Registration totals show large bond funding across Kansas counties
The May 1 report outlines total registrations for 1920 and lists large bond amounts for numerous counties and districts. Key figures include Reno County 33,000, Ford and Clar 80,000, Pratt 15,000, Kansas City 250,000, Leavenworth 13,400, Wyandotte 13,000, and several sewer, paving, and school district bonds ranging from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand dollars.
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Arger
Reno
Chautauqqua County
Pratt County
Kansas City
Leavenworth County
Union School
Barber
Pratt Equities
Chautauchua
Wilshy
Lébanon
Edmond
Otis
Hanover
Independence
Inter County
Memorial
Wichita
Nexty
Antho NY
Few Jonson Coun
Kansas Pri Commission Meeting Set With State Nings
Report indicates July preparations by the Kansas Priest Commission and State Nings to convene soon. Mention of a Wichita printing plant manager involved in coordinating the gathering and gifts.
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Kansas
Pri
Pench
Wichita
Permanent Court of International Justice to be discussed
Geneva June 11 The second League of Nations assembly will consider the permanent court of international justice with its statutes signed by thirty states and awaiting ratification. Dr FJ Barrows osteopath and a local barber shop advertisement appear in the clipping.
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Geneva
League of ‘Nations
Permanent Court of Internal Justice
Lawrence city activities range from golf to Fourth plans
Lawrence residents enjoyed a busy weekend with boating and picnicking while downtown crowds attended a Saturday night scene. Golfers prepare for a state tournament with the new watering system tested at the country club. The Fourth of July plans will be announced this week and bids for the stadium open June 28.
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Lawrence
Wichita
Lawrence Country Club
Third Bout Under No Decision Rules Set for Dempsey Carpentier
New York reports the third no decision heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier will take place in Jersey City on July 2. Only two prior bouts used the no decision format: Willard-Dempsey at Toledo in 1919 and Kilrain-Sullivan in 188? The article notes bout lengths and proposes three judges to render a verdict if the outcome remains undecided.
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New York
Jack’ Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Jersey City
Willard-Dempsey
Jim Jeffries
Sheen
Dempsey
Carpentier
Sullivan
Rickard
Baseball Gossip from the Early Season Headlines
The St. Louis Cardinals lead the National League in team batting as Eppa Rixey of the Cincinnati Reds shuts down the attack. Tris Meusel of the Phillies edges his brother Bob in home runs. Tim Hendryx shines for the Red Sox. The Brooklyn club performs better on the road, while Philadelphia contends for home run honors. Ping Bodie returns to the Yankees and delivers timely hits. Cutshaw of the Pirates leads the NL in steals.
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St. Louis’ Cardinals
Eppa Rixey
Cincinnati Reds
Trish” Meusel
Phillies
Bob
Yankee
Tuns
Tim Hendryx
R Sox
Cleveland
Shatin
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Nationals
Bodie
Cutshaw
Pittsburgh Pirates
Baseball chatter on Carey Sutherland and Cicotte offers
The narrative highlights Max Carey and rival pitchers close behind, noting 60 players in the American League and 45 in the National League, with the ball likely surpassing 200. Harvey Sutherland, Detroit star, spent nine years in the minor leagues before rising to the majors. Walter Johnson is praised for recent form, and a Nebraska town allegedly offered Eddie Cicotte a contract that he declined.
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Max Carey
Aiherizon
Nbraski
Eddie Cicotte
White Sox
Howler
Tornado destroys barn and insurance claim details given
May 26 tornado damages a barn. Home Insurance Company of New York covers the property. Contact H. T. Melton for prompt adjustments at Leader Building room 15. CHAS. IL SHIRAR also mentioned. Hosford Investment man returns from Dodge City meetings. New shoe shop opens at 1247 New Jersey street, and drug store news from McCallock’s Drug Store.
