Legislature Pay Reform Opinion in Journal World
The piece argues lawmakers should receive a per diem wage to cover expenses, as the current pay of $3 a day leaves legislators unable to serve without personal cost. It notes long-standing pressure for higher compensation and criticizes the present rate as insufficient and undesirable. The article cites general sentiments about legislatures and mentions the Associated Press and subscription details in its framing.
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Oaer
Beasachosstin Street
Lawrence
Kansas
Mali
Miltes
Toresen
Franklin Alcorn
Ridge Building
Emaen
Associated Press
U S. A Shylock and U S debt dispute
A French deputy calls U S repayment of the war debt a moral iniquity while noting why France should explain the loans. The piece suggests a workable compromise for both nations as talks continue. It also reports Kansas City Northwestern railroad reorganization, a solar eclipse drawing card, Ma Ferguson’s plain spoken plans, and a Topeka Journal remark on child labor laws affecting printer training.
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Kansas City Northwestern Railroad
Lawrence
The
Topeka Journal
Dial Withdraws Senate Speech After Democratic Backlash
Senator Dial of South Carolina faced swift backlash from party colleagues after denouncing the Democratic party as “shifty opportunism” in a recent Senate speech. He was forced to retract the remarks amid pressure from fellow Democrats while discussions touch on party unity and potential opposition.
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Dial
South Carolina
Senate
Democratic Party
Ottawa session set for pivotal fourth sitting
The fourth session of the Pensinion Parliament convenes in Ottawa today and may be the last before a general election. A White House reception for the judiciary marks the winter social season, while Los Angeles imposes strict pedestrian and vehicle traffic rules during rush hours. The American Forestry Association opens its golden jubilee convention in Chicago with a push for more public forests and stronger fire protection nationwide.
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Ottawa
White House
Coolidge
Los Angeles
Evethern
United States
American Forestry Association
Chicago
Houghton Named Ambassador to United Kingdom
Alanson B. Houghton, chosen to succeed Frank Kellogg as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, has long been a noted foreign affairs figure. A former New York congressman and Ways and Means Committee member, he headed Corning’s large glassworks and studied in German and French universities.
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Alanson
B. Houghton
Frank B. Kellogg
United States
Court of St. James
Germany
Committee On Ways and Means
Mr. Houghton
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Corning
N. Y
Largtest Glassworks
America
How Tree Borers Work by Topeka Observer Robert Brann
Robert Brann of Topeka explains the life history of tree borers. The gray horned beetle lays eggs on bark between May and August, tiny white grubs tunnel through the cambium, girdling and killing limbs as they grow. Full-grown grubs pupate beneath bark and emerge as beetles that bore round holes in the bark.
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Robert Brann
Topeka
Big Methodist Budget Approved by World Service Council
The World service council of the Methodist Episcopal church approved a 1925 budget of 17 541 413 presented by Bishop J F McConnell of Pittsburgh. Allocations include foreign missions 6 6 million home missions 6 6 million education 3 12 million American Bible Society 200 000 hospitals and homes 265 000 pensions and relief 125 000 temperance and morals 250 000 and staff 381 413 Bishop Edwin Holthighes of Chicago presided as the world service commission’s annual meeting concluded tonight.
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Chicago
World Service Council
the Methodist, Episcopal Church
J. F. McConnell
Pittsburgh
Board of Foreign Missions
Board of Home Missions
Board of Education
American Bible Society
Board of Hospitals and Homes
Board of Pensions and, Relief
Board of Temperance and Public
World Service Commission
Edwin Holthighes
World Service ‘Commission
Tremendous Interest in Higher Life Revival in Lawrence
Lawrencians flock to the First Evangelical Church as lumber jack evangelist David Hill preaches with passion. Hill describes his life and ministry while noting forty thousand conversions. afternoon Bible studies on the Love of God proceed, with ten studies planned and future sessions set for Friday and Sunday afternoons. The evening service includes Hell and judgment themes from Matthew 25 and Luke 16, and the audience is moved to prayer, laughter, and tears under Hill's engaging, humorous manner.
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Lawrence
First Evangelical Church
Tenth
Connecticut
David Hill
Mountain Re
Virginia
Jesus
Hell
Mr. Hill
Love of
God
Jesus Christ
Evangelist
Humoy
W C T U Talk Highlights Prohibition Week Plans
At a January 16 meeting in Kennard Mrs. Lillian Mitchner state W C T U president spoke on National Prohibition Day. She praised the legislative work and Americanization centers, shared notes from the Jubilee Convention, and described the Kansas City Kansas home for old ladies funded by state unions. The event was an all day affair with a bountiful noon repast.
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Kennardy Woman
Kansas City
Kans
Douglas County
Theity
Mitchner
Advan
Obituary and praise service note former resident James Steven
Praise service honors a singer Cassie Quitlin and Kate Endacott accompany. James Steven, longtime Shelton businessman and Canadian-born resident, dies at Shelton Nebraska. Born 1851 in Stormont Ontario, he lived in Sharon township Nebraska, worked for Weir Plow, built homes in Shelton, operated in implements trade, moved to Lawrence Kansas, returned to Shelton, valued education and public service, survived by wife Jessie Nichols and children Glenn, Lurene, Walter, and Mrs Frank Ford. services to be announced.
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James Steven
Lawrence
Shelton
Neb
James
Jean
McGibborn
Canada
Nebraska
Sharon Township
Walter J. Steven
Steven
Weir Plow
Monmouth
Mlingis
Illinois
Jessie J. Nichols
J. Ralph
Harry M
Glenn A
Kansas City
Kansas
Frank Ford
Brawley
California
Lurene
Walter
Fred Bowman
Mr. Steven
A Fatal Mischance in Wickson Bank Plot
Harry Gloster flees after two murders at a cold camp and is jailed after a brawl over a woman. Joan Barry aids his escape then follows the gang toward a bank robbery. Samuel Carney, torn between guilt and duty, rides out at night to warn the town as the outlaws close in.
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Finther
Harry Gloster
Gloster
Joan Barry
Joan
Ster
Ton Joe Macarthur
Wickson Bank
Samuel Carney
Macarthur
Tthe Bank
Buck Daniels
Carney
Tompson Ranch
Sam Carney
Joe Macarthur
Iitel
Oscar Fern
Fern
Wicksen
Sam Car~ney
Tompson
Ting
Les
Cascar ets laxative ad from old newspaper
An early 20th century advertisement for Cascar ets laxative promises relief from dizziness. sick headache and indigestion with a claim it clears bowels by morning for both adults and children, offered in 10c 25c boxes at drugstores.
Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs Claims Instant Relief
An old remedy promises fast relief for severe coughing by holding one teaspoonful in the throat for 15 to 20 seconds before swallowing. It soothes irritation, loosens phlegm, and treats coughs, chest colds, bronchitis, and related throat issues, with a single teaspoonful dose sold by druggists.
Have Your Doctor Check Your Kidneys Regularly Ad
A reader warns that excess meat fats and acids strain kidneys, causing back pain dizziness and weak bladder. It advertises Jad Salts or rad Salts to flush and neutralize acids, claiming improved kidney function. It urges annual to biannual medical exams and suggests a remedy drink.
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Europe
Osborne Yariner
Works Service Council
Cassie Quitlin
Kate Endacott
Frank Endacott
Valencia
Spain
Maria Blasco
Vicente Blasco Ibanez
Carey
aFaly
Hause
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Larop
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Piero
Carter Tire & Bates
Broadway
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