Old Hand Press Reminiscence Contrast With Modern Goals
The piece contrasts the speed of Washington hand presses with today’s typewriters and rotary presses. Veterans Rolla Clymer Tom Thompson and Charles F Scott recall running 200 to 300 papers per hour on hand presses, a pace eclipsed by modern machines while editors now golf and trade press anecdotes, honoring the grit of past workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Press
Rotary Press
Rolla Clymer
el Dorado Times
Rolla
Tom Thomp
Howard Courant
Scott
Roila
Bonus issue clashes with President over inflated payments
The editorial argues the Patman bonus bill is the worst option, predicting a veto due to its plan to pay bonuses before maturity and inflate currency. Congress is criticized for dodging direct action, masking support with a run around the issue while avoiding decisive payment choices. The piece contrasts this with a weather note praising moderate rainfall and southwestern resilience.
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Senate
House
Patman
Congress
The Old Hand Press In the Pressroom Era Change
A gloss on how editors once faced slow, manual printing contrasted with modern automated presses. It notes editors’ drive to publish and hints at earlier times when printing required hands on effort and coordination. The piece reflects on transforming newsroom processes and the muffled roar of the press as papers become ready.
Old Home Town items note two injuries and local moves
Dan Fenstemaker riding a motorcycle with sidecar turned a corner near Lone Star too fast and fractured his wrist. Hershel White assisted in delivering him to Lawrence. The motorcycle sustained little damage. Floyd Salveson and T. E. Hanks have taken positions with local Middle States transit lines. A BPW Club party at Mr and Mrs T D Funk's home featured decor, bridge prizes, and songs by Avary Alcorn with Charles Farnham at the piano. Mrs J D Furguson, of 746 Elm, was surprised by gifts for her birthday. Mrs Walter Thiele hosted five tables of bridge for Mrs George Kreeck before her move to Paraguay, with prizes awarded to several guests. Mrs C D Cowgill, Mrs W C Verney, and Mrs H W Furman attended the Kansas City PEO state meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Fenstemaker
Lone Star
Hershel White
Fenstemaker
Lawrence
Floyd Salveson
Middle States Transit Lines
T. E. Hanks
Middle States
T. D. Funk
Frances
Lena B. Funk
T. H. Kennedy
Birdie Zwick
Avary Alcorn
Charles Farnham
J. D. Furguson
Elm Street
Walter Thiele
George Kreeck
Paraguay
Kreeck
Rize
Max Wilhelm, Jr
Clell Todd
L. H. Frink
C. D. Cowgill
W. C. Verney
H., W. Furman
Airdrome Sold Again to Ottawa Buyer
Twenty five years ago on a Wednesday in May a Lawrence air field and an Ottawa air drome were purchased yesterday by F. E. B. Sumstine of Ottawa from the previous owner, marking a repeat sale in local aviation circles.
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Lawrence
Ottawa
F. EB. Sumstine
Daisy Worries Over Son Runaway to His Father
Daisy expresses deep concern as her son has fallen in with bad company for months. This week he ran away and headed west to live with his father, leaving her anxious about his future.
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Daisy
Publishers Syndicate
New Owners Take Charge of Local Airdrome and Pulpit Guest
J A Miller and W A Carpenter become owners and assume duties immediately, continuing existing bookings. Rev Noble S Elderkin, recently from Ogden Utah, will again fill Plymouth Congregational Church pulpit tomorrow after a week in Lawrence and nearby towns. Royal news: Edward VII dies at Buckingham Palace at 12 27 this morning.
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J. A. Miller
W. A. Carpenter
L. H. Stark
Kansas
ALY
Noble S. Elderkin
Ogden
Utah
Plymouth Congregational
Lawrence
George V of
England
London
Edward VII
Great Britain
India
Buckingham Palace
Princess of Wales
Marlborough House
Queen Victoria
Wakarusa
J. B. Wilson
Charlton & Wilson
Leavenworth
Lawrence Lodge
W.S. Everett
Thomas Green
John Gardner
W. J. Pennington
Arthur Weed
Stanley Learned
G. C. Miller
Frank Roberts
I. C. Stevenson
Chas. Lescher
Alfred Lawrence
Miss Conthupe
Lofgren
Kentucky Street
Sidewalk and river crane work headline town scene
Forty years ago on a Wednesday in May a new flagstone sidewalk began along the Episcopal church while Culbertson and Thoburn installed river machinery for large scale sand handling and shipping. A crowded YMCA chess event echoed local talent with a Kansas City player tying Keeler in one game.
