Democracy, War, and Commerce in Early 20th Century Kansas
The article critiques local commerce in Lecompton and the impact of advertising on small towns, noting Web prices and coal supply debates for state institutions. It reflects on national politics, German policy, and the tension between isolationist sentiment and entering World War I. It mentions Kansas towns, Merchants National Bank, and Western Union in a period commentary.
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ie_state penitentiary
Joes Han
University of Kansas Offers Facilities for War Effort
The University of Kansas extends its facilities to aviators and other trainees as part of a broad war service. With many students in training, it will be necessary to utilize all national facilities to support the war effort, continuing the university’s record of service since the conflict began until victory is achieved.
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University of Kansas
Cntin
Lecompton Men Offer Advertising to Sun Paper
Local businessmen vow to invest in town by supporting Betam advertising patronage for the Sun paper. Geo W Condel plans to contribute equally, aiming to enlarge stores and boost commerce in Perry Eudora and nearby areas.
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Lecompton
Bet— Am
Sun
Geo. W. Condel
Perry
Eudora
Price of Grain and Government Price Controls
William Jennings Bryan spoke at the university on price controls for grains. He urged a minimum price to secure remunerative farming and a maximum to curb speculative hikes, arguing it would keep food affordable while supporting farmers amid global grain shortages and wartime disruptions.
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Jd. Bryan
Kansas
Interesting Corporal Denby A U S M C Promoted
Corporal Denby of the U S Marine Corps, aged 47, volunteered as a private and has earned his first promotion. His father, Charles Denby, was a distinguished American minister to China and served on a commission related to the Spanish American War, in which his son served. Denby was formerly a Detroit congressman and a lawyer with a lucrative practice.
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Corporal Denby
Armed Service
United States
China
Charles Denby
Wway
Denby
Detroit
Little Talks on Thrift Economy at Home
The piece urges saving on meat costs by buying cheaper cuts and using careful selection. It describes tenderizing tough cuts, cooking methods to retain flavor, and creative uses for leftovers to extend meat's value. Emphasizes thrift and patriotism in avoiding waste.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Denby and the contest of duty in stubborn times
The St Louis Republic argues that young men who avoid combat miss the grit of national service. Corporal Denby, a Grant grandson, embodies the ideal of willing sacrifice, contrasting with those who seek cushy roles or easy assignments. The piece champions ready service despite hardship and wealth.
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Tive
St. Louis
Tom
Harry
Uncle Sam
Corporal Denby
General Grant
St. Louis Republic
Truths and Trifles in a Patchwork of Rumor and Folly
A collage of statements on politics and fortune telling critiques predictions about Bethmann-Hollweg and the Kaiser while noting fortunes told that never materialize. It muses on shifting trust from horses to automobiles and questions rumors of abdication, ending with a glance at public boastfulness.
Red Sox topple Cubs. Giants eye recovery tomorrow
Playground notes describe Markwell and Mackie delivering Nutt helping the Red Sox seize first place over the Cubs. Tomorrow the Giants face the Red Sox in a bid to climb out of the cellar. The piece follows Tuesday and Saturday games for older teams and Monday Wednesday Friday for younger teams with a Country auto trip for smaller boys hosted by Mrs. J. C. Ecke.
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Mackie
Nutt
Red Sox
Cubs
Giants
J. C. Ecke
Blues
Jayhawker
Carl Helwig
Howard Harris
Brigham Markwell
Clark Mills
Boyville
Professors and Staff Own Cars In Obscure Trade Note
Several head professors own flivyers while J A Benson head plumber and WN Perry janitor own regular cars. W B Downing professor of public school music still hunts a Buick car stolen four weeks ago.
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J. A. Benson
WN. T. Perry
W. B. Downing
Baker's New President Named From Within
Baker University selects Samuel Alexander Lough, a Baker alumnus and former Denver University philosophy professor, as its new president. Lough returns to lead the institution with strong alumni support and a history of leadership in academics and public speaking. His wife Mary Benedict Lough is also a Baker graduate, and their two tall sons mirror the family’s long association with the school.
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Baker University
William Alfred Quayle
Samuel Alexander Lough
Loegh
Baker
Boston
Denver University
Doctor Lough
Dr. Lough
Mary Benedict Lough
Lough
Bake University
Overwhelming Sale Draws Crowds at Saturday Night Bargain Event
The Durst Sales team promotes a large unloading sale at the fair to clear ten thousand dollars in goods. Crowds packed the store until 8:30 pm with admittance refused at 9. Women clerks reportedly left men to finish serving customers, while shoppers praised the bargains and spread word to friends.
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Henry Durst
Durst
The Big Lead Boom Near Baxter Springs Kans
J C Evans of Lawrence reports a mining boom along the Miami to Baxter Springs corridor in the lead and zinc country. Drillers now operate over a thousand rigs north and northeast of Miami with activity spreading toward Baxter Springs, driven by abundant ore and renewed Indian land leasing.
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J. C. Evans
Lawrence
Baxter Springs
Kans
Miami, Okla
Journal-World
Miami
Ohls
Hay Land
Joplin
Webb City
Galena
Rich mining boom reshapes Baxter area into thriving cities
The Baxter region proves rich with zinc and lead ore near Miami and Hooter. Zinc ore yields up to forty percent, lead runs as high as ninety, shipments go directly to smelters. Seven mining camps emerge between Miami and Banner with about 20 000 residents. Labor from many states flows in as capitalists invest in new hotels and homes. The growing boom attracts workers and new businesses under a wide wartime alliance context.
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Baxter
Miami
Hooter
Ant’ -Banner
Leases to Comply and Local Travel Notes
Fragmentary report notes leases to comply and payments due, with references to Mr and Mrs J and children refunding in Kansas City, mentions of B H O’Connor and family, and travelers from Gardner City en route to Baldwin via Lawrence. The readable text hints at administrative or property matters and a travel snippet without complete details.
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Brs
B. H
O'Connor
San
Gardner City
Lawrence
Baldwin
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