New Air Service Hailed Amid Transcontinental Plans
A Los Angeles to London oriented narrative describes the potential impact of a new air passenger service. It notes a traveler pausing in Wichita en route, and discusses scheduled ships like the Majestic from New York. The piece links aviation advance to economic growth and milk production expansion in Lawrence, while touching on weather, health, and currency topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Wichita
London
Majestic
New York
Expensive strikes and early aviation perils in a confused era
The article surveys rising strike methods and public impact, noting violent old style protests and authorities' cautious response. It also reports two American fliers diverted to Santander, Spain due to fuel failure, highlighting uncertainties in trans Atlantic flight plans and fuel reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Santander
Spain
Shoes advertised fifty years ago in McCurdy Bros list
Sixty year ago notes recall shoe styles many readers will recognize including calf congress lasting and patent tips. Mentioned is a 1919 column noting barber boots, calfs, and buckskin variants with terms like brogans, opera slips, and French morocco. Also reports two men killed by Indians at Minneapolis Kansas and a colored printer Lt H Douglas joining a government plant. Gov Claflin signs prohibitory law effective July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCurdy
Congress
Prince Albert
Grant
Morocco
Minneapolis
Kan
H. Douglas
Denver
Waston
Union
Thes Union
Claflin
Massachusetts
Flood calamities and water supply update in city
Reports reflect flood damage across streets and roads, with frequent rain pounding the town. The water company resumes supply, easing furnace shortages while residents plan travel to the World's Fair and welcome Rev. Hutchinson from Salida who will arrive August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Woltoe
Pacific 231 as Train Soundscape in a 20th Century Overture
A reader reflects on modernist scores imitating reality, focusing on Pacific 231 as a locomotive symphonic study. The piece, with its railside ambience and sonic details, evokes a journey from inland village to seashore, blending power, noise, and orchestral color.
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Gre
Tschaikowsky
Debussy
Ski
Moore
Bloch
Gershwhegger
Paris
Honégger
Pacific
America
Davigone
Honereer
Eugene O'Neill
Modern Science
Ac Post
St. Louis
20Th Stary Limited
Grand Central Station
New
Grand
Central
Manhattan
Harmon
Wwestuardi
Chicago
Honegger
Panort
Remembering a Past Era in America's Youthful Days
A nostalgic montage recalls 40 years ago when Herbert Hoover appeared as a teen in Salem Oregon meeting his uncle, while William Taft era figures, Edison phonographs and Delmonico suppers fill a portrait of a slower world. The piece entwines local events, social clubs, and residents like Mrs. Green and Miss Kirby, noting church women, family reunions, and summer plans as a community reflects on its early 20th century backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Coolidge
Amherst College
Oregon
Herbert Hoover
Oregon Lands Company
Salem
Herbert
White House
Benjamin Har Tischi
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Civil Service Commission
Woodrow Wilson
Wesleyan University
Middletown
London
Ascot
Oskaloosa
Kan
Palls
Cottonwood Falls
Minnie Morgan
Iron Horse
Edison
Joseph Jefferson
Barnum
Kellar
Theodore Thomas
Delmonico
Baldwin News Roundup Local visits and movements
Mrs Ella Allderdice Tett visits Coldwater and Greensburg to see her children for weeks. Dr and Mrs Ebright escort a relative to Lawrence. Dean Frank Marsh leaves for Schenectady then Syracuse to study, later headed to Louisiana State Normal for music. Merrill Liston and Richard Garrett in Topeka for July Fourth. Opal Trumbull spends two weeks in Lawrence with cousin. Alice and Elsie Haigh return from Chicago to teach in Lyons. Ann Lucille Hull visits in Lawrence. Paul Wolf returns from Kansas City after mastoid and tonsil surgery, en route to health after scarlet fever. Various Baldwin residents travel to Kansas City, Topeka, Manhattan and Lawrence for visits, school, and family duties. Reverend and Mrs Beauchamp visit Baldwin from Sabetha with daughter Hester. Edward Beauchamp and Huff families of Faola spend Sunday in Baldwin with relatives. Ralph Ward drives to visit Baldwin friends. bulletin ends abruptly.
