World Company rates and local notices mislead readers
The Lawrence Journal-World carries a crowded page with subscription rates, agency reps, and Associated Press notices. It also recounts Nome Alaska travelers, war echoes, and a farmers' picnic ban due to field damage and animal injuries, illustrating the paper’s blend of ads, world notes, and local grievance.
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SS SY the World Company
Y W. Ce
New York
Franklin Alcorn
Marbridge
Wenber
Associated Press
Ciwfitel
Specia
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Outcry Over Freedom Limits and Rising Electrification
The article comments on restrictions harming rare outings and cites an electrical engineer estimating 170,000 workers in the United States rely on electric motors. It notes gasoline engines power many more, aiding a high standard of living. It mentions Pilsudski’s supposed liberty stance, Oswald’s bribery charges, and Kansas Democratic shifts amid a politics in flux.
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United States
Natural History Society to Take Free Rail Ride to Reno
The Natural History Society of the State University will ride the Leavenworth branch of the Kansas Pacific tomorrow to Reno for a day of collecting for scientific study. Mrs Hampton aged 71 arrived from Iowa with her daughter, recalling Revolutionary era connections and Lafayette relics. Other notes mention Capt. Huddieston replacing J Burlingame as deputy sheriff, Mitt Reynolds slated to speak during Commencement week, a stolen fishing boat by a colored boy near Tiblow, and a pricing mishap advertising 108 Ladies Hose at 20 cents.
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Natural History Society of
the State University
Kansas Pacific Railway
Reno
Leavenworth
George S. Hampton
Iowa
Kansas
Eudora
Tiblow
Sheriff Clark
Twenty Five Years Ago Local News Notes
Twenty five years ago Ray Coover arrived from Leavenworth to take a position in Bell Bros store. Prof Haworth appointed delegate to Idaho Mining Congress to present a paper on Kansas Geology. Invitations issued for Wednesday May 29 by Mrs Gifford and others. Chalkley returned from St Louis. YWCA staff aiding at Kentucky street HQ. Easter entertained five tables at whist honoring Mr and Mrs Saunders. High School graduation May 31 features State Superintendent Frank Nelson and a list of performers. Fraternal Aid officers elected: Don Carlos president, Ellis vice president, Anderson treasurer, A J Anderson medical examiner. Fancy Butter and Strawberries at Miller's Racket all day. Miss Julia Righter informal evening at Tennessee street. Rushes hosted dinner for Mrs John Rush of Denver.
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Ray Coover
Leavenworth
Bell Bros
Haworth
Idaho Mining Congress
Kansas
Gifford
Bayne
Ednah Gifford
Tu Chalkley
St. Louis
Lane
John L. Kilworth
Bonnie Bell
Lucile Hayes
Lela Sadler
Daisy Hoar
Constance Carruth
Ruth Williston
Minnie Owens
Vera Smith
Eugenia Winship
H. E. Don Carlos
Nathan D. Ellis
California
Anderson
A. J. Anderson
Miller's
Julia Righter
Tennessee Street
Advisory Bodies Meet in Geneva on Disarmament Work
The Permanent Advisory Commission to the League of Nations met in Geneva on May 19 to assist the Disarmament Commission in preparing next year’s international talks. It is paired with the Joint Commission, both charged with studying all military, naval, and aerial questions and reporting to the Preparatory Disarmament Commission for final action.
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Geneva
U. P
League of Nations
Council On
League
League Council
Aee Eee
Joint Commission
Preparatory Disarmament Commission
Comi‘missia
England
France
Italy
Japan
Sweden
Crecko-Slo-vakia
Spain
Uruguay
Belgium
Brazil
League Assembly
The
International Labor Bureau
International Christian Trade Unions Confederation
United States
Germany
Russia
Barrett enters Vermont Senate race long Pan-American leader
John Barrett, a Vermont native with a career spanning journalism on the Pacific Coast and diplomatic posts in Siam, Argentina, Panama, and Colombia, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator from Vermont. He later became the first director general of the Pan-American Union in Washington, noted as the nation’s expert on economic and political ties between the Americas.
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John, Barrett
United States
Vermont
Pan-American Union
Hos
Washington, D.C
Barrett
Pacific
Siam
Japan
Korea
Siberia
Washington
Argentina
Panama
Columbia
Americas
Migratory bird bill before senate as hearing nears
William Sr Culbertson testifies at tariff commission probe as lawmakers review policy. Interstate Commerce Commission holds oral arguments in a western state case, signaling ongoing federal regulatory activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wiliam Sr. Culbertson
Adequate Lighting Vital to Nation’s Industry Says Davis
Atlantic City May 19 U P Secretary of Labor James J Davis urged improved lighting for 413000000 Americans employed. He told the National Electric Light Association that electric power has driven industrial growth but warned workers and industry must not rest on gains. He urged better lighting to raise production reduce accidents and boost worker happiness while noting further efficiency gains lie ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
U. P
James J. Davis
National Electric Light Association
Electric Light and Power Companies of America
Davis
Celebrating Cardial O Connell Silver Jubilee as Bishop
Cardinal O Connell of Boston marks his silver jubilee as a bishop today. Separately, Democrats in California nominated their first state ticket seventy five years ago today. The Baptist Bible Union of North America opens its fourth annual meeting in Washington DC. The University of Michigan begins its thirty third annual May under the auspices of the university in Ann Arbor. An elaborate entertainment program is set for the second day of the national reunion of Confederate veterans in Birmingham. The Interstate Commerce Commission has left today for oral arguments in Washington DC in the general investigation of the country s freight rate structure and the application of Western roads for higher rates.
