Farmers Union asks Chamber to probe Lawrence bank charter
At the December meeting held December 12 at Prospect school house the Farmers Union passed a resolution asking the Lawrence Kansas Chamber of Commerce to investigate alleged bank charter obstruction. The measure argues bankers and merchants rely on farmers for 50 percent of business and seeks action to correct alleged unjust treatment and to show farmer business is valued. Officers C. Gerstenberger and James W. Anderson signed the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Prospect School House
Journal- World
Chamber of Commerce of
Lawrence
State of Kansas
Douglas County
Pres. C
Gerstenberger
See-Treas
James W. Anderson
May Test Agent s Right topeka court test time
Topeka December 17 The right of book agents to take up school time for sales talks may be tested in the courts. State Superintendent Jess W Miley said he plans to ask for the arrest of one agent who stops at Kansas schools. He says such interference violates the right of children to equal access to the common school system. He is willing to pursue the issue to the supreme court if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Arenta
Kansas
Jess W. Miley
Supreme Court
Deaths and Funerals Hibner listed at 65 in Pleasant Circle
George R Hibner aged 65 of Pleasant Circle died last evening after a fall. Funeral at 2 PM Friday from Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev Jerritt Snyder officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Also notes stock market activity in New York with rails shifting to industrials and a list of bond prices and businesses. Presbyterian Brotherhood dinner at church. Marriage license issued to Henry R Stark and Grace Dwiggins of Topeka. Toy sale at Farmers Bank Bldg 587 Mass. Christmas pricing and scholarships offered by Business College.
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George R. Hibner Geeorge Ti. Hibner
Lotal
Rumsey Funeral
Jerritt Snyder
Oak Hill Cemetery
Menger
Henry R. Stark
Grace Dwiggins
Topeka
Austin Big Leaguers Highlight Local Prospects
Austin pride centers on five natives seen in the majors last season including Bib Falk Rip Collins Spot Falk Frank Ginson and Tink Riviere with Riviere told to report to St Louis for spring training 1926. The article notes Falk Collins and Hornsby as notable Austin products with ties to local schools and early life near the capital.
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Austin
Tex
Dee
A- P
Ciyt
Falk
Collins
Doth
Austin High School
Texas University
Texas A. & M
College Station
University
Texas A. & MM
Cedric Durst
St. Paul
American Association
Browns
Managster
Rogers Hornsty
Hornsby
Runnels County
Trasvis County
Coroner's jury clears Gus Taylor in Doty death
A coroner's jury found Edith May Doty died December 14 1925 from being struck by an automobile driven by Gus Taylor at Indiana and Ninth streets Lawrence Kansas. The panel ruled the death accidental and held no criminal liability for Gus Taylor. Witnesses included Edna Johnson Hazel Gault O W Orr and Officer Henry Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Taylor
Edith Doty
Atttorney
Court House
Edna Johnson
Hazel Gault
O. W. Orr
Henry Smith
Edith May Doty
Lawrence
Kans
Indiana
Ninth Street
Kansas
Carter
Paul Friend
Geores Hunter
WL W. Simmonds
A. G. Ransdell
Livestock prices slip as supply rises in weekly USDA review
The United States Department of Agriculture reports week ending December 11 saw total cattle receipts near 45,000 with calves 8,500. Beef steers and yearlings priced lower, with high grade offerings at 39.00 and up down 20 to 50 cents. Hogs opened higher but closed 80 to 30 cents below prior week. light weights 10.75 to 10.80, packers down 45 to 75 cents. Sheep and lambs at 30,500 weekly receipts, lamb values fell about 25 spots from the prior week with Colorado fed lambs hitting 16.60 and fat lambs 15.75 to 16.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Livestock Review
United States Department of Agriculture
Fed
Colorado
Molly Fails to Greet Prince After Long Absence
The Prince of Wales loses a cairn terrier named Molly during his extended South African and South American tour. Molly, aged two, stayed with Lady Burton, then York House, and refused to acknowledge the Prince on his return. The dog refused to eat and was returned to Lady Burton's kennel. Also, Kansas Democrat Anderson Martin urged Topeka to join the world court, predicting U.S. imminent membership.
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London
Prince of Wales
Molly
Lady Lurton
Lady Burton
Mollly
York House
Martin
Topeka
Anderson Martin
Lawrence
Kansas
Pretty Christmas Shower in Eudora Honors Miss Sué Lowman
Mrs. Westerhouse and Miss Quantwood hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Westerhouse home in Eudora in honor of Miss Sué Lowman. The party featured wreaths and bells in peak and white, with entertainment including "Adons" and "Rain Day Tot" musical pieces. Mrs. Wm. Trefz Little won the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Westerhouse
Wedding and community notes from Williamstown and Eudora
A social diary records Katherine Walker hosting a pink decor wedding wagon gift exchange and escorting Miss Lowman to a chair, followed by a reception with cake and coffee. May Adams hosts Nineteen Hundred and Now club with sixteen members and two guests, a program on air and deep-sea topics, and plans for December 18. Local attendees include Miller, Lithwolz, Adams, and Schubert families, with subscriptions for the Lawrence Journal-World. A marriage anniversary of John and James Skidmorel is noted, plus a St. Paul s church Christmas cantata and a Christmas program for the Bible school on December 24. I. C. O. F. No. 42 initiates Howard Kohler and Will Reetz.
