Fragmented 1921 Kansas newspaper reflections on journalism and society
A long, fragmented 1921 Kansas newspaper excerpt discusses publishers and readers in Kansas history, notes about peace with Germany, and hopes for democratic governance in Germany. It mentions Valparaiso University’s president resigning amid accusations of communism, with a cautious public reaction. The passage also alludes to calendar quirks and a former bandit named Villa learning to read and write.
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Kansas
Villa
Biliditry
Ginal
Forty-four hour week drives printers strike wave
The 44 hour week movement hits job printing shops nationwide with about 250 shops resisting and some open shop adoption. In Topeka and Wichita most large shops are affected or considering the open shop plan, while Kansas City workers remain at work awaiting arbitration. The Journal-World notes cordial ties with Lawrence locals, as printers press for shorter weeks, higher costs, and reduced output, believing production and pricing must adjust to rising burdens.
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United States
Topeka
Copper Robins
Wichita
Wichita Eagles
Kansas City
Journal-World
Lawrence
Pioners
Journal World
Jherards
Heritage monograph cites Kansas papers as earliest press
A University of journalism study credits Lawrence Journal World Olathe Mirror Leavenworth Times and Troy Chief as Kansas's boldest papers dating to 1857. The Republican's 1857 founding anchors the volume naming the Journal World ethos as its origin and symbol of early civilizing influence.
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University Apartment of
Lawrence Journal-World
Olathe Mirror
Leavenworth Imés
Troy’ Ief
Kansas
Republican
Jourmal-World
Poke Root Featured In Editorial Food Note
Editorial highlights poke root as edible after spring shoots appear in clearings and along roads. It notes poke root tips rival asparagus in flavor, with cooking methods identical to asparagus. Quote from Miss Viola Anderson of Kansas University home economics department praises a different article on food. Insights credited to E E Kalley.
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Viola Anderson
Department of Home Economics
K.U
Aden
E. E. Kalley
Henry Lane Wilson Considered for Key Diplomatic Post
Henry Lane Wilson, long a seasoned diplomat, is under strong consideration by the President for a major appointment likely in Rome or Constantinople. His career began in 1857 as United States Minister to Chile after he declined the Venezuela post offered by President Harrison.
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Henry Lane Wilson
Herding
Rome
Constantinople
United States
Chile
Harrison
Career of American diplomat noted in early postings
The text traces a U S diplomat’s career from Chile in 1900 to 1905, then to Belgium for five years, and promotion to ambassador to Mexico where he resigned in 1913. It mentions native of Indians and education at Wabash College, plus early newspaper work in Lafayette, Indiana and law practice in Spokane after 1883.
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Chile
Belgium
Brussels
Mexico
Wilson
Wabash College
Lafayette
Ind
Spokane
Big convention parade heads Hutchinson May 2 5
The fifty sixth annual Kansas Sunday School Association meet runs May 3 to 5 in Hutchinson with a Wednesday parade led by Governor Allen. About 3000 marchers, Hutchinson bands, and special musical acts highlight sessions at Convention Hall. Notable speakers include Dr. D W Kurtz and other church leaders.
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Kansas Sunday School Asociation
Atchison, Bre
First Presbyterian
First Christian
First Methodist
First Baptist
Bethlehem
Augustine Smith
Boston University
Smith
Tokyo
Hutchinson Municipal
Dynamo
Holton
Kansas
Furjmish
D. W. Kurtz
McPherson College
Orient
Japan
Fire Association
County Sunday School Association
Walter Hutton
Town Sunday School Association
W. Y. Morgan
Hutchinson News
G. Franklin ‘Ream
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Kansas City
George Platt Knox
Chicago
al _ Sunday School Association
International” Training
Mire Mary Mémy
Morehouse
Evanston
Jesse M. Bader
St. Louis
Fifty Years Ago in Law rence May 2 1871 Cattle and Baptisms
Poole and Co. brought into their yards near Eudora some of the finest cattle seen at the market. They are known to seek good stock. Ten candidates were baptized Sunday afternoon into the United Brethren fellowship on the north side, Fat Sellers of Lecompton officiating. The baptism occurred just below the bridge.
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Republican Daily Journal
Poole & Co
Eudora
Lecompton
Lawrence notes from 1896 Santa Fe hotel and local outfits
Twenty five years ago report highlights J. J. Cox completing the Santa Fe hotel at Toneke street and W. R. Brown opening a handwork laundry at 1025 Massachusetts. E L Bardo linked to the laundry with H. D. Whitman overseeing congressional convention details. Miss Robinson and Mrs Inez Zook head to Kansas City for an American Revolution club luncheon at Tuckahoe. Douglas County Building and Loan assures safety of savings backed by city real estate mortgages. J T Frizell of Attleboro visits Lawrence while a bicycle named Rid Hanna is noted.
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J. J. Cox
Toneke
W. R.brown
Wilder Bros
Massachusetts
E. L. Bardo
H. D. Whitman
St. Clair McCall
Robinson
Inez
Zook
Kansas City
Wm. B. Thayer
Tuckahoe
Tomorow
Douglas County Building and Loan Association
Mass
Prof E Miller Celebrates 88th Birthday in Pasadena
Prof E Miller longtime University of Kansas teaching staff member marked his eighty eighth birthday April 25 at 558 North Lake Avenue Pasadena California Friends from Kansas sent congratulations The Journal World published his grateful note thanking Lawrence and Kansas City Missouri friends for their warm greetings and wishes on his milestone birthday
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E. Miller
North Lake Avenue
Pasadena
Cal
Kansas
Muller
Journal-World Today
RE. Miller
Kansas University
California
Lawrence
Kansas City
Centennial of Bishop Taylor’s birth observed in Fredericksburg
Today marks the 250th anniversary of Will iam Taylor bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church in Fredericksburg Virginia. Several events fill the day including Founders Day remarks by Jessie Wright Whitcomb first woman chosen for the honor at the University of Vermont. The Mississippi Valley association opens its annual convention in New Orleans with focus on waterway development transportation and foreign trade. In Pittsburgh Josiah V Thompson the former Uniontown banker stands trial in a federal court on embezzlement charges.
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William Taylor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fredricksburg
Reading
Supreme Court of the United States
Federal Court
Philadelphia
Jessie Wright Whitcomb
Topeka
Kan
University of Vermont
Mississippi Valley Association
New Orleans
Josiah V. Thompson
Uniontown
Pittsburg
Dorothy DeVore Plays Cleopatra in Nothing Like It
Dorothy DeVore stars as Cleopatra in a Christy comedy titled Nothing Like It. The production features humorous props and snappy dialogue as it showcases DeVore in a lively stage spoof with period flair.
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Dorothy DeVore
Cleopatra
New Christy
Elge
Labor Officials Meet At New Orleans Convention
Governors of three states and federal and state labor department officials gather for the annual convention of the Association of Government Labor Officials of United States and Feapade in New Orleans. Gov J M Parker of Louisiana delivered the welcome, with Gov Lee Russell of Mississippi and Gov Henry J Allen of Kansas slated to speak tomorrow on topics including Kansas industrial relations court.
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New Orleans
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Salina
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Mt. Vernon
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New Hampshire
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Ottawa
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Humboldt
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