Cheerier employment statistics hint at lighter relief load
Washington reports brighter jobs and factory activity in December. The Federal Reserve Board notes rise in basic industries and payrolls, with about 350,000 more people employed from November to December and factory payrolls up $7.5 million. Brisk retail demand and seasonal gains in auto, textile, and shoe sectors drive the improvement, though meat-packing slips slightly. The trend questions when relief rolls will ease, as private firms increasingly shoulder work.
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Washington
Iobservers
Federal: Reserve . Board Fami
Labor Department
Reserve Board
Oberes Return From National Retail Clothiers Meet
Mr and Mrs H B Ober returned from Chicago where they attended the national convention of Retail Clothiers. Reports showed business improving with prospects for 1935 gains and Kansas praised as a leading region despite belief hog wheat aid largely to Kansans. Ober was elected to the governing board. Chimney on Miss Alice Winston home 1620 Massachusetts street burned out at 8 am but no damage.
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H. B.ober
Chicago
National Convention of Retail Clothiers
Kansas
Ober
National Retail Clothiers
Alice Winston
Massachusetts Street
River Jetty Nears Finish on Kaw River Project
Engineers reported most work on the Kaw river jetty is complete with piling driven and tops tied. Finishing touches are under way and remaining rock will reinforce. The 14000 foot jetty aims to alter the low water channel to ensure a steady water supply at the water plant intake. Harness thieves active reported by Kermit Wilson and Robert Ulrich in rural areas near Lawrence and Pleasant Grove.
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Petera
Staned
Frazi
Kaw River
Kermit Wilson
Lawrence
Fred Vogler
Robert Ulrich
Pleasant Grove
City Commission OKs 200 Feet of Booster Hose for Pumper
The city commission authorized today the purchase of 200 feet of booster hose for the No. 1 pumper at the request of Chief Paul Ingles. Traffic fines were paid in police court this morning by Stuart Landman Park Hetzel W. D. Davis J. C. Stevenson Mrs. Byron Cooke and Al Gerard.
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Paul Ingles
Ines
Stuart Landman
Hetzel
W. D. Davis
J.C. Stevenson
Byron Cooke
al Gerard
Cheaper Dog Licenses Due Now for City Owners
City dog license taxes are due January 1 with fees cut in half. Mayor W E Spalding says prompt payment will be enforced to reduce city costs. Male licenses are one dollar and female licenses two dollars fifty, obtainable from the city clerk. delinquents may face police court.
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W.E. Spalding
Oklahoma Schools Broke Before End of Term
Oklahoma City report shows schools nearly broke with funds exhausted in rural districts by three or four months leaving teachers unpaid and schools at risk of closing early before term ends.
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Oklahoma City
CAP Se iOklahoma
City schools endure unpaid classes amid funding uncertainty
A statewide Associated Press survey shows many city districts continuing classes without pay in hopes of state or federal aid. Some districts fear closures after seven or eight months, with only the largest preparing to finish full terms by stretching constrained budgets.
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Hope
Associated Press
Path of Faith and Mind in Christian Science Texts
Fragmentary excerpt discusses Christian Science lessons and scripture authority. It cites a 19th century Christian Science textbook by Mary Baker Eddy and critiques material senses vs unseen truth. The quoted lines emphasize guidance through faith and obedience to divine truth.
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Mary Baker Moldy
Tonganoxie Notes Show Social, Fire, Scouting News
Local social events include Mrs. Alfred Moore entertaining the By Bea club, weekend visits to Kansas City by several residents, and awards won at tables. A fire at Chauncey Angell’s home caused damage but was contained, and the J. D. Fink family announced a baby boy. Library gifts, hospital notes, and Boy Scout meeting updates accompany community happenings.
