Lawrence Journal World Highlights 1925 Kansas Politics
The Lawrence Journal-World discusses Kansas education funding with the House favoring higher post secondary appropriations to boost standards while the Senate holds maintenance funds. It reviews Warren of Michigan’s Senate rejection and its political ramifications. Other items note auto industry moves to smaller cars, ancient temple finds, medieval papyri in Egypt, and Texas amnesty for Jim Ferguson.
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Representative Tilson of Connecticut A Republican Leader
The article profiles John Q. Tilson of Connecticut who will be Republican floor leader in the 69th Congress. A native of Clear Branch Tennessee, he financed college at a small school and Yale Law. He settled in New Haven, served in public affairs, military battles in Spain and Mexico, entered the Connecticut General Assembly in 1916, became Speaker in 1907, and has represented the Third District in Congress for fourteen years.
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Spain
Mr. Tilson
New Haven
Connecticut General Assembly
House
Split legislative sessions for better law quality
The article discusses extending the legislative session or splitting it into two parts like several states. It argues a two phase process allows introduction then a recess for reflection and home input, aiming to curb half baked bills, and questions whether such divided sessions improved quality where tried.
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Kansas
Wide Range of News Coverage From Current Paper
A fragment notes a broad mix of reports as the paper surveys ongoing events. It references ancient topics and contemporary affairs, hinting at a wide editorial scope and varied interest in cultural and historical subjects.
Today’s events mark historic anniversaries and pilgrimages
One year ago England was visited by the worst hazard in 20 years. Theodore T. Geer, first nativeborn governor, enters his seventy fifth year today. Eight years ago Russia’s Independence Day date. Ludwig S. Filbert born in Philadelphia, inventor of the Iranolithic. The American Holy Year pilgrimages end today as Cardinal O Connell leads and half sail from Naples to return home, others tour Italy France and Ireland.
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Theodore T. Geer
Russia
Ludwig S. Filbert
Philadelphia
American
Rome
Cardinal O’connell
Boston
Naples
Ptay
Italy
France
Irelan
Freight rate protests extend to March 30 in Kansas
Kansas shippers affected by Examiner Disque freight rate findings have until March 30 to file protests with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Disque report would raise commodity and class rates east of a line through Manhattan, while many Kansas routes to Wichita and southwest points could see lower rates. Shippers urged the commission to oppose the revision, with Oklahoma and west Kansas interests awaiting further word from unrepresented shippers. The case originates from a two year dispute over alleged bias toward Kansas in favor of Missouri routes.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas
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Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Oklahoma State Corporation Commission
Kansas State Public Utilities Commission
Kansas Shippers
Disque
Manhattan
Wichita
Hutchinson
Commission
Oklahoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Louis
Kansas City
Daiy
Fort. Scott
President Proclaims American Forest Week 1925
President Coolidge proclaimed April 27 to May 3 1925 as American Forest Week urging renewed interest in forest rehabilitation. He called forest protection a sacred duty to unborn generations and urged citizens to treat forests as crops to be renewed, not exhausted, warning of timber shortages and the need to prevent fires and waste.
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United Press
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United States
Iraq election tally sparks census call in Bagdad report
Associated Press dispatch from Bagdad notes Iraq’s parliamentary election results suggest a voter base of around 10 million, though official figures claim under 3 million. Tribes may have inflated registers, prompting an inquiry and potential delay of results. Demands for a reliable census grow amid questions on representation and compulsory service implications.
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City Zoning Plan Records Progress
Washington March 12 Associated Press notes 820 U.S. cities have zones for exclusive uses as business residence industry or transportation. In 1924, 62 municipalities adopted zoning. New Jersey leads with 72, New York 56, California 38, Illinois 86. States show growing interest as legislatures meet in 1925 to consider zoning laws. A wild animal identified as mountain lion or panther has moved into Cloud County after hunts in Washington County.
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Alaskan Travelers Aid by Intelligent Dogs Amid Icicle Race
Seattle March 12 The Nome diphtheria epidemic shifts focus to dog teams delivering antitoxin 800,000 units relayed from Nenana to Nome by mushers. The article explains mushing history, trail hazards, and dog breeds Husky and Malamute, noting leadership roles and the harsh winter conditions.
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Renovating the Lawn with Seed and Fertilizer
Advice on starting a lush lawn from reliable perennial grasses. Avoid cheap seed with annual grasses, choose tailored seed mixes for sun shade and soil type, and fertilize with sheep manure cow manure or lawn fertilizers. Prepare for spring bare spots from ice by readying feeding plan once thaw occurs.
Skeleton Finger Falls From Skeleton Dinner Tale
Autumn light sparkled over Beechwood Grange as a formal luncheon gathers Sir Dudley Glenister’s guests including Kathleen Glenister Norman Slater and Doctor Willoughby Melville. A sixteen year old fires at a crow. the bird drops a grisly nonfatal prize a skeleton finger at the table in a curious cliffhanger.
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Van Ess Liquid Scalp Massage Promises Hair Growth
An advertising notice from Van Ess Laboratories claims their product will grow new hair in 90 days with money back guarantee. The text mentions drug stores and a Chicago address, inviting readers to write for free advertising and noting round corner drug store locations.
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