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Ella Allderdice Tett
Coldwater
Greensburg
A.O. Ebright
Wichita
Ebright
Lawrence
Dean Frank Marsh
Baker School
Tne Arts
Schenectady
N. Y
Carol
Syracuse
State Normal of
Louisiana
Marsh
School of Music
Merrill Liston
Richard Garett
Topeka
Opal Trumbull
Ernest Lange
Iona
Cal
Grace Huey
Paul Wolf
Kansas City
Chicago
Martha
Katherine Kelly
Helen Gilt
Helen Derk
Andrew James
Lenexa Sun
Win
Elizabeth
Kenneth Cochran
Kansas
Be ' Truesdell
Independence
Baldwin
Maxwell
Neodesha
Manhattan
Lois. Truesdell
Simmer ‘School
Edward. Huff
Faola
Alexander
Baldwin Young
Ralph Ward
Barker C. P. A. Sedgerill
Ambrose’ Bigsby
Ernest Bigsby
Edythe Rausdell
Lucille Sanders
George Howell
C.A. Richards
Arnolt Rausdeff
Topska
PL la Hue
Mildred Gentry
A. B.’ Frederick
J. M. Harrison
Brown's Grove
Farringer
Hazel Farringer
Ambrose Bigsby
Guy Bigsby
Lucretia Bigsby
Belle Mill
St. Joseph
O. K
Elizabeth Howell
Gibbs
Williamsport
Penn
Fred Howell
Pittsburg
Kans
Mayme Howell
B Fugate
Jessamine Fucaté
Justius Fugate
Henry Collings
Oscar Collins
Ben Shields
Elmer Shields
Paul Winter
Barr Gorfill
Will Gorrill
Winter
Marshall Gorrill
Ernest Richards
Pauline
L. A
Gay -Bigsty
Lloyd Bigsby
Balle Kline
Ambrose
Bigsby
Willis Colman
Mildred’ Gentry
Lake View Club
Wilbur Sawyer and Sons
Laverne and
Eldon
Mer. Winter
Hazel Cole
Grant Johnson
Paul. Winter
G. A. Richards
Lecompton
Virginia Myers
Barr Gorrill
Edythe. Rausdell
Homey Skinner
C.A. Richards Place
Rausdell
View Club
C. D. Thomas
Crider van Neste
Letters 10 Editor On City Milk Supply
The writer defends local milk quality and praise for the health department while condemning the current distribution system. He notes Lawrence’s past low bacterial counts under the Milk Producers Association and argues cooperation with producers and the health department can create a more dependable supply and fair pricing for families. He urges area consumers and business people to cooperate to improve the distribution system.
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Lawrence
Milk Producers” Association
Department At
Washington
Ince
Health Department of
Health Department
Kansas History Dates 1875 1878 Almanac Note
The Santa Fe railroad publishes a pamphlet with articles by 227 editors who rode the road on an excursion. In 1878 the National Greenback-Labor party convention for the Second District is held in Fort Scott with P. P. Elder of Franklin County nominated for Congress.
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Santa Fe Railroad
National Greenback-Labor Party
Second District
Fort Scott
P. P. Elder
Franklin County
Local neighbors recall July Fourth events and visits
A series of social calls and gatherings dot a Kansas town scene. Between July Fourth celebrations in Kansas City and Topeka visits, residents like Ambrose Bigsby and George Howell hosted dinners and picnics. Several families attended Lake View Club events, while others spoke of trips to Chicago and St. Joseph. A London AP note mentions a woman juror scolded for lunch delay. Patna rice may soon be grown in southwestern Texas per the American Rice Growers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Texas
American Rice Crownez’ Association
Hbansz
Sanctuary in the ruins with Gypsy helpers and a hiding place
Sir Richard seeks sanctuary after Julian's murder in a desolate abbey ruin. Black Nick leads him to a hidden chamber under a crumbling archway where the rogue Rob and the gypsy Truffeni Camlo shelter. They discuss Rob’s lawless deeds, the galloping parson, and a looming confrontation as news hints at further trouble.
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Syxorhis
Helen D'Arcy
Will Sylien
Sir Richard
Julian
Liga
Sir Richars Rig
Eliderice Auiment
Shin Fee
Richard
Slece
Ovesy
Peuffend
Pace
Truffeni
Brik
Saelt
James Ahearn
Toby Zeme
Riffeni
Jean
Black
Black Nick
Nick
Julian Fies
Rob
George Potter
George
Law Sy, Cour
Likeyrise
Jimmy Ahearn
Caesar
Han
Ray“Nous
Lewes
Jonathan Wild
Jonathon
Jefery-Farivol
Sir Richard Shears
Nurse Gains Seven-Tenths in Two Weeks With Yeast and Iron
A nurse, Martha Burns, recounts rapid gains and appetite improvement after using Ironized Yeast. She claims weight increase of seven pounds in two weeks and strong health, praising the product for reinforcing iron and yeast benefits. The ad urges readers to consult their druggist and offers a money-back guarantee.
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Martha Burns
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Matthew Wlgg
Producers’ Association
California
Leavenworth
Timés
Charley Scots
Tola
State Board of Health
Iula
Sevast
New Orleans
Ely
Sally
First Methodist Church
R. J. Carrow
Rector Green
Im. Green
Mrz
Guy
Speridins
East High 'Street
Wellington
Elton
Kirby Bonirof
Frank E. Walt
Ph4ul
Ross
Ottawa
Mr. Wolf
Grove Street
Charles Seamell
Little Rock
Phillips
Jack
Patricia
Spencer
Calvin E. Holman
Methodist
Austin Schnacke
Philip
Ronald
Austin
A. Deel
Margaret Subourine
W. A Williams
Allie Gayle Parmenter
Dream Haven Ee
Quayle
Helen
Sporathiv Deel
Naomi Muenzennia
Ratel Williams
Betty Bright
Ulvasést First
Old Ulysse
Baldwin News
der the Love of A Seif
Jeffery Farnel
Lawrence National Bank
Diana
Monte Carlo
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