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Alphs
Tau
Omega State
University of Kansan
Itt
Misa
Mary Brecheisen
Kansas
Laverne Bracheisen
George Moore
Bea .WhAw
John Doege
George’.Gress
Bert Grams
Chester Moore
Kansas City
Emil Freienmuth
Topeka
Louisa Freienmuth
Bermant
Geor
Los Angeles
Cal
Amos Wilson
Wilson
Tonganoxie
Chauncey Angell
J.D. Fink
Perry Walters
Wichita
Kan
J. Dillon
J. H. Dreisbach
Tonganoxie Public
J. Burgess
Robert Sechrest
Daryl Meredith
Oskaloosa
al Coffman
Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
J. M. Casey
E Janette Brown
Anna Kline
Leavenworth
Bertha Halsted
Odin Halsted
Malcolm McNaughton
McNaughton
George White
Charles Schenck
W. J. Stephenson
Piper
Roy Johnson
Local Notes And Society In A Kansas Town
Village chronicle recaps social visits and family events from late January. Mrs. E E Hoskins hosts Y M P club. Mayor Heynen travels to Florida. church and P E O chapter events mark Founders Day with candlelight ceremony and tributes to Mount Pleasant College founders. Twin birth announced. several residents relocate or visit Kansas City. school expands spring course offerings in music and business subjects.
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Jerry Rexford
Veterans’ Hospital
Leavenworth
Bert Grems
Lee Kramer
William Heynen
Winter Haven
Fla
Henry
Heynen
Ratliff
Nell Zoelner
Dollie Woodward
Margaret Sanders
Maude Hazen
Ruby Laming
Alice Spoor
Grace Wilson
P. E
Educational Fund
Memorial Library
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Cottey College
Nevada
Washington, D. C
AntiSaloon League
J. B. Sanders
Hoge
Elmar Stoltx
Francis Raymond Redding
Furdy
Laming
Tommy Laming
Jere Neibarger
Mahlon Jean
Williamson
Zava“Ann Zoellner
Jo Ann Myers
Howard Glen Jones
John James Cain
Roy Sparks
Williamstown
Charles Sparks
Carl Seymour
Catholic Ladies Club
Qral -Williamson J
Ruth Dillon
Charley Knowles
KFKU Monday Schedule Fragment
A fragment lists KFKU Monday events at 8:00 PM for Elementary German lexicon with Prof Engel and at 2:30 PM for Public Welfare lecture by Hert A. Nash. Also mentions American Novel by Kenneth Rockwelt and an athletics session in the 03rd edition.
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I. A. Engel
Fusaday
LeRiala
Hert A. Nash
Kenneth Rockwelt
HNO P
inAthletia Seraptiook
Fairfax Beltmont society notes from a Kansas town
Local social items list visitors and guests in Fairfax Belmont and nearby areas. Mentions Mrs Crawood’s brother, Mrs Nelson, Win Martintis ill at home, Mrs Annia Cripe of Pomona visiting winter, Miss Elsie McKenzia returning from Kansas City, Robt Bailey visiting grandparents T C Bailey, Mr and Mrs Fred Brown hosting relatives en route to Canton Oklahoma, Mrs F G Chambers recovering from flu, W L Fields planning future home additions, Jake Hall visiting Lecomto, newlywed Glyn Date Chastain honored at Free Methodist church party with games and a shower for 23 guests.
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Topeka
Crawood'srother
Nelson
B. Martintis
Mra
Annia Cripe
Pomona
Elsie
Maries McKenzia
Peppards
Oskaloosa
Canton
Okla
F. G.chambers
W. L. Fields
Jake Hall
Tha’ Jesse Athey
Lecompton
Glyn Date Chastain
Free Matholdist
ST. Price
Stopping It In Time
A fragmentary London gossip noting a wife dismissing a maid this afternoon after questioning her husband’s regard. The terse exchange centers on the husband’s “look” and a decisive, abrupt action without prior warning.
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John
London
Drink Water With Meals Claims Digestive Benefits
A fragmented note promotes drinking water with meals to aid digestion and stomach juices. It mentions cleansing the system and cleansing both upper and lower bowels, with garbled references to brands and names. The text lacks verifiable details or clear sources.
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Mrs. H.B. Ober
Retail Clothiers
Signad) Prescott’ Haleey
Combs
Erat Ce
Teena
Niagara
Falls
Niagara Falls
Goat Island
Horseshoe Falls
Preas
Oklahoma
Colleen Spaight
Dean Ratliff
William Hazen
Usher City
Hall
Eli
Wheeler
New
Puff
Tinkum
Aoa
KFKU
Fairfax
Belmont
Mattag
Maytag
Green Bros
Maytag Company
Hewton
Lowa
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