Labor Secretary Urges Broad Labor Reforms in Report
Secretary Davidson recommends simpler handling of railway labor disputes, expanded Labor Department powers, and funding for immigration stations. He calls for a new alien code, child labor amendments, extended infancy and maternity benefits, juvenile courts, and stronger penalties for illegal entry, plus immediate deportation of deserting alien seamen.
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Washington
Davis
Labor Department
Congress
Railroad Labor Board
New York
Boston
Seattle
San Francisco
Labor Board
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Women’s Bureau
United States
Clinton School Program Draws Pie Supper
Frank Black and Clinton school pupils plan a program and pie supper at the schoolhouse on Saturday evening December 15. Ladies are asked to bring pies. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Harrell and children visited Mrs. E. M. Hobbs of Lawrence Saturday afternoon. James Tarpy has returned to Clinton after several weeks with George Harris. Ralph Hollingsworth was in Lawrence Saturday evening. Frank Black spent the weekend with family in McLouth. Miss Opal and Ernest Nelson hosted the Christian Endeavor Sunday school class at the Presbyterian church Saturday evening. A large crowd attended, games were played, and refreshments served. Miss Edith Gibler and Mattie Tarpy were in Lawrence Wednesday.
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Frank Black
Clinton School
R. J. Harrell
E. M. Hobbs
Lawrence
James, Tarpy
Clinton
George Harris
Ralph Hollingsworth
McLouth
Opal
Ernest Nelson
Christian Endeavour
Presbyterian Church
Edith Gibler
Mattie Tarpy
Otto
Dan Johanning
Baldwin
F. H. Bell
Harry Flory
Berger Nelson
William Wacker
Glen Flora
Flora
The
Excelsior School
Albert Dyer
Harry Flora
Joe Brubaker
Lester
Claude Wells
Willow Springs
Fe.l. Montgomery
Eva Haas
L. A. Flora
Tawrence
Glenn Flora
Central School House
Henry ,Johanning
Paola
Dana Johanning
Lois
Frank
Fred . Johanning
Frank Anderson
Johanning
Ottawa
Minnesota
O. J.lane
Excelsior
Hattie Jessee
Chester Gibson
Aurelia
Raymond
Elmer Brown
L. Montgomery
Montgomery
Jewel
Butler
Francis Dyer
L .A. Flora
Helen
Marie
Mary Peffly
Jake Barnhart
Centropolis
Kenneth
Jake Shule
Minneola
Lydia
Clara
Hattie
Clara Schwartz
Charley Elm Home
Claude Buckner
John Brohammer
Harold
George Markley
Charles Brohammer
Topeka
Solon Markley
Lillian
Alda
Wesley Flory
Will Postma
Florence, Laurie
Richard
Lloyd Beeghley
Berkice
Pearl
Elmer Metsker
Majel Anderson
Alda Brohammer
Amos. Flory
Daniel Beeghley
Charlie Brohammer
Abe Flory
Mabel
Wesley
Owen Flora and
Elmer
Gladys
Olive
Henry Landis
Frank Kessler
Simmons Hospital
Dave Kessler
Lloyd Hout
Clinon
Excelsior area residents host visitors and attend events
Baldwin and Ottawa visitors populate Excelsior notes as Dr. F H Bell, Miss Eva Haas, and other locals call on neighbors. School board members Dan Johanning and Albert Dyer visit Excelsior school. Family gatherings, shopping trips in Ottawa and Lawrence, hog deliveries, and a Friday funeral for Mrs. Anderson are among the week’s activities.
Local Residents Note Weekend Travel and Gatherings in Topeka and Lawrence
Columbia area residents and visitors spent the weekend in Topeka and Lawrence on various business and social activities. Families including Brohammer Markley and Beeghley clans attended dinners, visits, and a singing event in Amos. Mrs. Abe Flory and others underwent hospital treatment, while WMS groups from Lawrence and Topeka met in Stull with talks, music, and a noon cafeteria-style dinner.
