Lawrence Postoffice Admits Historical Revenue Rates
The Lawrence Kansas postoffice notes obsolete subscription rates in advance for mailed items and urges patrons to pay by a set date. A clerical note cites Associated Press affiliations and this item appears amid a 1923 newspaper page with religious verse and a quoted Fort Scott Tribune critique on revising the industrial court by its allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts St
Etna Satthin
Postoffice
Lawrences
Lawrence, Kansas
Industrial Court
George Marble
Fort Scott Tribune
Law taxing bus lines on hard state roads proposed
Representative Ben Endres of Jangenworth county pushes a bill to tax bus lines and freight carriers using hard roads. He notes rising vehicle numbers and road wear, contrasts with rail taxes, and urges a study by engineers to quantify impact before deciding maintenance needs. The miners' union issues a pamphlet titled The Other Side of Herrin, reportedly about Herrin cemetery.
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Ben Endres
Jangenworth County
Fort
Amion
Herrin
Normalcy sought as Klan fear rises in Kansas
Henry Allen links the Ku Klux Klan with the old American Protective Association, noting a revival echoing past flareups. He predicts waning interest in the Klan, while Kansas experiences a weather shift and local political pivots as Topeka drops a city manager plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Allen
Ku Klux Klan
American Protective Association
United States
Jackie At War Tax Stays In Earshot Of Public Debt
The passage argues that men like Jackie take on taxing work to support the war effort and that a $239,000 slice of revenue is a substantial burden for a young man, urging reflection before criticizing the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie
Peace Time Patriotism Drives Legion Development
The local American Legion post adopts a peace time Patriotism program aiming to expand beyond member interests. The plan directs young members into community service, strengthening the organization and enhancing member abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Mixed-column notes on sports, films, and opinions of 1920
Fragmented items cite Tom Sims on Christmas budgeting. Willard eyes a Dempsey bout. movie work harms marriages. a three month old pup saves nine lives. Observations on cats, self-image, a 64 year old actor’s third marriage. four brothers in Minnesota totaling 352 years. a Tracy farmer sows from airplane. France to tax rise. war costs taxpayers. a Pennsylvania professor on youth. fat reduction queries. shorthand value. Business College class starts Feb 1 1920. and Four Passenger Peerless car listing.
Lecompton Happenings and Local Notes
Lecompton mirrors a busy week with Topeka visits and notices of stolen and returned items. Community events include poultry prizes, a basketball double header, a social at the high school, and new club officers. Local families travel, teachers entertain, and church ties deepen as residents plan visits and new roles emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Todhunter
Miss Mitchell
Ned Day
Alf Mikesell
Catherine McClanahan
Frank Taylor
Washington
John Taylor
Phenix
Arizona
Joe Taylor
Betty Joe
Lecompton
County hog breeders meet to plan first purebred sale
Purebred hog breeders from the county will meet at the county courthouse in the office of H C Colglazier tomorrow at 2 o clock. They will finalize plans for printing a catalogue with pedigrees for a purebred sale on February 25 1920. Over five hundred catalogues will be distributed and forty five hogs have been registered and inspected by Cc G Elling extension hog expert. This marks the first purebred sale in the county, drawing interest from stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Colglazier
Cc. G. Elling
Christmas Beliefs Among Armenians Highlight Family Spirit
The article describes Armenian Christmas customs over two weeks, focusing on religious devotion, reconciliation among neighbors, giving to the poor, and communal harmony. It notes blessings from ministers, stockings hung on chimneys, and beliefs in gifts from springs and the healing power of faith, with emphasis on love, peace, and forgiveness. Oscar V. Mamigan signs the piece.
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Journal-World
Oscar V. Mamigan
Just Insurance Agent J R Holmes at 107 E Seventh
Missouri pickup ad notes lump coal at eight dollars per ton. Derby Grain Co operates with phone contact 370 for inquiries.
