Fragmented Kansas newspaper clippings on politics and finance
A collage of brief opinions and anecdotes discusses liquor policy debate in Kansas, the governor and attorney general power quarrel, and an aging professor’s daughter, interwoven with notes on new currency and a Geneal interest in law enforcement. The tone is opinionated, citing figures like John D Rockefeller Jr and a Kansas professor, with fragmented references to car muff records and historical currency plans.
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Smith
Bill Smith
Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence boots and Fort Scott fire tie to odd events
A fragment from a period article notes Lawrence industry buoyed by a wartime item, while Fort Scott court house blaze blamed on defective wiring. The fire reportedly coincided with vault burglaries and theft of court papers tied to a bank case, prompting remarks on coincidence. New York is credited with a jazz opera dubbing it the city of dreadful noises.
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Fort Scott Court House
New York
Local notices and town notes in old paper
In the old hometown a vacant store is discussed with plans for a new company. A lecture on Funny Americans is scheduled at Wrymouth church. John Waldruff journeyed to Amcoty to buy barley for his brewery. Miss Sallie B Watt leaves for Leavenworth to boarding with Col Blunt and attend a private school.
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Usivers
Niugueda
Storer
Jose Novea
Tag
Dburnal
Yieses Jack
Pr Posta
Julia
Saviid
Lones m
Uab Lawn
Jean Sustain A. Lirst
CIA
Wwe
Wrymouth
Prentis
Lincoln
John Waldruff
Amcot
Col. Blunt
Community notices from a 25 year old Kansas town
Twenty five years ago January twenty first in Lawrence events include Mr and Mrs Elias Summerfield arriving from New York after a death in the family, local entertainments at homes on New Hampshire and Verynont streets, a Na vajo club gathering, a S S S club for fifteen young girls, surprise party for Mrs E M Coamney, whist party honoring Miss Marie Sherman of Joplin, Missouri, six o clock dinner for Miss Eleanor Silcott of Kentucky, Rev E F Weise visiting New York City, birthday dinner for Mrs Anna Adams, afternoon tea for Mrs Derry, birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs G A Bueseim named Marcella Katherine, and a reception at Mrs Wolgametts for Joe Starrett returning from France.
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Elias
Summerfield
New York
Hannah Surmerfield
E. & Weatherby
Fort Yates
North Dakota
Schoor
Edith Govey
Gertrude Yeakie
New Hampshire Street
Arnett
Verynont Street
E. M. Coamney
Jennie Fitzpatrick
Marie Sherman
Joplin
William. Fitzpatrick
Edwards Moses
L. C. Wilson
Eleanor ‘Silcott
Kentucky
Lawrence
E. F. Weise
New York City
W. A.weise
F. A. Weise
Eva Russell
Anna Adams
Margaret
Lynn
Derry
City Growth and Business Policy Reflections in Oklahoma
Edson R. Mwaithe of Saiwnee Oklahoma muses that no living city can avoid growth or stop expanding. He argues the community must balance increasing values with responsible development to attract business and prove to the public that the city is busy and progressing.
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DY Edson R
Mwaite Saiwnee
Oklahoma
Look to Your City for Opportunity and Growth
A call to residents to back local commerce with the right merchandise, fair prices, and dependable service. The message argues cities can prosper by investing in themselves, suggesting a coffin factory as a symbolic example and urging citizens to seek opportunities at home to build personal and civic strength.
Regents and directors appointed in Kansas schools
January 20 1875 records appointing regents and directors of the state schools. January 2 1878 notes John C. Carpenter of Chanute chosen as internal revenue collector in Kansas.
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John C. Carpenter
Chanute
Internal Revenue Collector
Kansas
France Crowned as World’s Biggest Tourist Country in 1927
A British embassy report by its commercial attache declares France the leading tourist nation and central hub for travelers in Europe. It notes nearly 2.6 million visitors in 1927, extensive hotel renovations in Paris and the provinces, new luxury rail services, and dozens of modern hotels with baths and central heating.
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Paris
France
Europe
Can Anid
He Bce
Pieasanter
Istanbul Police Bans Taxi Windshield Mirrors
Constantinople reports reflectors on taxi windshields spark flirtatious games and more accidents. Chief of Police orders removal to curb backseat antics and protect drivers from bandit passengers, despite drivers arguing mirrors guard payment and safety.
