Old Douglas county map from 1857 shows early townships and towns
An 1857 lithographed map compiled by J Cooper and copied for engineers records recounts Douglas county boundaries before Grant township joined in 1867. It lists Lecompton Washington Calhoun and Wakarusa townships, names owners of farms, and notes roads of four rods wide. Many listed settlers or their descendants still live in the county.
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Douglas County
W. “H. Sears
Photostat
Engineers’ Office
St. Louis
J. Cooper
Surveyor General's
Lecompton
Kaw River
Grant Township
Sarcoxie Township
Jefferson County
Washington
Calhoun
Wakarusa
Lawrence
Lecompton Township
Ship
Washington Township
Ames
Palmyra
Eudora Township
Calhoun Township
Wakarusa Township
Willow Springs
Lécompton
Marshall
Douglas
Benicia
Galhoun
Pacific City
Prairie City
Lousiana
X. J. Kennedy
Fails of Its Purpose in Abuses of Market Act Hearing
Washington December 11 AP testimony before the house agriculture committee challenged the 192% stockyards act as failing to correct abuses in direct marketing. Representative Hope Kansas urged a measure to empower the Secretary of Agriculture to regulate co operative livestock marketing while including packers under the provisions. J S Montgomery of Central Cooperative praised the idea with amendments to extend rules to packers and market buyers, arguing consistency with other actors in the market.
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Washington
Mnackers ‘and Stockyards Act
House Agriculture Committee
Hope
Kansas
Secretary of Agriculture
Co-Operative ‘Livestock ‘Marketing Association
S. Montgomery
South St. Paul
Minn
Central ~Cooperative Association
Three Convicts Escape From Tennessee Penitentiary
Three inmates including John Ruffo Homer Smith and Alfred Baldwin escaped the state penitentiary after a dash through a charged wall. They were aided by police posses and sought in and near Nashville. Ruffo, 19, from Detroit, was serving ten years for robbery. Smith, 22, from Tipton County Tenn, faced 99 years for murder. Baldwin, 26, Hamilton County prisoner serving three to five years for false pretenses. Guards speculate the escape occurred after night school as the trio obtained keys and materials for the wall climb.
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Berty
State Penitentiary
Nashville
John. Ruffo
Detroit
Homer Smith
Tipton County
Tenn
Alfred’ Baldwin
Hamilton County
Thies Tenn
Douglas County Farm Bureau Delegates Named for State Meetings
Three Douglas County Farm Bureau delegates were chosen to attend state events in Topeka in early January. Ann Gilkison, county agent, announced the selection: Mrvahd and Mrs. Asa R. Colman will attend the state farm bureaux meeting January 7 to 9, while S. Butcher, bureau president, will represent at the state board of agriculture meeting January 9 to 30. The delegates were elected at the December 7 Farm Bureau meeting.
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Douglas County’ Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau
State Board of‘ Agriculture
Topeka
Ann Gilkison
So. Fy “ Mrvahd
Asa R. Colman
Douglas County
State Farm
Whiting Sees No Drag From Stock Decline on Trade Outlook
Secretary Whiting of the commerce department says the recent price drops on the New York Stock Exchange are not expected to have any detrimental effect on general business conditions. The remark comes as traders watch shifts in market sentiment and macro indicators.
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Washington
New York Stock Exchange
Whiting
Commerce Department
Named Master Sergeant Roy J Martin Receives High NCO Appointment
Roy J Martin, regular army instructor stationed at Lawrence, has been notified of his promotion to master sergeant the highest non commissioned officer rank. He is attached to National Guard companies in the seventh corps area which includes Kansas. Previously listed as staff sergeant, Martin becomes one of three master sergeants in the area.
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Roy J.j.martin
Lawrence
Martin
Seventh Corps
Dairy Specialist Nisbet to Speak at Eudora High
Special dairy expert J C Nisbet from Kansas State Agricultural College will address Eudora High School Monday night December 17 at 8 o clock. He will discuss general dairy topics and dairy conditions as he tours the county Monday and Tuesday. County agent L Gilkison will present a two reel dairy management film showing key aspects of efficient production. This is the second monthly dairy meeting in Eudora this year aimed at boosting local interest in dairying.
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J.C. Nisbet
Kansas State Agricultural College
Eudora High
Nisbet
Eudora
L Gilkison
Hudora
Disorders in Chicago Heights Being Probed
A wave of disorder in Chicago Heights, a suburb with a history of 65 slayings since 1918, prompted federal attention. Assistant U S District Attorney Daniel Anderson blamed a political criminal silence for recent killings, as Mayor Daniel Bergen faced calls to present the case to a grand jury.
