Kansas News Briefs and Editorial Commentary 1925
Kansas discusses state birthday noting agricultural value gains and a Governor ordered pardon investigation into recent charges. The piece covers Governor Paulen directing inquiry into pardons issued under former Governor Davis, with attorney general actions and public reaction. It contrasts Shanghai harbor duties and American naval posture with mixed editorial tone.
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Paulen
Kansas
Goytrvor Darien
Davis
Justee
Cavernoy
Abolish State Board of Review for Motion Pictures
The Endreshilt proposes abolishing the state board of review of motion pictures. It argues censor show has failed to achieve its goals and that simpler reliance on other laws may suffice. Public sentiment remains mixed about the screen drama and industry efforts.
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State Board of Review of Motion Pictures
Mixed 1920s notes on censorship debt and demography
The text discusses public reaction to abolishing the censor board, a diphtheria epidemic with remote serum supply by dog sled, French war debt negotiations, and a statistician's finding that people marry earlier and more often than 35 years ago. It references American sentiment, debt payment factors, and shifting social trends.
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United States
Genius The Agriculura World Letter to Editor
A reader quotes an agricultural census visit noting farmers rarely kept accounts accurately and enumerator admitted guesses. The letter questions the census usefulness and argues the program wastes tax dollars, suggesting Kansas taxpayers lose about 200000 dollars.
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Kansas
Presidents Day Observances and Engineering Leader John Fritz Medal
Observances mark Carnation Day in memory of President McKinley as Kansas notes statehood celebrations and White House dinners resume social season with the President and Mrs. Coolidge. Public utility leaders to meet in San Francisco on vital issues. George Washington Sulgrave Institution hosts a reception for Irish Minister Timothy Simiddy in New York. John F. Stevens wins the John Fritz Gold Medal for engineering and public works leadership, with a long career including Panama Canal work and the China Eastern Railway.
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Wiliam McKinley
Kansas
New International Times
George Washington-Sulgrave
New York
Timothy A. Simiddy
United States
John F. Stevens
Engineering Foundation
John Fritz
America
Maine
United Nada
Panama Canal
New York City
Panama
Ant
European Emigrants Get Exclusive First Class Transport
A German line launches ships dedicated to emigrant transport between Mareppu and South American ports. The first steamer carried 1,000 Germans and 3,600 others to Argentina, offering first class amenities at third class rates. The ship features 240 cabins for two to six passengers, a smoking room, library, two large dining rooms, shop, baths, and sails at 15 knots.
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South America
Buenos Aires
Associated Press
Oneelags
Marepuan
South American
Argentina
A Famous Savior Sermon At First Evangelical Church
Mr Hill preached at First Evangelical Church about the difference between the carnal and spiritual natures and the need to believe and obey Christ to be saved. He cited transformed lives from meetings and described Heaven and Hell and Revelations imagery. Evening service featured singing and altar calls, with prayers for Sunday school officers and children.
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Mr. Hill
First Evangelical Church
Tenth
Connecticut
Christ
Dng
Heaven
Hell
Sand
Holy City
Anen
Kentucky
Tennessee
B. F. Andy
Dave Hill
Praer
Lecompton News Highlights and Obituary Details
The Lecompton column reports Harmon Finley visiting relatives in Marion Kansas and two hospitalized children recovering from pneumonia in Topeka. It notes Isabell Noll hosting Florence at the Geb Morr home and a Francis Willard Memorial Day program under Mrs Gertrude Head. Julia Ann Glenn of Lecompton dies in Topeka at age 56, married to Frank Wn Moore, mother of six with four surviving daughters Ethel Butler, Helen McMurtry, Jessie McMurtry, and Biance Harris, and sons-in-law. Funeral services were led by Rev W B Read, with local and visiting attendees listed. The piece also mentions church, road conditions, Rev Babbitt’s health, and local social notes plus a Valentine Market Basket contest.
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Harmon Finley
Marion
Kan
Henry Ci
Topeka
Suena
Isabell Noll
M Florence
Geb. Morr
WLC
Ted
Francis Willard
Vhharte
Gertrude Head
Meeiing
Julia Ann Glenn
Lecompton
Kansas
Jefferson Street
Frank
Wn. Moore
Junction City
Kans
Jessie BR. McMurtry
Ethel Butler
End
Helen McMurtry
Bianche Harris
Wichita
Maore
Leecompton
Methodist Church
Old Home Church
Sare
William
George L. Glenn
Mary Davidson
S. Kathren Mehoth
Aret Young
Restless Alden Drake Faces a Host's Burden at Sea Caprice
Alden Drake, scion of a dignified coastal estate, returns from sea life to a society dinner he dreads. His inner restlessness and romantic visions clash with family duty as he contemplates the allure of the sea and a mysterious blue‑eyed woman, while a foggy river town and a stern aunt press him toward expected hospitality. The piece paints his aristocratic temperament, naval past, and conflict between tradition and longing.
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Talbot Drake
Alden Drake
Alden
Patty
Caesar
Bilge
Phah
Dedy
Celeste
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