Subscription rates and Kansas financial news in Journal-World
The Journal-World from December 12 1927 notes subscription rates and travel mail options. It also reviews large Kansas newspapers the Atchison Globe and the Kinsey Graphic and reports on state interest income comparisons with Idaho Ohio and others. It discusses competitive bidding for depositories and notes potential changes to tire financing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atate
Idaho
Peventte
Kansas
Ohio
State Legislature Considers Special Session Aimed at Road Tax
Governor Patten hints a special session may be called if a majority of registrants pre approve submitting a constitutional amendment to authorize road building. Likely only if legislators agree on a single bill. Uncertainty remains on what a session would actually address and how it would change highway law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernor Patten
Bank Robbery Industry Downplays Hesitation
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a banking heist context with references to a "bank robbing industry" and understudies. The passage hints at ongoing criminal activity and perceived lack of restraint among offenders, implying a broader pattern rather than a single incident.
Reception and social notes from Lawrence Kansas
Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Webber hosted a bright reception at the Morse home on Tennessee Street honoring Mrs. Howard Peairs of Los Angeles and Miss Mary Smith with Eve Hirst welcoming guests. A large afternoon gathering included a three course luncheon, brass bell favors, and multiple local ladies assisting. Mrs. John Strong entertained friends with a reception and Phi Kappa Psi frater nity event planned by W. W. Cockins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Webser
Brownell
Sinclair
Spaulding
Bangs
Vivian Springer
Josephine
Searles
Katherine Sellars
Mary Burwell
Margaret Perkins
John Strong
W. W. Cockins
Phi Kanpa Psi Fraternity
Gomer Thomas
J James Means
G. A. Esteriv
Anderson
Milt Henry
Leavenworth
Shriners
Missionary Leader Dr Gates Noted for Turkish Work
Cale Frank Gates, marking his sixth birthday and 25th year as president of Robert College, is highlighted among Americans long devoted to missionary and educational work abroad. A Chicago native, Beloit and Chicago Theological Seminary graduate, he first went to Turkey in 1881, later leading Euphrates College and then Robert College.
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Cale Frank Gates
Robert Coltere
Constantinople
Turkey
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Euphrates College
At. Harpool
Robert College
Gates
Chicago
Beloit College
Chicago Theological Seminary
Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold Recalled in City History
Seventeen years ago today Dorothy Arnold vanished from her New York home in a mystery that remains unsolved. Mayor Thompson of Chicago invites 4,200 mayors to a conference in Chicago on creating airports and a nationwide air mapping signaling system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Arnold
New York
Mayor Thompson
Chicago
Flying school bid for Wichita United States Army
State librarians report 8478 docks listed in the state library while Wichita hosts an effort to establish a U S Army flying school. Cooperative push from the Reserve Officers Corps Firing Dog unit and the Wichita Chamber of Commerce supports the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
The
Edison Seeks Rubber from Madagascar Vine for U S Independence
Thomas Edison arrives at his Fort Myers estate to lead experiments on harvesting and processing Madagascar Madagascarensis vine for rubber. He moves a carload of equipment into the old lab to test mechanical harvesters and presses that squeeze sap from the vine for purification and testing as a substitute for imported rubber. Edison believes domestic production could free the United States from British controlled rubber markets and spur a regional agricultural industry in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
Fla
Thomas Edison
United States
Edison
Caloosahatchee
Madagascar
Easts
Madarascar
China
Tropics
South
Fox
Dixie
United
Gome
Thomas A. Edison
Inset
Florida
Bank Bill Works Out Washington Banking News
Washington observers credit the McFadden banking law with restraining state bank growth while boosting national bank resources. Comptroller notes that while full effects are early, the act has begun to add to national bank stability. In 1927, national banks numbered 7,792 with 176 failures and $8.26 million in capital losses. total resources hit a record $27.23 billion, surpassing prior figures by about $1.4 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W.metroller
Eney
McFarden
Midland Lutheran plans call for 1970 participation
Fremont Nebraska directors at Midland Lutheran College hold a semi annual meeting to set plans for the school’s participation in a Lutheran year program in 1970. Included on Midland’s board is A T Olsen of Lawrence Kansas. Mrs George C Smith Ward was received today by Giltest K Smith of thi ry mother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Midland
United Lutheran Eaurch
A. T. Olsen
Lawrences
Kansas
George C. Smith Ward
Giltest K. Smith
Thiry
M Smiths
H Iitopotis
Mistletoe Leaves Oklahoma Markets This Year
Oklahoma City reports mistletoe is not reaching eastern and northern markets as it once did. The plant, once favored as the state flower, is vanishing from native timber and farm land as farmers clear land for agriculture, with small income from mistletoe sales. State forester George Phillips notes the plant grows on branches and birds spread the seeds, while local commerce touts holiday goodies and Rankin's Drug Store advertises Christmas gifts and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahap
Oklahoma
George Phillips
State Grange Meets at Fredonia for Three Day Session
Kansas State Grange members gathered in Fredonia for the annual convention opening tomorrow. Governor Peulen and Caldwell Davis of Bronson head the reception roster, with Fredonia Commercial Club hosting speakers from various groups. The program includes business sessions, degree work, and reports from state officers. Thursday will feature further business and degree exempification as delegates attend the gathering.