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Katherine Walker
Fred Walker
Little Katherine
Miss Lowman
Helen Southwick
Mr Lowman
Charles Gerstenberger
Fred Moll
Trefz
George Trefz
Carl Schubert
J. van Lindley
Clarence Daugherty
Erwin Kan‘gig
Frank Griener
Fred , Rothberger of
Lawrence
William Mertz
George Gerstberger
Sam Krause
A 'Eunice White
Henrietta Schubert Opal Attwood
Katherine Wwalker
Mary Moody
Mary "Harris
Louisa Lawson
Clarke Iuler
Elan Houck
Intie Jents
Missen
Lothholz
Eudora
Pranier
John Miller
Ruth
Gerald
George Lithwolz
J.D Adams
Henrietta Schubert
E. L. Ashford
St. Paul's Church
George Lothholn
Emmanuel
Douglas Harris
Henrietta ‘Gerstenberger
Christ
Her's of the Magi
Theo, Hauck
Georgeerstenberger
Chas
Gabriel
St. , Paul’s Church
Bible School
Howard Kohler
Will Reetz
Eudora Community Notes and Local Visits Over Weekend
A stream of visits fills Baldwin Lawrence and Kansas City as residents attended gatherings and shopped. Messrs C E Sheldon J D Adams and families hosted dinners while Eunice Torrence and Grace Gilland traveled. Iota Phi Pi club members enjoyed a holiday gathering hosted by Mrs Reber and Mrs Kraus with bridge and a Santa grab box. The Eudora high basketball schedule is listed with Vinland, Wellborn and Shawnee Mission games foreseen this season.
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Xnoyenia Doligi
Jna
Arlens
Edward Morrish
Kansas City
Eunice Torrence
Baldwin
Delts Zeta House
C. E. Sheldon
J. D. Adams
Glonda Zook
David Watson
William of
Lawrence
Gerstenberger
Iota Phi Phi Club
Lester Reber
Sam Kraus
J. F. Morley
Henrietta Gerstenberger
Eileen Woodard
Joseph Morley
Santa Claus
Carl Reber
Henry Schiegel
Judith Morley
Golda Zodk
Hubert Woodard
Olathe
A. E. Macoubrie
C. L. Cougar
W.H. McClain
McClain
Cecil Petty
Fred Walker
Bellview Ladies Aid
Marion Strong
Jesson
Bert Daugher
George Otter
Edna Reusch
Roll Call
Capper Fund
Christian Endeavor
Union Chapel
Salvation Army
Leh Hotes
Grace Gilland
C. EB. Sheldon
F. G. Hughes
Garnett
Marion
C. M. Williamson
Max Rosenau
Fred Ott
Edwin Ott
Helen Jean
Frances
Mrs. Gook
Cagers
Vinyland
C. A. Burgterf
Chas. Durr
Lloyd Miller
Allen Westerhouse
Dan Sturm
Paul Hausman
Ernest Papenhausen
Alvin Westerhouse
Wesley Deckwa
Eudora
Vinland
Sagusty
Shawnee Mission
Wellbarn
DeScre
Bonner ‘Springs
Bonner Springs
Linwood
Wellborn
DeSoto
C. W. Cochran
Lucille
Cordinar
Sousa Band Concert At Robinson Gymnasium Reported Attended
A Monday afternoon concert by John Philip Sousa and his band was attended by Mrs. P. B. Johnson Mrs. George Lathholz Mrs. J. D. Adams and Mr. C. Fuller at the Robinson gymnasium.
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John Philip Sousa
Robinson Gymnasion
P. B. Johnson
George Lathholz
J.D. Adams
Cc. 8. Fuller
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Miley
Wall Street
New York
A. P
Pullman
Associated Gil
Stewart Warner
Lehigh Yaller
A. P. Liberty Bonds
U. S. Treasury
Presbyterian Brotherhood
The
Farmers Bank
Natal
South Africa
Business College
Texas
Gray
Otis Gray
Frank Schaeffer
George Rice
Allen Stone
Brown Willcotts
Toy
Coulson
National Bank
Isft
Emporia
Janet
First Presbyterian Church
Prof
Dinsmore Alter
Lawrence Business College
Armin Barteldes
Denver
Golo
Kansity
Joe T. Jerrell Carter
Jefferson Medical
Philadelphia
W. Dr Carter
Bazaay
Olson
W. A. Guenther
Harold, Ragby
Feel
William E. Stevensopp
Princeton
Rhodes
Oxford
United States
Buckner
Stevenson
the Livestock Review
Department of Agriculture
John Edelbrock
Furley
Roy Daugherty
Bert Daugherty
Katherine Gabriel
Mildred Forsythe
Goodger and Sons
Gilbert
Archie
Ernest
Mr. Goodger
G. G.goodger
W. A. Carter
Yanntta Belle
Jake Milburn
Carbondale
Will Cookl
Marie Ambler
Pearl Henderson
Myrtle Edelbrock
Will
Jeln Edelbrock
Robert Reusch
Ruth Daugherty
Mias Christine
Eorre Dogett
Goodland
Mias City
C. R. Goodger
Waldo Durr
Will Joy
Elma
Faoenix
Ariz
Elna
Enxdora Hich Sehool Ba
Etme
Birr
Olson Bros
Thone
Mass
Ray Co. Me
Fr. Co
Radio
Alu
Radio Troubles
Massy
L. O. Wells
Impany
J. T. Skinner
S4s Electric Power CO
Massachusetts St
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