Pratt Conductor Plays Santa for Rock Island Train
AC Conductor Barton of Pratt, a 41 year Rock Island veteran, dons Santa garb before Christmas to surprise children along routes through southwestern Kansas, western Oklahoma, northern Texas and eastern New Mexico. He drops notes, hands out candy laden gifts, and sometimes stops the train to deliver toys to designated children.
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Santa Claus
Hen
N. A
Barton
Rock Inland
Prairies
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Hei
Arton
Santa ‘Claus
Batton
Rock Island
Pratt
Langley undecided on 1930 run after pardon
Langley former congressman from the Tenth district of Kentucky, paroled December 18 1926 after eleven months on liquor charges, says his wife Katherine Langley who replaced him in Congress would not run in 1930. He has not decided whether to seek office again. He was restored to citizenship by Coolidge’s pardon and had resigned while his appeal was in court.
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Pikeville
John Langley
Tenth
Atlanta
Katherine Langley
Congress
Langley
Coolidge
Mihd
Watertown Geese for Christmas Feast Stir Supplies
Watertown, Wis. Dec 25 AP reports 16 000 geese prepared for Christmas trade. Vendors estimate 10 000 to 12 000 geese sent to markets, the stuffed Watertown goose becoming a table delicacy. Fat geese fed six times daily, some too fat to waddle. Also Budapest grants amnesty to 248 prisoners including 42 long-term inmates. Sixteen prisoners excluded for red revolution offenses.
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Waterton
Wis
Watertown
Middle West
New York
Budapest
Hungary
Admiral Horthy
Dispute Over Royalties Filed By Kansas Farm Owners
Two Kansas farm owners William Mason and W C Shore sue in federal court over royalties from wells in the Arkansas River bed near their Churchill oil pool properties. They seek declaration of ownership to river wells and lease payments plus one eighth of oil produced. Arguments include whether the Arkansas is navigable, a key factor in establishing property rights.
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Wichita, Kang
A.P
William Mason
W.C. Shore
Kansas
Arkansas River
Churchill -Oil Pool
Arkansas
Washington
Topeka
Mrs Coolidge Attends Christmas Meeting in Washington
Mrs Calvin Coolidge stood in for Santa Claus at a Christmas gathering in Washington. The event, hosted by the central union mission, aimed to help the needy during the holiday season.
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Coolidge
Washington
Calvin
Central Union Mission
Famous Thoxine cough prescription advertised locally
An advertisement promotes Thoxine as a safe cough remedy with no chloroform or harmful drugs. It claims double action relief by soothing irritation and addressing internal causes, touting rapid cough suppression and sore throat relief. Available at Round Corner Drug Co for 60 cents or one dollar.
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Round Corner Drug Co
City Meeting Highlights Charity Boxes Distribution
A meeting at Keith's theatre featured Mrs. Coolidge appearing on stage to discuss charity boxes distributed to needy youngsters of the city.
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Keith
Pettit the Plumber Customer Praise Ad
One of our 500 customers notes how hard we try to please. Pettit the Plumber promises reliable service and customer satisfaction. Phone 1084.
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Pettit
Sant Claus bouquet honored Mrs. Santa Claus by children
A speech noted that later she presented Santa Claus with a great bouquet of roses, which she said were from herself and the children for Mrs. Santa Claus.
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Pestetel
Sant Claus
Ahi
Santa Claus
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Hinchliffe
Trish
Elsie Mackay
America
Y OF
Wells
Martin and MetZonnell
Mase
Auto Wrecking and Junk Co
Lawrence
Produce and Junk CO
Std
Delaware
Santa Fe
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