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J. R. Holmes
Just Insurance
E. Seventh
Missouri
Derby Grain Co
Free Methodist Topeka District Meeting Plans Services
The Free Methodist Church at 12th and Conn hosts the Topeka district meeting this week with services Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday events. Rev Paul Helsel of Central College McPherson preaches at 11 a.m. Sunday amid a Lord’s Supper, 3 p.m. Sunday school rally led by Prof C H Watson, and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic meeting led by Minnie A Beers. First Methodist Episcopal Church Tenth and Vermont lists morning worship at 11 a.m. with sermon The World's Need of God and University League at 6:45 p.m. High School League at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m. with Bringing Folks to Jesus. Ninth Street Baptist 9th and Ohio Pastor G N Jackson leads 11 a.m. sermon and Sunday school 12:30 p.m. with 133 expected attendance, forum at 4 p.m., BYP U at 6 p.m., and evening service at 8 p.m. All invited.
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Free Methodist Church
12Th and Conn
Topeka
Paul Helsel
Central College
McPherson
C. H. Watson
Conference
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Tenth
Vermont
Edward Hislop
University League
Jesus
Ninth Street Baptist Church
9Th and
Ohio
G. N. Jackson
Jeddy
Idi. Wallace
Goodwin
Unitarian Church
By the Park
Mark Mohler
First Baptist Church
Frank Jennings
Forrest E. Witcraft
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Massachusetts
Mass
H. A. Saytor
T. Paul's Evangelical Church
Illinois
William F. Esser
Young People's League
B. H. Hobbs
Esau
Tod
Noah
Jacob
First Presbyterian Church
B.A. Bleck
D.D
Eliot Porter
C. F
Porter
Dr. Bleck
Centenary M. E
Fourth Streets
William L. Mortis
Clarence EB. Pine
Epworth League
Rose Hammig
Fred M. Bailey
Fike
Bailey
Massachusetts Street
Christian Science Reading Room
A. Richard
Te Disciples'of Christ
Raymond A. Kent
Mra. C. I. Cox
High School
Holy Communnion
James Wise D
Kansas
Sumner. Walters
Ft. Scott
H.L. Chowina
Seatan
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule With Sermons
Trinity Lutheran Church on Eleventh and New Hampshire led by Pastor N. D. Goehring holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by supt A C Reuter. Morning worship at 11 with sermon God s Imperatives. Social hour at 6 Luther League at 6 45 led by Miss Mary Larson. Evening worship at 7 45 with sermon The Woman with a Generous Spirit.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
New Hampshire
N. D
Religious services listed for multiple churches in town
The notice lists Sunday school and worship times for Nazarene, Unitarian, First Baptist, Church of Christ, First Church of Christ Scientist, and Plymouth Congregational churches. It notes sermons, youth activities, and special programs with ministers including Rev. M. F. Lienard and Rev. Mark Mohler.
Preaching Schedule at Local Churches On Sunday
A roundup lists sermons and services across churches including Pauls Evangelical, United Brethren, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Centenary M E, Epworth League events, with themes such as The Bible in our Modern World and Martial Virtues in Time of Peace. Speakers include E Lindquist Eusden Bleck and Bailey with youth meetings at 6 30 p m and 7 45 p m.
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E. Lindquist
Haskell
Eusden
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Bob
K. U
Weather Bread
Ruhr
France
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Tie ‘Coogan
Dol
Maust
Bean
Igovernment
Tom Sims
Willard
Dempsey
Akron
Young America
Minn
Tracy
Cal
Pennsylvania
Business College
Butler-Sanderson Motor Co
Rhine
Keni
Fred Moore
7. C. Hope
M. T. Glark
Tupper
Clark
Fain Page
Elmer Bahnmaier
Ben Crouse
California
Honolulu
F. C. Whipple
Ann
N. E. Whipple
Columbia District
Whipple
Pirl
Masons
Chamber of Commerce
Clyde Gibbons
Baldwin
Crouse
HOG Breeders Meet
Purspean
Lawrence Business College
the Oee
Lydia E. Pinkham
Enrell
Lawrence Business Colege
Minnie A. Beers
Nazarene
N. Lawrence
4Th and Locust
M. F. Lienard
Clinton
Estelle Reid Lienard
Church of Christ
Ninth and
Tennessee
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ray A. Busden
Ernest B. Harper
Plymouth
United Brethren Corner
17Th
E. E. McAferty
David Megill
Christian’s Guide
C. E
Gertrude Lee
Second Presbyteries
6Th and
Maine Streets
Christian Endeavor
Frayer
Trinity Episcops
10Th and
Vermont Street
Evan A. Edwards
Joan
Merchants National Bank
Lawrence National Bank
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