Kansas Paper Notes World Affairs and Local Politics 1921
In Lawrence Kansas the 1921 issue reflects on a son of W G McAdoo settling in Kansas and critiques political leanings. It discusses Philippine independence angles, Belgian disarmament debates, Texas pardons, university loans, and the Townley movement's setback in Kansas amid economic strain and legislative activity. It emphasizes local university funding, student loans, and state political currents.
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Lawrence
Kans
W. G. McAdoo
Kansas
Thil
University spending vs higher education in Kansas
Editorial notes Kansas lawmakers face a contrast between the state spending on luxuries and the cost of higher education. It cites per capita student costs of 230.43 at KU and 549 at Minnesota, and claims 1.8 percent of city tax revenue supports higher education, urging continued funding for essential institutions.
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University of Kan
Kansas
Ivars
Cigarett
Tabacco
Theacer
Unit
University of Minnesota
K. U
Inla Register
Lawrence Notes From 1846 And 1896 Local Snapshots
Twenty five years ago Eli Westheffer of Kaw Valley suffered a severe accident while cutting wood when an axe struck a clothes line and rebounded to injure him with a broken nose a knocked out tooth and a cut upper lip. Also noting a Kansas University baseball telegram seeking a April 38 game with the University of Michigan and a western trip. Harry Hutchings remodels his store interior and introduces new shelving. The first Republican campaign club in Kansas for 1896 forms in Lawrence with C S Finch elected president A G Clarke secretary and Henry Fuel treasurer.
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Lawrence Daily World
Lawrence Daily Journal
Eli Westheffer
Kaw Valley
Kansas University
Lawrence
Univer
Michigan
Harry Hutchings
Kansas
Lawrees
Lnst
McKinley Club
C. S. Finch
The
Lawrence Journal
A. G. Clarke
Henry Fuel
Centenary and Expositions Highlight Diverse Events
Birthday of the Boy Scout movement marks a distant anniversary. Elizabeth Ann Seton lauded as a candidate for sainthood. Kansas Livestock Exposition opens in Wichita and runs through the week. The Third National Marine Exhibition opens in Grand Central Palace New City under Coy abee Tay. Harrisburg hosts tann products show with ten state agricultural groups. Ontario race track gambling dispute slated for Ontario Court of Appeals. John J. McGraw to stand trial in New York for alleged Volstead Act violation. Edmonton court to hear bid to unseat Mayor Duggan over bribery claims. Anthracite workers respond to wage readjustment requests in Philadelphia today.
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America
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New City
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Tiarrisburg
Ontario
Court of Appeals
John J. McGraw
New York National League Baseball Club
New York
D. M. Duggan
Edmonton
Alta
Philadelphia
Toway
City Home Rule Part Of Program City Home Rule Part Of Program
The Kansas League of Municipalities pushes home rule in the current session with a drafted constitutional amendment enabling cities to adopt charters defining powers and duties. It would allow bonds and local services without broad state approval, protecting municipal control within general laws.
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Topeka
Kans
Kans League of Municipalities
J. W .Clausen
Atchison
Vuerney
Today’s anniversaries highlight telegraph to Hawaii
The list recalls Morse’s 1858 electric telegraph exhibit at New York University, railroad opening to traffic in 1853, Schleswig Holstein's union with Prussia in 1867, Vinoy Tari’s role in Curis, von Floto’s death in 1883, Queen Liliuokalani’s abdication in 1895, a 1905 mixed commission treaty for Alaska, and the 1906 visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Madras.
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Schleswig-Holstein
Prussia
Vinoy Tari
Curis
Frederick von Floto
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Washington
Prince
Princess of Wales
Madras
Today’s birthdays greet Edith Wharton and friends
Notable birthdays observed today include Mrs Edith Wharton born in New York City 59 years ago, Senator Marcus A Smith born near Cynthiana Kentucky 69 years ago, Beatrice Harraden born in Hempstead Pennsylvania 57 years ago, sculptor Charles H Niehans born in Cincinnati 66 years ago, and Congresswoman P Kinkaid born in Monongahela County West Virginia 67 years ago. Local contact Guy Plumbing Co calls at 844.
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Edith Wharton
New York City
Marcus A. Smith
Arizona
International Joint Commission
Cynthiana
Beatrice Harraden
Hemp‘stead
Faeland
Charles H. Niehans
Cincinnati
Miss .P. Kinkaid
Congress
Monongahela County
W. Va
Seized Liquor Problem Highlighted by Michigan’s Dry Rule
Lansing reports state authorities seized over 100000 quarts and 200 barrels of alcohol stored in a basement as Michigan enforced prohibition since 1918. The cellar includes bars and strong locks, with more than 200 whiskey varieties.
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Lansing
Mich
Fred L. Woodworth
Michigan
Jackson
Auto Owners to Build Good Roads in Kansas
Topeka January 22. A proposed graduated license tax based on horsepower and weight would fund road construction. Small counties oppose state aid delays, while larger counties could finance and control local good roads funds. Estimated income totals about 3.1 million dollars from autos, trucks, and heavy vehicles.
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L. T. Pettijohn
Lambertson
Automobile Office
Pettijohn
Pettisoli
Automobile Department A
Fan Soo Goud
Buick
Ex service men rights bills advance in Kansas House
In Topeka, Kansas, multiple bills aim to extend benefits to veterans of the Civil War era. A bill to designate Armistice Day as a legal holiday passed the House, authored by WP Harrington of Gove City. Another measure seeks a $4000 appropriation to buy medals for service members who served April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918, to be distributed by the Adjutant General to veterans or their heirs. A further proposal would extend all rights and privileges of prior wars to World War I veterans, plus burial and dependent-family care provisions locally.
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Topeka
Kan
Harrington
Gove City
American Vegion
Enate
Adjt
Martin
United States
T Harrington
Vera Lowes
Iowa
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for stuffed noses and head congestion. It claims first dose opens nasal passages, stops runny nose, eases headache and feverish dullness, with cheap, quinine-free formula and pleasant taste.
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Pape
Me thro Sulphur Soothes Ugl y Itching Skin
Wartime era style advertisement touts Mentho Sulphur as a skin remedy for ev wao and eczema. Claims include fast itching relief, cooling effect after first use, and healing of rashes and blotches with a harmless cream available from druggists.
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