Highway Work Paid For and Political Tensions Highlight Kansas News
Topeka reports the state highway commission has paid the last of summer construction debts, with revenue forecasts meeting expectations and possible bills to benefit districts likely soon. A Kansas professor links sales tax talk to advocacy by the Washington Taxpayers League, noting gasoline tax familiarity shapes debate on broader levies. William Allen White is among commission members guiding Haiti withdrawal plans for President Hoover. Colorado prison turmoil looms as Canon City officials clash over governance and the discovery of hidden nitroglycerine by inmates raises safety concerns.
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Taxpayers League
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Prohibition Debate Warns GOP on Enforcement
Representative Black of Pennsylvania tells Republicans the party risks losing voters unless enforcement of the prohibition law is improved. He warns the party to adjust its stance or face weaker support in upcoming elections. The piece notes prohibition existed well before 1928 and that public reaction shapes party prospects.
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Pennsylvania
Republican Party
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Prohibition stance costs no votes in past campaign
The article notes opponents craft many harsh criticisms while the outcome of the campaign showed the prohibition issue did not cost the Republic any votes. It mentions warning by Mr. Black about abandoning prohibition and reflects on past political signals. It also comments on spring thaw revealing poor road conditions on light surfaced highways with deep worn holes and high repair costs ahead.
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Neosho
Crawford
Cherokee
Notary Appointed and Local News Gleanings
In The Old Home Town Harris is appointed a notary public. The Journal adds nearly a quarter ton of new job type this week. G R B Ottman, formerly of this city now in Colorado, spends a few days here. A large surprise party was held at Miss Davis the schoolteacher yesterday. T L Rankin, brother of W X Rankin, patent owner of the artificial ice skating rink, is in New York City, with no relatives in this city. Mr B F Smith and family have located in the county, purchasing the Alexander Lewis farm southwest of the city, bringing means to start farming and promising success.
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G. R B. Ottman
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New York City
B. F. Smith
Alexander ‘Lewis
Fifty Years Ago Topeka Winter Fair and Local Visits
Twenty five years ago on Saturday February 8, Mr and Mrs Clevenger and Edna Clevenger with Frank Gee traveled to Topeka for the winter fair. G G Collins and family returned from Philadelphia after a six day visit. B W Woodward invited guests for a Brynwood reception for her daughter Mrs B D Woodward on February 16. Mrs Frank Cosley informally hosted guests at Kentucky Street last night for Mr WW Dees Josley and Mr Dillencourt of Xenia. W B Phillips a Kansas City fencing expert will teach fencing at the University of Kansas. Dr Naismith helped bring him to town. P Bell, Gould store co owner, arrived to make Lawrence home. Warren Henley travels to Chicago for the automobile show.
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Century-Old Health Order Shuts Theatres And Pool Halls
Lawrence health department orders closing of theatres and pool halls after tonight to curb influenza, dances prohibited and schools to stay open for now. Birth announced for Larraine Lizelte on February 8 to Mr and Mrs G M Clark. Phi Kappa Psi house nearing completion with move-in expected next month. second floor finished and some members already residing. George Docking enrolled at the college continues to attend.
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Larraine Lizelte
Phi Psi
Phi Kappa Psi
George Docking
Poir Pa by Chaudy Callan Restored Speech
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Nora as awful and sentimental with tears when opening fruit for her second husband as her first husband helped her can. Copyright 1928 Publishers Syndicate.
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Chaudy Callan
Nora
Dublishers Syndicale
Western Military Academy Boy Ill With Influenza At Home
Western Military Academy at Alton Illinois reports a student ill for three weeks due to influenza. He returned home Saturday and will stay until his strength returns. W H Harris left today for California to visit his daughter Mrs George Shuck and his son Wallace C Harris near Los Angeles.
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George Shuck
Wallace C. Harris
Los Angeles
Kansas History: Insurance Payments Hit Half Million Range
In 1880 Kansas paid about $650000 for fire insurance and over $900000 for life insurance amid a year of growing financial commitments.
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Kansas
Washington Navy Committee Examines Parity Plan Errors
AP report notes Senate naval committee weighing parity plan errors with Great Britain as Washington, Taft, and other officials report progress. Forbes named to study U S withdrawal from Haiti. an earthquake rattles San Diego. Heflin rule violations probed. Kip family dispute in Nevada. Hoovers host British officials before ambassador's retirement. Byrd era plane instruments cited. Rostdy sentenced to death for banditry and train wreck plot.
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Flashes of Life and scattered society notes across cities
A collage of diverse items reports on a woman club debate criticizing lavish wedding displays, church decor, and a rector's remarks. It notes a Boston or New Haven style city seeking court input on projects, a setter named Rufus in Ireland, a giant Omaha mammal to become a park icon, and highway aid funds with travelers to Seattle.
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The Little Black Clock Returns to Enid and the Kid Story
Enid travels to New York to chase a believed missing brother linked to the Lone Shot gang. She tails Izzy Myers to a junk shop, spotting a crime room with five men and a tense exchange. Myers hints at a crucial lead as Enid seizes a chance to uncover the truth.
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The Shof By Mary Graham Bonner A Clock Party
Clocks and watches talk as they run around in The Shof. The Little Black Clock leads a late night fun with friends while most keep time poorly. John and Pegey hear a clock’s boastful tale about repairs and a promised party for the Little Black Clock.
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Invention of the stethoscope by Laennec in 1816
A compact history recounts Dr. Laennec's creation of the stethoscope in Paris after a patient case. A simple hollow cone made from bamboo and wax enabled clearer chest sounds, marking a turning point in medical examination a century ago. The piece notes the instrument's long journey from novelty to staple tool in medicine.
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Baldwin News Briefs Include Visits and Dinner Honors
Miss Mdna Hahnbaum of Topeka visited cousin Miss Bernice Aeshall and other sorority sisters at the Alpha Chi house last weekend. Hahnbaum, a former Baker student, now holds a fine position in Topeka. Mrs. Samuel A Deel hosted a dinner last Thursday for her husband’s birthday with daughters Dorothy and Miriam assisting. guests included Prof and Mrs Frank F. Wolf.
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Topeka
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A Masterpiece Review Honors Mary Lee War Novel
A. Hamilton Gibbs lauds Mary Lee’s It’s A Great Life as a masterpiece, noting the author’s immersion in war’s spiritual toll. He praises truthful depiction of descent into hell beyond front lines, comparing Lee to Barbusse and Rolland, and asserts the book captures war’s truth without sensationalism.
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Roumain Rolland
Community Notes and Member Updates from Baldwin Area
Local residents face illnesses and travel as Professor Uhl and his wife isolate at home on Jersey Street. Mrs Tisdale seeks hospital care in Kansas City while her husband remains employed in Baker territory. Ladies Aid and Western Star Evangeline chapter report meetings, elections, and plans for future events. Members travel to Topeka and Lawrence for reunions and a convention. Various club activities include reading groups, Paper on Household Science, and Philamathean club gatherings with light refreshments.
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Chicago
P. E. O. To Hold Meeting and Community Service
The next P. E. O. meeting is set for February 18 in the secretary Mrs. Rose K Case home. All colored community members are invited to attend a service at First Methodist church next Sunday evening with Rev Calvin K E Holman delivering a sermon and several musical numbers planned. Mrs A E Mann is recovering from a ten day illness.
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First Methodist Church
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