Radio, religion, and town looks amid 1920s ramble
A fragmented 1929 column mixes biblical quotation, a definition of radio, and musings on small towns and American diplomacy. It highlights an Iowa court reference to hearing beyond the ear, comments on town uniformity for tourism, a Dawes exchange cartoon, Henry J. Allen’s Kansas political candidacy, and a note on reshaping public life in changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Supreme Court
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Aller
Henry
Arting Iin
Senate
Henry J
Railroads Face State Valuation Debate in Reproduction Case
In a contention involving railway valuations, probate authorities debate the state valuation for a reproduction of assets. The discussion centers on whether the railroads’ appraised value complies with existing standards and how the state should apply the valuation method to ensure fairness.
Railroads' hot properties and a Kansas City gangster tale
Fragmented report recalls valuation debates for railroads in Bourbon county and a Kansas City gangster killed over a gambling syndicate dispute. It notes a Montana tow highway street project and a mayor plowing furrows to curb tourist speeding, sparking local news chatter in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tose Tes
Bourbon
oiThat
Alain
Kansas - City
Montana
Lawrence
Industrial Conference Board on new currency fairness
The Industrial Conference Board notes the new currency roughly matches today’s purchasing power compared with prewar levels, a point likely to draw both praise and criticism as commentary from the Topeka Capital suggests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial ‘Conference. Board
Topeka
Local Notes From June Fifty Years Ago Are Read
A June 26 hometown page recalls visitors in Lawrence and Bloomington, a Kansas City Fourth of July bus race tale with thirty buses, a storm thwarting John Waltuff's birthday party, and a German band at a home celebration. Dr. S B Prentis and Mrs Prentis plan Colorado summer visits. W W Nevison departs for Leadville on a new trip. Ella Smith, daughter of J D Smith, marks a Tuesday birthday with many friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stélla Spaulding
Lawrence
Bloomington
Iss
D. D. Riley
Fort
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Kansas Pacific
John Waltuff
B. Préntis
Massachusett
W.nevison
Leadville
Ella Smith
J. D. Smith
Memories Aboard the Manila Post Office Return
A 23 years-ago notice recalls J. J. E Northrup returning from the Philippine Islands with the Twentieth Kansas during the war. He stayed on in Manila post office, six years without visiting home, and plans a visit soon. Other social notes mention travel plans, hostesses, and local gatherings across Ohio street and Bar F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E Northrup
Philippine Islands
Twentieth
Kansas
Manila
Hultsci
Joe Newlin
California
Gio M. “Falley
Luy
Indianapolis
Ind
Columbus
R. C
Johnston
Collins
Ohio Street
J. .W.green
Dunlon
Marjorie Field
Josehine ‘Riddle
Bernice Fluke
Lucy Ight
Gertrude Rowlands
Tagg
Hawk
John
Gehring
Walks in South Park Sparks City Debate on Repairs
A reader criticizes the condition of South Park footpaths in Lawrence noting a rough cinder walk hazard, delays by city officials, and a new park project that rerouted paths. The letter asks if a city manager is needed to fix ongoing maintenance and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Mas. St
Vermont ‘and- Park
Holliday
Sharmory
Rankin
Jas
Swith
Gardner
East Park
Arden
Riley Roger
Lawrence
Ofb
Sketches From The T Capital Granite House Story
This piece recounts Gen Benjamin F Butler’s Granite House built from Cape Ann granite near the Capitol. It notes the house’s later use by Public Health Service and its planned demolition for a new House office building. It touches on Butler’s wartime role and rumors of looting in New Orleans with confederate and underworld intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Butler
Benjamin F. Butler Buillt
Capitol
Navy
Boston
Navy Yard
Washington
New Jersey Avenue
New House
Butler
New Orléans
Farragut
New Orleans
Historic House Site Tied to Garfield Era Figures
Investigation centers on Butler who never lived in the house. Ghester A. Arthur and Senator J. P. Jones of Nevada reportedly resided there when Garfield died on September 19, 1881 and Vice President Arthur briefly took the oath of office. The property, bought before 1880 by Thomas Law, sits on historic ground once linked to Warren Hastings and Washington figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Ghester A. Arthur
J. P. Jones
Nevada
Arthur
Garfield
White House
Thomas Law
Lord Elenborough
Warren Hastings
India
Washington
Martha
Supreme Court
Jack Pendleton
Virinia
Buchanan
Baldwin News Highlights Local Social Ties and Tragedy
Baldwin reports include Mrs. Cherry Leitnaker and Dr. Robert Maclean visiting from Independence and Dallas respectively, with plans to move to Atlanta. Visitors from Ottawa and Topeka attend events. Rev. Hughes and Dr. Longacre address the Ministers' Summer School. Chester Ralph dies at 22, funeral set at East Park. The play Here Comes Arabella draws crowds. proceeds aid City Federation of Clubs. Dr. John Maclean attends Dr. Smith's funeral.
