Lady and the Tiger in Johnson county politics
A Johnson county campaign heats up with charges of receiving bonuses on road machinery and a notable remark by Mrs. Clem Shaver, wife of the Democratic national chairman, challenging Tammany and Houston leadership. The piece notes how Mrs. Shaver's stance could sway Democratic women voters. Mentions Mexican choice of Obregon as successor and parallels to local Douglas county politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Johnson
Clem Shayer
al Smith
Tammany
Houston
Shaver
Obregon
Calles
Douglas County
Can Kansas Take a Chance on Federal Aid
A Kansas plan to call a special legislative session for highway control faces opposition. Some expect federal aid next year without a session, but observers warn the current bill may exclude Kansas. Governor Smith praises Tammany on July 4, while western governors worry over regional chances. Belgium's richest man vanishes in an airplane crossing the English Channel, with authorities unsure if a crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulen
Kansas
Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
Belgium
Fis
Man and bird alike fly as invention nears full air travel
A Hygeia magazine article quoted by a Kansas editor ponders aviation's future and the ideal of flying for all. It notes birds’ innate vision and humans’ reliance on devices, urges medical testing for aviators, cites a Lawrence accident pushing stronger licensing, and suggests aviation will grow toward safety alongside pototo prices and harvests in the Kaw Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Hygeia
American Medical Association
Levy M. Hathaway
Medical Corps
United States Army
Lawrence
Beekeepers Meet. secretary chosen pro tem in Douglas Co
In Douglas County the Beekeepers Association held a Saturday meeting led by president M A ONeil of Black Jack. The secretary was absent and N Cameron was elected secretary pro tem. The president spoke on the society history and progress, noting more bees and interest, urging journals and business focus. He reported 19 stocks wintered with no losses. Members Clarke Bacon Chapman and Cameron shared winter experiences. A letter from Dr L J Dallas apologized for missing due to a severe leg wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Clarke
Bacon
Chapman
Cameron
L. J. Dallas
Ferry Ends River Crossing as Bridge Nears
Twenty five years ago the government ferry ceased operations leaving the river crossing to boats. The bridge is expected to be open to traffic soon with limited planking permissions for a few crossing. The ferry has long aided Lawrence and Douglas county and residents express gratitude.
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Lawrence
Douglas
T. J. Collins
Stella Collins
Blanche Norton
Excelsior Springs
F. M. Benedict
Green Mountain Falls
Colo
T. H. C. Chalkley
Marcia Howland
Trin
Lakes
Ohio
Foot bridge to span river and allow immediate use
A foot bridge for the river crossing will be installed at once to serve until the lumber is ready. The plan notes a temporary structure in Hampshire Street area and mentions related city changes and local notices including a church leave of absence for overseas work.
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Algest
M. C
E. Iptentter
Luthe
DE Stauffer
Nate
Wasigton, Sply: Ltd
Senate Agricultural Committee
Hampshire Street
W. D. Kennard
A. Weir
Dr. Osborne
Nina Hester
Isiter
Barstal Dahlene
San Diego
Calif
Genevieve Dahlene
Dahlene
Floyd. Johnson
Nell
Ruth. Buchanan
Mary = Courtney
Ruth Evans
Fern Evang
Isabel Kemp
Frances Carter
Grace Collins
Frank Jennings
R. E. Cox
Ilva Carter
Geo. Wetzel
Wim
Xopp
Qsear Dah
Arthur Spalding
Arthur Jr
Wolgamott
Red Cross
Lena Wolgamott
Simmons Hospital
Washington
Wilk Pendleton
Barbara
Chicago
George Wire
Marooned Man Rescued After Twelve Hours on Rock
Bert Lugenbeek spent over twelve hours clinging to a rock in the Potomac River rapids after his canoe overturned. He was rescued today at dawn and appeared none the worse for the ordeal, then went home to bed. A 15 ton press to stamp state auto tags was installed at the Hutchinson reformatory tar plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert Lugenbeek
Potomac River
Lugenbeel
Hutchingon
Community gatherings and visits in Maplewood area
James Lawrence and sons from Maplewood spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Millburn and Mrs. Morse, with Mrs. Will Miller and families visiting in Topeka area later. New Minerva Rebekah Lodge officers were installed with May Adams assisting. membership reported at 115. Various locals hosted guests, church events, and July Fourth activities in Eudora and nearby towns.
