elizabeth
Barbara Ann
Maurice
Lone Star
Plea sant Hour Club Honors Roll Call at Mrs. Van Neste Home
Nineteen members of the Pleasant Hour club answered roll call at Mrs. Van Neste's residence in Oskridge on Wednesday afternoon December 5. The afternoon program opened with...
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Pleasant Hour Club
van’ Neste
Oskridge
All club sings and social news plus revival plans
A local social page notes the All Star club singing America and other songs read by Mrs Topping and performed by Mrs Bigsby Ulrich and others. Guests include Mrs Pearson Brown Wood Colglacier. December 25 Christmas party planned and December 19 revival and visits across town. Several residents attend events in Topeka Kansas City Ottawa and Brackett schoolhouse notices.
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America
Charles ‘Topping
White House
Guy Bigsby
Arthur Ulrich
Mark ‘Pearson
G.F. Brown
Wood
Colglacier
Paul Rudigers
Sadie Redman
Grantville
Kansas
Anna Rolfing
Arnott
Amoretta Jackson
Lucille Carter
Helen Scott Orville Copeland
Willard Johnson
Robert Lee
William Kirby
Allan Kirby
Kansas City
Anderson
Anna
Ridley
Marjorie Lee
Kirby
Ralph and
Allan
Robert Ridley
G. M. Kirby
E. S Reeves
Marie Preston
Ottawa
Wilard Johnson
Franklin Farmers' Union to Meet at School House Friday
Local notes report the Franklin Farmers' Union plans a meeting at the Franklin schoolhouse Friday night. Numerous visitors gathered for Thanksgiving events and community visits include Miss May Welsh, Lloyd Young, J R Shirar, and families from Walnut Grove, Fairview, Topeka, Lawrence, and Kanwaka. A bazaar and oyster supper are set for December 14 at Washington Creek schoolhouse by the Valley Chapel Ladies Aid.
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Farmers’ Union Meeting
Franklin School
May Welsh
Lloyd Young
Walnut Grove
Robert
White
William McClintock
Marie
Edith Gibson
Mary McClintock
J. R. Shirar
Fairview
Charles Shirar
Washington Creek
Hoouse
The
Valley Chapel
Ladies Aid Society
Fancy Tray Adds Colorful Utility to Kitchens
A housekeeper notes that a decorative fancy tray serves both useful and aesthetic purposes. Brightly designed paper trays bring a splash of color to the dining room when set against the wall, enhancing the room’s appearance while remaining practical.
Children Cry For Castoria Teething Syrup Use
Advertises Castoria as a harmless substitute for castor oil for teething and soothing babies. Claims centuries of safe use and positions Castoria as gentle, pleasant relief for distress in children.
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Fletcher
Four new pupils join Columbia school crowd
The Columbia district reports four new pupils Ruth Leonard Helen and Charley Cardy join the school. Local families visit Willow Springs homes and neighborly activities fill the week with sawmilling woodwork and social calls as residents travel to Lawrence and attend a funeral.
Belvoir Residents Reflect Holiday Travels and Visits
Miss Wilma Tuckel returned to Lawrence Sunday evening after Thanksgiving at home. Mrs. Leslie Demeritt visited her mother, Mrs. Laura Claxton, who has been ill. Harry Tuckel bought a new Ford touring car last week. Miss Margaret Cummings visited the Reverend Gardner home in Clinton. Bertha Lee Glenn spent Thanksgiving with her parents near Lecompton. Charlie Steele and Len Jee drove cattle to Lecompton Monday. Russell and Artie Petefish were Lawrence visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Demeritt visited Lawrence Friday. Jake Bidinger and Vernon Swallow called at Woodward and Humphrey homes Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kampschroder visited Lawrence Friday. Charlie Steele went to Kansas City Tuesday.
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Henry Welsh
Pansy Shannon
Lawrence
J.D. Martin
Charles Hubbard
Linwood
T. B. Hubbard
Edith Gibson
Wendell
Hazel Harwood
Ernest Newtin
Gon
Milton
Topeka
D. C. Batt
Newtin
J. D. Martin
Hiawatha
Arthur Schuts
North Topeke
Bertha Puckett
Walter
Ida
Michael ‘Schutz
Fay Young
Walnut Grove
Als
Robert White
Floyd Cox
Edward Martin
Ralph Davis
Doris
Eudora
William McClintock
Richard
Marie
Edith Dibson
Fairview School House
Rachel Fletcher
William Gentry
Gus Wolfe
Charles Shirar
Peabody
George Cooper
May Welsh
Iby “Kress
Clarence Hubbard
Harry Harwood
Ed Harwood
Wilma Tuckel
Leslie Demeriié
Laura Claxton
Harry Tuckel
Margaret Cummings
Reverend Gardner
Clinton
Bertha Lee Glenn
Gyrus Glenn
Lecompton
Charlie Steele
Len Jee
Russell
Leslie Demeritt
Jake Bidinger
Vernon Swallow
Woodward
Humphrey
Fred Kampschroder
Kansas City
Glenn Builds New Chicken House In Glenn
Local builder W. B. Glenn completed a 12 by 24 feet chicken house. A revival at Big Springs U B church drew Mr and Mrs Vester Robison Elmer Emil and Mr and Mrs George Claar with daughter Arlene attending Sunday evening. The Glenn choir met to rehearse the Christmas hymn.
