Endless chain hosiery graft shocks Kansas shoppers
Dozens of Kansas women faced losses as a scam described by The Merchants Journal of Topeka unfolded. Promoters created hollow companies with no stock and no equipment, selling endless chain coupons for stockings and collecting fifteen dollars for five pairs. Stocks dissolved after funds flowed to promoters, while victims waited for goods that rarely arrived.
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Kansas
Journal of
Topeka
Tipan
Skilton Music Debut For Shawnee Dance In Chicago
The Shawnee Indian Hunting Dance by Skilton headlines a program in Chicago by the Allied Arts Society at Goodman Theatre. The Little Symphony, directed by Eric De Lamater, performs alongside Adolph Bolm's Ballet Intime and numbers by Casella Stravinski Puleshan and Schoenberg. Mina Hagen sings Pierrot Lunaire in the May Chicago preparation of Choral Union. The program features Stock conducting and an Indian ballet fusion, with Revisions expected as rehearsals begin.
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S. Skilton
Allied Arts Society of Chicago
Goodman Theatre
Eric De‘Lamater
Adolph Bolm
Lawrence
Skilton
Delamater
Casella
Adolph — Revi Sence
Hin
Society of Alice, Arts
John Alden Carpentier
New Army coach named for 1926 season at West Point
The Army announces lieutenant Lawrence M. Jones as head football coach for 1926, succeeding Captain J. Z. McFinap. Jones has three years of service under Captain de Foxan and played for Cadet teams in 1914 1915 and 1917, being elected captain in 1917 before war and graduation cut his chance to lead the eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence M
Bil
Jones
J. Z. McFinap
Mthit Academy
Anth- West Pointenant
Supreme Court voids key provision of 2021 future trading act
The Supreme Court declared section 3 of the federal future trading act of 2021 unconstitutional. It taxed 2 cents per bushel in futures transactions termed privileges bids offers puts and calls indemnities or ons and downs. The act also tried to force grain exchanges to admit cooperative agricultural associations by pre tax access for futures bought or sold on non contract market exchanges.
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Washington, Jan
Supreme Court
Grain Exchanges and Board of Trade
Co- Operative Agricultural Associations
Plan Supper Meeting At High School PTA
The senior high school Parent- Teachers' Association will meet for a supper and program on Thursday evening January 4 in the high school cafeteria. Tickets cost thirty-five cents and should be reserved in advance at the high school office by calling telephone 45. Supper served at 6 30 with the program to follow.
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Parent- Teachers’ Association
Parent-Teachers’ Associaton
W. A. Dill
W. A. Dill. “Whya
Parent-Teachers’ Association
John R. Barnes
van Braner
Address by M C A official draws 150 at Meyers Hall
David R Porter executive secretary of the M C A student department spoke at Meyers Hall to about 150 attendees. He praised the significance of the Student Y M C A over the past forty nine years. Flora Simonton reported on the Princeton world court conference. Fran ces Robinson and sister Bernadette Robinson provided violin solos. Porter met with the M W S A S cabinet and advisory board and planned to leave Lawrence for Denver in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Porter
M.C. A
Meyers Hall
Porter
Flora Simonton
Princeton
W. Gla
Radio Broadcast Of Washington Univ Basketball Game
Radio fans can hear W Washington University basketball tonight on KFKU at the University of Kansas. Program begins 4:00 p.m. with a session by Prof Frank A Russell on steam engine invention and railway applications, followed by music by the School of Fine Arts at 7:15 p.m. The game from Robinson Gymnasium starts 7:30 p.m. with play by play on KFKU.
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KFKU
University of Kansas
Frank A. Russell
Department of Civil Engineering
School of Fine Arts
Graduate Fellowships at University of Neans Offer Ten Awards
The graduate school of the University of Neans will offer ten fellowships of 400 dollars and one or more of 600 dollars for the academic year 1931. Fellowships are open to graduates of unimpaired standing. Stipends vary by commitment, with additional student assistants earning from 280 to 1000 dollars.
