The Journal World Readership and News Notes June 1928
A Lawrence Kansas newspaper item notes second class mailing of the Journal-World, advises calling the office if not received by 7 p m, and references thoughts and words from Proverbs misty political discussions from the Houston convention with Al Smith. It discusses road paving from Ottawa north to the Franklin county line and cross state highway connections. George Marble of the Fort Scott Tribune comments on prohibition in the Republican platform. William Allen White recounts a Kansas City convention moment with Mrs White and a joke about a female companion, reflecting political gossip and strategy.
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George Marble
Fort Scott
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William Allen White
Emporia
Gazetté
Platform Committee
Kansas City
Devat
Rail of memories at a past convention din
A column recalls June 18 events at a political convention with Kansas and Oklahoma figures, Hoover support, and Curtis named for vice president. It notes parade disruptions, poppy pins to Kansans, and a moment framed by a woman’s idea, plus other notes on local life and anniversaries across 3, 5, and 25 years ago.
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Hoover
California
Thellinois
Kansas
Oklahoma
Curtis
Toc
Kansas History This Date 1857 1870 1873 Summary
Kansas history note set tracking events from 1857 land grant to Atchison, 1870 border losses bill approval, and 1873 funeral of Free State leader Judge Jann A. Wakefield. Also mentions corrections in University Heights subdivision plans near Lawrence by George Stannard under county surveyor direction.
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National House
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Lawrence
University Heights
George Stannard
Do Not Stop in the Race for City Growth in Hawnee Oklahoma
A spirited call urges Hawnee Oklahoma to keep advancing after a first victory. It warns against halting for even a moment, stresses citywide interests over individual gain, and urges citizens to pursue opportunities, promote local industry, and boost publicity as essential to sustained growth and prosperity.
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World at Rotary Meet Opens with 5000 Delegates
Delegates from Alaria and Minneapolis join the nineteenth annual Rotary International convention. The event opened last week with over 5,000 registered and President Arthur S. Rapp of Huntingtion Indiana predicting about 12,000 by close. Fourteen foreign countries are represented by 288 delegates.
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Minneapolis
Last of
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Arthur S.rapp
Huntintion Ind
Meredith Dies in Home, E. T. Meredith Former Agriculture Chief
E. T. Meredith, 51, longtime publisher and former U S secretary of agriculture, died at his home from heart failure induced by high blood pressure after four months of illness. He had been treated at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and returned home last month. Meredith, a prominent farming publisher, led several papers and campaigns against fraudulent advertising and was active in politics. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Meredith residence.
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Los Angeles
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Baldwin News: Community Gathers for Summer School Sessions
Baldwin residents attend Republican convention in Kansas City and host a wave of visitors for the summer theology school. Local families travel for Kansas City events, graduations, and summer plans in Baldwin and nearby towns, with professors and students visiting for lectures and gatherings.
Knowledge Hill Social Notes From Baldwin and Nearby
Local residents fill a weekend with visits among families in Baldwin Lawrence Ottawa and surrounding areas. John Canary visits from Sunday while Fr William Aldridee arrives from Kansas City for weeks at the John Phiry home. Households hosting relatives include Murphy family at Esrl danewaxy and Wells at Lawrence.
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Truitt
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Avner
Wilford Ray
Aleie-McAlexarder
Thiry Family Sees Kin With Janeway Visit
Mrs Thiry and her parents Mr and Mrs Grant OX Luli May Thiry spent Thursday with her sister Mrs Earl Janeway and family.
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Earl ‘Janeway
Truth on color vision and ties sight testing warning
Professor Frederic Woll of the College of the City of New York explains color vision errors cause odd neckwear. He notes imperfect eyes lead to misreading color subtleties and urges improved testing methods for students, suggesting reading charts should be refined for accuracy in education and industry.
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