Waiting for mercy as eyes turn to the Lord
The Wichita Journal-World prints a reflective Psalm 123:2 excerpt and discusses poetry and media, noting Arch Jarrell's poem in the Wichita Beacon and its interpretation regarding child vanity, plus broader commentary on propaganda, diplomacy, and local reactions to national events. It cites Lawrence, Kansas, and mentions Mexican diplomats and university engagements, with reference to Capone’s Chicago era and public perception.
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Insichita
Arch Jarrell
Wichita Beaton
Jarrell
Lawrence
Lawrance
Mexico
Bonitral
New York
Senate Committee
Ucker
Senate
Hearst testimony inquiry reaches four U S senators
Senate committees probe the Hearst story to determine if the four named senators received any money or had dealings with Mexico related to current policy debates. The inquiry seeks concrete answers about potential influence or involvement in international matters tied to the Hearst allegations.
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Senate Comu
Hearst
Mexico
Pep Notsstinonto
Cfbas Oon
Ekadyk Rhein
Lindberghs and Coolidges in Holiday notes and talk
The passage reflects on alleged influence through money, mentions Colonel Lindbergh meeting his mother in Mexico City over Christmas, and notes Mrs Coolidge embroidering dates on a quilt while the President left office. It hints at reporters missing the real news amid gossip and speculation about White House decor and motives.
New Bell and enlargements mark town improvements
In Grover district a new bell hangs in the rebuilt schoolhouse belfry funded by C A Tease. Schweitzer and Goodich expand their rear store adding space. Local notes mention town celebrations, travel plans, social events, and residents' activities, including guests in Chicago and Denver and community gatherings.
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Grover
C. A. Tease
Schweitzer & Goodich
Joseph Savage
Dover
Pleasant Hill
St. Louis
Lawrence
TEX YEARS AGO Capt Criss Returns to Lawrence
Capt S T Criss, longtime Lawrence citizen and former City Council member, returns to live at 1032 Ohio Street after eleven years in Auburn Nebraska. He and his wife are avid readers and helped draw his family back to Lewrence. Miss Nancy Longnecker, wintering in New York, gains recognition for successful work and will receive a vocational teaching certificate from Mrs Effa Ellis Penfield for completing examinations and requirements to be a Normal teacher. Naismith Meete the Shins er just reserved by Rev J ing from his son Ralph.
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Lawrence
Ohio Street
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Braska
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Miss Longnecker
New York
Nancy Longnecker
Naismith
Jing
Ralph
Holiday Travel Notes and Local Family Arrivals
Second son reaches France and is welcomed by Dr Nai of Lawrence who offered advice. Ter Mra Young's son Warren arrived in France months ago. J H Gohn will visit Law ton for Christmas with Byron at Camp Doniphan. Paul Stubbs back from Hereford Texas to spend holidays with parents. Margaret Stubbs to return from Kansas City to join family for holidays.
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France
J. A. Nai‘smith
Lawrence
Young
Don
Warren
J. H. Gohn
Lawton
Byron
Doniphan
Paul Stubbs
Kansas History This Date Recaps Lecompton Era and Changes
The record notes the January 4 1858 act to submit the Lecompton constitution and reports Secretary Stanton's removal notification Governor Walker’s resignation. It mentions clashes at Fort Tand on the Little Governor Medary’s arrival, and in 1861 General Lane’s new appointment and related actions in Salina. Send in Pickard’s name.
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Lecompton
Stanton
Walker
Fort Tand
Medary
Lane
M. Campbell
Salina
Pickard
Nominations to Federal Radio Commission Sent to Senate
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nominations of O. H. Caldwell of New York Harold A Lafount of Utah and Sam Pickard of Manhattan Kansas to be members of the federal radio commission. All three have been serving on the commission under prior authority.
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Washington
O. H. Caldwell
New York
Harold A. Lafount
Utah
Sam Pickard
Manhattan
Kan
Federal Radio Commission
Senate
Coolidge
Commission
Bishop Beckwith Celebrates Silver Jubilee as Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Charles M. Beckwith marks his 75 year journey as bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Alabama born in Virginia and educated at the University of Georgia Berkeley Divinity School. He held roles from assistant professor to rector in Atlanta and Houston before his 1902 elevation. He authored several ecclesiastical works.
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Alabama
Nativ of Virginia
University of Georgia
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University of the South
St. Luke’s
Atlanta
Texas
Houston
Beckwith
King Mackenzie Birthday and World Aviation Jubilee
Greetings to William Lyon Mackenzie King mark his 53rd birthday in Canada while a state dinner honors Princess Hermine on her 46th birthday at Doorn. Elihu Root to receive a public service medal in New York as Civic Forum notes 25 years since Wright brothers first powered flight. Burma reports Bandaka’s brutality ends after months.
