French electoral reform uses quotient system in depart ments
Paris May 5 The new French electoral system to be used in the May 41 election introduces a quotient method to represent minorities in parliament. Deputies will be elected by department rather than arrondissement, enabling proportional representation and new coalitions. In Rhone, for example, 12 seats were allocated by quotient with the National Block and others gaining seats. this year Socialist Radical coalitions expect a majority, while a Communist ticket adds uncertainty about defections and seat distribution.
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Paris
Associated, Press
Renchman
Tere
The
Rhone
Lyons
Community Notes from Columbia Arrive in Lawrence Area
Mrs. Charlie Brohammer and family spent Wednesday to Saturday visiting at the David Williams home in Kanwaka. Oscar Markley called at the Brohammer home. Mr and Mrs Wesley Flory visited Willow Springs, and Mr and Mrs Charlie Brohammer were Lawrence visitors Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Will Postma and family spent Wednesday night at Abe Flory’s Willow Springs home. Mr and Mrs John Brohammer visited Lawrence Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Seward and family spent a few days this week at the Oscar Markley home. Arthur Flory and William called at the Brohammer home Saturday. Miss Grace and Clyde Hiatt visited their parents, Mr and Mrs T G Hiatt. Mr and Mrs Robert Markley were Lawrence visitors Saturday. Mr G Hiatt was in Lawrence Thursday morning at the Brohammer home. Evelyn and Doris Markley spent Friday afternoon at the George Markley home. Folding in Lawrence visitors week. Avas meeting Saturday.
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Charlie Brohammer
David Williams
Kanwaka
Oscar Markley
Wesley Flory
Daniel Beeghley
Willow Springs
Lawrence
Will Postma
Abe Flory
Willow’ Springs
John Brohammer
Ralph Seward
Arthur Flory
William
Grace
Clydia Hiatt
T.'G. Hiatt
George Markley
Clarence Campbell Home Near Baldwin
Mrs. Elmer Campbell hosted at the Art Campbell home as Clarence Campbell spent Thursday night there near Baldwin.
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Clarence Campbell
Baldwin
Elmer. Campbell
Art Campbell
Diehl-Harrison wedding and community notices in Lawrence
Mrs Ruth Diehl and Guy Harrison wed in Oskaloosa on Monday and faced a charivari at the home of the bride's parents that evening. Friends and relatives from Lawrence and nearby towns attended dinners, visits, and a Farm Bureau event with talks on child welfare and home life.
Smithman elected in Massachusetts primary delegate at large
In Boston on April 20, Smithman won as a delegate at large, smashing the Democratic state committee slate and ranking second to Senator David Ized. Charles H. Cole of Boston pledged support for Gov. Al Smith at the Democratic national convention. Joseph B. Ely was elected as the only other member of the slate to endorse Smith.
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Boston
State ‘Committee
David
T Zed
Charles H. Cole
al’ Smith
New York
Massachusetts
Smith
Joseph B. Ely
State Committee
Chicago and Kansas City Livestock Markets May 5 Report
U S Department of Agriculture market summary shows hogs at Chicago and Kansas City trading activity with prices for various weights. Hogs lower by 5 to 10 cents. cattle strong with fat steers up to 12.50 and beef cows 5.30 to 7.50. sheep 21,000 head, lambs 14.50 to 15.10, ewes about 8.50.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U.S
Iowa
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Market roundup: live sheep prices and grain futures
Reports from Kansas City and Chicago show sheep top at 16.90 for wooled skins and native springers 17.00 to 17.10, with feed and lamb categories listed. Grain futures edge mixed with wheat near 1.04 to 1.14 cash, corn around 72 to 75 cents, and rye and barley also quoted. Chicago and Kansas City close with May contracts and spread details.
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Kansas City Cash Grain
Kansas City
Chicago
Kansas City Produce Prices and Hay Market Report May 5
Kansas City reports butter and eggs price movements with butter up one cent to 40 Al. roosters and broilers quoted. first eggs at 21 cents, selects 25. Hay market unchanged with varied grades and prices for alfalfa, timothy, clover, and mixed lots across Nos 1 to 3.
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Kansas City
Hans
Springs
Wall Street Briefs Report Mixed May Market Activity
A compact Wall Street note from New York on May fifth reports a temporary pause in the old share movements amid injustics and a visible rise in certain indices. The piece highlights a broad shift affecting trades and market sentiment.