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Jake Milburn
Rence
M. C. . Karnes
Curtis Diedrich
Avira Roberts
Arthur
Agroindee
Josiah Miller
D.ee
Jedrich
Buyth & Reas Teena Bain
Sowers
Wichita Beacon
Etta Haas Milton
J. B. Miller
Anna Roberts
Anna Vines
James McCabra
Augusta Durr
Buretta Kraus
Lucy Kaegi
M. GC. Karnes
Lawrence
W. J. Hague
Shawvice
Enoch Shelton
Shelton
Jis
Hague
C. McGuird
St.Louis
Bert Daugherty
Minerva Rebekah Lodge No
I. C
Clara J Lotz
Thelma Haverty
Mary Mertz
Louise Lotz
May Adams
Nell Daugherty
Mattie’ Skinner
Fay Lepper
Noble Grand
Rs. Jones
Nel Daugherty
Bernice Davis
Thelma “Haverty
Mattie Skinner
Louise Freeze
Ed Melville
Elizabeth
Harry
Enyart
Lenexa
F. D. Enyart
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
W. A. Carter
Minnesota
R. H. Barlow
New Britton
Conn
Martin Torrence
Fred Torrence
Topéka
Julius Lotz
Berthold Durr
Leon ‘Durr
Billy
H. A. White
Dortaid
White
George’ Hausman
Martha Breish
Rose Smitt
Lucy
Race
A. Radewald
Rosalie
Cole
Dorrin Hensley
Kansas City
Walter
Henry Kyake
Knake
Cecclit Blechal
Frank Blechel
W Jaggard
Clara Darrow
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Rey
Hollow
Ed Medrich
Leavenworth
Old Soldiers Home
George Gerstenberger
Vand
Ernest’ Gerstenberger
Mary Myer
Ernest Gerstenberger
Gerstenberger
Williamson Woods
Daugherty
Ruth
Pearl
C. C. McGuire
St. Louis
Clarence Daugherty
Jean
Charles Brown
Delvert
C. E. Cory
I. W. Hartley
Land
L. A. Hunter
Frank Hagenbuch
Della Packer
Des Moines
Tom Horney
Elfrieda Papenhausen
Tonfanoxid
John Papenhausen
J. A. Burton
Doris
Jerald Goodway
Winnwood Beach
le W. FE. Cochran
Dorothy
Anna Grutemacher
D. C. Cochrun
Arthus Kraus
Bonner Springs
George Davenport
Minnie Jones
Woodston
Kan
Hedwig Zoliner
Cecylia Blechet
Raymond Phi
Ernest Freschin
Agnes Blecher
Joe Blechel
Clauds Smith
Joliet,i
Ed Smith
Elmer Wytick
Herman Bohnsack
Howard Phillips
George Schubert
Schubert
Phillips
Sim Snyder
Louis Moll
Fred Walker
F. G. Hughes
Marion and
Garnett
Will Mertz
Eva
J.D. Adams
Henrietta Schubert
S. Fuller
Joe Stanko
Pueblo
Walker
Lucille
Katherine
Jake
Harold Daugherty
Topeka
Books and Readers By the Twisted Tendril
Lawrence page notes on Miss Glasgow's novel about John Wilkes Booth as a youth actor, and reception of new books by Susan Goppel Ludwig Lewisohn and Stribling. Also reports on bookshops in Lawrence, author tours, Praises for Gay Neck and Hill Country, and Boy Scouts joining Johnsons African hunt trip.
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Alice Glasgow
Frederick Stokes Co
Miss Glascow
John Wilkes
Booth
Lincoln
South
Ore
Richmond
Secord
Edwin Booth
P. €. Wren
Ford Theater
Candace Worthing
Lawrence
Susan Gospell
Brook
Evans
Ludwig Lewisohn
New York Times
Werwick Deeping
Dhan -Gonraj ‘Mukerji
Stop to Think on Buy-at-Home Campaigns
Edson R Waite argues that buy at home campaigns fail when home means only the town and not the nation. Consumers buy away from home due to foreign advertising, while local merchants must advertise and show wares to reach customers. Consistent advertising of sound merchandise in the home town newspaper boosts home trade more than protests or rhetoric. The Lyons city council cut pool hall licenses from 250 to 250 every two years.
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W. G. Kinsolving
Publiser
Corpus Christ
Texas) Times
Chambers OF Commerce
Rae
Hair for meals and dignity in Paris slums
An AP report depicts Parisian poverty where mothers selling their hair to feed children face further shame. Even after their hair is sold, young women endure new indignities as they allow hairdressers and manicurists to practice on them, risking burned hair and rough, uneven waves while hunger drives fragile resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marcels
Jand
Australia Anglican Pastor Flies to Visit Remote Parishes
The Rev. L. Daniels of St Wilcannia becomes the first Australian clergyman to use an aircraft for pastoral work. He flew from Melbourne to a nearly 500 mile distant parish in about two hours, covering a 240 mile leg in a little over two hours. Daniels claims the Moth plane ranks among the largest flying parishes in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sydney
L. Daniels
St. Wilcannia
New South Wales
Melbourne
Daniels
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Atkinson
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J. G. Schmucker
William Banslin
Pilgrim Congregational
C. Darling
George. Richardson
North Side
J. ‘Deal
A. Force
Emma
Publishers Syndicat
Eudora
Dorothy Marsh
Highland Park
Ilinois
Nook
Franklin Watts
Innes
Wichita
Donald’ Marsh
University of Kansas
Orient
Peter B. Kyne
Cosmopolitan Book Corporation
California
Stokes- Forum
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Frederick A. Stokes
Forum
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Mississippi
Red River Country
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Farmers' Alliance
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North Pole
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New Yorks
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Altadena
Calfornia
Mr. Grey
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Guest
Man In
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Martin Johnson
Frica
Boy Scouts of America
New York Cty
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Greensboro
N. C
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Douglas L. Oliver
Atlanta
David R. Martin Jr
Austin
Putnam
David Binney Putnam
Africa
Edson R. Waite
Okdakoma
Lyons
Massachusetts
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Funges Mortuary
Kelvinagto
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