Community Prize Plans Presented at Merchant Meeting
A plan for a city wide community prize fund was presented by A McKeever to merchants who favored the concept. The proposal outlined prize categories and distribution by district, with judges and prize gifts tied to local improvements and educational efforts.
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Nosemiatien de Gra
Viaavieliiae
Chawerence Vie Floats
Carevall
Jidges
Dire
Carling
Dave
Tie Cenelitiens
Aeidor
Tie Pila
Wien
Tawrence Hook
Martin
TEACH KANSAS SCHOOLS One Hundred and Fifty Grads Will Teach Next Year
Kansas educators report that about 150 graduates and seniors plan to teach in the state next year. Dean Cin of Education will present the candidates to boards across districts as they seek teaching positions. The article notes the growing number of new teachers preparing to enter schools. Evelyn White obituary details and funeral later in the piece.
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K. UC
Finth
May Hearing Planned On Natural Gas Case In Topeka
The Kansas Utilities Commission plans a May hearing on a proposed natural gas rate increase. The filing shows the company seeks higher charges, with potential 20 percent rises for district receipts and requests to modify contracts. Consumers would be affected as the commission reviews the evidence and weighs the impact on rates.
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Topeka
Mattel
Vishes
Wiilinies Commission
Wien
Kansas 3
Rita
Phie
Thes Fe Eal
Wedding Plans Amid Weather and Holiday Delays
The document describes disrupted wedding arrangements and social gatherings due to bad weather and calendar conflicts. It mentions several local figures, including Merv, Mra, and Spade, with references to Masonry and a near-Saparday event. The note hints at adjusting dates around a hoped silver anniversary and a postponed feast.
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Saparday
Smaith
Peentisn Foatere
Faa
Spade
High School Frats Disbanded Amid Campus Pressure
Fraternities at a high school were dissolved as university fraternity influence and campus pressure drove the action. Officials cite concerns over discipline and safety as key factors in the decision.
Kansas Weather Note For Southeast Outlying Areas
Fragmentary weather note mentions southeast portion, Stan tonteht and Thavaliy. Details are garbled. readable parts indicate a regional weather update with unclear date or event.
Fraternities Involved In Dardanelles Aid Case Sparks Local Debate
The article reports on a local Greek-letter organization controversy tied to wartime activity. It notes nine participants in yesterday’s event with six British and three French men, describes support across campuses, and mentions investigation by school authorities. The piece lists multiple fraternities and students connected to the affair, referencing university ties and disciplinary potential.
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Barr
Dardanelles
Athens
Paris
Mar. S
Hayileshiye
Tim Vores
Thes
Chanek Rae
Watt
Rennes
Lao Uiris Brogesitian
Will
Siena
Knehsly
Sane
Thera
Elahs
Olney
Te Lawrentes High School
del Chijeras
Pittpamek
Newton Cone
Kyat Cope Chas
Radebitte
Flayet Cole
Harold QO
Darwoaaper G Heystk
Gale Geeretth
Gonger Woeiliard
Cooper McMirray
Varie Hlartin
Walter Stevens
Pal
Spibie
Tell
Pantiseas
oStabhs
Walter Wwterbent
Heuheb
Cort Neliine
Jobar Mey Ops
Davidten
Newser
Miy- Soriaek
Ona An Engh
Deel Sigis Artie Yin Teil Pometon
Arthur Walke
Walters
Pek Spevous
Ok Pannen
Walter Tessail Chardon Sais
Tad
Geneve
Fragmented Senate Session and Absentee Debate
A disorganized overnight session is described with missing names and garbled text. The article mentions absentees, a vote carried for a measure, and the View President being sought to attend. It notes parliamentary tension and references Senators Stone Nelson Dillindikra and others.
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Senate
Paristal
Pablo
Relater
Bryan
Watts
Clark
Stone
Vance
Aremsent
Sotehvek
Nelson
Dillindikra
Dillindikra Reported Att Fane Qiepinn
View
Chain the Diver
Tarbor Bill Pasarthie
Vathenr
Rationed Alcohol for Frontline Troops Reported
A Liverpool Post correspondent notes British soldiers in the fighting line receive a limited ration of three tablespoons of rum with two days provisions. The alcohol is said to sustain troops exposed to trench conditions and to blunt fatigue, with officers insisting the small allotment cannot foster widespread drinking.
