Demands on Kansas Union brick raise questions of fate
A 1927 Journal-World piece discusses Leavenworth Times critique of using prison brick in the Union building. It notes architects defend brick choice for durability and long-term weathering, predicting the structure will endure beyond a generation. It also covers opinions on facade fashion versus lasting quality and mentions a seismograph quake at Kansas University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Times
Fahlt
Gniborsi
Kansas Union
Union
Union Pacific funds restore old territorial capitol at Paiwnee
The Wichita Beacon notes a $20 000 appropriation by Union Pacific for deconstruction and potential restoration of the 1855 territorial capitol at Paiwnee Riley county. The mine strike impact and labor welfare are discussed, highlighting miners as most affected, while the railroad’s long history in Kansas is praised as a basis for memorializing territorial days.
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Union Pacific
Territorial
Paiwnee
Riley County
Kansas
Wyandotte
Kansas City
Kas
Phillips County
1855
Union [Pacific
Wichita
Old Home Town to Bank Building Plans Described
In Lawrence the old home town reports on foundations for a new bank building the street car in front of the Eldridge House and a rental ad for a house on Ohio Street. The Editorial Ball notes a brilliant event with Cant Henry King's address at Fraser's hall, then a Liberty hall gathering and lively entertainments. Gov Harvey and Lieut Gary accompany the editorial association on an excursion. A Journal editor notes rumors about being Samuel Carmean’s deputy are false and praises Carmean as a gentleman and Republican nominee.
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Eldridge
Platt & Co
Journal
Harvey
Gary
Parsons
Samuel Carmean
Carthean
Alli Good Republicans
Andrew Carnes
Local notes reflect town life and visits
Elias Summerfield is quite sick at home. Miss Maud Savage returns from Philadelphia this evening. Miss Anna Hutt came back from Pennsylvania to visit Mrs. B. Lantz. L T N Hangen lays a new brick sidewalk south of his store. Vernon Huddleston hosted twenty guests at his south town home. Mrs. C F Funjell to host a West Law reception next Thursday. Prof and Mrs Penny entertained Fine Arts faculty for the bride Mrs. Frazier with dinner and coffee in the library. Ping Pong was played. Guests included Prof and Mrs Preyer, Prof and Mrs Griffith, Prof and Mrs Frazier, Mrs McCollum Smith, Prof Raymond. Outside stairs at Dick Bros. are torn down, ending a local era. Police seating arrangements caused earlier congestion. P A McCurdy, long-time resident, visiting from Colorado Springs, plans to return Monday after arriving in ’65 to pursue mercantile business. Mrs J A Bullock and son Ross arrive from Detroit after a three‑month visit.
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Elias Summerfield
Maud Savage J
Philadelphia
Anna Hutt
Pennsylvania
C.F. Funjell
West Law
Penny
Preyer
Griffith
Frazier
McCollum Smith
Raymond
Dick Bros
P A. McCurdy
Colorado
Springs
Lawrence
J. A. Bullock
Ross
Detroit
Lawrence men visit Kansas City for luncheon with Lord Northcliffe
Ten years ago four Lawrence scholars led by Prof. L. N. Flint head of the journalism department at the University of Kansas attended a luncheon in Kansas City hosted by Mr. Kirkwood of the Kansas City Star to meet Lord Northcliffe. The party included W C Simons Prof Q Rice and Prof W F Bupa. The item also notes Allied front developments and political shifts in Europe, a Texas land deal and a cattle sale in Kansas City as part of a broader news roundup.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Kirkwood
Kansas City Star
Lord Northcliffe
L. N. Flint
University
Berlin
Riga
Stubbs
Texas
Line
Glen Moody
Lawrence notes and school events across County
Reserve Bank Guards Its Gold Witl a report of Lawrence visitors including Miss Meredith Smith and Miss Anna Thorne attending a Kappa Sigs event. Lawrence football action with South rural high school winning 3rd straight, plus county teachers association events, Union services, Loyal Temperance activities, and local youth groups hosting meetings and contests.
Birthday party surprises Moody household in Fairbury
A Surprise Birthday Party honored Mrs. Moody at home on 1309 Delaware Street in Fairbury with attendees including Mrs. A Moody and several guests. Also noted were Mrs. Ebner Miller's birthday surprise and a gathering by local friends and relatives.
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Bowersock and Wiedemanns
Roney
C. A. “Moody
Delawar Street
Ebner Miller
Hone
O. F. Russell
St. B
Frank Russell
Todays Events and Political Rhetoric Across 1930s Cities
A scrambled report mentions Christmas five months away and the death of Mrs. Harrison at the White House decades ago. It notes a woman entering Salt Lake City mayoral primaries, Hoover addressing steel industry convention in Asheville, and Paul Claudel as guest of honor in New York for Porthelot centenary commemoration.
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Toilay
White House
Harrison
Toumania
Michael
Sait Lake
Hoover
American Institute of Steel Construction
Asheville
Walashington
Paul Claudel
New York
Marcelin Porthelot
Jorgganit
Dewey Named Financial Adviser to Polish Government
Charles S. Dewey, a Chicago financier with a prominent banking background, has been selected by Banksof Poland to serve as Financial Adviser to the Polish Government. Born in Cadiz Ohio, he later led a Chicago trust company and held wartime posts with Rear Admiral Moffett at the Great Lakes Station and on the battleship Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Dewey
Poland
Dewes
Chicago
Cadiz
Yate “University
Getate
William A. Moffett
Great Lakes
Attleship
Mississippi
Fourteen Convicted in Olmstead Liquor Case at Seattle
In Seattle on October 24, fourteen defendants were convicted and twenty two acquitted in the Olmstead case. The trial covered charges that about two and a half million dollars worth of liquor had been brought into the United States during two years.