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Fredonia
APJ
Kansas State ‘Grange
Peulen
Caldwell Davis
Bronson
Fredonia Commercial Club
Can
Pittsie
WL Fi
Fink
Behrens
Guange Tive
Migation Association
Davis
National Grange
Cleveland
Sesson
Hangyet Foze Thursdar
Baldwin News Hi- convention trip and school operetta
Mr and Mrs Alwihs FP Baker spent Friday afternoon in Ottawa Gate Church accompanied Janes Gander Eben Scott and LeRoy Stoneking to Topeka for the state Hi convention Rev and Mrs Calvin E Holman and daughters Rose Emma Catherine and Marjorie work Sanjay dinner with Mr and Mrs G E Neal Next Friday December 16 the Baldwin grade school presents Kay and Gerda a tech operetta in the high school auditorium under Miss Helen Gond direction More than fifty children take part Proceeds to buy equipment for the grades Tuesday December 6 Riley Bible class met at teacher’s home Mrs A A Snodgrass presented a birthday cake and a book to Mrs Riley Members praised her humor and devotion Refreshments served to forty one members and guests A short business session planned for the coming year specials music was provided
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Alwihs
Baker
Ottawa
Gate Church
Janes Gander
Eben Scott
LeRoy Stoneking
Topeka
Calvin E. Holman
Rose Emma
Gatherine
Marjorie
Work Sanjay
G.E. Neal
Ballwis Grade School
Kay
Gerda
Mise Helen Gond
Anderson
Riley Bible
Hhe Cas
A. A. Snodgrass
A. Snodgrass
Ella Wise
I. W. 3Beth Riley
I. W. Waring
G. W. Ackerman
J. H. Oxden
Long Beach
Cal
Baldwin
H.¢. Prentice
Lamity
Me.s
N. J. Collins
Garnatt
Stephen Thorne
Thorne
Milford Miller
Lawrence
Hartwell Nonerty
Big Hill
Santa Claus
C. Bailey
Bethany Hospital
Kansas City
W. B. Fieming
Methodist Church
Dean Franki
Marsh
Ruth Bailey
Luke
Gaskett
A EB
Holman
Alice Cocorran
Enterprise
Wood Hall
W. A. Quayle
Allie Gayle Quayle
Charles 8. Parmenter
Allie Gayle
Fiay
Charles N. Bailey
Misser Lorna Bailey
Lola Burton
First Methodist Church
W. W. Garrett
Lawrence Mondar
Henry Southwick
King Lear
Baker University
Argurrice W. Markham
Jay
Misa Naria Cardntz
Gayle Chubb
C. E. Beeks
W. J. Williams
Ami Anchorate
Gov. Bailey
South Eighth Street
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Baker Universit
Allegheny College
Chiltern
Fred
Clara
Will
Henry
Scutly Kansay
Iay
Vall-ey Chapel
New Century
Shring
Tn Baldwin
Baileys
Fred Bailey
Independence
Clara Bailey Axton
Pittsburg
Hiram Bailey
William, Jr
Herbert Bailey
Los Angeles
Esther Bailey. Johnson
Chicago
Lois Bailey Counts
Christmas events fill Baldwin in festive notes
The Baldwin area is abuzz with holiday plans and social visits. Santa will host a Christmas party December 24 around a town square tree, while churches announce Christmas programs and a King Lear lecture at Baker University. Local families welcome guests, plan shopping trips, and prepare for gatherings as town gears up for the season.
Christmas Eve Chapel Program In Tadia
A December 23 report notes a program at Tyes Chapel to be held Christmas Eve December 24 with committees working on plans. Events include a collection for Lucknow Christian College in Tadia where Dr Chit Amber presides, and Mrs Birk Hughes and daughter Betty visiting Lawrence. Local social notes mention visits, Masons, Modern Woodmen meet, and club programs with speakers on Africa and David Livinestone.
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Lucknow Christian College
Tadia
Chit Amber
Chitamber
Baker
Tyes Chapel
Birk Hughes J
Betty
Hughes
Lawrence
T.hughes
Clarence E. Helcombe
Toneka
Chester
Holcombe
Morris Gardner
Overbrook
A. H. Steele
Dye
Ben Hammond
Hopewell
Woman Invents Artificial Stone in Knottingley Dinner Talk
Mrs. Ann Greaves of Knottingley told Institute of Quarrying members that she is both inventor and the only woman member. Her artificial stone, made for construction, can be worked with a chisel and hammer and costs about one third as much as real stone. She began the business three years ago.
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Knottingley
England
Ann Greaves
Institute of Quarrying
Greaves
Wanderlust Moves Trees to Southern Colorado Forests
Officials in the Pike National forest report the appearance of a new species, cork bark fir, in scattered parts of the San Isabel national forest and Pike reserve near Colorado Springs. First found in 1896 in the San Francisco mountains of Arizona, it had remained in that district but has recently expanded its range, with several specimens now in southern Colorado forests.
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Pueblo
Colo
Pike National Forest
San Isabel National Forest
Pike Reserve
Colorado Springs
San Francisco Mountains
Arizona
Iir
Colorado
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Eddy
Shane
Abel Walter
Havekorst
University of Kansas
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Vaughan Bryant
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May
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Tani
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Bernice Johnson
Bushong
An Letcher Hunt
H. E. Davison
William Dyer
John Ronquish
John H. Tunin
Homa
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Tunin
A. E. Tunin
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F. M. Hartley
W. Bs.femine
Thomas
Emil Liston
Bert Kennedy
J. Kennard
Samuel Eliot
Cainie Wallace
Manhattan
Joseph Stockwell
Tucson
BE. . Eliot
Gwendolyn Pardee
St. Francis Hospital
A. Dee
Helen Deal
Lwrence
Edward Huey
Grace
Hariick Institute
Neel
Helen Gill
Deel
W. J. Moorhead
Helen Moorhead
Hopkins, Mo
Ebricht
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Paby Claude Callan
Publishers Syndicate
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Masa
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Santa Fe Excursion
W. W. Burnett
Agt
Kelvingtor
Kee
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