American student meets democratic Bulgarian king on road repair
In Samokov Bulgaria Jan 17 a king in a limousine stopped to aid Rev Leroy Ostrander and John Stearns whose car broke down near Sofia. Mrs Ostrander identified the king who offered help and assisted with the repair amid mountain roads.
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Samokoz
Bulgaria
Associated Press
John Stearns
American Collegiate Institute
Leroy F. Ostrander
Bulgaria. On Such A Trip In Company With Mrs. Ostrander
Mr. Stearns
Sofia
Mrs. Ostrande
Bulgarian
King’s party continues after roadside repair by amateurs
Amid dust and cramped quarters Boris and his sisters Evdokia and Nadejda join Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander as two amateur mechanics finish their work. Mrs. Ostrander then explains to Mr. Stearns who helped. he notes he was about to offer payment.
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Boris
Evdokia
Nadejda
Weather injures Rhine and Moselle wine output
Wine makers along the Rhine and Moselle report a very poor year with small sour grapes and output about one tenth of normal due to a cold wet spring and sunless summer. Some near Lake Constance enjoy a good crop of grapes and a distinct wine flavor.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Rhine
Moselle
Lake Constance
English Book Production Tops Last Year in England
The Bookseller statistics show 6 981 new English books and 3 259 new editions released in the past year with fiction leading. Novelists produced 1 219 new works while religion and theology accounted for 575. humor titles numbered 17. A Berlin cartoonist meanwhile lampooned profiteers under the name Raffles inspiring a play.
Names Used Across Germany Target Dissent and Profit
An era marked by widespread use of a name to identify and delegitimize individuals believed to profit unduly. The phrase reflects pervasive public labeling and social repercussions across German society.
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Germany
Dempsey Gibbons Heavyweight Title Bout Planned
Promoter Tex Rickard announced the Dempsey versus Gibbons title match will be held in New York the first week of June at Madison Square Garden. No contracts signed yet but both managers accept terms, with the Polo Grounds as probable venue. The fight avoids aligning with the Democratic National Convention scheduled to start June 24.
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New York
Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
Tommy
Gibbons
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Dempsey-Gibbons
Polo Grounds
Battle Ground
Ireland Rejects Move to Abolish Free State External Affairs
In Dublin on January 14, the Dial reports a defeat for a bid to abolish the Free State ministry of external affairs and shift duties to the president. President Cosgrave declined to undertake the work and defended the ministry costing $300,000 annually. The Freeman's Journal backs the decision citing Ireland's foreign interests, noting Washington's current handling of UK immigration quotas and possible tariff mistakes.
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Dubin
Associated Press
Dial
Free State
Ministry of External Affairs
Cosgrave
Freeman's Journal
Ireland
Washington
United Kingdom
Dreadnaught Australia May Sinker to Sydney Harbor Visit
The dreadnaught Australia will likely be sunk outside Sydney Harbor after the British Cruiser squadron visits Australia under the Washington treaty. The squadron plans to reach western Australia late February and visit other ports through April.
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Melbourne
Associated Press
Australia
Sydney Harbor
Western Australia
London Tax Square Mile Accounts for One Quarter
The Corporation of London controls a square mile that yields a quarter of the kingdom income tax. UK income tax receipts totaled 1.75 billion pounds in 1920 21, per H. T. Mc Auliffe, chair of the city finance committee.
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London
Associated Press
Corporation of London
H. T. McAuliffe
United Kingdom
Corn Slipped From Peak In Early Chicago Trade
Corn touched a season high at the open then pulled back. May delivery 80¢, July 81¢, futures sellers in control briefly. Wheat eased in a bear-tinged session from Winnipeg weakness. Chicago livestock mixed with hogs mostly higher and cattle steady to soft. Kansas City futures and cash grain mixed with hay and produce steady to firmer. Liberty bonds quoted in New York.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
Chicago Livestock
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Department of Agriculture
Enes
Kansas City Cash Grain
Lawrence
Vanbrunt
John Deere
Deering
Rock Island Gang
J. O. Cannon
Citizen’s State Bank
D. Thomas
J. Kanwaka Ladies” ‘Aid
Last Kansas town to enjoy flat rate gas nears change
Chautauqua Springs Kansas near Caney faced standardizing gas service after a state utilities hearing. The town currently pays flat rates for cooking and heating while hotels stores and offices have set charges. A proposed new rate would be 35 cents per thousand cubic feet for two years then 40 cents with a 75 cent minimum monthly bill.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Chautauqua Springs
Caney
Chautauqua County
State Public ‘Utilities Commission
Peru
Sprohl
W. G. Read
Commission
New Dodge Touring Car Destroyed By Fire Near Kansas City
A Dodge touring car driven by Lee Schwinley was nearly destroyed last night around 9 o clock two miles from Kansas City Kansas. The car caught fire while traveling toward Kansas City and Schwinley suspects a gas tank leak caused the blaze. The top and upholstery were total losses and tires burned. the loss was insured.
