Wisconsin Senator LaFollette attacks GOP on farm bill
A June 14 1924 column rails at the G O P for failing to pass the farm legislation and blames Coolidge. It notes LaFollette’s likely strategy to build an offensive against Republicans while maintaining support for the party. The item also touches on Mexico City coverage by National Editorial Association editors and various brief notes on journalism in Kansas Arkansas City hail, and political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Coolidge
LaPoliktte
Mexico
George Marble
Fort Scott Tribune
National Editorial Association
Mexico City
United States
Fort Scott
Today’s Flag Day Observances and World Events
Observances mark Flag Day across the United States. Brandywine Battlefield Day is celebrated in Wilmington Delaware. German monarchist demonstration planned in Potsdam. Kenyon College begins four day centennial celebration. Eugenics Research Association holds annual meeting at Cold Spring Harbor New York. A million Heony bloods showcased at the National Peony Show opening in Des Moines. Delegates from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs tour California after biennial meeting in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brandywine
Wilmington
Delaware
Germany
Potsdam
Kenyon
General Federation of ‘Women’s Clubs
Los Anteles
California
La Follette Turns 70 as Independent Senator Faces Third Party Questions
Wisconsin native Senator Robert M. La Follette, a longtime independent reluctant Republican, marked his 70th birthday amid speculation over a potential third party bid. Known for shifting alliances to achieve aims, he has long challenged presidential leaders and worked through complex political tensions. He rose from district attorney to congress, governor, and finally the Senate, shaping a storied career marked by persistent autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. la Follett
Wisconsin
Mr. la Follette
Senate
Ufe
Congress
Republian
Shots at the Target and Witty Observations
A fragmentary collection of quips on trust, marriage, optimism, and summer styles. It reflects casual humor about letting others stay unseen, finishing promises, income tax refunds, and fashion trends, ending with a garbled line about a summer resort folder.
Immanuel Lutheran Service Invites Students to Summer Session
Divine service at eleven on Sunday features sermons about the Holy Spirit and a forthcoming important announcement for Immanuel Lutheran Mission. An invitation goes to University students during Summer Session. Also a children’s day program at Church of the Brethren on Fourteenth and Newshire streets Sunday at 10:30. no sermon. Library seeks missing magazine copies, notably Outlook dates in 1923 1924 and System December 1923, from Miss Lillian Constant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmmanuel Lutheran Mission of Fellows Hall
Church of ‘Brethren
Newshire
Gome
Lillian Constant
Flag's 149th Birthday Marked With Regulation Lore
Washington June 14 Associated Press The article recalls the 149 year history of the Stars and Stripes and explains military heraldry rules for display. It covers origins aboard the Katy and Esek Hopkins, St Andrew and St George crosses, and guidelines on flag placement during parades, group displays, half staff, and ceremonial handling of worn flags.
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Washington
Associated Press
Katy
Delaware River
Esek Hopkins
Get
Continental Congress
John Paul, Jones
St. Andrew
St.George
England
War Department
Ed Eae
Vacation Bible School in Lawrence Sees 245 Enrollments
At the close of the first three days of the Vacation Bible School in Lawrence, 245 children have enrolled across beginner, primary, and junior groups. The program includes worship, giving for others, Bible storytelling, memorization, crafts, and supervised play, with gifts made for hospitals and a focus on Christian teachings. Parents are urged to support regular attendance and visitors are welcome, with Sunday as visitation day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible’ School of
Lawrence
Electrically Heated Apiary Aids in Honey Production
Gloucester England April report from the Gloucestershire chamber of agriculture says electricity warmed beehives in winter, enabling bees to brood earlier and boost honey output. Several beehives were lit and heated, improving supplies and early blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
England
Associated Press
Gloucestershire Chamber, of Agriculture
Bowman laid to rest after long illness in Kansas town
Georg N Bowman born August 25 1853 Carbondale Pa moved west in youth and settled in Lawrence Kansas in 1877. He married Ella Corel October 1 1883 and he served at Haskell Institute for over fifteen years. A devoted husband brother and friend to the friendless he died June 9 1924 at 6 39 p m and was buried June 7 at Oak Hill Cemetery beside his dev oted wife. Funeral at home conducted by Dr Edward Hislop with hymns God Will Take Care of You and Abide With Me.