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York
H. T. Melton
Chas. Il
Shirar
B. Hosford
Hosford Investment Company
Dodge City
William Mavshigh
New Jersey Street
Kansas Inn stock liability ruling questioned by attorney generals
Goop Topeka Kansas June 12 attorney generals say the Kansas Inn stockholder protection law of 1897 is constitutional despite a Saline county ruling. They cite similar laws upheld in many states and note stockholders face double liability only if the law stands. The Grover decision affecting Latim Latium bank case could cost receivers about $10 000. other family suits pending. Also Acadia Lodge No 9 holds a Masonic meeting June 11 at 7 80 pm with W M Paul Ay taree and Sec W J Moys.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas Inn
Ant
Cenrals Ky F
J. K. Rankin
Sudee Dally Grover
Saline County District Court
Vs Ae Supreme Court
Grover
Fred
Witznatrick
Infrict Kauss
Masonic
Acadia
I Paul Ay
Taree W.M
W. J. Moys
Local Notes From Pleasant Valley and Nearby Mills
Community items report church attendance at Fairview, moves to the Kennedy farm, and family visits. Alfalfa cutting is noted as poor due to rain. locals discuss farm chores, travel patterns, and social gatherings with several names and neighbors mentioned.
Pleasant Valley Loch Brion Prompts The nes vepular ae
Fragmentary readable text hints at Pleasant Valley event titled Lo ch Brion with unclear meaning. Names, dates, and precise context are missing, leaving an unsettled note about a local matter.
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Measant Valley Loch
Local Notes From Douglas County Farmers Union Meeting
Pendleton harvested rye and planted grain as Eudora local reports praise a productive county meeting attended by Mr Do Foi of Johnson County, president of the county union. Elevators in the county are thriving with sixteen thousand members. Badorn neighbors hosted a splendid dinner and Globe will host the next meeting on the third Saturday in September. Several locals visited ill residents, with news of illnesses, travel, and family gatherings across Richland Pleasant Valley and Clintait areas.
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Vaikd
Clyde
Talley
H M ‘Pendleton
A. 'L' Holeda
Douglas County Farmers Union
Evidora
Doulas County
Badorn
County Union
Globe
George Griffith
H. Smith
John Malojier
Charles Gehlert
Oehlert
William Jess
Richland
Bruge Gress
Kennett Craig
Watkins Megtvine
Measant Valley
Tast
Tie
Richardson
Bruce Gress
Ittle Son
Fred Hilbert
Daughting Richardson
Sumiay
Don “Thatcher Sear
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Tee
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Wardweil
Willie Hunter
Haytive
England
Sanburn
the City Commission
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Garnett
Means
Dey'son County
G A. R
Charles Daugherty
Mar
South Park
I of Education
State Tax Commission
Lawrence Street Railway
Lawrence Automobile
Jtaurists
County Court House
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St Man
Hae Falen
Washington Club
Willard-Moran
Willeid- Deyseynly
Willie
Wille Hunter
Wille
Hoylake
Engraut
Olson
Bros
Fanlack
McCallock's Drug Store
Ilold
Double Lishitity
Blink $Tockholderk
Lanpis
Alae
Ale
Dehleyt
Pound
Gain' Taleaien
Shipelow
Cihurs Holcomn
Kian
O'Neil
Fairview
Frede Dunes
C. J. Kennedy
Lovie Statecom
Anil
Dotriell Clint
A. de G. O'Neil
Charles Ehley Everiine
Lawrence Sanjdsiy
Feal
Gedtue Gabritin
Mable Griffith
Evan
Kitith
A. L
Cribs
Richardcas
W. E. Wilson
Mass
Hone
Pleasant Valley
Palm Beach
White Oxfords
Charlton
Ota
Aero
Lawrence Mercantile
Massachusets Street
Ford Tubes
Sk Ofsteds
Bond and Trust Department
Lawrence National Bank
Wiedemann’s
Purent
Watkins National Bank
Pital
C. A. Capital
C. A. Heigl
D.C. Asher
Dick Williams
W. E
Aeranees
H. Tucker
C. A. Hill
Jn. C
Moore
S. D. Bishop
T. C. Green
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