Political year begins as Topeka prepares for Kansas Day events
The piece notes Topeka events marked by Kansas Day preparations and a forthcoming Democratic gathering on February 22. It mentions the Young Republicans forming to take lead roles in party deliberations and campaigns, while Young Democrats have been active in the presidential effort. The report references crowded political activity amid calendar anniversaries and campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Prison policy and treasury fund debate in Kansas
William Allen White argues Kansas prison staffing should reflect non party control and expertise rather than patronage. He warns that shifting personnel with every state administration harms prison efficiency and calls for stable, skilled administration. The piece also notes the Senate’s vote to keep the two billion dollar stabilization fund under a single treasury secretary without broad oversight, despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Kansas
Lansing
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Aecepion
Uae
Tax plan aims to end offsetting capital losses against income
Mellon criticizes a proposed income tax law claiming it would stop offsetting capital losses against current income and permit offset only against capital gains, arguing that the change would affect large financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Tax policy notes and borrowing drive federal fiscal moves
The article discusses tax policy shifts favoring current income taxation over capital losses, citing Andrew Mellon as an early advocate. It notes the government plans to borrow up to nine billion dollars this year, with over five billion subscribed to the first issue, and outlines the challenge of future revenue to service debt and interest. It also mentions Topeka rumors about Boynton and French trials and a state senator’s limited freedom to depart before impeachment trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mellon
Melton
Federal Treasury
Washington
Treasury
Topeka
Boynton
Kansas Clothiers Meet Opens Old Home Town Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago the Kansas Retail Clothiers and Furnishers association held its eleventh annual convention in Salina with Gy Gawthrop presiding and Fred Study of Wichita directing the apparel club session. Fred Voiland of Topeka and H B Ober of Lawrence spoke before a dinner and dance session titled Raz a Landmark. Also noted is the demolition of the Monk livery stable at Seventh and Vermont to clear space for a Sinclair Oil filling station, with plans for a Monk garage to face Seventh Street. Mrs. Mary Moore, age 90, was honored with a birthday observance and sacraments administered by Dr. Edward Hislop and Rev. E L Shuler. Articles also mention R C Manley’s Mah Jongg set decorated with American transportation imagery and a trip by Sumerintendent and Mrs. H B Peaks to southwest Indian schools and sites from Albuquerque to Riv—side California. Twenty-five years ago, lawyers from Lawrence traveled to Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Clothiers
Kansas‘ Retail Clothiers’ .and Furnishers Association
Salina Todty
Gy -Gawthrop
Salina Pressing
Fred. F. Study
Wichita
Fred Voiland
Topeka
H. B. Ober
Lawrence
Monk
Seventh and
Vermont Streets
Sinclair Oil Co
Aone Story
Monk Garage
Seventh.street
Mary Moore
H. K. Lury
Seventh Street
Edward Hislop
E. L.shuler
Centenary Church
Manley
Coast
Sherman Institute
Riverside
Cal
Carson
Nevada
Fort Hall
Idaho
Charles Faith
Philippines
L. S. Naval Hospital
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
A short item about Poor Pa by Claude Callan with an anecdotal note from 1925. The fragment mentions a letter from Cousin Bessie seeking help as she is in dire financial shape, having pawned all her wedding rings except the last one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Publishers Syndicate
Topeka meeting features notable speakers from Lawrence
St Lawrence Association gathers in Topeka with A C Mitchell W E Higgins 3 8 Gregory and George R Peck among speakers. Beery plans new 50x110 brick building at corner Massachusetts and Quincy. demolition of Home store to start February 1. Burgeoning local business moves include Bowlin Rowlin at Economy Furniture Council Grove and Beery office project. Wedding notes and campus events pepper the week with Kappa Alpha Theta Founders Day banquet and oratorical contest details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Lawrence
A.C. Mitchell
W. E. Higgins
Gregory
George R. Peck
Beery
B. B. Beery
Massachusetts and
Quincy Streets
C. A Barry
James Rowlin
Council Grove
Mr. Bowlin
Lawrence Undertaking Co
William Ulrich
Robertson's Bros
M. F. Tidrow
Kansas City
Caldwell
Massachusetts Street
California
James Donnelly
Andrey McEilane
Dublin
William Logan
Diila Kizer
Clinton Township
Means
George Fitz
Vinland
Martin Holcom
Fitz
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Jeanette Wheeler
Kansas History Moment 1896 Mines Face High Freight Rates
This Kansas History entry notes Lyons salt mine owners weighing closure due to soaring freight costs. It also recalls John Smith’s voyage to New England after Jamestown service, his coast survey, and map that earned him the title Admiral of New England, highlighting his Elizabethan versatility and impact on early America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
New England
Virginia
Jamestown
John Smith
Penobscot
Cape Cod
America
Illustrated Lecture At Immanuel Lutheran Church
An illustrated stereopticon lecture on Lutheran Apache mission work in Arizona will be shown at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Tenth and Kentucky tomorrow evening at 7 oclock. Eighty nine colored slides depict Indian missions scenes. a feature text by the Apache missions superintendent will be read by Rev. W. W. Stoeppelworth. Attendance is invited with no admission, but a silver offering will be collected for expenses.
