New Telephone Switching System Tested in London and Cleveland
A new hybrid switchboard system replaces old plugboard operations in London and is being evaluated in Cleveland. Operators sit at desks with three keyboards guiding calls via automated distributors. The system promises faster service and greater efficiency, reducing manual steps and delays.
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London
England
United States
Solv
Hag
Reading News 3
Commission of British Teleim
Ohio
Cleveland
Gelso
Farmers Union Catalog of Dried Fruits and Services
In stock listings from the Farmers Union several dried fruits are offered including Muscatel Raisins Figs and Peaches with prices 25c 30c and 35c. California Apricots and Pineapple products are also advertised alongside club and private family service offerings.
Varsity Scrimmage Wraps Up First Practice Before Christmas Break
Kansas college notes report the last workout before vacation with key players tardy or returning early for the season opener. Schlademan outlines lines as regulars plan to report before holidays while freshmen push hard in scrimmage against a strong Lawrence team lineup.
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Karl Schlademan
Choe
Allen
Schleckman
Emporia
John Bunn
Serebby
Vastett
Lenherr
Oron
Ernest. Uhtlaub
Bennett
Witch
Alen
Lawrence Hitch School
Woestemeyer
Lawrence
McDonald
Endicott
Houk
Schladeenan
Rody
Welch
Barter
Olson
Lawrence Hich
Fearing
Miller
Uhrlaub
Harms
Mandeville
Cafferty
Tol Wulf
Washington
Houk Anjl Woestemeyer
HELP HOME BUILDERS Prevent Erection of Luxury Houses
The British government plans subsidies to build necessary homes and halt luxury houses. Dr Christopher Adelison proposes a £150 subsidy per house within a time limit. Austen Chamberlain notes small towns receive building money from the treasury, while larger towns must raise funds. He cites two obstacles money and labor and urges public opinion to mobilize both. Miss Nellie DeMerritt of the Internal Revenue Department arrives in Lawrence for Christmas visits.
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House of Commons
Christopher Adelison
Adedison
Austen Chamberlain
Treasury
Nellie DeMerritt
Internal Revenue Department
Washington, D. C
Lawrence
Haskell Braves Start Season Amid Oil Fuel Delays
Haskell basketball faces a postponed start as oil shortages halt gym heating. No practice in two weeks. a few air burners used in dressing rooms. Openers planned on New Year’s Day against Kansas City Flyers if fuel returns. other dates tentative with Creighton, Nebraska and regional colleges.
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Haskell Braves
Haskell
Deateh Venne
Kansas City Fiyers
Uni
Warrensburg
Ottawa
Creighton
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Thes
Emer Wi
Ludendorff’s Car Returns to Civilian Service in Chicago
The bullet scarred limousine used by General Ludendorff’s headquarters, a veteran of over 60 000 miles, now serves civilian duties in Chicago. Originally seized in 1914 from lumber merchant C L Willey of Chicago, it was later returned via an American consul. The Willey family later lost OC L Willey in 1916, and the car is now used daily by his son C B Willey.
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Chicago
Ludendorff
General Headquarters
Chicasro
C. L. Willey
Germany
Willey
L. Willey
C. B. Willey
Grange Holds Meeting At Midland In December
Mrs E Bussing spoke to Midland Grange members about the Fort Scott State Convention where she served as a delegate. The group met December 18 at Mrs Fred Heck’s home and planned further summer trip stories for January 8 at Mrs Fred V Lewis’s home. An all day session will include quilting the Social Service quilt.
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Bussing
Midland Grange
Fort Scott
Fred Heck
Fred V. Lewis
New York Cloak and Suit Trade Moves to Save Fifth Avenue
Business leaders plan to move the cloak and suit industry from Fifth Avenue to a new garment center west of Seventh Avenue from 30th to 9th Street. Four sixteen story cooperative factories totaling 1.4 million square feet are to be built, cutting rents from 250 to 50 cents per square foot and saving at least 3 million dollars annually. Sixty manufacturers with 60 million dollar annual output will begin the venture, inviting others to join as costs drop.
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Manhattan
Seventh Avenue
30Th
9Th Street
United States
Fifth Avenue
America
New York, Got Together, and Cooperating With A Group of Men Known As the “Save
Debaters named for University Public Speaking team
Nine members were announced for the University debating team by Prof. MH. A. Shinn. The lineup includes Gott, Rosecrans, Grancoff, Rogers, Calvert, Atmel, Gould, Newman, and Voorhees from various towns and colleges. Oklahoma will debate here March 19 and Missouri late in March.
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MH. A. Shinn
Shinn
Henry V. Gott
Law
Bronson
Vincent J. Rosecrans
Winfield
Abraham J. Grancoff
Lawrence
Winston G. Rogers
Wellington
Frederick W. Calvert
Miaing
Lyle 0. Atmel
Holton
George J. Gould
Dodge City
Victor A. Newman
Topeka
Claude H. Voorhees
University of Oklahoma
University of Missouri
Control of coal industry considered by Alberta government
Alberta officials study state supervision of coal mines to reduce strikes and lockouts. A government commission tracks major mining centers and will report on creating a government board to regulate the industry, fix wages, and oversee agreements. About 29 mines operate in Alberta, with 537 million invested, and witnesses urge strong permanent control to prevent disruptions.
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Edmonton
Alta
Alberta
Board of Control
H. A. Lovett
Montreal
Bard
Mr. Lovett
Unien
Oreasion
Pleasant Hour Club elects new president at Kanwaka meeting
The Pleasant Hour Club met on Wednesday afternoon December 17 with Mrs. W. D. Martin presiding. Fifteen members were present. Retiring president Mrs. J. F. Douglas turned over the gavel to new president Mrs. J. R. Topping, and Mrs. Douglas received a silver spoon as a year end keepsake. A committee of Mrs. Paul Rudiger, Mrs. Crawford McClung, and Mrs. Guy Bigsny was named to help outline a program for the new year. Miss Josephine Yeomans
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Pleasant Hour Club
W. DP. Martin
J. F. Douglas
J. R. Topping
Douglas
Paul Rudiger
Crawford McClung
Guy Bigsny
Reading on Nettie and Porter subjects at local club
Members heard two readings for Nettie’s Thanksgiving Visit and Tolly Poppet with Mrs. Wilson Martin leading a discussion on Gene Stratton Porter’s life. Miss Revena Brown spoke on Clay Center school work. Guests included Mrs. Voight and Miss Raveng Brown.
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Mandate
Nettie
Tolly
Poppet
Wilson Martin
Hhat
Gene Stratton Porter
Revena Brown
Clay Center
Medal to General Pershing at Laclede Rio home
A Bald medal inscribed to General John Pershing will be presented at his honor home in Laclede Rio December 2. Governor Frederick J. Gardner of Missouri will deliver the presentation. The 22 carat gold medal weighs five troy ounces and is two and a half inches in diameter with a parchment presentation speech.
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Jefferson City
John Pershing
Leamine
Laclede
Rio
Frederick J. Gardner
Missouri
Mill Strike Settled in Middleton Cotton Plant After Four Years
A four year cotton mill strike in Middleton England has been settled. Workers at a spinning mill reported grievances beginning in October 1915. The plant has been virtually idle since then and now returns to operation under the settlement.
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Middleton
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