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W. B. Glenn
Vester Robison
Elmer
Emil
George Claar
Arlene
U. B
Big Springs
Glenn
Reduce Your Fat Without Dieting Formula Advertised
An advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a method to reduce fat without dieting. It claims the product works with a simple diep exercise approach and relies on word of mouth among friends to spread usage. The offer lists pricing and a Detroit supplier, Marmola Se, 4612 Woodward Ave.
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Woodward Ave
Detroit
Alieh
Obituary for James C. Metcalf in Kansas City and Lawrence
James C. Metcalf born December 24 1860 in Quincy Illinois lived in Carrollton Missouri as a youth. He married Martha Boyd in 1890 and moved to Kansas City then Lawrence about twenty five years ago. He ran an implement business Evans Metcalf Company. Survived by wife Martha two sons Earl Boyd and James Leon in Mansfield Ohio and one granddaughter. Body taken to Mansfield for burial. Metcalf was kind hearted charitable and helpful to workers and students. he sang in churches in early Lawrence years and last appeared two months ago as a substitute soloist. Also notes on national gender ratios and school physical education spending in 1921.
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James C. Metcalf
Quincy
Ilinois
Carrolton
Missouri
Martha Boyd
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
Lawrence
Evans-Metcalf Company
Metcalf
Earl Boyd
James Leon
Parl Boyd Metcalf
Mansfield
Ohio
Cascarets Laxative Ad Heads to Sleepy Relief
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a digestion aid. It claims the product works while you sleep and relieves constipation and biliousness. The copy targets men women and children with 19c, 25c, and 50¢ size boxes advertised in drug stores.
Pape's Cold Compound Offered For Quick Relief
An old advertising blurb promises fast cold relief with Pape's Cold Compound. It claims a first dose cures a cold while the second and third doses break it up. The tablet format requires two tablets every three hours for three doses, contains no quinine or opiates, and is sold for thirty five cents with a pharmacist guarantee.
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Tuggists
Musterole Cold Remedy Ad From Old Paper
An advertisement promotes Musterole as a warmable cold remedy with mustard oil and simple ingredients. It claims fast relief through a warm tingling then cooling sensation and lists uses from bronchitis to rheumatism and sprains. A milder child version is available as Children's Musterole priced at 85 cents and 65 cents.
Get Kas-Ka-Tabs For Liver Health Relief
Get Kas-Ka-Tabs to prevent constipation indigestion and low energy from an inactive liver. These vegetable chocolate coated tablets are safe for children and adults and do not contain calomel belladonna or strychnine. Available in 23¢ bottles at your local drug store. Do not take substitutes.
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BAYER
Brata
Ses Ee Ans Arts
Ieee
Eka Eee
Germany
Patel
Sarah Achor Montgomery
Anne
Amen
Millsides
Uae
Joown
Robert, Lee
Melba
Mrs. Smoots
Allnature
Lafayette
Wester Reserve
Baldwin-Wallace
Franklin
Samuel Fletcher
A. E. Welsh
William Sissle
Edward Martini
Newlin
Wisconsin
D. C. Barr
Sinclair
Fra Topping
J. R. Topping
Kanwaka
Matthew Fletcher
Sinclair Oil
Floyd White
Gerald Rdbvertson
Massachusetts
Children
CRY
FOR
Castoria
Columbia
Leonard
Helen
Charley ‘Cardy
Harve Flory
Harold
Willam Wingert
Willow Springs
John Brohammer
Solon Markiey
iCharlie Brohammer
Solon Markley
Will Postron
Dessie Sweverland
Lillie Walters
Websé Postma
Mabel
Dave Studebaker
Abe Flory
Majel Anderson
Arthur
Edna Flory
Lillian
Alda Brohimmer
Central
Charlie Brohammer
Charlie Banning
Banning
Will Postma
Roy Shuler
George Markley
Dreher
Belvoir
Glenn and Vicinity
Japan
Salt River Valley
Arizona
Hill
Hil
Ice Portrai
W.e.biluco
Care Pear Wen
Pape
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Ndiana
Middle West
Michigan Ave
Chicago
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