Illinois roads plan and Kansas comparison in politics
The piece discusses road funding debates in Illinois and Kansas, noting Gilmore’s view that Kansas could achieve permanent roads through state centralization without local benefit districts or gas tax. It compares auto license fees and gas tax impacts, and surveys road-building prospects amid differing state conditions. The article also touches insurgent actions in Congress and a Turkish frontier tale, reflecting broader political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLI Sois
Gilmere
Rock Teluud
Poparyat
Lawrence
Hho
Thinnis
Nansae
Havine
Fem
Tinois
Illinois
Kaisa
Tlinsis
Kansas
Hingis
Gilmore
Suehon
Gerious
Inside the Anti Salo on League funding secrets revealed
A fragmented report describes tensions around the Anti Salo on League funds and how money was handled by state officials. It notes discreet watchfulness in Lawrence and efforts to obtain evidence against liquor law violators, suggesting disclosures may be resisted unless unfriendly to the League's aims become known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ai-Saloon League
League
Lawrence
Kent
Prom Our Old Files Shows Lawrence Society and Local News
Mr Clay Hoffman of St Louis married Miss Gertie Gillan of Indy in Lawrence. A large gathering with music and refreshments at Major Houston’s West Lawrence home. Walter Bretherton from the Kansas Pacific plans Lawrence residence. Warren street sewer is rotten. street commissioner to report. Evan’s transfer wagon damaged by the sewer. Thacher and Luther shipping butter west. Friend Wight returns from the East praising Lawrence. Oread Literary Society debated University future with local students presenting on university and society topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Hoffman
St. Louis
Mise Gertie Gillan
Lawrence
Houston
West Lawrence
J . Uy
Walter Bretherton
E. Bretherton
Kansas Pacific Land Department
Canadas
Warren Street
Massachuset
Jones
Evan
Thacher
Luther
Denver
Friend Wight
Journal
Kansas
Praitie Fume
Oread Literary Society
Br. S
K 3
State University
E. Bierer
Aime Hichardson
Tiler
George T
Twenty Five Years Ago Social News and Weddings
A Lawrence social roundup notes Mr Will Penfield hosting the Merry Go Round club. Mrs Robert Clarke travels to Kansas City. Zoe Rothrock to Mr G E Day in Topeka on Thanksgiving. Day and Rothrock to be at home after January 1 at 1239 Connecticut. Book lovers join Pi Beta Phi alumni for Roycroft books exhibit in Lawrence preceding Elbert Hubbard’s lecture. Nellie M Wolf and Chas B Saunders wed December 9 at J H Freese’s home. couple depart for Junction City. Opera-goers include many Misses and Mesdames among attendees in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Penfield
Robert Clarke
Kansas City
Zoe Rothrock
G. E. Day
Topeka
Miss Rothrock
Lawrence
Day
They
Connecticut Street
Alves. Tillis
Fort Smith
HB. Ober
Pi Beta Phi
Roycroft
Elbert. Hubbard
Nellie M. Wolf
Chas. B. Saunders
Willow Springs
J. H. Freese
Green Teft
Junction City
Thorning
Brand Opera
Myrtle 1
Maude Cooke
Brass
Bain
Greenlee
Gertrude Becker
Margaret Roce
van Cleefand
Hall
Tomlinson
Miller
Stevenson
Wood
Griesinger
Savage
May Savage
Gardner
al Poehler
Mesdames Bromer
Arthur Henry
Chalkley
Warren Wood
Dunlap
Copley
Clare Gist Simima Halts Hester Action
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Clare Gist Simima and Hester with scattered terms Penny Wood Chalk and raf. The readable items hint at persons or topics but lack clear event or outcome details for a full news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Gist
Simima Halts
Hester
Raf
Penny
Baldwin News Briefs: Local Visits and Accidents
Local residents report a busy week with visitors from Lawrence and Atchison. A near miss involved Teddy Cragey hit by a car while playing in the street, with no serious injuries.
Adobe houses and history in southern California
A fragmented excerpt discusses adobe buildings in Los Angeles and Southern California, noting shifting tastes from romantic missions to modern homes, the revival of adobe brick use, and the regional appeal and costs for ranchers and urban settings.
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Los Angrelos
Dato Gaurilee Taviy Ag Eouthern
California
Prengisean O Eolidiave
Werer
Los Angeles
Night Drive With a Nun in a 1924 Novel Scene
A fragment from a 1924-25 Collier story features David Lacy and a young nun named Con Amore as they share a late night ride near Greenwich. Lacy ponders motives, Venice lore, and possible escape, while the nun exudes mystery and a faint mimosa note accompanies their tense conversation and roadward attraction.
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New York Tau
Potentis
Urigand
Greenwich
Con Amore
Paris
Chapter Hi Storm By Louis Bromfield
An evocative scene unfolds as a stormy night intensifies mood around Louis Bromfield's tale. A weary traveler recalls conquests and encounters, listing vivid memories like Blanquita the Argentine dancer and Miss Mary Wallop, threaded with elegiac, almost fatal undercurrents.
Unclear fragments on horse racing and workers scene
Fragmentary OCR mentions a paddock scene at Auteuil with Baricot and a large sum in francs, plus references to Mrs Murgatroyd and Pipes. Also notes Woodpile Watchinsern and Salvation Army activity aiding jobless men in Reno County with cash from cotton cuts and a public tract setting.
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Auteuil
Salvatieh
Reno County
Hutebinain
How Dieters Treat Colds and Flu
An old advertising excerpt touts Calotabs as a purifying remedy for colds and flu. It claims taking Calotabs at bedtime will purge the body by morning, leaving you well and hungry for breakfast. The ad emphasizes no dietary restrictions and a 35 cent price with full directions.
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Alrugz
Ady
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Mosul
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Carl
Eugene Watson
Atchison
Lucy Watson
Frank ‘E. Wolf
O. J. Clark
Ents
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William A. Qu
Allie Gayle Queyich S. Parmenter
Allie Gayle
Canses City
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Teddy Cragoey
Cragse
Darwis McMheeters
Louis Spencer
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Entoy
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A. OG. Ebrigit Wielta
W. J. Williams
Club
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Advance Foods Lass
Household Arta Department
Baker
Taylor Hall
Vivian Players of
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Adam and Ia
Centenary Hall
Lyle Cutler
A. Harrison
the King
Homer Kk. Ebvigh
Theiaea
Thymes
Lieve Sears
Peking
Tina
Wichita
Frank Smit
Lavendure
Wernie W. Ruble
Harriett
Walle
Belen
Werhhien
Skye
Tae Taylor
Dottie
Dave
Wynn
Bas Seeds
Little
Santa Claus
Fes
Cobesright
Collier & Son Co
G. P. Putnam
Marie Prevost
I Warrer Broz. Pictures, Inc
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Venice
David Lacy
Alresiy
Casanova
Mimoda
Uatrembaume Vair
Minera 2
Mimasa
Bronek
Ne cD
Qiesuntiz
Lacy
Ninon de Venclis
Louis Bromfield
Lo Lacy
Adams
Apartion
Blanquita
London
Frau Sembacher
Flace
Mary Wallop
Squint
Kyb
Oswald
Willian the Conqueror
Ronne
Ronne Gyhat
Pau
Starke
Paramount
Navarre
Oberst
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