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Graduate School
The
University of Neans
Brookhart Expected Before Senate Elections Panel
Washington January 11 A P Senator Brookhart Republican of Iowa has been invited to appear tomorrow before the senate elections sub committee to present his argument in person. Members reportedly believe Daniel Steck Democratic opponent won by plurality and the sub committee may recommend Steck be seated unless Brookhart offers a contrary view.
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Washington
A. P
Brookhart
Towa
Senate
Iowa
Daniel F. Steck
Steck
Miller pleads guilty to two counts of benery law
Clyde Miller of Ottawa pleaded guilty before Judge Means to two counts of violating the benery law and was fined 2500 and sentenced to six months in jail on each count. Miller was arrested by Sheriff Cummings deputy Ray Corn at Baldwin Saturday evening and brought to Lawrence, lodging in Douglas county jail. He chose to plead guilty this morning and begin serving his jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Miller
Ottawa
Judge Means
Sheriff Sells Land In Douglas County Partition Suit
Three quarter sections of land near Vinland were sold by Sheriff William Cummings at the Douglas county courthouse to settle the W. W. Parker estate. First tract brought $5,625 sold to Nignot and Hughes of Wellsville, second tract brought $8,000 bought by Alsert Neis of Wellsville, third tract brought $62,267 bid by W. Parker of Emporia. Also a note on rubber production from guayule in Marathon Texas with a plant producing about a ton daily at high rubber prices.
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Vinland
William Cummings
Douglas County Court House
Al‘sert -Neis
Wellsville
W. Parker
Emporia
Texas
Marathon
Texis
Kansas City Visual Education Reels Expand to 132
Kansas City schools have broadened their visual education department since 1921. The unit now lists 132 reels and lantern slides chosen to match class work and reinforced in classrooms at opportune times. The chief and staff visit 76 elementary schools, covering geography nature study hygiene and history to imprint lessons vividly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Board of Education
Department of Visual Education
Conference topeka to Des Moines farm meeting
The Kansas State Board of Agriculture likely will be represented at the Des Moines farm conference called by Governor Mannniki. There are still old blue laws in England that cause trouble, and many women do not know the man of her choice.
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Topeka
Kan
A.P
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Des Moines
Mannniki
England
Marsi Wemen
Red
Would Replace Shenandoah Washingtons Plan to Rebuild
A proposed bill in the house naval committee aims to spend 5000 dollars to replace the destroyed Shenandoah. Chairman Drutler led the discussion as debate continued. In Wichita, Kansas, on January 1, the southern division of the Kansas intercollegiate debate league decided to hold all contests in towns other than colleges.
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A. P
Drutler
House. Naval Committee
Wichita
Kansas Intercollegiate
Bear Tales in the Zoo Weary Winter Sleep Dream
In a zoo story Brown Bear and Polar Bear siblings argue over disposition and sleep habits. Mrs Polar Bear quarrels with the keeper while Mr Brown Bear defends the keeper and explains if free he would eat and sleep through winter. The brown bears protect the keeper and express affection after the scare.
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Mrs. Potaroo
Mr. Brown Bear
Tam
Mr. Brown
Uniun
Methodist Church Sermon and Church News Notes
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered yesterday morning. Nine new members were received. Dr. Hislop spoke on "Where Are You?" urging open minds to interpret the times and changes in the world, noting shifts in ideas about property, humanity, and Christianity. Bible circles meet weekly, church night supper, midweek service, and reports from Interdenominational Youth Conference after recent events. Also mentions a Quine School Assembly with a musical program and a plan for the Edgar Steel Seal and Manufacturing annual meeting tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
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Methodist Church
Hislop
Jesus
India
China
Bible Circle No
F. Wo
Kingsbury
N. Hf
Mary, Good
Maine
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Wim. T. Stout
A. J. van Winkle
Haskell Institute
O. RK. Fearing
Winona
Evanston
Deaths and Funerals list local residents’ obsequies
Obituary notices recall Martha Gyerman Overmah 82 whose funeral was at the Friends church in Lawrence with burial in Oak Hill. James F. Lucas 70 of New York Street, arrangements pending. Charles Clark former Lawrence resident died in Falls City after operation, previously with Maximum Power Co.. George T. Dunnigan 64 buried Oak Hill after services at Rumsey Funeral Home. Mrs. Sarah Jewett died near De Soto with funeral at home. Anna and Katie Fewett, Lawrence relatives named.
