King Albert Delayed in Ottawa Reuters Report
The Herald concedes King Albert slept in Ottawa and a routing error sent him over the cutoff rather than through Lawrence 2 town where he might have stayed awake. Publishers of 150 magazines plan to print outside New York to simplify distribution and favor Kansas City suburbs, questioning if all brains are in New York.
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Albert
Ottawa
Herald
Lawrence
New York
Met
Kansas City
Ex Kaiser sues film producer over portrait use
A German moving picture producer faces a lawsuit by the ex Kaiser for misuse of his portrait in a film. Meanwhile preparations for the former ruler's trial proceed in England as the dispute over the portrait intensifies.
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England
Omaha grand jury indicts six men in riot case
The Omaha grand jury has indicted six men for participation in the riot. This is more aggressive than usual for grand juries in such cases and, if proceedings lead to convictions, rioting may be classified as a hazardous occupation, likely deterring those who engage in such acts.
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Omaha
Water as a beverage debate noted in remarks
The passage mocks prohibition era attitudes by contrasting water deposits from mains with anti-prohibitionist ammo. It cites that water clearer reveals what has not been consumed and mentions Democratic postmasters testifying they were forced into positions, highlighting political pressure around beverage policy.
Lawrence dairy industry urged as growth opportunity
Dean Walker addressed the Chamber of Commerce praising dairy as a desirable industry for Lawrence. He argued postmasters should avoid risky investments and instead channel salary gifts to support the dairy sector, which already shows beginnings in Lawrence and could boost local wealth and industry if properly fostered.
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Dean Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Fragmentary note on jealous accusation and odd music claim
A garbled excerpt describes an "insanely jealous" remark and a claimed damning statement about someone called a hag. The text then asserts the farmers are all right and oddly claims the music came from a GUI TAR for a ukulele, reflecting unclear context.
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Hag
Parliament Tackles Economy Postwar Costs
The British Parliament adopts economy as a watchword to trim wartime government costs. Taxes on high incomes press weighty on wealth, fueling reform pressure. In the United States, talk of trimming government outlays persists but little real policy action follows. Election timing may push lawmakers toward spending restraint aligned with service value.
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United States
Farmers Vindicated at Rotary Meeting in Lawrence
A Lawrence Rotary Club gathering drew farmers who attend active discussions and contribute to entertaining events. A reporter noted a farmer performed in a Hawaiian style, sparking lively reaction amid the meeting.
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Rotary Club
Lawrence
Resolution on removing superintendents from politics debated
The state teachers association resolutions committee calls for removing state and county superintendents of education from politics, but offers no clarity on where to send them. Miss Wooster and Lorraine criticize the plan as vague and unlikely to detach superintendents from political dealings with legislatures and the public.
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The
State Teachers Association
Miss Wooster
L Ate
Lorraine
Lizzie
What Would You Do A City Editor And The Press Debate
A city editor hides a young girl's misstep then asks local professionals what they would do. Lawyers split on publishing, business leaders and public mostly favor suppression, while preachers favor publishing. The piece reflects on press ethics and public reaction. A second item notes Senator Watson of Indiana criticizes the Federal Trade Commission, labeling radicals as a push for a political clean-up. A third segment cites a teacher shortage in Kansas, urging higher wages and more enrollments to attract graduates back to Normal schools.
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Salina
Watson
Indiana
Federal Trade Commission
Lenine
Trotzky
Washington
aAtchison Globe
Kansas
Emporia
Fort Hays
Pittsburg
T. W. Butcher
Emporia School
T. W. Butcherays
JA Techer
Tobacco Habit Danger Ad by Doctor Connor
An old style ad urges readers to quit tobacco using Nicotol tablets from any modern drug store. It claims nicotine poisoning risks and promises success, with a note that druggists refund if it fails and a forthcoming Doctor Connor announcement in the paper.
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Ormaeris
Johns Hospital
Connor
Advertisements Show Pays For Sheep Herder And Teacher
An advertisement notes the difficulty of preparation taking long and mentions a sheep herder job paying 125 a month with room and board. A second advertisement lists a teacher position offering 65 a month. Wathena Times. Nunnally's Southern Chocolates City Drug Store.
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Wathena Times
Nunnally’s Southern Chocolates— City Drug Store
Adv
Freshman Resists Cap Tradition At State University
An Atchison Globe note says a freshman refused to wear a cap favored by upperclassmen and was ducked in a lake. The item implies the freshman erred while seniors expect caps as part of campus life. Also an advertisement offers fancy dried peaches at 30 cents a pound at Allen's Park Grocery.
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State University
Oa Lake
Atchison Globe
Allen's Park
Book Review Abe and Mawruss Again
Montague Glass's Potash & Perlmutter Settle Things delivers sharp humor about the war and Peace Conference with Abe and Mawruss voice. Also reviewed is The Young Russian Corporal by Trogoleviteh, a wartime tale of a seventeen year old Russian youth becoming a hero in the Great War’s upheaval. The piece promotes Wiedemann's ice cream.
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Abe and Mawruss
Montague Glass
Harper & Brothers
Verne
Stevenson
Paul Iogoleviteh
Far East
New York
Trogoleviteh
Harpers’ Press
America
Horse Stealing Allegation Claims Barn Bypass
Bert Jones asserts his horse was stolen from a locked barn on October 19. He disputes reports of the animal straying and says the horse was driven away and later tied in Mr Brown’s barn. Jones hints at a suspect and potential arrests within days.
