Afflictions and politics in Kansas dairy era notes
The dispatch from The Associated Press comments on Senator Long in Louisiana and a Kansas debate over prohibitions. William Allen White’s stance on relaxing liquor laws triggers opposition from wets and drys alike. The piece also notes Emporia removing a four inch rainfall limit, signaling a shift to greater local autonomy amid broader political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Kansas
White
Mr. White
Emporia Tuba
Emporians
Bill White
Austria Leads Pact to Bind Central Europe for Peace
An editorial excerpt discusses Austria pushing for a Central European peace and economic pact to lower barriers, stabilize Vienna’s future after World War I, and restore trade. It argues Austria benefits from customs and trade access while surrounding countries cooperate to ensure stability. It also notes a December celebration by the State Bar Association for Chief Justice William A Johnston’s 50-year tenure on Kansas Supreme Court, highlighting his long service and impact on state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Europe
Vienna
State Bar Association
William A.johnston
Kansas
Promotion for Major Clarke Master Sergeant to Lieutenant Colonel
Major Sam G. Clarke has been officially notified of his promotion from major to lieutenant colonel in the Infantry in the Officers Reserve Corps. He led the First Battalion of the 199th Infantry, 35th Division, during World War I and commanded 3,700 men for twelve hours in the Argonne battle where he was severely wounded. The report also notes a farm house fire near Lone Star, a flu recovery, a dean of women’s confinement, and several local social updates including births in Lawrence and notices of visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam G. Clarke
Clarke
199Th Infantry
Henry Metsker
Lone Star
Metsker
Lone Starr
Dean
Agnes Husband
K. U
S. PF. Patterson
John Heaton
Maude Evison
Lawrence
London
England
Ind
Indiana, Street
G. W. Stratton
Father and the Frat to Play at Opera House Tue
Twenty five years ago the Theapians announce December 4 at the Opera House for Father and the Frat written by Murial Culp and directed by Georgia Brown. Tommy Johnson stars with Cani Nevinger Amorette Weaver Solon Emery in support. First streetcar to the University runs to near the museum. top of hill service pending track completion. Mrs Andrew Christenson returns to Colorado Springs after visit with her mother Mrs William Nadelhoeffer. The Clothes girls host a dinner at Miss Madge Lane’s home honoring Miss Lena Glynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theuseum
Very
Simmons
Frank
Will Hudson
Ottawa
Andrew Christenson
Colorado Springs
William Nadelhoeffer
Madge Lane
Lena Glynn
Fear In Europe Warns Of War Preparations
A European war scare spread as reports say Germany could field 500000 men soon and invest heavily in war preparation. The French budget man cites fear among nations that only by arming can they deter attacks, with mutual suspicions driving arms buildup and debt pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Germany
Altho
Beeange
Forty Years Ago: Olathe Visitors And Local Notices
Forty years ago in Olathe and Douglas County the social season opens with Miss Lena Tripp visit and invitations from Mrs. A. T. Walker for December gatherings. Engineers elect officers George Russell president Cosby Laud erbach vice president and Mike Lynch secretary treasurer. horticultural meeting notes delegates elected fall tree planting discussed spring planting endorsed. Frank P. Smith elected superintendent of Lawrence schools replacing Prof E Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
Lena Tripp
Floyd Tilford
A. T. Walker
Robert Kennedy Duncan
Robertson
Brantford
Ontario
George Russell
Cosby Lauderbach
Mike Lynch
School of Engineering
E. A. Coleman
Newman
Ft. Scott
B. F. Smith
A. C. Grie
P. Deming
H. Griesa
Martin Sedgwick
HS. Smith
al 'H. Griezsa
Douglas County Horticultural Society
E. J. P. Shoop
Eeith
Topeks
Col
Lew Ginger
Colorado Springs
Minnie Walters
Clare Jsedicke
Waco
Texas
Smith
Frank P. Smith
Ottawa
E. Stanley
Lawrence
Board of Education
Letters to the City Commission over budget balances
A reader disputes a report that the city exhausted budget balances to delay bill payments. He clarifies cash balances remain in most funds and argues they may cover expenses, with only Light, Garbage, and Cemetery funds short. He asks the paper to correct the misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Fund
Igurine
City’ Commission
World news in brief from Geneva to Budapest
Geneva proposes arm control bodies to supervise arms orders and munition production with a Geneva commission having investigatory power. London pledge to League of Nations support. Also reports on Austria street fighting, Japan launching a cruiser at Yokosuka, Paraguay rejecting a League armistice, Belgium set on gold standard, and a wheat advisory commission opening with twenty nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
United States
London
George
League of Nations
Mary
Innsbruck
Austria
Schuschnigg
Ernst von Starhomberg
Yokosuka
Japan
Suzuya
Hirohito
Kure
Asuncion
Paraguay
Chaco
Brussels
George Theunis
Leopold
Budapest
Marian faces threat as husband’s arrest unfolds
Marian confronts the district attorney and a tense visitor, Silver Hendon, while Lon is in jail for robbery. Marian orders her dog restrained as Silver presses with a demand to bargain for Lon. The scene moves through fear, loyalty, and a pivoting threat in their strained entanglement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian
Hugh
Karen
Lon
Lyan
Clark
McSwain
Thara
Hero
Hind
Bowen
Jan
D. A
Niacin
Silver Hondon
Lusa
Swain
Silver Hendon
Hendon
Macian
