Peek Named Head Of Foreign Trade Effort
George N. Peek, retiring as head of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, becomes chairman of a new special committee to stimulate foreign trade. He aims to apply practical knowledge to expand trade, offset world barriers, and forge reciprocal tariff arrangements while focusing on finding overseas prospects and arranging advantageous terms for all parties. The piece also notes concerns over new legal whisky quality versus bootleg brands.
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Peek
Thes Agricultural
United States
Reichstag in session seven and a half minutes
The article notes the Reichstag in Berlin met briefly yesterday, adjourning after seven and a half minutes. It argues dictators dislike representative bodies and compares this to Roosevelt era congressional skepticism toward parts of the Roosevelt program. It also mentions Paraguayans claiming a victory in the Gran Chaco.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Reichsteg
Hitler
Roosevelt
Congress
Herr Hitler
Gran Chaco
Bolivian Army Command Change Sparks Uncertain Times
The article notes a shift in Bolivia's military leadership amid ongoing war era uncertainty. It contrasts volatile military tenure with recurring demands for advances in medical payments and life-saving care, highlighting systemic issues in hospital charges and doctor compensation. It also touches bootleg liquor surplus debates and Cuba's failed reconciliation attempt, signaling broader regional tensions.
New Kiwanis officers elected at weekly luncheon
J D Kennard returned from Philadelphia and appears much improved. New Kiwanis officers include Clarence Spear as president with Paul Lawson as vice president and W E Kennard as district representative. Other directors named and Camp Fire representatives attended as guests. Kansas Authors Club plans meet with talks by Antrim Crawford and speakers at University and Hill Top House. Christmas party at Country Club yielded prizes for several guests. Married: Adda H Light and William Phillip Schott wed in Los Angeles. C Kaufman to spend winter in Bakersfield.
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Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s
Clarence Spear
Last Spear
Paul Lawson
W. E. Kennard
Lloyd Houston
Olin
Fearing
Patsy? Clark
George Shaad
Bert Mack
K. Hoover
H. L. Chambers
Janeth McKellar
Kansas City
Nadine Morrison
Gordon Gibb
Kansas Authors Meet
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University
Nelson Antrim Crawford
The
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George P. Moorehouse
Topeka
Hill Tophouse
W. Y. Morgan
Margaret Lynn
E. N. Manchester
W. S.johnson
Carl Menninger
Topeks
Lindley
T. G. Fitch
W.E. Spalding
James Barrow
Bridge
F.C. Whipple
Helen Peddleton
Hill P. Wilson
H.M. Light
Adda
William Phillip Schott
Riverside
Calif
Los Angeles
J.schott
C. Kaufman
Bakersfield
Cal
Princess Ida Presented To Large East Night Audience
Twenty five years ago on December 13 the annual opera was well attended as Princess Ida was staged last night by East Night observers.
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Ida
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
A short excerpt notes Ma criticizing youngsters for acting silly then sinking into blues and despondency as her own silly days pass. Published 1828 by Publishers Syndicate.
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Poor PA
Claude Callan
Publishers Syndicate
Stage Stars Shine In University Theatre Production
The leading Miss Helen Jones was strong but Miss Alber ta Cresawell stole the show with clever performance. Other cast members included Miss Helen Giddings Miss Grace Waugh Miss Verna Rowe Miss Edna Warmer and Miss Nina Pinkerton. Also listed were male players Carrol Fisk Abe Van Meter Allen Merriam and many others with Elsie Ayres Tess Critchfield Christine David Sophia Davies Grace Hornaday and Mary Polock among graduates. The production included stage management by Miss Augusta Flintom and speaking parts by Miss Gertrude Messier under Prof Skilton and the university orchestra. Nellie Boughton won the auditorium amateur skating medal. Miss Nora Belden returned from Mexico yesterday. The Rankin family will visit for Christmas with Col J K Rankin and Gretchen Rankin. The Ocio club danced last night at C F hall in honor of Miss Gertrude Rowlands who departs January for Columbus Ohio to attend school. Mrs W E Spalding and Miss Nannie Mackey hosted a sixteen table whist with several guests.
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Alberta
Cresawell
Helen “Giddings
Grace Waugh
Verna_ Rowe
Edna ‘Warmer
Nina Pinkerton
Carrol Fisk
Abe , van Meter
Allen Merriam
Charles Fisher
Ira Bermant
Leo
Jennie Purdy
Cora Reynolds
Gail Sutton
Lucille Wilkinson
Bertha Williams
Nola Ayres
Katherine Curry
Nell Greenlees
Ann McCoy
Naggie Bell Long
Myra Rogers
Augusta Flintom
Gertrude Messier
Helen Phipps
Prof. Skilton
University Orchestra
C. F. Hall
Gertrude Rowlands
Columbus
Ohio
W. E. Spalding
Nannie
Mackey
Olga Barteldes
Robb Young
Augusta Flinton
Nell Morse
Josephine Mackey
Forty years ago in Topeka snowstorm harms Morgan
Forties era note recalls George Morgan formerly of the city breaking both arms during a heavy Topeka snowstorm as Christmas plans unfold. Mayor Simmons praised for decades of service aiding rich and poor alike and moving to ensure a joyous Christmas for local children with toy drives for the needy. Lawrence Turners hosted German amateur talent at Rhode Island street hall with two plays An Uncut Diamond and In 2 Waiting Room Second Class followed by dancing and Bach’s orchestra. Miss Stella Cooner of Clay Center visits sister Mrs Mary Smith at 825 Rhode Island street. Mrs George F Weida of Baltimore, formerly Bessie Shepherd, is home for the holidays.