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Lamdou
Mar Theoa
Kum
Iig
Liverpool Post
Wolfer Howes
Apoental of
Rum
Dira
Unscrambled Names Appear in Fragmented Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals and a few organizations in a garbled local notice. Names include Dorothea Wilson Marion Weert Irene Cutts Liddy Leusanecker Aileen Met and Jessie Wyatt Lenise Torte, with unclear affiliations or actions.
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Hie
Uhutsstos
Mane
Iontis Phelen
Crittenden
Mireiean Crea ii
Viner
Seth Mret
Dorothea Wilson
Thebian
Marion Weert
Guhertne
Cer
Irene Cutts
Liddy Leusanecker
Aileen
Oratic Mareniotothe Worth
Rath
Spr
Lois
Jessie Wyatt
Lenise Torte
Kansas lawmakers clash over university and school appropriations
In Topeka the Kansas Legislature battles over university and school funding as the House balks at Senate provisions, pressing for cross‑committee talks while debates threaten to stretch into the afternoon and affect next year’s financing. The University of Kansas appropriation sits at the center amid broader education spending.
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Topeka
Kan
Worhl
Kansas
Representatives
House
Senate
University of Kansas
Sherman Mott
Qlovskis
Tran
Renelaal
Amd
Laese
Senate Committee
Fires From Locomotive Sparks Threaten Forests
The forest service reports 31 fires in the Whale Mountains New Bowland and geathorne Appalachians over a period, sparked by locomotive embers. Over half were in wire vaniaddan areas, most under ten acres, with 79 confined and 31 extinguished. Total damage about SL192 and fire-fighting cost RL.300, mainly to young growth under twenty years.
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Wastunetan
Mace
Forest Service
Mae Foal
Whale Mountains
New Bowland
Geathorne Appalachians
Young Srowth
Local High School to Face Paola and Fort Scott This Week
The high school team travels to Paola and Fort Scott for two away games this week. Lawrence beat both opponents earlier, 42 31 against Paola and 20 against Fort Scott, with Readhouse of Fort Scott scoring 25 of his team’s 29 points in the first meeting. Paola coach Van der Writz and Fort Scott coach Liston lead veterans from last year’s varsity squad.
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Tnodveredselung
Liston
Bakerste
van der’ Vries
Varsity Tean
Ix Enachine Port Scott
van der Writs
Paola Au
Iti Hete
Diy
Lola
Seurine
Troubles With Merigak Mexicans Fray City Officials
Police face strained relations as residents of Merigak flee to nearby towns amid a crackdown on Mexican immigrants. Arrests reveal confusion over cause of beatings. many foreigners remain in jail with little clarity on events and evidence. Public officials urge calm as trials unfold and community tensions rise.
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Gy A
Ansmas
Fisher
Lawrencses
Topeka
Kansas
Lawrence
Mexico
Kansas plans highway engineer and highway commission
Kansas lawmakers moved to create a highway engineer position with a $5000 yearly salary to oversee road and bridge work. The appointee will direct plans and standards, supervise testing, and coordinate with the university and agricultural college. The measure aims to improve roads statewide and provide expert help to counties, with the state engineer serving as chief advisor and organizer.
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Topeka
Kan
Highway Commission
Kansas
Gude
Dle
Staattend Naoto
Agricultural College
Universite and Agricultural Edilewe
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Farrenen de Dastihal
TEACH
Evelyn
Kauss
Anil Farber
Pia University
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Bill
Ule Lesa
Merigaks
Suimil Magustal
Dusus Rederignes
Jonge Miranunter
Ldwe
Vily
Tom
Hellsoys
Ligner
Trent
Lawrents Choral Union
Gay Flute
Tex
Mr. Oh
Buenos Ayres
Bienos
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