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Georg N. Bowman
Kansas
Ella N. Corel
Lawrence
Bowman
U. S
Haskell Institute
F.E. Bowman
Victoria
B. C
Canada
Edward Hislop
Methodist Episcopal Church
Johns Gospel
Pleasant Valley Community News Highlights In Kansas City Visits
Local notes include John Maloney and A L Holcom attending a Farmers Union meeting in Kansas City on Monday, Miss Dorothy Tobler visiting her grandmother Holcom, and multiple family gatherings in Lawrence, Endora, and Ellis. Junior teams, lodge events, and parish activities feature alongside travel to Topeka, LeLoup, and East Coast trips for Father Reich and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maloney
A. L. Holcom
Farmers’ Union
Kansas' City
Dorothy Tobler
Holcom
Jacob Ochlert
Lawrence
Flayia
Mildred
Maloney
Tonganoxie
Blanche
Hazel Hoffman
Kansas City
Tom Waril
W. 4. Curtis
Eunice Griffith
Geo. T. Grifith
T.C. Richardson
Lawrence Thatcher
Belvoir
Bob Hendricks
Clinton
Marvin Richardson
Ellis, Kans
Donald Thatcher
Mildred- Maloney
Vincent Wiesing
Raymond
LaDuke
Otis" Wiggins
Fea Viola
Pearl Tryon
Charles Dennert
de Sote
August Ross
B. Shun
High Trame
Holcom Grove
Radio Bugs
Tony Ward
G. W. Phericie
Ji Lawyrence
J. $. Toblee
All. Holeam
Arthur Evans
L. Potter
Ellsworth
Lester Reber
LeLoup
Kan
William Fuhs
Fuhs
Trinity Lutheran Hospital
C. L. Potter
Arth' Kraus
Fined for Highway Speeding in Topeka Case
Fined $32.50 by Judge John Clark for speeding on the Fort to Fort highway near Waterford. F. W. Kent of Topeka was the defendant in the case heard on the highway violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Kent
Topeka
John. Clark
Fort-To- Fort
Waterpfedd
Children Day services draw crowd despite threatening weather
Eudora items report St. Pauls Evangelical worship on Sunday with a full program led by committees and a junior choir receiving praise for effort. A pastor's talk on Training the Child followed a lunch at Marleys Grove and hours of fellowship. A Holy Communion service for fifteen children occurred at Holy Family church with processions of white attire and guardian angels. Minerva Rebekkah Lodge of Eudora visited Naomi Lodge in Topeka for a Monday evening program under the decree staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo, Hauck
Marley’s Grove
Holy Family Church
Minervah Rebekgh Iodge
Eudora
Naomi Lodge
Topeka
Tabasco beekeeper shows living hive helmet against stings
Frank Bornhofer of Tabasco Ohio keeps over 200 colonies and wears a helmet made from living hive members. He reports he wasn’t stung during the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bornhofer
Tabasco
Local parish program and community notes from Lecompton
Parish activities include choir rehearsals and a Welcome service led by Rev. J D Anderson. Community items mention traffic collision near an industrial school injuring Mrs. Smith and others, repairs at the G L Glenn place, and various visits and farm labor updates. details cover local families Glenn Morris McClanahan and Topeka connections.
Excursion Rates to Kansas City and Bonner Springs
The Kansas City Kaw Valley and Western Railway announces Sunday excursion options to Kansas City and Bonner Springs. Round trip rates are offered for a one way fare, inviting travelers to enjoy the scenic line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bonner
Kaw Valley & Western
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Fred Walker
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St. Bonaventure’s College and Seminary
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N. Y
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Father McElwee
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East
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Atlantic City
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New Jersey
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Francis
Lecompton
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Harry Smith
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Laura
George. M. Bahnmaier
Ecompton
Cyrus Glenn
G. L . Glenn Place
Ree
Irene Brown
Arlene
Claar
Madeline
McClanahan
Esther Kettering
Twinkle
Little Star
Virginia Morris
J.D. Anderson
Catalpa
Herr Smith
Atendustrial School
Cha - Hees Ae Hax
Howard Sa
Howard
Morris
E . H. Z. Brown
H. 'Glenn
Arlette
Fulton
Glenn Church
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Harry Fulton
Arlette Fulton
Gerald “Holloway
Rosemary
Lecomptoin
Hary
Big Springs
Charles Wilton
Frank McClanahan
Billy Wet
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