Douglas County Farmers Merchants Institute Meeting Report
Mrs. Day delivers full report on Manhattan gathering where Douglas County farmers and merchants association discussed Parm expert residency and county cooperation. Prof McKeaver outlined farming advances, a proposed county dental plan moves forward, and Charles Starkweather noted merchant support for farmer causes amid statewide institute updates.
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Manhattan
Douglas
Merchants ® Association
AL McReever
Parmers” Institute
Merchants
Wsseianion
MeKleaver Wil Phepare
B. Day
Stauffer Opposes Taxation Plan In Topeka Meeting
Douglas County Representative opposed a proposed taxation measure and called for actions favoring Douglas equity. Stanley pledged opposition to the plan while stressing broader interests in local governance and infrastructure.
Postpone Committee Meeting Amid Campaign and Parole Updates
The board postponed the committee meeting planned for today at noon to review results of the membership campaign and upcoming events. Also noted are recent parole developments involving Stuart and Wilson in separate cases and the ongoing robbery investigation at a local shop.
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Tae Pitts
County Clerk Registers 150 School Bonds in County
County Clerk Horan Broeker handled registration of about one hundred fifty school bonds. The process required extra clerical help and local officials planned to forward the paperwork to Topeka for final registration during county installations.
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Horan Broeker
Birthday gift from Mary Tate at Vancouver WA
Mrs. M. Clark receives a seven and one half pound salmon as a birthday present from Miss Mary Tate of Vancouver Washington. Tate caught the fish while fishing in Vatneoueen and teaches at a school for the blind in Vancouver.
Harleigh Benson Files Nomination Papers for Mayor
Harleigh Benson, a former police judge, filed nomination papers Saturday for the city’s mayoral race in Lawrence. The filing, backed by the required citizens, marks Benson as a candidate in the upcoming April primary election.
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Harleigh
Benson
Harleigh Benson
Lawrence
Marvel
Britain’s Preliminary Reply Eases War Trade Tensions
Great Britain signaled willingness to avoid unnecessary disruption of neutral trade and pledged to follow a doctrine on shipment of food stuffs. The note conceded American contentions on neutral rights while citing practical difficulties and suspect shipments. Both sides expect further discussion in a constructive tone as the United States seeks restraint on belligerent interference with neutral commerce and assures no undue delays in essential goods.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
London
State Department
International l
Bryan
Referato
Britain
Austria
United Rites
Aureus
Cit
Nore
Eneutechs
Italy
Matign
Germany
Ier
Lord Sadiskin
Jail Keeper Johnson Remembers Seven Decades Of Douglas County Prison
Longtime deputy James Lave, later Sheriff, supervised Douglas County jail keeping, prisoner handling, and early reforms. He recalls turning over keys, preventing jail deliveries at seven lines, and altering methods from harsh solitary to controlled confinement.
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Tke Johnson
PARENT TEACHERS MEETING AT QUINCY SCHOOL EVENT
The regular meeting of the Quincy Parents and Patrons Association is set for Thursday evening at 8 o clock in the Flight Shoot Auditorium. Schwegler will speak on school cooperation and parental involvement with the Gaines School. Teachers citywide are expected to attend and the Board of Education is invited. Mrs Charles Suite left Ellsworth Kansas yesterday due to her mother's death from an operation.
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Schwegler
Quincy
Vayant-Poughers Association
Quincy! Selah
Bella Re Fligh
Schwesler
Ehil
Stiand
Charles Suite Wis
Elsworth
Kansas
W. ‘Seaver
Ellsworth
Trade Notes Warn Against British Measures
The article argues the main aim of the Arorei ore tsi is to avert harming American commerce by mirroring British practices. It claims the American note seeks to forestall descriptions of U S trade and notes British figures show shipping constraints cause Britain and Austria to divert shipments away from neutral ports. Officials warn shifts could harm U S exports and impact certain industries reliant on imported materials.
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Hermany
Austria
Geentan
Germany
United States
United
New Science Building Proposed for Baker Campus
Baker plans a science building funded by a 500000 endowment after a campus campaign. Students expect immediate construction as the endowment becomes productive. The Senior Association contributed to the fund with this understanding, and the decision now rests with the trustees and the General Education Board.
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Baker
University Bulletin
S.O
General Education Board
Waker
Father and Son Supper Sos Given for Saturday Event
The text describes a community supper and evening program hosted by TMHOnReM ORL secretary Holtz. Activities include military drills, games, calisthenics, and entertainment prior to a wrestling display. An exhibit and entertainment are planned with hopes to open soon after the supper.
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M.C
Holtz
Large School Attendance in Douglas County Census Bulletin
A Douglas County census bulletin shows most school age children from six to twenty attend irregularly or drop out as they advance. It notes 5,691 children aged six to twenty, with varying enrollment across subgroups and a trend toward earlier school departure as age increases due to parental support or need to work.
