Urge tax repeal on theatre admissions discussed
Washington hearing on January 16 featured Augustus Thomas urging repeal of the ten percent tax on theatre admissions as harmful to spoken drama and cultural life. He cited theatre closures and fewer cities hosting plays and linked arts to national advancement, while Mellon plan favored repeal.
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Curtis
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Motor and’ Accessories Manufacturers’ Association
Aneid L. Guesmer
Minneapolis
Infanil Daily Press Association
Hull and Cole
Towa
Emery A Holloway Dies in California Pioneer Kin Noted
Emery A Holloway a Kansas native aged 67 died December 18 at Winton near Merced California He is survived by wife Nevada and children Oscar S Holloway Nina A Persing Ruby M Lyon and Marie B Robinson all of Lodi He was brother to Scott R Thomas Holloway Mrs Margaret Akers Rose Hitchock and Mrs Dora Shank His parents Collins and Katherine Holloway were early Kansas settlers He lived on a Douglas county farm until moving to California where health improved and he prospered His obituary reflects on Kansas pioneer life and the enduring Kansas spirit through his descendants and community ties
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Oscar S. Holloway
Nina .A. Persing
Ruby M. Lyon
Marie B. Robinson
Scott R
Thomas Holloway
Margaret Akers
Rose Hitchcock
Colorado
Dora Shank
Douglas County
Collins Holloway
Katherine Kennedy Holloway
Kennedy Valley
Pleasant Valley
Emery
Harper County
Ohio
Midwinter Concert By University Orchestra At Fraser Chapel
The University orchestra under Prof Edward Kurtz will perform at Fraser chapel tomorrow night with Waldemar Gelteh of the guitar faculty as soloist. Program includes Mendelssohn Italian Symphony No 4 and Vieuxtemps Concerto No 4 plus Weber Oberon overture. Intermission follows.
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Viogin
School of Fine Arts
K. U
Gelteh
Enerpier
Waldemar Gelich
Hurley Named to Debt Board Odd Democratic Vacancy
Edward N. Hurley of Chicago, former Shipping Board chairman, was nominated by President Coolidge for the Democratic vacancy on the debt funding commission. He would replace Harding appointees Glass and Simmons, both declined. The move aligns with the post adjournment law adding three Democratic seats.
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Edward N. Hurley
Chicago
Shipping Board
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Deet Funding Commission
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Harding
Glass
Virginia
Simmons
North Carolina
Crisp
Georgia
Olney
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Egg prices rise two cents in Topeka market
In Topeka on January 11 the market price for eggs increased two cents, lifting retail figures for fresh eggs to 45 to 47 cents per dozen. The rise follows a five to seven cent increase over the past week as cold weather and strong demand drive buying.
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Farmer Recovers After Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
A farmer recounts severe gall bladder pain and multiple surgeries. He tried Mayr's Wonderful Remedy on a friend's suggestion, completed the course, and reports complete relief. The ad claims the product removes intestinal mucous and reduces inflammation causing stomach and liver ailments, with money-back guarantee at Round Corner Drug Store and druggists nationwide.
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Anybay
Mayr
Round Corner
Smith Again Seeks Republican Attorney General Nomination
Tom D. Smith of Hiawatha announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination as attorney general from Topeka. He has sought the post several times without success, with C. Ith likely to run for the current term. the race shapes up as a continuation of past efforts and future contests.
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University class schedules to be distributed soon
The dean of the college announced schedules for the next semester will be ready for distribution late this week or early next. A Topeka call informed Dean Brandt that printing is nearly complete at the state printing plant. In Pittsburg Crawford county, residents considered forming a club to back Governor J M Davis for the Democratic presidential nomination. Otto Greenlee urged the meeting be recorded as supporting WWG McAdoo for president, first, last and all the time.
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Paul B. Lawson
Topeka
Brandt
Davis
Pittsburg
Kan
Crawford County
J. M. Davis
Otto Greefl
WW. G. McAdoo
Damage at Register of Deeds Office Observed
Report describes the Register of Deeds office after a blast-like incident this morning. Workmen moved a large marble counter away from the doorway to clear debris and secure the area.
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Register’s
the Register of Deeds
Wellman
Orimes
Closeout on men’s red rubber lace pacs for boots
Durable red rubber lace pacs for heavy German socks or felt boots offered at a closeout price. Originally $4.00, now $2.65. Inventory limited. good for cold weather wear and rugged terrain. suitable for outdoor work or military surplus style.
Shot by Hold-up Men Near ElDorado Kans
Orland o Fennish a 22 year old Western Union lineman was shot in the hip and hospitalized after resisting three armed hold up men who robbed two other telegraph employees in a box car near Degraff 11 miles north of ElDorado. The bandits escaped with about 150 dollars. no trace of them was found by late today.
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ElDorado
Kan
Orlando Fennish
Western Union Telegraph Company
ElDorado Hospital
Degraff
Here Vate
Fennish
Telegraph Company
Reed Decides to Run for Kansas Governor Nomination
Clyde M. Reed, chairman of the Kansas Public Utilities Commission, accepted a request from Emporia friends to seek the Republican nomination for governor. He told a notifying committee led by Senator John McCoy that he will make a formal announcement later, likely Friday. In other notes, about 250 engravers have made portraits of George Washington.
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Topeka
Kan
Clyde M. Reed
State Public Utilities Commission
Emporia
John McCoy
Reed
University English Dept Speaker At YWCA Meeting
Miss Margaret Lynn of the University English department will address the high school YWCA meeting to be held tomorrow.
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Margaret Lynn
University “English Department
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