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Constantinople
Still Of Use In War Cavalry Promises Vital Future Role
General Wilhelm Groener, Germany’s defense minister, told an inauguration audience in Hanover that cavalry is not obsolete. He said its value lies in training proficiency, and that despite modernization it will remain a necessary factor in future warfare.
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Hanover
Wilhelm Groener
Germany
Cavalry School of
Philadelphia publisher Colonel James Hiverson Jr. dies at 74
Colonel James Hiverson Jr., publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer, died today from a heart attack in Philadelphia. Funeral plans were not announced.
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Philadelphia
Van
James Hiverson, Jr
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
How Schools May Serve Democracy Anticipated at Educators Meeting
Cleveland AP notes the fifty ninth convention of the National Department of Superintendence will discuss how public schools serve democracy. About 20 affiliated groups will attend, with attendance likely over 10000. Principal sessions at the public auditorium focus on leadership, character education, and civic duty. Noted speakers invited include John Dewey, William J. Bogan, Joseph A. L. G., George D. Strayer, Edward E. Elliott, Herbert S. Weet, Paul V. McNutt, Frank P. Graves, William Bagley, and John J. Kgert. RR G. Jones of Cleveland Schools will host. Sherwood Shahkland coordinates details in Washington.
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Cleveland
Beltur
D. Bosnton
Ithaca
Public Auditor
Ati
Bol Santen
John Dewey
Columbia
Wiliam J. Bogan
Chicago
Joseph AL. G
San Francisco
George D. Strayer
Columbia University
Edward E. Elliott
Purdue University
Herbert 5. Weet
Rochester
Paul V. McNutt
The
Law Hee
Indiana University
American Legion
Frank P. Graves
New York
William ©. Bagley
John J. Kgert
University of Florida
RR. G. Jones
Sherwood D. Shahkland
department _ of superintendence
Washington
Smith Plans Miami Visit After Vacation Departure
Alfred F. Smith leaves for a vacation with friends hinting at a possible meeting with Herbert Hoover in Miami. He confirms a Miami stop but avoids detailing plans, saying the trip’s aim is simply to have a good time. The party will pass through Savannah and Sarasota before Miami, with John J. Raskob joining in Wilmington.
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Miami
New York
Alfred F. Smith
Tno
Ferbert Hoover
Mr. Smith
Hoover
Smith
Savannai
Sarsota
Fla
Caz
Epy
John A'ngling
Ringiin Brothers Circus
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Wilmington
Del
Oil notes from Wichita reveal new Barnsdell No 1 Samuels well
Wichita dispatch reports Barnsdell Oil No 1 Samuels in northeast quarter 24 25 1 E swabbed 70 barrels in a three hour test after cleaning out the hole. The well widens the Goodrich pool by about four miles and shows potential for daily output. Water appeared with the oil. Other notes mention Empire Refining Suderman No 1 in Marion County drilling deeper after hitting Wilcox sand at 2825 feet and Kansas City tests near Derby at 2625 feet with a 40 foot oil column.
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Wichita
Kan
Barnsdell Oil Company
Samuels
Goodrich Pool
Goodrich No. 1
Empire Refining Compa No
Suderman
Marion ‘County
Hillsboro
Wilcox
J.H. Tatlock
Kansas City
Derby
Sedgwick County
Vinland Shoppers and Local Movements Highlight Weekend
William Pumroy, Martin Holcom, James Kassinger, and others feature in a weekend ledger of Vinland and Lawrence shoppers. Residents visit, visitations noted. several truck hogs sent to Kansas City for James Wassinger and Martin Holcom.
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William Pumroy
Vinland
Martin Holcom
James Kaysinger
Crilla Lawson
Lawrence
John Crosha
Dave Wray
James Kassinger
Holcom
Lloyd Craig
Kansas’ City
James Wassinger
Jim Kassinger
John Churchbaugh
Davehon Marshall
Davey Lawrence
Baldwin News Notes Mentions Local Farewell and Class Project
Baldwin items cover relatives traveling to Peculiar Missouri for funeral of Daniel McBowen Mrs A W Stokes and Mrs Beals hosted a sister visit in Kansas Mrs G D Glidden visited en route to Larned while stopping in Baldwin Beulah Stewart leads senior English class drafting a novelette Treasure Inland each member to write a chapter with publication planned Baker cap setting referenced.