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Cardinal, O'Connell
Boston
Democrats
California
The
Baptist. Bible ‘Union of North America
Washington, D. C
Ersity of
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Birmingham
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Cleveland Engineer Found Among Earthquake Debris in Japan
Tokyo United Press reports the body of Donald D. Herr, a Cleveland engineer, was found beneath an earth slide at Onsen Mura near Miyanoshita, two and a half years after the great quake. His death confirms the fate of other foreigners missing in the disaster. Herr was vacationing in Myanoshita when the earthquake struck. his body has been shipped home for burial.
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Tokyo
United Press
Donald D. Herr
Cleveland
Olio
Onsen Mura
Miyanoshita
Herr
Myanoshita
Japan
America
Buria
Flower Thieves Spur Salem Vigilantes Formation
Salem Oregon May 19 United Press reports flower stealing led to the creation of the Sal Heights Vigilantes association aimed at guarding flowers. The group pledges to use shotguns and buckshot if needed.
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Salem, Ore
United Press
Sal Heights
Lakewood Park Opening at Bonner Springs Teased by Owners
Lakewood Park at Bonner Springs announces its official opening on Sunday led by owners Cliff Liles and C. W. Parker with new rides including a merry go round ferris wheel and a three abreast carry us all. The lake has been enlarged by four acres and the beach improved. Parker recently bought a half interest and the pair plan upgrades for Garfield Park in Topeka.
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Liles
Parker
Garfield Park
Topeka
Man 100 and Bar 2 to Celebrate Birthdays in Fairbury
Fairbury Nebraska on July 4 will host Alexander McNeal and his grandson Dale Junior Sisler for a joint birthday celebration. McNeal, who arrived from Washington Kansas, once ran a confectionery there and remains active at 169 years old.
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Fairbury
Neb
United Press
Alexander McNeal
Dale “Junior
Big Springs Social Roundup Includes Illness and Events
Friends gathered at the G P Henry home for music by Mr Clark as Elmer Kettering suffers broken ribs from a horse incident. Nearby, Mrs Coldenz of Topeka is noted as grandmother to Mrs Elmer Kettering. Various farm and church activities noted along with a forthcoming stock sale on May 25 at J D Henry’s farm.
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Ning
Clark
John Dreyer
Wilda
Pauline
George Henry
Sam Wise
Howard Henry
Jack
Juanita
Ruby Mac Webber
G. PD. Hearn
Coldenz
Topeka
Elmer Ketterinig
Ebersale
Robert Oldham
Watson
Elmer Kettering
Walter Brown
Rollins Buck
Amelia Hartman
Elmer Kettering Saurday
Mabel Zeeb
Sophia Reeb
C. W. Boursaw
Fred Miller
Rolins Buck
First Christian Church
Lawrence
Conner University of Nebraska
Elizabeth Bahnmaier
Sophia Damm
Mae Henry
Fred Bahnmaier
Thee
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
J. D .Henry
Big Springs
Big Springs sale and community notices in local church
The Big Springs United Brethren church will host a lunch at 11 o clock and sell about 60 head of thoroughbred Poland China hogs, milk cows, and young horses at public auction with H V Stone of Lawrence and JG Crews of Topeka as auctioneers. The Mothers and Daughters Day program at the church featured prayers, scripture, solos by Mrs Swadley and Mrs Buck, and a talk on Christian homes in Japan. Community members attended church, visited relatives, and discussed plans for a new school house with the District 72 board.
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Big’ Springs
United
Brethren Church
Henry Will
H. V. Stone
Lawrence
JG. M. Crews and Son
Topeka
Missionary Society For
Big Springs
Amelia Hartman
Rollins Buck
Holloway
Guild
Railing Buck
Fred Bahnmaier
Wright Bertschinger
Rose Thincan
Nettie
Mac
Beulah Wymee
Ferne
Helen
Hazel Platemay Ant
Ralph
United Brethren Church
Daniels
Aid
William A. Wye
George Dews
Kanwaka
Elrey
Claire
Charles Wilson
William Snecker
Initiation Tonight at Regular Meeting of B P E No 95
The Elks lodge announces a regular meeting at 8:00 p m with initiation planned. McDonald serves as Exalted Ruler and Herman as Secretary. Advertisements note fountain pens and commencement items from Rawlone Drug Store and L101 Mags.
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Velock
McDonald
Erman
Rawlones Drug Store
End bunion pain forever with Moone's Emerald
An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald as a simple inexpensive remedy to reduce inflamed swollen toe joints and veins. It claims full strength two ounce bottles provide lasting results with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Directions require nightly and morning application to shrink veins and lumps toward normal.
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Moone
Stresses Conservation at Tulsa Gas Convention
Robert W. Hendee of Okmulgee told the Natural Gas Association of America convention in Tulsa that conserving natural gas is essential as large Mid-Continent oil firms adopt gas saving devices. He cited the Cushing pool as a stark example of waste and described losses from wells blowing gas into the air before drilling could resume.
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Tulsa
Oklo
Robert W. Hendee
Okmulgee
Natural Gas Association of American
Hendee
Ringwood Pipe Line Company
Mid- Continent
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Amundsen
Norge
Antundsen
Tetler
Berlin
Tirpitz
Boy-ed
Towa
Haugen Hill
Dumfying
White House
Douglas Cours
Deer Creek
Pilsudski
Young Oswald
Reno County
Congress
Secretary of Labor
Salem Heights
Lakewood Park
Ajmer
Gap
Paxyn
Pan SH
Ayn
Chester Graves
H.C. Colgtazier
Scholl
Scholl His. Co
Chicago
Bunion
Gas Association
Alato
Fire Department
Theta Tau House
Castoria
Fletcher
Verhoeh Oy
the Merchant of Happiness
Rams
Massachusetts Street
Oney
Hapel
State Bank
Lawrence, Kans
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