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George Morgan
Topeka
Simmons
Lawrence
Lawrence Turners
Rhode Island Street
Bach
Myler
Walters
Jaedicke
Messrs
Reichest
Reinisch
Nentwig
Thudium
Seidel
Homeopathic Doses History by Dr Edward Bumenrdner
Presidents Before Washington Under the Articles of Confederation there were eight presidents of the United States in Congress assembled before our present Constitution became operative. John Hanson and others were elected between 1781 and 1789, with eight individuals serving in that period.
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Washington
United States
John Hanson
Elias Bondinot
Thomas Mifflin
Richar H. Lee
John Hancock
Nathaniel Gorman
Arthur St. Clair
Cyrus Griffer
Recognition of Hanor's tribute and prison legacy
The speaker condemns Hanor for exacting a two billion dollar tribute and fostering costly reforms and facilities to address those it harmed. He urges readers to examine court records and the victims of its crimes, insisting every American has witnessed the resulting tragedies in prisoners’ eyes.
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Hanor
McGee Birthday Party At White School In North Lawrence
North Lawrence Mrs L G McGee and Mrs Maynard planned a Friday party from 3 to 4 at the White School honoring Frances McGee on her eighth birthday. Guests received prizes and a birthday cake with eight green candles, then cake and ice cream were served to attendees including local mothers and White School pupils and Miss White the teacher. Also a note that the Italian Chamber of Deputies met for its final session before dissolution at Mussolini’s wish.
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Maynard
Harris
Frances McGee
Elmeda Shook
Francis‘ Beer
Orvel
Junior Heck
Eunice
Holladay
Frances
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Mussolini
Vancouver Arrival Sparks Northward Quest in Forbidden Valley
Curt flees a tense camp after planning to uncover Sonya’s mission and Karakhan’s plot. Smash pilots south to Vancouver with Curt asleep in the plane, revealing they’ve reached a city as night falls. Tomorrow Clift continues the Sonya trail.
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Curt
Vancouver
Smash
Nat
Souil-Sized
Prince Robert
Clift
Sonya
Willy Nilly's Visit to Santa Claus Workshop
Willy Nilly and animal friends receive a letter from Santa inviting them to his workshop tomorrow evening. Excitement grows as Top Notch the rooster, Christopher Columbus Crow, Rip the dog, and the ducks and chickens prepare for the trip aboard the two way auto. The group plans their departure at once.
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Mary Graham Bonner
Willy
Nilly
Santa Claus
Willy Nally
Willy Nilly
Christopher Columbus
Santa Clays
Rip
Refrigeration and Cancer Myths Debunked by Medicine
The article argues that mechanical refrigeration does not cause cancer or other diseases. It cites Professor Rosanan’s view that refrigeration preserves foods without altering flavor or nutritional value. It notes cold storage prevents spoilage and does not degrade most vitamins, keeping food near its original condition.
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Galdston
Rosanan
Pomona Bootslicers Seek Monthly Dump Caretaker Allowance
Pomona California reports the city dump caretaker seeks a $30 monthly allowance after repeal of prohibition, noting about 35 bootleggers bought thousands of whiskey bottles from the dump in recent years. Council considers the request as bootlegging revenue disappears.
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Associated Press
Pomona
Cal
St. Louis
Drere D. Snell
Washington University
Snell
Chicago
Philadelphia
Milady
Philadelphia Club
Bethel Ernest Albright named to Baker Univ second team fullback
Ernest Albright of Bethel College attends Baker University has been chosen as fullback on the second team. The selection highlights his college football contributions and carries local recognition for his athletic standing within the program.
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Ernest Albright
W Ich
Baker University
Santa and Christina in Tooth land Christmas tale
A fairy tale scene follows Santa returning to Toy land on Christmas morning with a white woolly dog. Queen Falrleas and Mrs Santa feature as Christina receives a magic collar. Elves, fairies, and toys bustle as preparations for next Christmas begin amid ginger cookies and a warm toy shop fire.
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Toyland
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Christina
Falrleas
North Pole
The Witch Invades a Doll’s Quiet World
Christina faces a smoky witch who declares the fairies own the chimney bats Yet the woolly dog acts bravely as the witch pursues the doll Christina fears losing her new doll while the dog guards the scene Tomorrow The Helpful Fairies
Kansas Conference all star football team honored
A Kansas Conference all star football team was noted with local civic figures serving as speakers and guests at Bethel church services. The report lists numerous community members hosting, entertaining, and attending events around Thanksgiving and related gatherings.
Neosho River improvement report unfavorable
1896 army engineer assessment on proposed Neosho river improvement through Labette and Neosho counties is unfavorable. The finding affects plans for flood control and water management in the Kansas region.
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Army
Neosho River
Labette
Neosho Counties
Twin Mound Social Notes Reflect Health, Visits, and Preparations
Darlene Montfoart has been ill this week. Kansas City visits and family gatherings occur, including Maxine Schirmer's trip for medical care in Lawrence and Georgetta Sullivan at a relative’s home. Overbrook and Twin Mound families host, with barn construction progressing on the McCullough farm. Clara Petefish visited home, and children rehearse for a community Christmas Eve program at the church.
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Henry Montfoart
E. C.wilson
Kansas City
Joe Schirmer
Maxine
Lawrence
George Sullivan
Georgetta
Suneyinner
R. G. Hase
Overbrook
Albert Rukes
John Mass
FE. C. Wilson
Myrtle Stansifer
Union
W. HH. Heyl
Twin Mound
Sam Rukes
Dea Kennedy
Mound
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