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Journal-World
Brown
Turtle clears sewer by turtle pulled pipe repair
Frank Ward of Richmond Mo used a live turtle to clear a stopped sewer pipe. He drilled a small hole in the shell, threaded a string, and guided the turtle through the line. When the creature paused, a tug resumed its progress until the blockage cleared. The piece also notes total Bible chapters and counts from the Old and New Testaments.
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Frank Ward
Richmond
One Year Ago Today in War Front Actions Across Europe
British forces advanced on a 17 mile front south of Valenciennes as US troops seized several towns and villages west of the Meuse. Count Karolyi in the Hungarian parliament declared for violence in Hungary and a separate peace.
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Valenciennes
United States
Meuse
Count Karolyi
Hungary
Red Cross November Drive Outlined to Boost Campaign
The November campaign across Missouri Kansas Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma runs 10 days from November 2 to 11 with daily events. Red Cross Sunday opens sermons and programs while Municipal Employees Day Women s Day Employees Day and School Children Day mark key objectives and actions.
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St. Louis
Red Cross
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
United States
Fragmented 1930s column on prices and public behavior
The fragment discusses supply and demand driving prices, urges the public to reduce consumption, and notes skepticism about self restraint. It mentions Professor McKeever, frat boys, Topeka, alcohol and tobacco concerns, and a local drugstore ad fragment. The text is unsystematic and includes garbled lines.
Soldiers 10 Direct Drive for Red Cross Roll Call
Returned soldiers and sailors across the Southwestern Division’s Red Cross Chapters in Missouri Kansas Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma have accepted directorships for the November 2 to 11 Roll Call. Alfred Fairbank notes this willingness shows strong support for the Red Cross and future service.
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Red Cross
Ed Cross
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
American Red Cross
Alfred Fairbank
Dallas Teachers Plan Red Cross Roll Call Canvass
Dallas teachers volunteer as canvassers for the Third Red Cross Roll Call from November 2 to 31 1920. They form a district based house to house effort to swell memberships and support war and peace programs, with many noting prior limits on time to contribute.
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Dallas
Texas
Red Cross
New Ideas for New Year Celebrations at Varsity Theater
The Paramount Artcraft photoplay The Market of Souls stars Dorothy Dalton and opens Friday and Saturday at the Varsity Theatre. Lavish revelry features dancers Egyptian maids and ballroom guests. a giant earth prop, pigeons, and a midnight clock scene highlight the New Year sequence amid 15 showings. The film is praised as Dalton’s best screen appearance to date.
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Paramounta Artcraft
Dorothy Dalton
Market of Souls
Varsity Theatre
Today’s Birthday List Highlights Historic Figures
The item notes anniversaries of Sarah Bernhardt, Dr. Robert Bridges, Sir Alfred Mond, George A. Carlson, and Rt. Rev. Frederick P. Reese, marking ages 75, 75, 51, 43, and 63 respectively. Includes an ad line for Wiedemann’s and a partial phone reference.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
Robert Bridges
Great Britain
Isle of Thanet
Alfred Mond
George A. Carlson
Colorado
Buena Vista County
Iown
Frederick P. Reese
Savannah
Baltimore
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as immediate relief for indigestion stomach distress and heartburn. Four tablets or two are claimed to end dyspepsia acidity and upset stomachs, with pleasant harmless tablets costing little at drug stores.
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Pape
Todays anniversaries and historical notes across years
A list of anniversaries from 181 to 1917 notes births deaths and events including Asa Thurston Halsey Earl of Derby Chauncey Depew and Constanza capture. Also mentions a hot chocolate ad and a Persian cookery feature with humorous cake remark about tombstone shaped candles and mortuary cake decor.
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Asa Thurston
American Board
Boston
Sandwich Islands
Harlan Page Halsey
New York City
Brooklyn
Lucy Albany
Ind
New
Earl of Derby
Bay of Bengal
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
General Booth
Salvation Army
London
Aegean Sea
Constanza
Roumania
Black Sea
Prooke
France
Raisin Grapes Varieties and Drying Methods
The article notes leading raisin grape varieties Muscatel Gordo Blanco Muscat of Alexandria and Malaga. Bunches are cut from vines and laid on trays to sun dry, turned occasionally. Large growers cure shes to avoid risk from rain, with boating and domes machinery mentioned.
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Gordo
Alexandria
Malaga
Fountain Pen Reservoir Design Highlights
A concise note describes a fountain pen reservoir holding as much ink as a small bottle, with a shape tuned for comfortable hand fit. The snippet emphasizes capacity and ergonomic form.
Optimistic Thought Prompt Raises Debate on Honor
A fragmented excerpt questions how honor is attributed to men, pondering whether titles alone define worth. The passage hints at wider discourse on recognition and merit without providing a clear conclusion.
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W. CG. Simons
SER— Wdit Bureau of Circulations
Nee
Associated
Merchants National Bank
Democratic Party
Everett True
League OF Nations
Hood
Book Review
Journal- World
McKeever
Day House
Topeka
Berath
Lem Hagenhammer
Nicotine Trust
W.C. T. YW
Rankin’s Drug Store
Wiedemann’s
Persia
Lucille
Doris
Farmers State and Savings Bank
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