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Seattle
Wash
Olmstead
United States
Senators Postpone Farm Relief Action
Washington October 24 A group of western Republican senators who formed to press farm relief delayed action after a two hour meeting. They reported no disagreement on goals but said details require further consensus as more western senators arrive. Names tied to the presidency were mentioned during the discussions amid farm relief talks.
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Washington
Teg
Narof Nebraska
Groun
Convicted Desperadoes Trial Yields Guilty Verdict
In Barker and Inman district court, jury convicts former judge Kiahoma Desperadoes to escape arrest. Punishment reserved by the court. Jeff Sexton, a Ketchum peace officer, sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Charges against Frank J Barps remain pendin.
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Oklel
Apio cGhee
Community Notes From Franklin County Silo Work and Visits
Local residents share Sunday visits at Will Postma and Markley homes. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Charlie Brohammer and families. Art Davison and family. Flory and Hale families. and many others. Silo filling helpers named. Jesse Markley injured his finger. illness and church notices referenced. Community events mention Dunkard gathering, visits to John Postma home, and upcoming communion at Wow Springs church.
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Charlie Brohammer
Lillian
Aida
Will Postma
Abs
Gottlieb Nieder
Lone Star
Seton Markley
Dunkard
Franklin County
Art Davison
Al.flory
Wesley
Daniel Beerhley
Will
Postma
Lillian An Alda
Wesley Flory
Atv
Fred Landry
John Postma
Solon Markley
Florence
Feneral
Prank Deax
Maleed
Edith
Mel
Winy Postina
Lawrence
Daniel Beetles
Laweeack
Mildred’ Deas
Florence Postma
Lilian
Isa Brohammer
A. J. Fjory
Tediaes
Poultry program draws crowd at Ogkalonga event
The county poultry program attracted general interest with a two day event on October 27 and 28 at the American Legion building in Ogkalonga. The high school and poultry club presented a range of papers by experts while the teachers’ association kept the event lively. The auditorium was well filled on a sunny Saturday, with good roads aiding attendance as each program item was announced.
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Mieredith “Smith
Lawrence
Kappa Sigsmas
Ale Inter
Asf Association
Avere Charles Abel
Topeka
Atten
Anna Thorne
Perry High School
Altman
Cross
Fenner
Ziegenbush
Youty, Teachers’ Association
Harold Steeper
Charlie Steeper
Walter
Bradford
Margaret
Steeper
Billie
Lawre
Unite Everen
Charles Abel
Aaron Marker
Frank Shaffer Avas
George
Casebier
Marilyn
Shirley
Wil
eSouth Rural High School
McLouth A
Ozawkie
Evangelist Carpenter
Carpenter
Oi- Raigt
Harold
Streper
Eluh
Charles Keener
Gertrude
Stout
Browning
Jay Bent
Charles Fowler
Lida Herrick
New Loyal Temperance Legion
Youngeople
Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union
Lydia Kimmel
Brethren Church
Allsa
Josiah Kimmel
Mrrtlé. Kimmel
Ruby. McPherson
Sarah Williams
Colme
Memorial
Pout Ad
Aes Ioe
Poutry
American Légion
Ogkalonga
Poultry Club
Ies
Keen Roads
Halloween Party in Eudora Hosts and Highlights
Eudora hosted a social evening at the Miller home with a seven-table bridge session. High scorers were Mrs. Will Mertz and Mr. J. D Adams, while Mrs. Sohn Bowen and Fred Laughlin claimed the other top score. Guests included many local families and the party featured jack o lanterns as centerpieces and themed refreshments. The note mentions travels of the Hage Busch party and a forthcoming Parent Teachers Association meeting at the grade school on Friday October 28.
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Eudora
John Miller
Will Mertz
J. D! Adams
Sohn Bowen
Fred Laughlin
Croud Curate Lane Londhgon
Hallowe'’en
John Bowen
Carl Nets
Rs C. E. Sheldon
J. D. Adams
Geo. Lothholz
Fred Laughtin
Maurice Starr
Fred ‘Walker
Clarence Daugherty
William Zimmerman
Leslie
Kindred
Adalph
Lotz Jr
Suzette Bessoe
Hage Busch
Wytheton D. G
Baltimore
Maryland
Philadelphia
Parent-Teachers' Association
Amiecrida
Heller
W. Grist
Robert Lee
Rtiehe
Tena Schlegel
J. Lane
Lawrence
Esther
Hale
de Soto
Ruth
J. B. Miler
N 'Brathle- Sommers
Fame’. eCabria
Pete
Pfieger
Fs HH Leaf
St. Paul's Ladies Aid
Gerald Miller
Evan
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief
A fragmented advertisement describes Papes Cold Compound as a remedy for a bad cold noting their tablets ease symptoms. The text references nasal congestion and pain relief with directions to take a tablet, emphasizing fast action and store availability.
Boost Health With S. S. S for Vitality and Energy
In a brisk call to action, the piece urges readers to regain health for success, touts a hearty appetite and renewed energy, and promotes S. S. S as a time tested tonic made from herbs. It claims thousands have benefited and notes the product is sold in two sizes at drug stores.
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S.S
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