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Episcopal Church
Culbertson & Thoburn
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Keeler
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Betas
Jessie Swett
Miss Lingard
Sarah Elizabeth Lingard
Kansas University School of Music
Music Hall
Kansas Fire Chiefs Elect New Leader At Convention
Eldorado’s Don J. Rayburn will head the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs for the coming year after being elected at the annual convention. Officers include H. H. McCall as vice president K. D. Doyle secretary George Mohrbacker treasurer and board members G. Marsh C. Peabody W. Higgins Solomon H. Leonard Kansas City. Fort Scott defendants plead guilty in eight cases to close federal docket. some sentences deferred by Judge Richard J. Hopkins. Wichita undertaker I. W. Gill, 77, dies. former president of Kansas and Napone Funeral Directors associations. Manhattan beer licensing approved. fees set at 95 to 150 per year. Sheriff seeks CCC camp member Charles Barger after motor accident injuring Mrs. Retta Botkin in Garnett. Classified ad note: four lines for eighty cents weekly.
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Associated Press
Eldorado
Don J. Rayburn
Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs
Rayburn
H. H. McCall
Wichita
K. D. Doyle
Wamego
George Mohrbacker
Marysville
Charles Marsh
Peabody
William Higgins
Solomon
Harry Leonard
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Federal District Court
Richard J. Hopkins
James Stimson Faces Kansas City Spotlight in 1928 Bid
James Stimson, allied with progressive Republicans, fights local corruption in New Concord and wins a national stage. He heads to Kansas City to deliver a pivotal convention speech for a 1928 Congressional run while his fiancée Leslie battles nerves and a dramatic rival presence Jane Northrup Stimson in the crowd.
Puddle Muddlers Meet Big Chief Eagle In Indian Day Return
Willy Nilly and friends greet Big Chief Eagle as Indians approach Willy Illy’s hill. The tribe, including Jelly Bear and Jupiter, drum, sing, and dance while the youngsters wonder if they are dreaming as the celebration of old Indian days unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graham Bonner
Eagle
Willy Nilly
Willy Illy
Pat
Jelly Bear
Honey Bear
Jupiter
Blacky Bear
Top Notch
Rooster
Rip
Dog
Christopher Columbus
Crow
Sweet Face
Lamb
Mrs. Quacke Duck
Story of a Great Discovery in Pernicious Anemia
The account traces the dietetic basis of pernicious anemia from early observations in medical wards to 1923. It notes acid secretion loss, stomach function as a potential cause, and the shift to liver feeding which showed encouraging results, culminating in a landmark medical breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts General Hospital
Minot
Flashes of Life and Gold Fever in Nation Wide Snippets
A 7 year old hitchhiking burgess from Prospect Pa ends a 2000 mile journey after 38 hops stating he is fed up with hitchhiking. In Lake City a vocational class reveals a gold pan scene where a mining engineer’s claim is salted for education. At Fort Douglas a quiet reception arrives as Major General Malone triggers a broken gun salute. In Parshall ND night plowing rises with spring rains as farmers use lights to sow by night while plowing by day.
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Associsten
Butler
James A. McGowan
Burgess
Prospect
Orlando
Fla
Burgess McGowan
Lake City
State Division of Vocational Education
Here
D. W. Buckley
Fort Douglas
Utah
Paul B. Malone
Ninth Corps
Social list notes from local community events
The column records a string of visits and gatherings around town. Pauline Richards traveled to Kansas City with Mrs Martin Flory and daughters Vera and Vera. the Martins attended the funeral of their aunt in Topeka. Eastman and Kirby spent time in Lawrence. Vera Flory and Thelma Fishburn stayed with Pauline Richards. Max Reeves visited Neodesha. Mrs George Cease and Shirley Morehouse joined Mrs P F DeWitt. Ridleys Hazletts and children attended a community meeting. Hugo Shellhorn visited Wilson Martin. Joe Francis of St Louis called on Mrs Paul Kasold. Eileen Martin performed in a high school recital. Ernest Richards and Pauline spent Sunday with Carl Hird. Pleasant Hour club meets May 8 with C E Sneegas hosting. C L McClung to present a Bry ram on Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Ernest Kasold and Alice Adeline Kasold and Mrs Paul Kasold drove to Kansas City Friday.