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Cherry Leitnaker
Robert Maclean
Baldwin
Leitnakers
Dallas
Texas
Atlanta
Leitnaker
J. H. Campbell
Ottawa
Charles E. Beeks
Maurice W. Markham
Baldwin Rotary Club
McPherson
Ruby Keohane
Baldwin State Bank
Horace Mills
Kansas City
Edward Smith
Washington, D.C
James Brockway
San Antonio
Brockway
Smith
Washington
Alexander Trotter
Jack, Thomes
Bobby
Topeka
Earl Black
Bitl Clark
Trotter
Wellsville
Lois Dean
Aurora
Ill
John Dean
I. M. Hargett
Grand Avenue Temple
J. O.leets
Calvin
B. Holman
Lawrence
Lindsay
Longacre
Diff School
Denver
Greencastle
Ind
East
Healop
A.D. Lockwood
Bethany
Stewart
Lock- Scoodr
Mary Lockwood
Jenks
Chester Ralph
Nis C. Ralph
Chester
Baldwin_i
Baldwin Ice Company
Hfe
Jessie Ralph Cook
Osage City
Meynine
C. J.glark
East Park
Minister’s Wives Association
W. T. Pytes
Dearborn Street
First Methodist Church
F.H. Flickinger
Francis W. Warte
Cline Alderdice
Brida
Eveleth
Minn
Allerdice
South Sth
Allderdice
Vidin
Baker
Marguerite Allen
Ottaa
Martha
Centenary Hall
Dr Henry Buckmaster dies in Oskaloosa 1874
Kansas history note recalls Dr Henry Buckmaster, member of the territorial and Free State legislatures, Civil War brigade surgeon, dying in Oskaloosa in 1874, reflecting on his public service in the territory.
Midnight Trysts and a Dangerous Letter in Love
In a dark mood Richard Guyfford chases a mysterious letter amid a village mill scene. Helen, Angela, and Sir Richard drive a tangled web as a brave young heroine faces romance, danger, and truth about suitors and a perilous note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Guyf
Mill House
Ana
Richard
Helen
Richa
Guyfford
Angela
Saccharissa
Rishard Guyffard
Helen the Hern
Pen’ Thesilea
Weather Notes and Aircraft Output in 1929
The forecast notes unsettled weather with rain expected near the 26th and 29th, predicting continued precipitation and moisture into early July. It also reports Wichita aviation production rising to a total of 2,000 airplanes for 1929, signaling strong industrial output.
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Wichita
Prairie Center Notes Mixed With Family Visits and Local Events
Prairie area residents share news of visits, travels, and daily life. Oscar Thompson accompanies Ernest Pickett to Kansas and western harvest fields while relatives in Lawrence and Ottawa exchange calls. A Memorial Hospital procedure, church programs, and a free health talk at Friends church are announced, alongside local shopping trips and farm work details.
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Oscar Thompson
Ernest Pickett
Chicago
T. O
Olathe Mongay
Ruby Irene White
Gene Anderson
L. E. Ansiew
Lettie White
Lave
Byerly
Nola Middletoh
T. A. Broadhurst
Tom Broadhurst
Milo
Milo Yotan
Marjorie
Geraldine
Pine
Will Gordon
Louie Middleton
Kansas City
Jim Anderson
Ransom
Fréd
Maud Richardson
Texas
Lucile White
Lawrence
Memorial Hospital
Joe Swain
Ottawa
J. J. Marsh
Misiday
Frank Moore
Harold White
Mr. Dunlap
Hesper
Kev
J'Thompson
Harald Gordon
Br Siman
DeSoto
Jesse Frazier
John Brackenridge
Russell
Huth Middleton
Leslie Andrew
T. ©. White
William Griffin
California
Friends ‘Church
Kansas
G. B. Moore
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Aly
Paul A. ‘Lange
Norris
Ozark River Valley
D. Welch
Welch
Chiroy
Arthur Weaver
Charles
Grebees
Liensei
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Relo&k
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Guyer
Claude C
Associated Presa
America
Helen Drinker
Henrico County
Baldwin News
the Love
Lady
Jeffery Farnell
Richard Cuyfford
Jide
Hie
Becker
Juliana
Tont Pitl
Pepi
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Highteymart
Nanres
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Hhar Nanne
Helen Darcy
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