Primary Law and Voter Appearance in City Election
Citizens of Lawrence are urged to verify voting eligibility for the April 5 city election as poll books close Friday. The piece discusses party affiliation records, gubernatorial vetoes, and concerns about primary raiding, alongside brief notes on local road paving bids, state proposals, and regional political and economic observations.
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Editorial Comment on Oil Discovery Near Baltimore Mil
Editorial notes oil discovery near Baltimore Mil as a satirical take. It mocks motorists needing only to drive to the well to fill tanks. The piece references humorous metaphors like banana tree ham sandwich bush and chocolate river to question gas station realities.
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Tolz Register
Lawrence High School Oratorical Contest and Local News
Twenty five years ago reports note Postmaster actions in Lawrence and mail distribution changes. The second annual Lawrence High School oratorical contest crowned Geo Foster first and Clara Farrell second. Republican primaries nominated A D Weaver E A Dinsmore B W McTarlane S T Criss D Pickens and F W Read. Local items include legal admission to the bar for B Hazzard, a federal appointment for G Y Johnson’s son, a challenge by F C Mull to bicycle tricks, and curious notes on memory and Japanese workers.
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Oklahoma
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Salina
Kansas General Statutes revision plan outlined
A commission to revise and condense nearly 4000 pages of general statutes is proposed, with three supervisory members from the Supreme Court and a $26,000 revolving fund for editing and printing. The plan, introduced by the judiciary committee, aims to certify a complete revised code for possible reenactment in 1983, with free copies for officials and a $7.50 price to Kansans.
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Abolition of Military Order Signals Reform Era Shift
The Prussian ministry ended the ancient military order Seu de merit, once awarded to submarine captains and officers for front service. The decree says the decoration may still be awarded postwar for distinguished peacetime service, marking a change after 150 years.
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Unified System of Roads Is Possible in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers debate federal aid and state control of road building. The Highway Commission asserts federal funds drive location of hard surface roads and county continuance. the 1922 legislature backed county control via a vehicle license fund. Despite opposition, officials press a four-year federal add-on, with $5 million already allotted for 66 projects costing about $26 million.
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Kansas News Bits and Local Sports Notes
Fragmentary Kansas items describe Foster’s early banking efforts in Parsons and statewide roles, plus Wichita figures John Madden and Timporia in legal and athletic contexts. The scattered text mentions railroads, county farm scenes, and a basketball season where Newton faced Sedgwick rivals, reflecting a mix of public notices and sports chatter from the era.
Duels Remain Popular in Heidelburg as Old Custom
In Heidelburg Germany the ancient sword duels persist among students. Five rounds form a common practice with injuries marking the initiation of a diploma of sweat prowess. Duels arise from pride, practice, or fraternity disputes rather than anger, and attract broad student interest.
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Heidelberg
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Kansas veterans to receive daily pay under new bills
The article notes that Kansas joins several states in passing compensation bills for World War I veterans. It lists varied schemes offering daily, monthly, or lump sum payments, with amounts ranging from one dollar per day to twenty six dollars monthly in some states, and cites Ohio among others as implementing such measures.
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States vote on cash bonus for veterans and abroad service
Illinois Oregon and Kansas pass bills to refer the cash compensation issue to voters. The federal bonus proposed sets $125 per day for foreign service with a $625 cap, and state versions offer up to $500 for bonds. England launched only one sailing yacht last year as a contrast.
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England
German Labor Objects to Rebuilding Plan
ETO German labor groups attach to the mains city object to any plan of German laborers rebuilding the area and insist they will do the work themselves. M Louskeur, Minister of Devastated Regions, visiting Rheims, was told by the mayor that the city suffered war damage totaling £74,669,000. Schools hospitals churches and 94 miles of streets were destroyed. Reconstruction will include sewage water and electric systems.
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Minster
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