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Pauline Richards
Martin Flory
Vera
Kensas City
W. H. Martin
N. F. Wall
Topeka
E. S. Eastman
Kenneth Kirby
Lawrence
Robert Ridley
Vera Flory
Thelma Fishburn
Max Reeves
Neodesha
George Cease
Shirley Morehouse
P. F. DeWitt
E. E. Hazlett
No. 6
Hugo Shellhorn
Washington Creek
Wilson Martin
Joe Francis
St. Louis
Paul Kasold
Ernest Kasold
Alice Adeline
Kansas City
Branson seniors observe sneak day at Tonganoxie Park
Branson Kan senior class and sponsor Allen Beatty spent Sneak Day at Tonganoxie State Park. Beatty has coached Tonganoxie High School the last two years. The report notes Beatty’s recent move to a new property, and local families Mr. and Mrs. Davis relocating to Herman Cronemeyer’s Sixth Street home. Easton visitors, Mrs. Clarence Zimmerman and children Jimmy and Delores, are spending two weeks in town.
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Branson, Kan
Allen Beatty
Tonganoxie State Park
Beatty
Tonganoxie High School
Ot Yea
Ymon Avis
Davis
Herman Cronemeyer
Sixth Street
Clarence Zimmerman
Jimmy and
Delores
Easton
Rancho boss warns of unrideable horse tale
The ranch boss introduces Puffy as a horse no cow-hand can ride, claiming he has thrown more men than anyone can count. In other news, county superintendent Hilda Kline McPherson visited Tonganoxie schools while local residents visited relatives in Kansas City. Gerald Peterson shows improvment after recent illness as Mrs Peterson spent time with him in Kansas City.
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Rancho
Puffy
Jim Johnstone
Hilda- Kline McPherson
Tonganoxie
W. C. Morrow
Waneta Morrow
Ruth Dillon
Lawrence
Dean Ratliff
Myrtle Horne
High Prairie Community Notes and Local Tidbits
Farmers Union meeting at Union Hall West Baldwin featured Prospect local entertainers and plans for a May meeting poem. Residents urged each family to bring a pie as refreshment duty. Lois Johanning attended the Junior-Senior banquet at Baldwin High. Various local visits and health notes tied to Elmer Churchbaugh and the Ulrichs. Ladies Aid met May Day week with Bible verse starting with C and a Mothers poem planned.
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Farmers Union
Union Hall
West Baldwin
Prospect
High Prairie
Lois Johanning
Baldwin High School
Roy Merchant
Walter Dyer
H. H. Ulrich
Charles Gleason
L. M. Williams
Farmers’ Union
Lone Star
Willow Springs
Herschel Ulrich
Elmer Churchbaugh
Eva Lory
Leslie Churchbaugh
Frederick Johanning
Dan Shotwell
Harve Craig
Whittier, California
Radio Schedule Highlights May Evenings Across Stations
A dense listing of radio programs for Wednesday and Thursday evenings across WREN WDAF KMBC KNBC and KMEBC detailing hosts orchestras dramas talk shows and music blocks. Notable items include Fred Allen Town Hall Guy Lombardo and Paul Whiteman ensembles as well as public affairs and weather updates with a closing note on a Hartford death.
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Wren
WDAF
Buddy
Ginger
MBC
S4s
WDAR
Jack Armstrong
KMEBC
Boake Carter
KMBC
Johnny and
Hal Kemp
World Peace Foundation
House of Glass
Wayne King
KNBC
Fred Allen
Town Hall
Mark Warnow
Burna
Allen
Guy Lombardo
Orch
Jack Pearl
Ray Noble
Howard Barlow
Mix Dolin
Wren—Tony
Gus
O'Neills
American Family Robinson
49Ers
KMH
Leonard Seller
Mal Halsett
Enric Madriguera
Hollywood
Arcadia Restaurant
Joe Haymes
Sportsaradec
Will Rysbanek
Dick Fidler
Keith Beecher
Stan Myers
Leonard Keller
Louis Panico
Jimmie Garrigan
KMRBC
Arinie
Floyd Gibbons
Wren—Newman Theatre
KMB
Damrosch
American Academy In Rome
Rudy Valice
Roomance
David Ross
George Heesberger
Freddie Rich
the Tattler
Death Valley
AWDAF
Capt. Henry
Glen Gray
Fred Waring
Wren—Religion and Welfare Reciver
W. Daf
Paul Whiteman
Horace Heidt
Amos E ‘Rody
Tony
G. Wdaf
Meredith
Ison
Eddie Duchin
Nat'l Radio Forum
Art Jarrett
Rsthe
Daf—Hotel Statler
Don Lopez
Wren Sonny Wood
Wwdaf
Harvey Choral Society
Bill Hogan
Don Bester
KMBEC
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Kansas and
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M. C. Anders
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Leslie
Kansas Hill Top
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Cone Cord
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New Concord
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Julia Pratt
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Sarah
Miss Sarah
Lou
J James
Jams
James J
Nortonville
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Mateo H. Farnham
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Taihoku
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William S. Gates
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Dodge City
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Edwin R. Elbel
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