Better Government By Efficient, Yet Incomplete Reform
A fragmented OCR discusses a proposed commission form of government to improve efficiency. It envisions one man per department, a standing eight-member council, year-round sessions, and a $6,600 salary to attract capable service. The piece argues current parties resist reform, blocking public will and effective governance.
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Ian
Thor Abelly
Dr. Williams
Ad Drugeista
Schenectady
N.Y
Progressive party debate stirs state politics and party shifts
The article reflects a heated discussion on the Commission Form of Government, noting Progressive supporters and a split from the Republican and Democratic lines. Gov Stubbs voices support for the Progressive program, while cautioning against party constraints. Also includes market notes and community notices with names and places.
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Oo Trigg
New Board Takes Over at Kansas University
A newly formed administration will begin duties at Kansas University on Tuesday and continue through the week. The old Board of Regents will only handle year end affairs and diploma ceremonies.
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Adadi
Nasas
Housedale
Administion
Kansas Univ
Uni
Board of Regents
Scout Examination Plans After Meeting at Church
The Methodist Boy Scouts gathered at the church last night to approve continuing study for the upcoming Tenderfoot examination. This test is required before Multeechey Scout may advance to regular enlisted status.
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Methodist Boy Scouts
Multychey Seout
Community Shower Surprise For Mr and Mrs Leeman Underwood
A Saturday evening surprise party at the Underwood home brought about twenty five neighbors bearing a generous gift haul including dishes silverware churn bedspreads and canned fruit. Dinner followed from well stocked baskets as guests shared fellowship and a religious supper. Mrs Will Whitney tended a ill relative near Lachenge. Mrs Wilfred Day and Mrs A J Colman hosted a No Six club gathering with Mrs Tavior Gardner on March 19. They encountered a storm on the way home and stopped at Wilson Martin s. Mrs Colman spent the night with Mrs Day. Barrett Beth Pontius returned from Holton for Easter break and attended Ex Sun. Mrs Lucretia Bigsby and George Bigsby dined with Duffee s Sunday. George and Frank Milley were called to see Fred Al Richardson after services in Lawrence.
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Kanwaka
Leeman Underwood
Aloul
Will Whitney
Lachenge
Whitney
Wilfred Day
A. J. Colman
Tavior Gardner
Holton
Suniday
Lucretia Bigsby
George Bigsby
Duffee’s
George
Frank Milley
Fred al Richardson
Lawrence
Freckle Remedy Ad Promises Quick Results
An old newspaper ad touts an ounce of ethine double strength to remove freckles with several applications. It claims February sun and winds worsen freckles and urges buyers to ask for the double strength version sold with a money back guarantee.
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Enavantee
Methodist Minister Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Milaca Minnesota pastor Stevens James A writes that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is medically effective for colds and coughs. He recommends others try it and notes it is available from all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Stev
James A. “Lewis
Milaca
Minn
Chamberlains
Mny
Chambelain
Ovvastt
Coburn's Biennial Report Details Kansas Crop Conditions
Secretary Coburn's biennial report to the Kansas Board defends agricultural statistics amid criticism. He argues for statewide crop valuations based on average market prices for the current year rather than relying on a single market price, asserting the board’s plan best reflects statewide conditions.
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Kansas
Topeka
W. PL Guhan
Coburn
Voburn
Debating Agricultural Statistics and Local Insights
A long passage debates the value and method of agricultural statistics, arguing for uniform, representative reports from a board and criticizing individual opinions. It notes the credibility of state reports, quotes named locals, and mentions visits by Eva and Lizzie Frendle, Mr. R. E. Frendle, James Leigh, Pesri Leigh, James Wilson, and Mildred Francis in Lawrence and Chanute.
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Kansas
Mtrd
Lawrence County Notes From The Week
The record lists local names and short updates: Mr. and Mrs. Wilhan visited Lawrence last week, James Holladay was sawmilling, Mrs. Gilbert visited relatives, Gladys and Geneva Kunkle plan travel to Perry to attend school, and Paul Radiger has one more task.
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