Goethals and the Panama Canal Legend Emerges
A retrospective piece notes General Goethals and the Panama Canal as landmark feats, placing Goethals with the era’s standout builders. It compares his work to pyramids and highlights how the canal’s completion shaped early 20th century American engineering pride.
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Goethals
General Goethals
Panama Canal
Associated’ Press
New York
God
America
Chosren
Panama
Canailis
Laws to reform highway rules urged by governor
Governor Faulen appoints a citizens committee to study existing highway laws and needs. The aim is to align state road statutes with modern requirements, remove contradictions, and create a coherent, effective framework for road policy and funding. The committee’s report should aid the legislature. The piece discusses Democratic nomination prospects and Southern favorites, noting past 1912 dynamics and potential third candidates.
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Faulen
Kansas
Finantzing - Rand
Splendid Lawrence Homestead for Sale Near University
Advert says E G Ross offers his Lawrence homestead for sale comprising sixteen lots a five story stone house six hundred bearing grape vines and other fruits on the hillside east of the University. Also eight riverfront lots on Tennessee and Ohio streets near Paul Brooks residence. Ross plans move to Coffeyville. Property praised as finely located and a bargain.
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Lawrence
University
Tennessee
Ohio
Paul Brooks
E. G. Ross
Ross
Coffeyville
John
Howard
New York
Salex
Topeka
Lawrentcelen
Gov. Elder
Knight’s
Sheridan
Custer
Grand Duke
Journal
Fifth Avenue
Capitol
Lawrence Stock
Speaker Cobb
Admiral Possict
James Donnelly
Kansas .Pacific
Saway
Admiral Possier
Geo. Custer
Grovenor
Buffalo
Thoughts of a Poet in Prose by Vachel Lindsay
A fragment from Spokane remarks on flappers and beauty, contrasting unadvertised real women with gaudy vaudeville acts. It cites Shakespeare and Eve, laments advertising, and champions humble, private beauty over public show. The piece ends noting an upcoming Lindsay subject.
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Poet
Vachel
Lindsay
Spokane
Wash
Shakespeare
Katherine
Petrucia
The
U. S.A
the Garter
U.S
Kansas History This Date 1858 1867 Events
Journal notes three historical items from Kansas history. In 1858 J P Garr of Atchison resigns his seat in the state council. In 1862 the Thirteenth Wisconsin regiment arrives at Leavenworth and the Legislature accepts a twenty acre gift from Topeka to site the state capitol. In 1867 the Legislature in joint session elects S C Pomeroy to another term as United States senator and Edmund G Ross to fill the unexpired term of Senator Lane.
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J. P. Garr
Atchison
State Council
Thirteenth , Wisconsin Regiment
Leavenworth
Topeka
C. Pomeroy
United States
Edmund G.ross
Lane
Mexican Trust Head Dead in Mexico City
Samuel Willis Rider died at 68 in Mexico City after a three week illness. He led the Mexican International Trust Co and served as district AP agent in Kansas City from 1883 to 1895. He had been in Mexico since 1903 developing land for home sites and co-receiving Vic Kansas City, Mexico & Orient railroad shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Dan
Samuel Willis Rider
Mexican International Trust Company
Associated Press
Mexico City
Alfred D. Rider
Fidelity National Bank & Trust Company
Rider
Winter Weather Returns to Kansas Forecast
Topeka reports a forecast of colder, unsettled conditions across Kansas with possible snow or rain in the east. Dr Flora, a meteorologist, predicts lows from 15 degrees in the northwestern area to 28 in southern and eastern counties tonight. Low readings last night ranged from 22 in Dodge City to 32 in Kansas City as moisture remained minimal.
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Topeka
Kansas
Flora
Mercury
Goodlard
Dodge City
Concordia
Wichita
Kansas City
Dr Charles Greeley Abbot Advanced To Smithsonian Chief
Ottawa Kansas AP report notes Dr Charles Greeley Abbot has been named secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and, after ten years as assistant secretary, becomes the leading figure in American science. He joined Smithsonian in 1895 and became director of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in 1907 succeeding the late Dr Samuel Langley. He is noted for expanding sun research and solar radiation studies and has led expeditions to study solar eclipses and engaged with foreign scientists. Native of New Hampshire, he has long advised on astronomical research. City bands and park treasuries in Ottawa appoint a tree-planting program to combat canker worms.
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Charles Greeley Abbot
United States
Smithsonian Institution
Abbot
Samuel’ P. Langley
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Washington
Dr. Abbot
New Hampshire
Vaccination mandate closes KU classes and events
Ten years ago vaccination proof was required for students at the University of Kansas with no excuses for prior vaccination. The Salina Union sale to J L Brady is noted alongside a New Year's Eve birth and Sigma Kappa knitting tea. An order from Chancellor Strong closes night meetings in KU buildings until January 31 due to fuel restrictions.
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K. U
Salina’ Union
Salina Union
Montain
J. L. Brady
Fort Smith
Ark
W. B. Dalton
Mary
Borredell
Mary: Allen
Sigma: Kappa
New
Templar
Kent
Graham
Reineke
Pilkenton
Suttermeister
Mitchell J
Young
University of Kansas
Frank Strong
Bailey
Douglas
Lawrence
Church Outing Sparks Panic in Mrs Thompson Case
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a chilling line as a speaker describes an unseen moment near a church and a Mrs Thompson, with a cold wait and a probable disturbance. Names and full context are unclear in the readable text.