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Lee Schwinley
Kansas City
Kans
Schwinley
Regulars Defeated in House Rules Petition Vote
In Washington on January 17 the House rejected an amendment 205 to 185. The measure would require a majority of house members signatures on petitions to discharge committees. Republicans, allied with Democratic insurgents, blocked Representative Crisp of Georgia who sought a 100-signature minimum.
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Washington
House
Crisp
Dem
Georgia
George Innes Improves After Illness
George Innes, once ill for two weeks, showed improvement today. The Rio Grande Arkansas Colorado and Platte rivers all originate in Colorado.
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George Innes
Rio Grande
Arkansas
Colorado
Platte
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that instantly soothes sore joints and muscles. It claims a 35 cent bottle provides relief from pain, stiffness, and soreness and notes 65 years of use for conditions like rheumatism sciatica neuralgia lumbago and back ache.
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St. Jacobs
Amherst Divided Over Coolidge Support At College
Amherst College students form Republican and Democratic clubs amid debate over president Coolidge affiliation. Independent Democrats with unknown nominees challenge the Republican faction. In a separate item, B H Newland and Gladys Newland face district court charges for forging two $10 checks, and Newland waived a preliminary hearing.
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Amherst
Mass
Coolidge
Amherst College
College
Republican Club
B. H. Newland
Gladys Newland
City
MccCulloch
Newland
R. C. Manley
Camphor Eye Wash Claims Quick Relief for Sore Eyes
Advertises Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis witch hazel and other ingredients. Claims rapid relief for inflamed tired or strained eyes. one small bottle suffices and an aluminum eye cup is offered free at Round Corner Drug.
Publication notices and sheriff sale in Douglas County Kansas
Notices announce a quiet title suit affecting the north half of the southeast quarter Section Seven Township Fifteen Range Nineteen and a sheriff sale of the northwest quarter Section Thirty-Six Township Twelve Range Eighteen to satisfy a mortgage and judgment. Also included are probate final settlement notices for the estate of Mae ther Olmstead and related filings in Douglas County Court.
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Lawrence Dally Journal-World
State OF
Kansas
William Ford Harwood
David Cote
Theophilus Cole
William S. Saunders
Maria T. Barber
John I. Bathurst
Willand HW. Bathurst
Margaret A. White
District Court
Douglas County
Josie McKinney
A. D
X . D. F. Smith
MM. A. Gorriil
Pitts
OEE
A P
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
State of Kansas
William H. Brown
Alice Brown
William Kalkbrener
Evaline Laws
Lewis A. Flora
Douglas Countty
Kannas
Lawrence Daldy Journal-World
Citizen's State Bank
Benjamin W. Swallow
Candace Swallow
A. E. Cox
Board of Trustees of
Kansas Yearly Meeting of Friends
Peerless
Tla
Peerless Oi] Co
Kansans
Aaid Quarter
Lawrence Dail Ty- Journal-World Tis
Douklas County
Edwart W. Olmstead
John WW. Frye
Kansas Delegation Conflicts Ahead of UMWA Convention
Conflict emerges in Pittsburg as Kansas delegates prepare for the International Convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis. Disputed orders split along Howat adherents with alternate instructions to assemble at a depot and seek reinstatement of Howat board members.
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Pittsburg
Kans
John McGraw
Tom Cunningham
Howat
Large French families urged as births rise in 1923
Paris reports 639012 births and 597063 deaths in ten months of 1923, a rise amid a falling death toll. Lawmakers seek to aid large families with social privileges, including vote bonuses per child, rather than cash premiums, amid treasury concerns.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Is Quick Relief for Head Colds Advertised
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm for head colds and catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream penetrates air passages to relieve swollen membranes and unclog nostrils with four small nose drops for instant relief, urging readers to buy from their druggist.
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Ely
Allenrhu Rheumatism Cure Guarantee Ad
A vintage ad proclaims Allenrhu as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatic pain with a money back promise. Drugstores in the county are authorized to offer the product and assure refunds if customers are not satisfied. Round Corner Drug Co. is named as supplier.
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Alfenrhu
Allenrhu
James H. Allen
Tess Allenrhu
Round Corner Drug Co
Red Pepper Rub Provides Quick Rheumatism Relief
An ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as the fastest relief for rheumatism and joint pain. It claims the pepper heat penetrates in minutes and warms the sore area through and through with a tingling sensation, urging readers to ask druggists for the genuine Rowles product.
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Rowles
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Youthful Hair
An old time remedy advertises Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. It claims to hide gray roots by morning and leave hair darker, glossy, and luxurious with regular application using a sponge or brush.
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Wyeth
Wryeth
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West Side
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