Housing shortage eases in Kansas cities but remains
In Wichita and other Kansas cities housing demand softens though the shortage persists. Keith Clevenger of the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce notes building remains above prewar levels but slowed by money market tightness and material delivery limits. Some cities report demand subsiding as buyers rent instead.
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Wichita
Kans
Kansas
Keith Clevenger
Kansas Suite Chamber of Commerce
Clevenger
Ottawa
Herington
Abilene
Topeka
Today’s events highlight global and national gatherings
The notice lists celebrations and conventions across cities and nations. Portosal marks ten years of the republic while St Louis hosts Veiled Prophet Carnival. Confederate veterans meet in Houston for a national revision opening. Geneva hosts the International Labor Office meeting under the League of Nations. Rhode Island Democrats convene in Providence to nominate a ticket. World Sunday School delegates assemble in Tokio for the Ninth World Sunday School Convention. Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association opens its Atlantic City convention with New England and Florida focus. Mrs. Ophelia House in Bowling Green thwarts a bank robbery by summoning citizens after a burglar alarm. North Carolina feminists reorganize as the League of Women Voters in Greensboro. Chiropractors Welch & Welch advertise in Massachusetts.
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Portosal
St. Louis
Houston
United Confederate Veterans
International Labor Office
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Democrats
Rhode Island
Providence
Carmpice
Tokio
Tanan
Potter and ‘Busiers Waterways
New
Family cures stomach and liver trouble with Mayr remedy
A reader reports six siblings and the writer suffered from stomach and liver issues since childhood. After taking Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy nearly a year, health improved, with no trouble from food. The ad claims the product removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Available at Round Corner Drug Store and druggists everywhere.
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Mayr
Round Corner Drug Store
Police Court Report Seventy Eight Case Month September
Police judge C. C. Stewart reports fifty eight persons faced him in September. Five discharged as not guilty, one paroled, one given a suspended sentence. Traffic violators dominated with forty five cases. Fines totalled 652 dollars, 397 collected. Largest fine 200 dollars for bone dry violation.
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Stewart
City Commission
Wilhelmi Car Damaged In Transit To Lawrence
The Max Wilhelmi car was not returned from Kansas City last night as Deputy Sheriff Crowder expected. The vehicle has been abused and cannot be returned immediately but will be repaired and brought home later. Dr Payne advertises October 1 for general dental practice re opening.
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Wilhelmi
Max Wilhelmi
Lawrence
Kansas City
Crowder
The old bucket call echoes in a well scene
An old, germ covered bucket hangs in a well as a phone number for drinking water is advertised, recalling a vintage public notice or ad fragment.
Glasses blamed for shame claim sparks Gustafson remark
A fragment cites a remark by Gustafson blaming glasses for shame and offering alternatives. The line suggests pride in eyewear and discomfort with judgment, though context on who spoke or why remains unclear.
Regimental Reunion Planned by Twentieth Kansas Members
Douglas county members of the Twentieth Kansas plan to attend their regiment’s annual reunion at the Sons of Herman hall on October 11 in Topeka Kansas. Mrs. Frederick Funston, widow of the first commander, has extended an invitation for her presence. Many members are scattered, but several hundred express intent to attend and greet old comrades.
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Douglas County
Twentieth
Kansas
Herman Hall
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Kans
Frederick Funston
Hur
Convention Building Burns Before Sunday School Meet
Tokio Oct 5 The building planned for the world Sunday school convention burned just before the opening. Delegates were inside but doorkeepers believe all escaped without injury as flames swept the crowded hall.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Apples Packed At D H Sprong North Of Bismark
Hand picked Jonathan apples packed in by boxes at D. H. Sprong location one half mile north of Bismark station.
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Jonathan
D. H. Sprong
Bismark Station
Choral Society Meets in Lawrence at High School
The Lawrence K U community chorus holds its first rehearsal at the high school auditorium at 7 15 PM tonight under Prof W B Downing who asks all interested singers in Lawrence to attend. Eligible are those with choral experience or interest. A public concert is planned in about two months.
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Lawrence-K. U. Ca
W. B. Downing
Lawrence
Lecompton Fair Kicks Off Tomorrow at Campus
Lecompton hosts a two day fair starting tomorrow at the campus inviting Lawrence residents to attend. Officials promise a program filled with events and activities as the community gathers for the event.
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Lecompton Fair
Lecompton
Lawrence
Dawley Visits Tola in County Agriculture Role
F. A. Dawley, assistant county agricultural leader, traveled to Tola today to engage with local farming groups and discuss upcoming agricultural programs.
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F. A.dawley
Tola
Rotary Reports Center on District President Delegates
The Rotary club meets tomorrow at noon in the chamber of commerce rooms to hear President H. B. Peaks and Secretary J. Frank Jones summarize recent district visits by Lawrence club delegates. Dr. Albright, Chiropractor, also noted.
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Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
H. B. Peaks
J. Frank
Jones
Rétary
Taries
Lawrence Club
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Bowlingreen
North Carolina Fe Anal Suffrage Association
Greensboro
North Carolina League of Women Voters
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Drs. Welch & Welch
Mass
Police Court
Payne
J. R. Payne
Charles Crow Dey
Andy Coldwell
Osawatomie
State Hospital
Gustafson
Rumsey Bros. Funeral Directors
Ohione
Colb
Kaw Valley Creamery
C. M. Clarkson
Butler Tire
Electric Shoe Shop
Twentieth Kansas
Choral Society Meets
U. S
Wrigley
Absolute
Cec
Mercury
Belatteville
The
Aercurs
Delatteilie
Lawrence Manhgnan
Meurice Benedict
Nevdes
Dr. Albright
Velie
Velie SX
Libby
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