Graybill Announces Candidacy for Kansas Lieutenant Governor
Dr. J W Graybill of Newton announces his Republican bid for lieutenant governor of Kansas. A former state senator from the 15th district, he led insurance and public health legislation, helped create the Kansas insurance code commission in 1925, backed the Shepard-Towner welfare program, and secured county health officer and nurse employment authority in 1927.
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Topeka
J. W. Graybill
Newton
Kansas
Doctor Graybill
Harvey
McPherson
iAs
Kansas Fraternal Congress
Graybill
Kansag Insurance, Code Commission
Commission For Fraternal Societies
Paulen Ard
Senate
State Senate
Shepard- Towner
United States
New Smith Club Fails in Northampton Mystery
Northampton Massachusetts AP reports that a prolonged search for Frances St John Smith, a missing Smith College freshman, has failed to locate her. Investigators say the New York City woman found is not connected to the case, despite a $10,000 reward and widespread letters from anxious parents.
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Northampton
Mass
Frances St. John. Smith
Smith College
Paris
New York City
St. John Smith
Smith
Centennial of Sir John Carling Birth Commemorated
Canada marks the centenary of Sir John Carling born statesman who served the Dominion. In West Baden Indiana the annual meeting of Associated General Contractors America is held today with hearings by the Commerce Committee on Mississippi river improvement and irrigation plans. Also noted, Spanish actress Maria Ferrero has died in the United States.
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Canada
John Carling
Dominion
Baden
Ind
America
Oniday
Senate
Maria Ferrero
United States
De Soto Lexington Grange Holds Annual Meeting
The Lexington Grange met at their hall Tuesday for an annual gathering with a large dinner for 37 members and guests. C C Camp served as installing officer with Fred Gordon assisting. officers for the coming year were named including Master AS Gordon Overseer J A Giebner Lecturer Mrs W A Gordon Secretary-Treasurer Mrs W S Mize Chaplain Mrs ElRoy Parker Steward W S Mize Flora Mrs Lon Hale Pomona Mrs A Gieben er Ceres Mrs George Roun lady Assistant Steward Mine A Baker Watchman W H Baker. Attendees included numerous local families and friends. The rest of the day featured social visits, community notes, and local updates.
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Lexington
C.C. Camp
Fred Gordon
Gordon
J."a. Giebener
W.A
W. S.mize
ElRoy Parker
W. S
Mize
Flora
Lon Hale
Pomona
A. Giebener
Ceres
George Roun
W.H
Ohn
Giebener
George Kolns
Marti
L. Breaihurst
John White-law
Cora Gorliss
Maurice
d’Beever
C. Camp
C. E. Jewett
T. ‘Anning
Fred
Elie ‘Ett
Taylor Martin
Ed ‘Kouhs
T. T. Martin
Jean
Kansas City
Midland
Ruth Eider
Eugene Snow
Lawrence
E. Jewett
Ald
Grimas
Willard
Elmer Brown
Memorial. Hospital
Havehter
Nic Jor
Eth Bobbert
Clyd Jae
Eugene
Williow Springs
Shores
James’ Ranfts
Shearer
Elmer DeWeese
Columbus
Deeesé
Weese
Rose
Goldén
Prairie
Bert
Mull
Bethelers
John Gordon
Fred Watson
Ruth
Gordon Ard
Maxine’ DeWeese
Iss
Lois ™ Johnson
Lingros Baive Lon
Will Welch
De Soto Leads English History Scores in Exam
In English and history exams linwood De Soto and Shawnee Mission students excel with De Soto dominating the high scores. Bonner Wellborne Eudora and Linwood show varying firsts seconds and thirds. The next contest is scheduled for April 11 and covers seven core subjects.
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Mission
Bebo
Linwood
de Soto
Shawnee ‘Mission
Placin
DeSoto
Bonner
Wellborn
Eudora
Ner
Gordon
Nina
Mae
Smith
Soto
Traveling Libraries: New York’s Softly Shaded Boulder
A fragmentary note on traveling libraries in New York, mentioning a soft shaded boulder and early editor E George's tie to autos. The readable bits imply a historical item about library travel and a near-miss with automotive themes.
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New York
Fragmentary obituary style note with names
A damaged fragment mentions work at a hospital and a person named Milla and Elevathr Go. It references a claim and celebration but lacks full context or clear details.
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Er Milla
Elevathr Go
Bayer aspirin tablets for sore throat relief ad
An old advertisement promotes Bayer aspirin tablets for sore throat relief. It advises dissolving two tablets in four ounces of water to gargle, repeat every two hours if needed. It notes Bayer aspirin in Bayer Gros tins and boxes for twelve, advertised for a few cents with limited use guidance.
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Journal-World
Cs Simons
Ssachusetts Street
Lawsas
Belephans
Chicago
A.B. Keaton
Hartford Bull
Audit Bureau OF Cin
Law Tance
H. Flin
Mes
Atlantic
Uniteds States
Kansas Cition
Rays News
Park Treas
Ottawa
Kan
BY cLaubh ‘Callan
Syilajeate
NEW Smith Club
Michigan
Adolph’ Hoielling
Owosso, Mich
Carpenter
Dorothy . Schneider
Ste
E George
Ther
Ied
Waneote
Russell Conwell
John Wanaiakess
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Middle West
Standard ‘Oi Company
Wanamaker
Indi
Sear
Middle’ West
Mise
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