Agricultural meetings mark focus on Douglas county farmers
Within two days meetings have been held in Lawrence with bearing on agricultural interests of Douglas county. The county farm bureau outlined its program for the year, the first under the new organization. Potato growers in the Kaw Valley discussed planting, growing, marketing and distribution of their crop as progress and help for the farmer emerged from counsels on agricultural work.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
County Farm Bureau
Kaw Valley
Stadium talk and town spirit drive Lawrence progress
Groups across town discuss the stadium project and student union, stressing small contributions and teamwork as keys to growth. The Borah disarmament draft signals U S willingness to consider naval limits, hinging on good faith to avoid war burdens.
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Stadium
Lawrence
Senate Foreign Relations
United States
TRY THE MILL TAX FOR STATE BUILDING PROGRAM FUNDING
Senator Kimball proposes a .77 mill tax to finance a state institutions building program, marking the first use of the mill tax amendment. Supporters say it saves legislative time, enables planned programs, and strengthens funding for institutions under the state board of administration. A related note mentions plans for a state police force to handle emergencies with a trained, compact force.
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Kimball
State Board of Administration
Remarks on crime control and social change in Africa and America
A British writer argues tropical Africa is not a white man’s country, noting blacks could live without whites but whites struggle to live without them. The piece discusses rising awareness among colored races, youth behavior concerns, and a Chicago judge’s claim that girls are maturing too fast, causing social issues in city reports.
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Africa
Free or toll bridge decision in Lawrence today
Fifty years ago in Lawrence a decision on a free bridge versus a toll bridge was set for today. An exhibit certified by D W Littell shows coal loads weighed December 15 to January 20, with Leavenworth, Franklin County, and gas company totals. The firemen's ball drew 100s of tickets, selling at $2 each, and was a successful social event at the hall.
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Republican Daily Journal
D. W. Littell
Leavenworth
Franklin County
Dancing Class Draws 419 Attenders in Lawrence
A Lawrence note recalls Miss Georgia Brown forming a dancing class with 417 gentlemen and 2 ladies attending. The Knights of Pythias installed officers led by Ben McFarlane as chancellor commander and J 1 Bolles as vice chancellor. Ed Martindale and Bud Hindman met in the county clerk’s office, while Vera Brady shows slight improvement after a critical illness.
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The
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Bud” Hindman
Vera Brady
J. L. Brady
Austria Delegate to Address Canadian Club Dinner in New York
Austria, one of Canada's delegates to the League of Nations assembly, will be the guest and chief speaker at the Canadian Club of New York annual dinner at the Matet Baltimore tonight.
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Baltimore
Today’s anniversaries and notable dates list
A compact list of historical notes includes John C. Fremont born in Sanah Georgia and died 1890 in New York City, John Pauvard who painted a Mississippi panorama in New York and died 1891, Ashantis lending 1000 British at Accra in 1846, the 1871 entry of King Amadeus into Madrid, Stooks murdered on Zanzibar coast in 1889, reciprocity proposals to Canada in 1911, Irish Republican Assembly appeal in 1919 urging international support for Ireland’s free state.
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Sanah
New York City
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Madrid
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United States
Irish Republican Assembly
Ireland
Birthday ANNIVERSARIES for notable figures
Admiral Sir Henry B Jackson former First Sea Lord of the British Admiralty is remembered on his 66th birthday Joseph Krauskopf Philadelphia rabbi and Jewish scholar marked his 64th birthday born in Prussia Frederick Madison Smith former president of the Reorganized Church marked his 7th birthday today Frances E McGovern former governor of Wisconsin noted her 55th birthday near Elkhart Wisconsin.
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British Admiralty
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Philadelphia
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Toay
Frederick Madison Smith
The
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Frances E. McGovern
Wisconsin
Thirty-eight Communist Party Leaders Indicted in Chicago
One year ago today prosecutors leveled charges against thirty-eight leaders of the Communist Party in Chicago. The indictment marked a major federal action amid ongoing anti radical enforcement.
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Communist Gabor Party
Chicago
Coffeyville Bank Closes Under State Oversight
Coffeyville's People State Bank shut its doors Thursday with State Bank Commissioner Walter E Wilson in charge. The bank's low cash reserve and depressed business prevented continuation. a receiver will take over. Deposits were about 850000 with assets around 710000. A S Newman served as president and D M Cahill as cashier.
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D. M. Cahill
Birthday tributes and policy actions on a crowded day
Centenary honors for John C Breckinridge and Nathaniel F Harris mark today in Kentucky and Georgia as diverse observances unfold. In Tokyo the Diet prepares to debate a universal suffrage bill while the U S Ways and Means Committee opens hearings on agriculture tariffs. A National Industrial Tax Conference in New York expects tax reforms, and Chicago hosts a meeting of building material firms with lumber interests to cut costs. Dr P P Claxton calls a two day regional education conference in Boston for New England states.
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Kentucky
Nathaniel F. Harris
Georgia
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House of Representatives
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New England
Boston
Ior
Newton Wesley Rowell
Buick to Build When Better Automobiles Are Made
The statement asserts Buick will manufacture superior automobiles once better ones are produced, signaling product readiness and strategic positioning in the evolving auto market.
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Buick
Blind detective A G Manor in Richmond police ranks
A. G. Manor, blinded by a bullet 20 years ago, remains a valued Richmond detective due to his keen memory for voices and deep knowledge of crooks. He continues to serve with notable skill in identifying criminals.
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A. G. Minor
Richmond
Legisladies Focus on Minnie Minnich in Kansas House
One of four Kansas Legisladies, Minnie Minnich of Sumner, draws attention as a potential leader on labor and farm product marketing laws. Born Democrat, she advocates housing measures under Governor Allen's land tenancy scheme, amid labor interest and political maneuvering within the state capital.
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Leas
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Lawrence Farm Bureau Meeting Sparks Campaign Plans
Al Clapp of Kansas union stadium committee attends county farm bureau meeting as Ray Smith is re elected county farm agent. Douglas county farm bureau outlines campus and district meetings for the Kansas union stadium drive with a dozen or more gatherings planned across the county.
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Douglas County Farm Bureau
Trees Along Highway Plan Backed By Kansas Official
Topeka Jan 21 state wide movement to border hard surfaced highways in Kansas with at least one row of trees is advocated by Alva Clapp state fish and game warden He declares that such a plan should be sponsored by the state and that the state should support this road beautification measure across counties.
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Tree Planting Plans Along Kansas Roads
In a department bulletin Mr Clapp urges that as Kansas builds roads tree planting should accompany the work. He says at least one side of every hard surfaced road should be planted, with state oversight and no slipshod methods. Planting would aid climate reduce winds and boost bird life. In western Kansas every quarter section should feature a row of trees.
No-To-Bac Tobacco Craving Cure Claim Ad
An advertising claim promotes No-To-Bac tablets to curb tobacco cravings. It promises relief from cigarette and tobacco desire, assuring easy, complete quitting and refunds by druggists if craving persists. The copy emphasizes mental and financial benefits and urges immediate use.
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