City to pay for gas used in buildings as Kansas Natural raises rates
The Kansas Natural receivers announced a rate increase after utilities commission orders. The city must begin paying for gas used in its buildings including the scale house and bridge watchman's office, ending a long period of free gas. A 0 cent per thousand fee and a 2 cent early payment discount were outlined, with a 50 cent per month minimum charge per meter for readiness to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lneal Gas Company
Steth Utilities Commission
Viataralsas
Niall
Wheary
C J. Dodds
Focoppany
Tom Lis
State -Utilities Commission
Cam Yan
Kansas Natural
OMIA
Kansas Nature Company
Hearing Continued In Amy Martin Case For Frida y Morning
The preliminary hearing for Amy Martin was continued to Friday morning. She remains confined on a charge of felonious assault.
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Amy Martin
Aintin
Alterative Towns in Bed From 1908 to 1909
A patient with long illness reports using the Alterative Towns remedy for lung trouble and throat and lung afflictions. Describes physician’s approval of a proprietary medicine and claims recovery with no harmful drugs. Advertises sizes $1 and $2, Lehman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Reyaer
Stendt
Ileekpian
Lear- One
Lehman Laboratory
Philadelphia
No-Treat Law Improves London Drinking Habits
A Metropolitan Police report on the No-Treating ordinance, effective from October 11 to November 1, notes reduced drunkenness and shorter visits at the 32,000 licensed venues in the London area. Fewer women and children appear on the premises, and breaches of order are not reported.
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Lordan
Dee
Metropolitan , Police
Jess
London
Miss Helén Backer Returns From Suffrage Campaign
Miss Helen Backer of Laurence returns home after working in the suffrage campaign since leaving for the east. She rested after visiting relatives in Chautauqua County New York and saw the county’s strong showing in the state. She will depart Saturday for Delphos Kansas to spend the holidays with her nephew Loren J. Brown, who has just returned from Westinghouse in Pittsburgh.
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Helén Backer
East
Helen Backer
Laurence
Finne
Miss Backer
Chautauqua County
New York
Ake
Missi Eacker
Delphos
Kan
Loren J E. Brown
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
Gas rate notice for Lawrence reads 28 cents per thousand
The Public Utilities Commission order sets natural gas price for Lawrence after December 1914 at 28 cents per thousand, with a 50 cent monthly meter reading charge and a 2 cent volume discount if paid by the tenth of the following month. The notice ends with unrelated social commentary about married men and money.
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Commission of “Kanon
Kanatuyal Gas’ Company
Lawrence
Bridge Project Advances Amid Interurban Timber Work
A fragmented report notes the progress of a new bridge construction related to interurban service. The ongoing work involves infrastructure and light installation as crews continue through the interim phase.
Architect Was Here Owns New Parish House Plan
An architect presented plans for the Pomputh International Church Parish House. The offer covered the construction scope and ownership terms for the church complex.
Methodist Team Defeats Baptists in Church Volley Match
A church league volleyball game ended with Methodist defeating Baptists. The match featured strong serving and steady defense from Methodist as they claimed a win in a tight, low-scoring contest.
Tested Tire Apparatus Fire Fight at Bank Mills Trial
The new fire fighting apparatus installed weeks ago at the Bank Mills for live protection to the Bowersock Indug underwent its first trial. A stream of water was projected higher than several riverfront buildings during the operation. plus Funeral notices for Mrs. Cressman and Mrs. Ader appear in the local column.
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Bowersock
Rarest two years with an Vom could not pull Ivaiway
A fragmented 1914 note references Gateara Soap and Ointment for relief. The seller lists May and June dates and a department entry in Bos ar. The text appears as garbled medical advertising language with unclear outcomes.
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Ieee
Tegtancyer
Christmas Cantata Arrives at Plymouth Church Stage
A public cantata presented by Plymouth Congregational Church School tomorrow at 7:00 PM features Mother WA and choristers from the German M.E. Church and others. The Episcopal Church hosts a morning service at 10 with Trinity Lutheran participation. readers and students perform “Be Ull Bethlehem” and “Glory to God in the Highest” among Christmas selections.
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Plymouth
Lihouth
Plymouth Congregational Bible School
Batur' In
Trinity Lutheran
Olson
Funeral for Louis Watkins Held in Kansas City
The funeral of Louis Watkins, who died yesterday in Kansas City, was held today in Thawrenée. The service will be Thursday afternoon at 2 from The Sty. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Louis
Watkins
Louis, Watkins
Kansas City
Thawrenée
Oak Hill Cemetery
Kidney Pill Ad Promises Quick Relief Despite Unclear Claims
An OCR fragment cites a 1970 statement about temporary relief and lasting care for kidney trouble. It mentions price of 50e and a Buffalo New York company, Mrs Lowery and MTbiUn Co. as proprietors, but details are unclear and several words are garbled. The readable facts describe a medicine promising relief with a 50 cent price tag from a Buffalo firm.
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Lawrence
Baity
Price
Lowery
Jeter
Drift Blockage Threatens Riverbed After Dry Spell
A garbled account describes a large drift blocking a riverbed as farmers foresee trouble next spring if not cleared. Tobler and others attempted to burn and remove debris but the bed remains clogged, with downstream flow impeded and the build up wrapping the stream area.
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Pobler
Coltien
Tyre
Tobler
Han
Faint Fragments Hint at Missing Sports Patch
A damaged OCR fragment hints at sports notes involving teams from a Pit area and a game with backers or standings. Names, dates, or full teams are unreadable, leaving a brief, partial teaser of a local athletic brief.
Recitation and Christmas Service Announced at Local Church
A church plans a recitation program led by Frances and Erin Ponteland and others, with a Christmas service at 6 o clock. No special music will be performed by the choir or orchestra, and the service emphasizes the spirit of Christ. Eastman Kodaks for sale and dairy products available locally.
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Christ
Christmas Cheer Promised At Reduced Goods Store
A fragmented ad page mentions a jumbled mix of items including medicines for rheumatism and kidney issues, a cough remedy, cosmetics like French Ivory Diu Star, and a poke at a tax situation. The muffled note hints at seasonal sales and a Merry Christmas appeal amid noisy store chatter.
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Bisse Stants
Uae
Bears
Goeal Company
Frames
Squires Studio
Heat & Power Co
Progres Rt
Methodist
Baptists
Cressman
Adeder
Ajeura
Bosar
Vand
M.E. Gruceh
New York Street
Chris
Sunda
Ehin
Roraothal Laboratoria
Istiegiah
Ney
Sues Hintat
Frances
Erin
Ponteland
John’ Sala
Julia ‘Tolga
Graepe Ete Adacott
Tay
Martin Lonin
Offeyings
Tebitha
Eastman ‘Kodaks
Squivest Studio
Callner
Ving
P. Barber
ST. Wess
le Watch Jour
Windo Prieg
Robert E
Real Bros
McCormick
Massachusetts Street
Sunflower Princess
Jonimak World
Toummal World
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