Railways and Buses Set Stage for Common Sense Transit Era
Topeka reporter notes electric railways carried near 16 billion passengers in 1924 with 312 miles of new track the most since 1918. Coordination of rail and bus services expands city transport while a few lines are replaced by buses as officials seek unified control and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. N Shannahan
Ean Electric Railway
Shannahan
Elec
Tre
Electric Railway Ecompany
Eluerric Rai
Wales Alonv
Sanne
Mies
Fearsome 18 Foot Boa Lives in Benefactor’s Home
Topeka and Dunbar details describe Mrs. Joar Cecil of Dunbar keeping an 18 foot boa constrictor as a pet, wrapped in blankets for warmth. The snake, a gift from a circus, has grown from a two week old to a large companion, while a rummage sale nearby is postponed. Also notes political commentary on Kansas legislature and Governor Paulen’s early appointments.
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Ee . eConnellaville
Joar Cecil
Dunbar
Goel
Journal-World
Shultz
Topeka
State House
Society For
Clyde ‘Reed
Norton
Senate
Mae Murr
Pauler
Kansas
Juliet
Paulen
Bailey
Aulen
Roverna
Larry Simpson
Billy Millar
Hussey
Millar
Fairview Tarmer Union Oyster Supper Postponed
In Fairview the Tarmer Union will hold its annual oyster supper Friday evening Jan 23 at the Blue Mound community hall following the death of Mr Killburn. Attendees are asked to bring milk as part of the community meal.
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Tarmer Union
Killburn
Blue Mound
Esther Johnson
Sidley
Alberta
Aileen Johnson
Charles Whedon
Helen
Hazel Shirrar
Faye Young
Robert Walker
A. W. Armstrong
Peters
Aeland Winton Peters
Floyd Nisely
Visie
Ed Howard
Betty Dreher
Peter Dreher
Rose Dreher
F. B. Trackwell
McLouth
Edna Koehler
Clarence Meek
Lawrence
Edwin
Lew
Nuxated Iron Ad Claims Quick Strength Boost
An advertisement touts Nuxated Iron as organic iron to restore strength and endurance after hard work. It promises rapid gains in two weeks, claims it won’t irritate the stomach or teeth, and urges purchase of genuine tablets marked NT from druggists.
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Uae
Iran
Veterans Post Organized in Kansas City Kansas
F B Dodds junior vice commander in chief of the United Spanish War Veterans helped organize four posts in Kansas City Kansas yesterday. A strong list of applicants was secured and names were sent to headquarters for charter. The United Spanish War Veterans plan a meeting tonight at 8 o clock in the G A R headquarters basement of the Douglas county courthouse per organization authorities.
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F. B. Dodds
Kansas City
Kansas
Potds
Ans
Douglas County Court House
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