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Ary King
Jessie King
Fred Cutter
Lawrence
George Sturdy
Vinland
Peculiar
Daniel McBowen
A. W. Stokes
Frank Beals
Baldwin
Kearney
Neb
GD. Glidden
Homewood
M William
Beard
Toneka
Larned
G. W. Gosper
Beulah Helen Stewart
Baker College notes and community clubs in Baldwin
A slice of Baldwin area life highlights meetings and events. Kansas electors mock meeting at Baker chapel with ten students voting Hoover and Curtis. Baldwin Garden Club reelects Mrs. Alvin F. Baker as president and plans February programs. Pat ient Teachers Association hosts first meeting at high school. Shakespeare Club elects officers and previews Othello. Baker University prepares February events including birthday celebration and the Tony Sarg Marionettes show. Community visits span Lawrence to Topeka with church and newspaper notices.
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Pus
Coleman
Dell
Lydia Chaney
Kansas City
Bert Jones
Ira W. Hill
Iris Flaine
Thomas L. Harris
History Department
Baker
Kansas Electoral College
Baker Chapel
Harris
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Grace Gertrude Wiley
Baldwin Garden Club
Alvin F. Baker
Thomas A. Evans
Nellie Hardin
Carnie Wallace
Calvin E. Holman
First Methodist Church
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
International Macrester Company
Baldwin
The
Farmers’ Union
Muenzenmayers
Earl Hobson
Shakespeare Club
A. E Tuain
George Marquardt
Iva Dorothy Clark
Paul Luck
F. M. Hartley
Mamie van Landingham
A. H. Kraft
Baker University
Centenary Hall
WDAF
Kansas City Star
Evans
Keith Corelli
Boyd Carpenter
Laurant
Ongawasa
William M. Clark
C. E Holcombe
Julius
Elmsey
Card of Thanks for Mrs Mary Jane Anderson
The family thanks friends and relatives for deeds of kindness and floral offerings during the sickness and passing of their mother and grandmother Mrs Mary Jane Anderson and her children and grandchildren express gratitude.
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Mary Jane Anderson
Senate confirms Walter C. Woods as U.S. treasurer
The senate has confirmed Walter C. Woods of Kansas to be treasurer of the United States.
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Senate
Walter C. Woods
Kansas
The
United States
Bi Monthly Examinations Honor Roll and Local Socials
Washington Creek notes list second bi monthly exams with honorees Loona Nelson, Marguerite Griffith, Maxine Wright, Marie Smith, Louis Griffith. baby Lyle Mei born January 10 to Mr and Mrs Carlisle. Community updates include visits, calls, funerals, and gatherings among local families and neighbors, with numerous names and small events recounted.
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Loona Nelsonees
Boerkircher
Marguerite Grifith
Maxine Wright
Marie Smith J
Louis Griffith
Loona Nelson
Carlisle
Lyle Mei
Lawrence Peer
J. S
Mrs. Longfellow
Ralph
Alpha
Lucy
S. Dillon
Sherman
Mr. and Everett Kingery
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Massachusetts Street
Law Kansas
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Hartford
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Franklin P. Alcorn
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Associated Press
Thia
Frictal Jrichts
Repubication
Feherein
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Postoffice
Jeremis
Altoona Tribune
Colonel Stewart
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
John D
Ima Sports
Central
Kaneas
Morday
Turkey
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Publishers Syndicate
Public Heal
Frank B .Boynton
Jef S. K. Shankland
National Edy Association
Wiliam J. Bogen
Stony Point
Sia
Bee
Baldwin News
Harrison Robertson
Louisville
Courier-Journal
One Ee
Oliver Price
Marvin
Mr. Pride
M.A. Price
Bert Gardner
Carbondale
Lawn
R. A. Gorsuch
Mephis, Tenn
Goreuch H
Worm Weighing and Inspection Bureau
New. O'Byrne
Earle Kirker
Mr. Kirker
Omaha
U. S. Treasurer
Washington Creek
Virginia
Charles Sanders
Clyde Cook
Bessie Brown
Ray Shuler
Elsa
Frances
Hazel Pauline Boerkircher
Wricht
Henry Metaker
Pearl Dillon
Pearl Jones
Herman Behrens
Overbrook
Isaac Hoover
Will Kingery
Leonard Warren
Betty Jean
Ray. Shuler
Bruce Gross
Lawrence Persinger
Mar Metsker
Potter
Dilok
I¢ Y Smith
JF. 2
Monmlay
Bruce Gress
Zmi
Carl Peterson
Pleasant Grove
Mt Clyde
Cook
Guardia
Lawrence National Bank
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