ONE MAN AND AN EMPIRE Gandhi's role shakes British grip in India
A fragment from a 1931 issue discusses Mahatma Gandhi as a major challenge to the British empire, noting his influence in India and the wary awe with which his leadership is regarded. The piece reflects on how Gandhi's presence complicates imperial power and cross-cultural understanding.
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Ma‘hatma Gandhi
Bombay
India
Empire faces test as Gandhi plans challenge British statesmanship
The piece argues that the Mahatma’s plan to leave hostile factions to settle disputes without outside control could cause long lasting disorder. It notes Gandhi’s proponents see London conference outcomes as insufficient and predict continued nationalist agitation. The empire’s plans gain less weight than the nationalist resolve shaping India’s future.
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India
Gandhi
London
Skating Contest Draws Spectators Not Prizes
In the Old Home Town spectators favored watching over competing as the skating contest commenced around 8:30 PM and ran about half an hour. Arthur Barteaux won first prize with Arthur Way second, while Edith Gilman took first for the ladies and Frankie Ludington the second.
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Arthur Benjamin Barteaux
Arthur Way
Bartermite
Way
Harry Rushmer
Edith E. Gilman
Mra
Frankie Ludington
Pavia
Ute
Mystery Missing Bleakley Child Focus of Town Interest
Twenty five years ago on January 28 a Mrs Bleakley and her child remained missing, stirring sympathy as investigators failed to locate them. Local updates note E Smith returning from Towson and mention theater operators Olson brothers planning new Hutchinson ventures. School debates show juniors and seniors pairing for events while Theta Party fever and a brookside welcome mark community social life.
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Bleakley
Baldwin
Oklahoma City
Hutchon
Viewwood
Elbert Overman
Daley Nottacke
Bossle
Rolls
Monda
Erates
Will Me
Massachuett
Seth
Gseen Et
Brook
Gertrude Reed
Walcom
Birth Announcement for Pickens Daughter
Ten years ago on Wednesday January 76 the Pickens announce birth of a daughter born January 25 Mrs Pickens formerly Elise Ice. Also notes transfers pledging Woodruff from California and reflections on editorial convention remarks by Lucile Cleveland and Alfred Graves in journalism department.
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Mra
Charley Pickens
Pickens
Elise Ice
Ot Sraterniy
uTeriCe Woodruff
California
H. B. Kibler
Weeetie
Meg Dane
Lucile Cleveland
Alfred P. Graves
Department of Journalism
Oarial Association
Wity
Cleveland
Graves
Kansas
Real Party Theme: Doll Alba Leads Child’s Play Scene
A little old woman, Peggy, and Alba the doll stage a pretend house party indoors. Each child adopts a corner as a home, moving chairs and props as the rooms. Alba plays host, dressed in outfits from Alba and Peggy’s wardrobe, as the pretend party unfolds with playful mischief and anticipation of a real party tomorrow.
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Alba
Peggy
Ida
PenRy
Cernee Ae
Jeddie
Kansas History Fragments Include Juvenile Court and Theft
Fragmentary items note a youth in custody for an incident linked to a wreck and a juvenile court appearance. Other clippings mention a Cimarron woman critically injured in a mole car overturn, farm legislation talks, and a fraternity coat theft with rooms broken into.
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Colta
Frank Milles
Nail
Butler College
Duceen E. Alexander
State Reformatory
Belore
Daisy Hatch
Cimarron
Kan
James Phelps
Topeka
Kansas
Hanson
Jamestown
Aeseia Fraternity
Crime in the Pegg manor unsettles Jimmie Haswell
Jimmie Haswell, exhausted after a long day in court, is drawn into a troubling mystery when Evelyn Blake and her cousin Donald Wade seek his help. They describe anonymous threatening letters aimed at a neighbor, reveal a birthday coincidence, and discuss possible suspects among former servants and locals. Jimmie weighs police aid versus caution, while a looming Sheffield invitation hints at future trouble.
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Jimmie’ Haswell
Evelyn Blake
Ord
Bradford
Mr. Wade
London
Buckworth
Irly
Evelyn
Duckworth
Donald Wade
Pniss
Ness
Tee
Joe Alien
Brett
Jimmie
Donald
Raikes
Joe
Vane
Phoughta
Bes
Yorkshire
Nancy
J. B. Lippincott Co
Aileen Gray in Masque Drama And A Parallel Mystery
Aileen Gray becomes Mademoiselle Masque a masked slager of radio after disfigurement ends her stage career. Dwight Channing crafts her a porcelain mask while Jimmy Crane loves her. Kronberg advances on Vivienne Aileen’s sister as a masked woman shoots Kronberg, prompting clues from Adrasteia and Max Klein as he probes Adrastein’s identity. Vivienne becomes engaged to Channing and Dr. Saunders plans plastic surgery to restore Aileen.
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Aileen Gray
Dwight Channing
Jimmy Crane
Arnold Kronberg
Vivienne
Aileen
Kronberg
Adrasteia
Max Klein
Adrastein
Viviennia
Channing
Richard Saunders
Vellamy
Klein
Edna
Max
Tianae
Vivienne Gray
Viv
Jarene
Kro
Two Men Love Aileen Chapter Teases Tomorrow
In this serialized chapter fragment two men contend for Aileen while Klein, a self described traffic cop, guides her away. Kronberg approaches as tensions rise and Arnold’s stance shadows the scene. The scene hints at a forthcoming shift in the plot as Chapter One continues tomorrow.
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Aileen
Sunflower 4 H Club Forms Pre 4 H Sunflower Juniors
Sunflower 4 H meets at Barker house with guests including Mr and Mrs Jim Wi 3 Byron Roberts Mr Buermann Max McClure and families. Next meeting set for Riverside school Feb 18. Sunflower 4 H girls plan project meeting Jan 1 at Ona Balle Collins home. A Sunflower Juniors group formed for sewing and kindergarten work led by Martha Lou Perkins with Ruth Mitchell as president and Doris Mitchell as secretary.
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Sunflower
Jim Wi
Byron Roberts
Buermann
Max McClure
Seymore Gentry
Mary Farley
Riverside
Fof Ona Balle Collins
Ruth Mitchell
Doris Mitchell
Jim Clark
Margaret Clark
Helen
Virginia
Farley
Betty Hodson
Edith
Jean Perkins
Martha Lou Perkins
Tanlac credited with easing chronic stomach gas and discomfort
A man plagued by gas and embarrassment from daily stomach pains tries Tanlac and reports rapid relief, renewed appetite, and better sleep. The ad claims Tanlac has helped thousands and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Tanlac
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