Debating World War and German Policy in 1919 Era News
A long column reviews wartime politics and postwar issues. It references German reparations, Lloyd George and Briand on the Polish question, and comments by Governor Allen on home defense. It also notes The Journal World postponing discussion on the Silesian imbroglio and Kansas Bankers Association President Grass on thrift as the economic remedy.
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Allen
Kansas
W. Grass
Kansas Bankers Association
Moving Along The Rouse Organ Of Taylor Company
The Rouse organ of the Taylor Company of Blyoke Mass offers remarks suggesting more business activity than pessimists claim. A speedometerReadings show 33 today indicating momentum, with notes on production pace and market demand. The fragment hints at ongoing commerce and cautious optimism about future orders and shipments.
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Rouse
Taylor Began Company
Papermakers
Blyoke
Mass
Slacker List Debates Stir Public Editorial Split Across Nation
Minneapolis editors debate printing a government slacker list citing potential errors while Commander Galbraith notes that even erroneous entries can help veterans spot and correct mistakes in archives. Many ex servicemen welcome visibility of records, hoping to clear up false mentions and reveal true service.
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Minneapolis 5 v
Galbraith
American Legion
Inside Views of Townley and Langer in Kansas Debates
Editorial examines Kansas debates between Arthur Townley and William Langer to discredit the Nonpartisan League leadership. It argues Langer exposes Townley as backed by Socialists or IWW members and predicts the North Dakota movement’s collapse. It criticizes Kansas leaders as agitators with no government experience and notes Townley’s pattern of selecting questionable leaders.
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Kansas
Arthur
Townley
William Langer
Wee
Yawney
North
Cuia
Langer
Ar- Sane
Lanier
L W. W
Nonpartisan League
North Dakota
League
Kansays
L. W.W
Townley Anumacs Jin
Law
Townley’s Nonpartisan League draws mixed reactions
Kansas City Star criticizes Townley in North Dakota for blending reform zeal with socialist aims. It argues his movement uses the bones of the old Socialist party to frame a new party, while borrowing radical leadership from I W W elements. The piece urges Kansas to study the League’s framework before accepting outside help for farmers.
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Townley
North Dakota
Socialist Party
Kansas
Langer
Kansas City Star
Twenty Five Years Ago in Lawrence May 20 1871
Judge Chadwick granted bail for Dr Mellicott set at 15000 dollars. Poehler Brinkman plan a corner room for a new bank on Massachusetts and Warren. A church edifice by Episcopalians expected to finish this summer. Lane University Lecompton trustees seek a 50000 endowment to strengthen the school.
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Chadwick
Mellicott
Poehler
Brinkman
Massachusetts
Warren
Lawrence
Lane University
Lecompton
Franklin girls armory team wins county championship cup
In Pittsburg the Franklin girls armory ball team defeated Ringo 22 to 8 to take the county tournament championship and a silver cup. Other briefs note Newton essay prizes for Clean up and Paint up, Lyons petition on phone rates, Gideons elect Kansas officers, and Emporia sports feats.
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Pittsburg
Franklin
Armory
Ringo
Newton
Camber of Commerce
Lyons
The
Lyons News
Topeki
Kansas
Gideons
W. E. Kitte
Topeka
J. M.ave
First Kansas circus joins two shows for grand display
A Lawrence report notes coaches arriving daily and money easing to borrow at five percent per month. Spalding and Rogers consolidate their Floating Palace Circus with the Railroad circus and the North American circus from New York into one grand equestrian institution to exhibit in Kansas this Friday and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.
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Lawrrence
Kansas
Spalding
Rogers
Middle’ States
New York
Lawrence Notes May 20 1896 and Local Flood
C A Smart republican candidate for judge visited the city to gauge his chances. Ada Charlton wed at a residence on Ohio Street with only immediate family present. A sudden cloudburst near the lake caused severe flooding in the area, with water rising rapidly within twenty minutes and the hill to the northwest appearing to split the clouds. The rain’s intensity varied, being heavier away from Lawrence.
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Lawrence Daily World
Lawrence Daily Journal
C. A. Smart
EB. B
Ada Charlton
Will Hoedley
Lawrence
Poultry Club Seeks Pep Trophy Cup at Leavenworth Meet
Leavenworth county Copper poultry club held its annual meeting at Vera Fairbairn's home with seven members and four guests present. Rules for winning the pep trophy cup were read as Leavenworth aims to win. Refreshments followed the business session and all attendees enjoyed the event. Local ads note saving money tips and services from Douglas County Building and Loan, Lawrence Steam Laundry, and City Drug Store. Sanborn and Dallas business trip mentioned.
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Leavenworth County Copper Poultry Club
Vera Fairbairn
Leavenworth
Rural County Reports Sixty Percent of Teachers Rehired
County Superintendent O. J. Lane notes about sixty percent of rural school teachers will return next fall. Districts list numerous teachers by name across grades and districts, reflecting broad staffing as districts report their re employed staff.
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O. J. Lane
Dora Wilson
Kizzie Brubaker
Leona Thoren
Lilian Overbaugh
Emma Olson
Esther Brecheisen
Mildred Maloney
Roge Watson
Ethel Miller
Nora Norris
Pearl Smith
Mary A. Norris
Gladys Harding
Gladys Charles
Jennie Johnson
Mary Bucheim
Carrie Hunsinger
Merrell Dresser
Helen F. Hey
Margaret Wilson
Lenora Schroyer
Mahle Warwick
Rhoda Davis
John A. Walter
Louise W. Kochler
Aimee Piper
Florence Clayton Fi
Olive Lemberger
Rebecca Miller
H. A. Valyer
NEED MORE RECRUITS FOR LAWRENCE GUARD UNITS
The Lawrence national guard may shrink its authorized forces if recruiting lags. Sergeant Frank Sell cites four companies now established or authorized, with at least sixty more men needed to reach full strength. Recruiters canvassed Lawrence households, highlighting benefits and aiming at youths and veterans for one year service.
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National Guards
Lawrence
Frank Sell
Haskell
Ford Producing 4000 Cars a Day
Ford plants in Detroit run at full speed with a daily output near 4,000 cars and trucks by May. The May schedule targets 101,125 vehicles with 25 working days in the month. On May 12 a record 4,093 units were produced, signaling a possible new high for May. About 43,000 workers are employed at the Detroit plant across six days, three shifts. Henry Ford says the company is in excellent condition. A Poor, Married is noted as a play at Knowledge Hill schoolhouse.
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Der
McPherson
C. A. Dyers
Parsons
Salesmien
Emporia
Ottawa
Warren C. Black
Air
Bussung
France
Topeka
Kansas State Nursing Association
Nation Association
Linda Richards
American Nurses Training School
Boston
Kansas City
Bessie Pawel
Kansas State Normal School
Powell
Ford
Detroit
Ford Maotoy Company
Henry Ford
Stop Sample Sale By State Grain Inspectors
Governor orders end to grain sample sales by state inspectors and directs drastic changes to safeguard business. Elgin Auto Gram notes Edgar Steel Car Seal to be used in all shipping, citing 1400 freight car pilfering arrests in ten months. Smoke Don Alvano cigar.
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Topeka
State Grain Department
Allen
the Department
Aes
Elgin Auto Gram
Elgin, Motor Car Corporation
Edgar Steel Car
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence Republican
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Poultry Club
Douglas County Building and Loan Association
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City Drug Store
Sanborn
Dallas
Texas
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Knowledge Hill
Don Alvano
Merchants National Bank
Northwestern Mutual
Frederick W. Barteldes
Barteldes Seed Co
Lawrence Country Club
B. P.O. Ellis
Lutheran Church
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