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Chicago Heights
Chicago
Weiner Tadaw
United States
Daniel Anderson
Viefence
Daniel Bergen
Prand
Dominick Spofato
Begin
Joseph ‘Martino
Leroy Gilbert
Thomas Scanlon
Nurseryman Denies Knowing Juice Turned Wine
Bartow Florida AP reports D G Galloway nurseryman denies knowledge of 200 gallons of beverage found at his home. Agents said the liquid tested as wine and that the season's leftover grave juice may have been involved. Galloway freed on $1,000 bond. Winnipeg Desi Washington AP notes Thomas Hudson Jones sculptor and Lorimer Rich architect of New York were selected for completing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Bartow
Fla
Nature
Viotson
D.G. Galloway
Southern Adapted
Galloway
Winnipeg
Desi
Washington
Dee, IL
Thomas Hudson
Jones
Lorimer Rich
New York City
Secretary of War
Peggy Prim Goes Christmas Shopping in Town
A ragbag of ads and notices describes shops and gifts for the season. SMITH'S HEMSTITCHING and GREEN BROTHERS promise practical items from jewelry to appliances. The HOOK NOOK touts imports from China England and Italy. Dolores Del Rio stars in Revenge at downtown theaters. Bowersock and Varsity offer matinee specials. OMAHA HAT WORKS advertises cleaning and blocking. Rose Beauty Shop dyes eyebrows and lashes. BULLOCK'S at the Bowersock Theatre Building showcases a vast design selection.
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Dolores del Rio
Ramona
Bowersock
Varsity
Bullock’s
Rug cleaning note on spice and span hor appearance
Fragmentary instruction urges rugs to be spice and span so the hor looks its very best. Missing clear subjects or events.
Speedy Relief for Sore Throat
An old advertisement touts Thoxine a doctor prescription for quick throat relief. It claims to relieve soreness and address the internal cause, avoids iron chloroform or dope, and is safe for the family. Also marketed to stop coughs nearly instantly with a money back guarantee. Sold by Round Corner Drug Company.
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Round Corner
Drug Company
Christmas cards and studio portraits recommended at Squires Studio
A holiday feature highlights Squires Studio for portrait shots and samples proving quality. The Dennison Party notes an attractive Christmas card assortment with prints and clever folders at reasonable prices. The Leavenworth appropriation item reports a Washington AP note about $680,000 authorized for additional barracks and hospital facilities at the west.
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Dennison Party
Peggy
PRIM
Leavenworth
Washington, Dee
West
National Swine Producers board to draw up policy
Archie F Sinex, president of the National Swine Growers Association, announced a national board to draw up swine production policy. Members were selected from nominations by presidents of state universities and agricultural colleges in swine producing states. E L Barrier of Eureka was named Kansas representative.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Anthony Kansas
Chicago
Archie F.sinex
National
Swine Growers” Association Today
Awine
Hoover Administration
E.L. Barrier
Eureka
Kahsas
Car Without Lights Cited to Court Tomorrow
Parkin is cited to appear in police court tomorrow after a car without lights incident.
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Parkin
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County” Engineer’s Office
Roy J. Martin
GET Dairy
J. C
Nisbetto
Eudora High School
Phillips
Peggy Prim
Smith’s
Green Brothers
Jessen
NOOK
China
England
Italy
Omaha Hat Works
Blue Mill
ROSE
Wilson Drug Store
Barber's ' Drug Store
Martias
Squires Studio
Westinghams
Westinghouse
Atyles
Signaf
Westinghose
Eureka Man
Shimmons Bros
Serapa Sone
Davenport and Chain
Cogswell
Metzler Furniture Co
B. E. Perkins
Francis X. Buskuan
Jacqueline Logan
Insan
The
Casals
Tom Nix
Orpheum
Kit Carson
Pine Bros
North Lawrence
Roy Lawrence Market
Mads
All Arts of the
Jenny Wren
Ia As
Nlark
Lothes
Candy Sale
the Golden Gate
Chocolate Shop
Bowersock Theatre
Jerry Baker
Mgr
Varsity Theatre
Varsity Theatres
Big Picture
Eldridge Pharmacy
Bowerlock
del Rio
Edwin Carewe
Den
Torres
Billie Dove
Kansas City
Hale
Derry
Banjo
Clara Bow
Charles
Rogers Rickard Arlen
Gary Cooper
France
Paramount
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