Death Notices for Houk and Anderson Families
Harley Frank Houk born October 16 1912 died November 23 1923 at age 11 years 1 month 7 days laid to rest in Stull cemetery with services by Rev Wea ling and Rev Schadd. Leaves parents two brothers three sisters and many relatives. Ellen Erma Houk born January 20 1917 died December 8 1923 aged 6 years 10 months 18 days funeral at Stull cemetery conducted by Rev Wealing. Casket covered with flowers. Parents grief stricken as this is the second child. Mr and Mrs F E Anderson and son Dale of Lawrence visited the George Anderson home.
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Ellen
Frank Davis
Topeka
Will Murphy
Lawrence Kupper
Lawrence
Albert Ice
W.M.S
Stull
Gable
Luby
Albert Hilderbrandh
Wealing
Harley Frank Houk
Frank Houk
Schadd
Dale of
George Anderson
Erma Houk
Cascarets Claim Dramatic Sleep Aid Laxative
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant overnight laxative for relief from sickness nausea dizziness and biliousness. It markets 10c boxes with larger sizes and claims suitability for men women and children.
In Memoriam Eleanor Antoinette Jones Wootton
Eleanor Antoinette Jones Wootton, born May 5 1867 in Lawrence Kansas, devoted evangelist and deaconess. Her life spanned Baker University service, New York slum work, Bethany hospital care, and civic roles with Daughters of the American Revolution and the Woman's Relief Corps. Her steadfast faith, willpower, and care for family defined her days as she prepared for a heavenly place.
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Eleanor Antoinette Jones Wootton Was
Lawrence
Kansas
Enoch Lewis
Rebecca Martin Jones
Tle
Bethany Hospital
Fremont Anderson Wootton
Ruth
Ess
Mentor Club
Daughters of the American Revolution
Woman’s Relief Corps
Daughters of the Civil War
Nev
Christ
Fairview Social Helpers Share Caring Notes
Mrs Ed Howard has been ill the past week with Mrs Floyd Nisely visiting to help. Relatives and visitors include Mrs Chester Howard Mrs Smoots Mrs Peters Vin ton Mrs Ellen Leary who spent Friday in Lawrence with Mrs John Herman Mr and Mrs Otto Dreher and daughter Mr and Mrs Otis Lindell and Dorothy of Lone Star who spent Sunday with Peter Dreher and Miss Rose Dreher Mr and Mrs E Schulmeyer of Six Corners Clara and Dora Hut-
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Ed Howard
Floyd Nisely
Chester Howard
Smoots
Peters and Vinton
Ellen Leary
Lawrence
John Herman
Otto Dreher
Otis Lindell
Dorothy
Lone Star
Peter Dreher
Rose Dreher
E. Schulmeyer
Six Corners
Clara
Dora Hut
Local Social Notes and German Courtship Traditions
Sunday dinner guests included a singer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seele. Harry Gaumer plans visits to J. R. Shiraz and relatives in the area. Mrs. Charles Howard, recently ill with rheumatism, shows improvement. A. P. Lynch and children of Oak Ridge visited Mrs. Howard. The piece notes that Friday was once viewed in Germany as the most favorable day for courtship and weddings.
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Singer
Fred Seele
Harry Gaumer
J. R. Shiraz
Charles Howard
A. P. Lynch
Oak Rdige
Germany
South American meals feature six kinds of meats at once
At many meals South Americans serve as many as six different kinds of meat in a single course. The practice highlights varied grilling and preparation styles across the region, reflecting culinary diversity and communal dining traditions.
Break a Cold Right Up with Pape's Cold Compound
A vintage advertisement promises quick relief from colds with Papes Cold Compound. It advises taking two tablets every three hours for three doses, noting the first dose provides relief and the second and third fully break up the cold. The product is described as pleasant and safe with no quinine or opiates and is backed by a druggist guarantee.
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Pape
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Walter Harbour
Columbia
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Wales
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Enoch
Iron Hill Baptist Church
Newdicktie Delaware
Chicago
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New York City
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Joyce
Baker
Lord’s Vineyard
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Adies’ Coats
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Pepperell
Gingham
Children’s Wool
Lawrence, Kan
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