Holbrook Pushes Capital Punishment Revival in Kansas
Kansas City Kansas January 1 A bill to revive capital punishment may be submitted at the legislative session with support from C S Holbrook Wyandotte county representative He says Wyandotte delegation faces a tough winter His platform includes an Industrial Court hard surfaced roads a definite budget a tax re classification plan return of eagle and circle ballots and no large salary cuts He seeks participation in a normal sensible session and expects local legislative battles ahead
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Kansas City
Kans
Kansas
C. S.holbrook
Wyandotte
House of Representatives
Holbrook
North Lawrence Officials to Speak at Wallace W. C. T. As
Governor Jonathan Davis is slated to speak January 16 at Centenary M E church in North Lawrence. Mayor Kreeck will give the welcome. J W Arthur’s Sunday school class hosted a gathering at Lena Sutton’s home on North Sixth Street with music and refreshments. Members listed include Lena Sutton and many others, with extended family from Lawrence and Argentine.
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Jonathan Davis
M. E
Wallace W. C. T
Kreeck
J. W. Arthur
The
Christian Church
Lena Sutton
North Sixth Street
Maud Otinges
J. Y. DeShafer
Poplar Street
Kansas City
John Artman
Jean
Maud Otinger
Agnes
Lawrence
Josie May Hushood
Ton Roy
Argentine
Dennis DeShafer
J. ¥. Deianer
John Marlowe
Glenn Zim
Walter Martin
Russel Frye
Junction City
Diver Seeks Gang's Footing for Road Surface Plan
A diver seeks support from a gang to ensure proper road surfacing remains usable in wet weather. The call focuses on durable feet and firm footing to secure a hard surface, highlighting the need for reliable access despite rainfall.
Reverend to Leave for California After Last Sermon
Families of Glenn Zimmerman and James Gulley attended but could not be present for Rev. Thomas' final sermon at the Christian church which was full of advice yet somber. He will spend the winter in California as winters here are too extreme, with Rev. E. T. McFarland to preach next Sunday all day.
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Glenn Zimmerman
James Gulley
Stratton
Colo
Goodland
Kan
Thomas
The
Christian Church
California
E. T. McFarland
British American explorers to pierce central Australia
A British American Exploration syndicate plans a long term expedition into central Australia. Led by C. W. Rogers of San Diego and Sergeant A. A. Waelly, the group will sail from Townsville around Cape York to Port Darwin then inland toward the interior. They aim to land between Port Darwin and Brome, traverse hostile tribal regions with conciliation, use a wireless telegraph, and film the journey. The mission is expected to last 18 months to two years.
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Sydney
Australia
C. W. Rogers
San Diego
A. A. Waelly
France
Townsville
Cape York
Gulf of Carpentaria
Port Darwin
Brome
Cotton crop paid shows Australian yields exceed U S despite policy
A visiting British cotton delegation reports Australian white labor cotton can compete with crops abroad, noting Queensland yields per acre exceed U S averages and even soldier returnee plots produce strong profits. Plantations expand under family-share farming, while Fort Riley loses its Red Cross guest house to a blaze costing about 20 000.
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Sydney
Australia
Daniel Jones
Queensland
United States
Hebless
Fort Riley
Red Cross
Huskey
Freight Business Up 25 Percent in Liberal Rail Shops
Fav Schenk, foreman at Rock Island shops in Liberal, says freight activity is about 25 percent above normal as the railroad expands operations. The line is running "Hard Surface" with sand full time to support this growth, with two miles of Halstead to Newton road slated for upgrade using 2,400 loads of sand. County commissioners have ordered one road of sand every four and one half.
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Rock Island
Liberal
Fav Schenk
Busi Halstehd
Ness
Halstead
Newton
Laxative Brom Quin ine promotes health against colds
An old advertisement extols Brom Quin ine laxative tablets as a tonic that supports healthy condition and wards off cold attacks. The copy emphasizes boosting immunity and overall wellness, referencing common ailments like Grin or In- Auenna.
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