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William Lyon Mackenzie King
Prempton
Doorn
Hermine
Elihu Root
New York
National Council of the Civic Forum
Wright Brothers
North Carolina
Hilles backs renomination of Coolidge for third term
Wantseal to run in Syracuse reports Charles D. Hilles vice chairman of the Republican National Committee urged President Coolidge be renominated for a third term. He reversed earlier statements and spoke at a Republican dinner, drawing enthusiastic applause from the gathering.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Charles D. Hilles
Republican National Committee
Coolidge
Hilles
Washington
Weather forecast stays cold and fair across Kansas
Topeka dispatch reports the weather bureau predicts continued cold and fair conditions. Over the state temperatures run about six degrees below normal with minimal moisture. Goodland notes 0.02 inches of moisture suggesting light snow in the northwest. Lows range from 10 in Goodland to 20 in Wichita. Also mentions pack rats raiding campers’ stores in the Gallinas mountains near Carrizozo, New Mexico.
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Topeka
Weather ‘Bureau
S. D. Flora
Goodland
Kansas City
Dodge City
Wichita
Gailinas
Popular non fiction and juvenile books of the era
A survey of best selling non fiction and juvenile titles highlights Durant and Lincoln biographies, travel stories like Trader Horn and Revolt in the Desert, and religious works by Bruce Barton. Poetry collections remain strong with Contemporary Kansas Poetry and Enough Rope leading sales. for juveniles, the 1287 children’s titles reflect current tastes.
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Wilaon
George Washinchen
Jalna and Grandmothers Highlight Prize Era Books
A feature on prize winners Jalna and Grandmothers by Mazo de la Roche notes Jalna as a best selling novel with the Whitby family saga set in Canada and the author’s prize success. It also covers The Grandmothers by Loon and related author profiles, updates, and upcoming works and tours.
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Masone la Hoche
Little Brown & Co
Jalena
Jaltwo
Bheck
Jalna
Miss de la Roche
Alayne
Pheasant
Megric
Whitsoak
Finch
Benys
Makefield
Eden
Piers
Unus
Gran
Whiteoak
Benny
Wakefield
Alayns
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Phessant
Hans
Nicholas
Ernest
Poor Pa Sy Claude Callen Sans Publishers Syndicate
This fragmented OCR item references Poor Pa Sy Claude Callen and a 1327 copyright line from Publishers Syndicate. Readable details are limited. the entry appears to catalog a work or author credit without full context.
Cars Tagged by Police and Prowler Reported in City
Three cars parked in restricted zones were tagged by police. A Hupmobile was pulled in last night. A prowler was reported near 1017 New Hampshire Street but police found no one. Advance in Pennsylvania crude oil rose by 5 to 10 cents per barrel. New Zealand trials daylight saving for the first time.
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New Hampshire Street
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Aglents
New Zealand
HAWK HOLLOW COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Local notes report visits and gatherings around Hawk Hollow, with residents from Lawrence Emporia and Kansas City attending family and social events. Christmas meetings, dances, and school activities are announced, including a December 21 ribbon social and December 20 operetta.
Re elected as a secretary amid holiday lull
The notice notes Stephen Kramer and Diet Kelly returning home by auto and anticipating a stay during winter. It records long absences since last June as harvest seasons moved through western Kansas to Minnesota and Iowa. Also mentions the arrival of a nine pound boy at the Hipsher home and a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Myers of Chapman on December E1. Mrs. Myers remembered at Katherine Curry. Mrs. Sam Ward recovered enough to leave St. Johns hospital for her home near Tonganoxie. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Smith of Lawrence and Marian Wickey. Mrs. FLA Kelsey of Lawrence visits for a week with her daughter Mrs. Ralph Phenicie and Mrs. Phenicie.
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Diet Kelly
Kands
Stephen Sand
Fiarvest
Elds
Kansas
Minnesota
Iowas
Robert Hipsher
J.W. Myers
Chapman
Myers
Katherine Curry
Sam
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A Smith
Lawrence
Ceci
Ennna Wicke
Henry
Babcock
Marian- Wickey
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Kelsey
Ralph Phenicie
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Phenicie
Milk collection plan runs through Minden schools
Webster parish adopts a dairy initiative where school trucks collect sour cream from homes on routes to ten consolidated schools. Superintendent EF S Richardson orders two motor trucks to gather cream daily and deposit it at each school for onward delivery to the local creamery at no cost to producers.
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Webster Parish
Parish School Board
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