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Martha Gyerman
Mayr
Leland
Friends, ‘Church
John Or Hae
Anc
Oak Hill Cemetery
James F. Lucas James
F. ‘Lucas
Colered
New York Street
Lawrence
Charles Clark
Falls’ City
Neb
Clark
Maximum Power Company
Falls City
St. Josephs Mo
George T. Dunnigan
Rumsey
AL T. Easden
Sarah Jewett
DeSoto
Personal notes from Kansas City social rounds
Mrs A G Ameh spent the day in Kansas City. Mrs B B Beery traveled to the city this morning to spend the day. Mr and Mrs E J Rogers, visiting Mr Rogers sisters in Lawrence, left for their Mount Ayr Iowa home. Dr Mrs Seth Fenton went to Kansas City this morning for a couple days. Grace Wood returned to Kansas City after weekend at Alpha Gamma Delta. Dr Edward Bumgardner made a business trip to Kansas City. Mrs Joé Garbutt went to Pek a this morning to spend the day.
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E. J. Rogers
Roger
Lawrence
Mount “Ayr
Ilowa
Seth Fenton
Kansas City
Grace ‘Wood
Alpha Gamma Delta House
Edward Bumgardner
Joé Garbutt
Peka
Card of Thanks for Kind Assistance and Flowers
We thank our many friends and neighbors for their kind assistance during illness and death of our mother and grandmother. Gratitude is also extended for the beautiful flowers from Mrs. Ora Dicker Mrs. John Smelser Mr TE Miller and relatives.
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Ora Dicker
John Smelser
TE. Miller
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Allied Arts Society
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ARMY
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Sam Pickerd
Manhattan
Uited
Aguenulaire
Arrien
California
Beautification Association
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Supreme
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Tso Lin
Manchuria
Rannuvia
Peking
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Pye
Connor
Téeas
Jerusalem
Taylor
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Alabama
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Missouri
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Senate Interstate Comme Commission
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Vermont Street
Kk. U
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Northwestern
Interstate Covhnverte Commission
J. Todd
Board of Regents
Rotary
Ben Culp
University
New York
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U—Api
Mare
U.S. Treasury
Vienna
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Prince Alexander of
H. L. Chambers
Victory Garage
Massachusetts
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Miller
Baldwin
Belleville
A. Leo Stevens
Scotts Field
Here
Wiliam ‘Ffitchell
Guthrie
Okla
W. X K. Tate
John Ramsey
Henry Roan
A. P.J
Gerry
Rhode Island
Democratic Int
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New
J. H. Striebe
Shull
Frank J. Suuil
Coolsidge
Mear Miller
Portland
Ore
Wert KE. Haney
Coolidge
Duke
Bernard Marmaduke Fitzalan Howard
Duke of Norfolk
Kiddies’ Evening Story
Mary
Graham Bonner Coomnosy
Cept
Rae
Quine
Uiney
Lilvelockswith
Florence Dill
Glee Club
Opal
Kennedy
Steli Truckwiller
Seal Company
Edgar Steel
Seal and Manufacturing
Marcel
Hess Drug
Ars
Dick Bros
Hess Drug Co
Cerner Drug Co
A. G. Ameh
B. B. Beery
City
Hill
Krum Codi Co
Morrison Agency
Ft. M. Chamney
Chamber of Commerce
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