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Douglas County
Selyour
Asa
Abe
Bet
Secood
Toto
Exceptional Record of William Bowman and Local Lighting Update
William Bowman of Sibley reports thirty two years of uninterrupted access to a London paper via the US mails. Commodities merchant Cale Monroe Waterman introduces two new search lights for roadside use, noting lighting as essential for safety on routes. Pastor W J Goldsmith delivered an engaging sermon at Manhattan Congregational Church and Plymouth Congregational Church, focusing on the man and the crowd.
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Peter Foe
Daria
William Diwan
Sibley
Bowman
London
United States
Mr. Bow
Monroe
Waterman
Ieee
W. J. Goldsmith
Congregational Chorch
Manhattan
Plymouth Congregational
Corley Elected President at Citizens Bank in Wichita
In a Friday night meeting stockholders chose J. S. Corley of Wichita to replace resigning W. E. Spalding as president and director. Spalding will remain less active and as a stockholder. A. Gorrill and others were reappointed to key roles with new cashier and secretary treasurer appointments.
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Spalding
Golden Anniversary of Kansas Pioneers Celebrates 42 Years
Kansas couple from Wellsville marks 42 years of marriage dating from December 24, 1864 after crossing from Delaware to Highland township Misna county. The event notes a long life together with family milestones, including a son turning years old in April and plans for a future celebration in February.
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Kansas
Wellsville
Tar
Delaware
Sal Fame
Hiehland
Fehr
Install County Officers Today In Holand Wheeler County
Officials were sworn in by County Clerk Herman Brockett and District Court Clerk Charles Moss. New officers include Sheriff Jolugsen, County Attorney Schroo, Clerk Chas Moss, Surveyor Wheelers, Register of Deeds Lindsay, and County Commissioners Brone, Sheen, and Hoover. Several key posts already held prior terms. others remain to be sworn later.
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Listher
Chas Moss
Dth
Wheelers
Lornmng Srouh
J. E. Lindsey
Holand
Wheeler
Euri Y
Asucer-Elevl
No Alumni Chapter Here Held Next Provincial Convention
A 1917 Phi Delta Phi province convention in Denver concluded with a banquet for about seventy five alumni. Local talks covered forming an alumni chapter, which was not approved for now. Speakers included L.F.L. of St Joseph and R Chandler of St Louis. the next province convention will be in Denver. The piece also notes changes in Baldwin and Pakwitt City postmaster appointments and Baker University’s impact on Baldwin post office business. Mr Markham recently received a new commission after serving as postmaster with efficiency. Mr McClure is praised for ability and plans to devote time to publishing the Baldwin Ledger. Mr Bridges and Manties Briges visited for a few days.
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Denver
Bienn Hl
Phi Detta Phi Legal Fraternity
L. Flh
St. Joseph
R. ©. Chandler
St. Louis
R.A. Kleinesmith
Oklahoma City
H. R. Asher
J. UL Mitchell
Ta OH Antil
J. OW. Grea
F Rive
Mrostent Wilson
Baker University
Ballwin
Adel Birger
Bowny Meneh Barger
Baldwin
McClure
Euarogh Hint Muir
Marklaig
Haldwin Ledger
College enrollment climbs past last year's figures
APS officials report college enrollment this year edging ahead of last year as students continue to arrive. By Monday officials expect the total to exceed last year’s tally, with new arrivals still streaming in today.
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APS
Walker pleads not guilty in nuisance case scheduled
Rodney Walker appeared in police court to answer a charge of maintaining a nuisance. He pleaded not guilty and a trial was set for Thursday afternoon. Police raided his premises Saturday night and found evidence leading to his arrest. Fire damaged a furniture exchange at 718 Massachusetts Street last night, with cause under investigation and damage to the building and contents. Pred Harris spent Sunday and the gas—
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Rodney Walker
Inerning Toanswer
Walker
Furniture Exchange
Suevegas
Massachusetts Street
Native Kansan Capper Becomes Governor Inagural Acknowledgments
Arthur Capper, born and raised in Kansas, was sworn in as the state’s first native governor in decades. The simple ceremony featured no pomp as Hodges retired and Capper outlined plans to rebuild the prison plant and pursue other state goals with bipartisan support.
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Poper
Kan
Arthur Copper
Hardges
Ingro
New York
Capper
Hodges
Ihgostite Juditor
Kansans National Guard
W. A. Johnston
Su Preme Court
Arth Capger
George T. Hodges
W .Y. Morgan
Sheffield
Ugalis
S. ML. Brewster
J.S. Dawson
Catibite Chas. Sessigns
W. C. Ross
Ward
N. Hines P. Walker
Supreme Court
John §. Dawson
A. WW. Benson
Joh Marshall
Clark Smith
Henry
FL Mason
Boatgiepper
Edocert
Tonteltt
GC. T. Martin
Kansas National Guard
Senate
House
Representative Hall
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Unite Amdine Community Prizes
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Charles Starkweather
Lawrence Merellanis
Douglas County Partners’ Institute
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Douglas Equity
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Sam Lear
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England
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UN County
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Parent Teachers Meeting
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Change Citizens — Bank President
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Wichita
W. E. Spalding
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Helland Wheeler
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