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Arizona
Imman
Nuel Lutheran Church
Tenth
Kentucky
W. W. Stoeppelworth
Langton Bottle Paper fuels chase in jungle saga
Frank Grahame and Spin Winslow rescue Julice Kent from abductors led by Ortega. Frank, heartbroken by Janice, leaves for Vera Cruz and a mystery bottle paper from Langton hints at a perilous fate. The reel blends jungle danger, romance, and a daring search aboard a banana boat to Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grahame
Spin Winslow
Janice Kent
Ortega
Janice
Frank
Till Langton
Langton
Winslow
Kent
Bill Langton
Myberg
South
Happy Landings
Laredo Dor Vera Cruz
Hydrographic Bulletin
Washington, D. C
Belize
British Honduras
Frank Grahamer
Yucatan
Havana
Department of Justice
Quintana’ Roo
Merida
Puerto Morelos
Cozumel
Herbert Jensen
Christopher's Revenge In a Snow Marble Prank
A boy named Christopher plots revenge on Grandpa Grouchy Galump. He persuades Rip and Tow Notch to help as he plans to drop a snow wrapped marble from a tree. The marble strikes Grandpa on the forehead and down his neck, ending his scheme with a crafted plan of payback.
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Christopher
Gramipa
Grandpa
Rip
Notch
Tow Noteh
Willy Nilly
Top Notch
Grandpa Grouchy Galump
Galump
Dawn
Don the Town Police Dog and the Stray Problem
A reader recalls Don the town police dog who protected a child and stopped a bulldog fight. Though the canine once had a home near a grocery, the moving family left him homeless. The story urges caretaking of strays to place them in good homes.
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Don
Danny
Bir
Tessa Danny
Nat
Kansas club meeting notes and local obituaries
The record recounts a Wednesday Kansas club gathering with John Canary, Mae Jacka winning a contest, and talks by Mrs. Rice and Mrs. LaDuke. It notes treasury use for club teas, upcoming meetings, and mentions deaths and local social visiting including Clyde Ford and relatives in Kansas City.
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John Canary
Kansas
LaDukes
Raines
Meridan
Mark
LaDuke
Berlvner Skeet
Frank Montgomery
Lawren Pent
Skeet
Seeley
Mound
LaDuke’s
Canary
Colby
Stuart
Bernard
Kansas City
Clifford Thiry
NUMBER TEN AND VICINITY
A fragmented local column recounts small town happenings around Number Ten and vicinity. It notes family deaths and funeral attendees, illnesses among children, visits, and social gatherings including quilting bees and dinner guests. Community members such as the Thiry and Detwiler families appear alongside others like the Hirds and Dyers.
After-Effects of Flu Strain Gorache Reported
A brief item notes that the gorache has caused considerable trouble as an after-effect of the influenza illness.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Simons
W. Murrau
Dolph Suions
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
New York
West 44Th St
Chicago
South Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Sansome
le Angeles
New
Orpheum
St Louis
Star
Atlanta
Walton Building
Associated Press
Arl
Bureau OF Circulations
Journal-World
John
Byrd
Little America
Antarctic
Jce
Grace Simons
Buchheim
O. Munsterberg
Snow
Hugo Kahl
Prof
Forbes
University of Illinois
W.A. Snow
H. Tucker
Field & Gibb
J. S. Claypool
Cordley
Thomas
John of
Lorin B. Sears
Eli, Cank
J. A. Orr
B. W. Woodward
T. Ae Dewex
Dr. le Cordley
E. ‘3 Little
Ie G.D. Rogers
J. G. Hask
Prof. Farrett
Penny
Miss Berry
Edward Bumgardner
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Willam Langton
Langton’s
Hin
Mary Graham Benner
Kab
Grouchy
New York “Academy 9
Iago’ Galdston
Knowledge. Hill
Joe Claughy
Virginia Grant
Lola_ La Duke
Genevieve
Ruby Athey
Joann Clough
Idella Cox
Alwinna Thiry
Clyde Ford
Smail
Aunt Het
Robert Quillen
Ezra
Publishers Syndicata
Puff
Hary
Tonganoxie
Murphy
John Thiry
Ed Jacka
Herbert Thiry
Billie Gene. Rice
Charlie Detwiler
Walter’ Kirby
John Cline
Charlie Gililand
O. M. Hird
Rose White
Roy Jordon
Paul Johanning
Ed Johannine
Doris Myers
Ernest Pohl
Mary White
Rose
Anes
Walter-Dyer
Lucile
Thelma
Maxine- Dyer
Oscar_Dyer
Will
Ane Dyer
Martin Dyer
National Bank
The
First National Bank
the First Savings Bank
of Lawrence
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