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Wall Stre
New York
Injustics
Gasoline Stocks and Industrial Shares Inch Up in Quiet Market
A firm tone characterized today’s quiet stock market with moderate gains in industrial shares and railroad investments. About 700000 shares changed hands while Liberty bonds traded with 5 Liberty bonds at 3 1/2s and 4s bids around 100.5 and 100.16 respectively. Treaty 4A 14s moved to 101.28.
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Liberty
New York
Liberty_bonds
India Needs Science Says Viscount Leverhulme
Calcutta May 5 Viscount Leverhulme arrived from England urging more science and less politics as India's remedy for unrest. He criticized tariff protection as economically unsound and warned against factory labor. He said open air work suits Indians, stressed applying science to agriculture to raise yields, and urged partnership to build character and energy in workers.
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Calcutta
Associated Press
Viscount Léverhulme
England
India
Lord Leverhulme
Coolidge
Norway to Rename Capital Christiania Oslo Vote Ahead
The Constitutional Committee of the Storting will report favorably on changing the capital name from Christiania to Oslo, according to Nationen. The May 5 report signals official steps toward adopting the new designation for Norway’s capital.
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Norway
Christiania
Associated Press
Constitutional Committee of the Storting
Oslo
Nationen
Internal remedy claims cure for piles by circulation
A medical doctor, J. S. Leonhardt, M D, promoted Hemroid as an internal treatment for piles. He reports testing it in 1000 cases and notes the tablet is sold nationwide with a money back guarantee at the Round Corner Drug Store.
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Leonhardt
Yin
Obituary notices for Hanson and Eldridge in Topeka and Lawrence
Funeral services are planned for Mary Ann Hanson aged months and 24 days at Rumsey funeral home in Topeka with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Lida W Eldridge widow of Thomas B Eldridge dies in Coffeyville and is to be brought to Lawrence for an Oak Hill cemetery service with pallbearers listed. Mrs Eldridge had been an invalid twelve years and leaves three daughters Jennie Seurr Victoria Deck and Hattie Sinclair. Henry Austin aged 54 dies at his home on Elm Street.
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Mary
Ann ‘Hanson
Ida W. Eldridge
Charles Seewir
H. B. Ober
L. N. Lewis
Oscar Learnard
Charles Decker
Eldridge
Lawrence
Seurr
Coffeyville
Jennie Seurr
Victoria Deck
Hattie Sinclair
Chicago
Funeral service announced for North Lawrence Baptist church
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 from North Lawrence Baptist church. Reverend A A Royston will conduct the service. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Death of William Wilson Ward in Florida at 83
William Wilson Ward died May 4 in Winter Haven Florida aged 83. He lived many years in Lawrence before moving to Florida. Survived by wife three children Jesse M. Wilson Stephen Wilson and Annie R. Heynéh and by three sisters two brothers and eleven grandchildren.
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William Wilson Ward
Lawrence
William Wason
Winter Haven
Fla
Wilson
Florida
Jesse M. Wilson
Stephen Wilson
Liberty
Annie R. Heynéh
Manhattan
Theodore Brown Dies at Daughter's Home in Douglas County
Theodore Brown long time resident of Douglas county died this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs George Frye. Local obituary note states he was a pioneer resident and is survived by family members in the area. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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Theodore Brown
Douglas County
George ; Frye
Baldwin Funeral Notices and Japan Earthquake Letters
Baldwin family mourns with three daughters and one son surviving, funeral plans pending. Tokio workers and pupils compose thank you letters to international peers who sent aid after the September quake, with teachers allowing writers to craft messages for translation for American and European children.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
America
Europe
Tanlac praised by Mrs Griswold for health gains
Mrs Griswold of Shiina Kans recounts taking Tanlac after a serious illness eight years ago. She says it rebuilt her weak stomach, improved appetite, added 14 pounds, steadied her nerves, and left her feeling strong and happy. She still uses it occasionally and recommends the remedy to others.
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Tanlae
Mrp. C. R. Griswold
Grand St
Shiina
Kans
Tanlac
Faun and Gladden Colts Shine at State and Royal Fairs
The article notes Faun line showings from 1915 to 1923 with Faun’s Beulah and a filly foal in 1923. Gladden, as a stallion foal in 1923, won at Missouri State Fair and several others, with C. B. Larkey near Cedar Rapids selling 150 horses at auction for high prices. Prices included a top $825 for a pair of big geldings and other lots around $860, reflecting strong demand for draft-capable foals and geldings.
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Kansas State Fair
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Jean
Carbona
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Fautt
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