Hills College
Silver
Squeaking Car Mystery In Rural Tale
A farmer and his wife hear a strange louder squeak in their car after a stop. They suspect a unique mechanical problem and discuss consulting Willy Nilly, a skilled repairer, before the car unexpectedly restarts and Top Notch cries for help. The scene ends with the farmer planning a future visit to Willy Nilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searish
Top Notch
Pye
Willy Nilly
Court Testimony and Family Feuds Across City Records
Fragmentary report covers a court case involving a mother and child with insurance claims and a conviction of an insurer. Interwoven are vignettes on Philadelphia families, the Brothers-in-Law Association, and a Thanksgiving seat drawn by Elizabeth Runklen of San Angelo, with Roosevelt at Warm Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Carson
Brothers-in-Law Association
San Angelo
Texas
Elizabeth Runklen
In Angelo
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Mary
Elizabeth
R.R. Runkles
Washington Tax Plans Shape Up for New Congress
Early discussions in Washington reveal two key committees will study the tax system and existing schedules as President Roosevelt weighs budget needs. The Senate Finance and House Ways and Means will survey revenue, assess remedies, and consider easing collection pressures under the new deal era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Xueas
Congress
Capitol Hill
Committee
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Ney
Roosevelt
Treasury
Seaker Rainey
White House
The Problems of Pregnancy at Nes Academy Galveston
Toxemia during pregnancy signals metabolic disturbance and requires vigilant care. Diet guidance includes milk and green vegetables, with specifics from Mellanby, while individual plans depend on physician supervision. The myth of eating for two is debunked as harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellanby
Clinton Belvoir Tomenyona and Local Meeting Notes
Local social notes include guests of Mr and Mrs Raymondi Laessig and daughter from Lawrence, a large community meeting at Sixel with songs readings and a play, and Clinton vote results showing 18 ballots with overwhelming repeal opposition. Church missionary events, dinner service by clubs, and visits of Emma Neider Lottie Anderson and others are recorded along with care for Fred Nelson and Ernest Nelson of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Clinton
Emma . Neider
Lottie Anderson
Ray Herrerl
Will Logan
Martin Tarpey
William Johnson
James Allison
Edith Koehler
H.L. Murphy
Fred Baldwin
The
Flowers Club
Sasionary Society
Oscar Britton
Kathrin
Gibler
Colvus
Lawrence
Ebon’ Anderson
Walter Harrell
Missionary Society
Thursay
Halderman
Roy
Harrell
Hal
Eva Kulms
Ernest Nelson
Topeka
Fred Nelson
Nelson
Emma Anderson
London mother collapses on busy Bow Road in front of crowd
Rose Goss's mother, a 28 year old woman, collapsed en route to the hospital on Bow Road in East London. Traffic halted as police and ambulances attended the incident. Latest hospital reports awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Associated Press
London
England
Rose Goss
Rose
Bow Road
Surecon
Local notices and obituaries in Linwood area
Community calendar and social notices recount funerals and visits across Linwood Kansas. Events include Farm Bureau meeting plans, families gathering for meals, and reports on Rev. Busgens Roberts death and Linwood Lutheran services.
Vinland and Vicinity Community Notes
Vinland and Vicinity reports a Ladies Aid dinner raising funds, local visits, and farm work updates. People mentioned include Mrs Bona avant, Mrs C A Smith, Levi Sturdy, Cyrus Jones, Eleanor Jones, J R Reeder, Katherine Kelly, C O Smith, Charles Hemingway, Toby Fenton, Webb Fenton, and Julia Hammond, with events at parsonage, farm bureau, and grade school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M. S. Church
Jones
Eleanor Jones
Lawrence
Wngay
Wilson Counts
Coleman Deli Club
Lem Sturdy
Katherine Kelly
Harveyville
Kelly
Clearfield
C. O. Smith
Baldwin Ledger
Vinland
Charles Hemingway
Seligman
Vinland Grade School
Toby
John Fenton
Tulsa
Okla
Seth Fenton
Kansas City
Myr
Webb Fenton
Baldwin
Will Hammond
Chicago
Julia. Hammond
Local Eastern Star Chanters Report Dinner Earnings
Lawrence is noted for a gathering of Eastern Star chanters who held a meeting and served a dinner. They reported earnings of 28.90 dollars as a net repayment for their work. The report also mentions visits by Miss Ruth Meinke and other local residents to Lawrence and surrounding towns during a teachers meeting week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanter of the
Eastern Stars
Lawrence
Mary Murinuts
Buhler
Alan
John’ Parry
Kansas’ City
John Murry
Cary
Aliss Kon
Ruth Meinke
Tawrence
Ann Dell Meinke
Corbin Hall
James Smith
Will Anderson
Leona Smith
John ‘Tudhope
Havington
Salina
Beverly
Mrs. Smith
Lost Springs
Ray Power
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Stor
Phish
Law
Rence
P. Oma
Senator Long
Louisiana
Huey
Claude Callan
Jocki
Betty
Publimiera Syndicate
Journal-World
E. E. Alexander
Cable News
Associated Press
Agmibslave Marian
Ter
Tomrrow
Scart
Willy
Nilly
Ac Neal
Marie’ Rowland
Academy
Galdston
Tomenyona
Preenan
Clinton-Bel' Voir
Charles Cummings
Ebon Anderson
Foyand
al Ane
Waa
Compton
Harry
Harbaugh
Tudhope
Ste
Hin
Billy
York
In” Mercy
John Tudhoon
Wee Martin
Launh
Chapiene
Can xi
Geormaham
Coleman
Leonard Speerschnalder
Ae Lest Wood
Trinity Lutheran
Van
Beauvelical
Torence
Jennie
Schneider
Meta
Charles
Bryan
N Horton
Tudhige
Sarah Parry
Bus
Willia Russ
Massachusetts
Vinland and Vicuinity
Linwood
Cheeka
Federal Deposit’ Insurance Corporation
Sata
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