Cuba to hold election amid global sports and political chatter
The piece notes Cuba planning elections next Monday, remarks on golf exhibitions by Ray and Vardon raising $300,000, and mentions Dempsey Card Pelle fight in Havrana. It also surveys U S political figures Harding Cox Johnson and international moves including Germany Japan and Britain, with market hints from a New York commission house.
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Ray
Vardon
New_York commission house
Harding
Cox
Stock Exchange
Silk market slump closes exchanges in Japan
Silk markets in Japan could not meet fixed prices set by the marketing syndicate, causing exchanges to close for a day. The persistent low mood and falling silk prices continue to affect the Japanese economy.
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Japan
Kansas Farmers Continue Wheat Production Despite Low Prices
The article notes pre election coverage will end soon and readers will see election results next week. It asserts Kansas farmers are not on strike over wheat prices and will continue producing despite obstacles.
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Kansas
Textile mill vows purge of drones and radicals
The textile mill announces it will weed out drones and radicals among the workers as a step to boost production. The move comes as demand for manufactured goods peaks and labor shortages, including scarce supplies of materials, hinder output.
California barbers cut prices spark Chicago travel note
A garbled report notes LA barbers cutting mat prices to low rates while Chicago announces hair cuts at one dollar and fifty cents after the first year. The piece hints at competition driving prices and potential cross city travel to California for service.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Aris
California
Wager on Aggies Kansas Game Shown Missing
A man on a train offered to bet $1000 that the Aggies would beat Kansas in the football game at Manhattan tomorrow. The Kansas participant reached for his funds but the bettor vanished after the train left Kansas City.
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Aggies
Kansas
Manhattan
Kansas City
Amendments on Next Tuesday Voters Face Texts
Article prints the three amendments with emphasis on the good roads measure and state aid for farm lands. The tax amendment draws strongest criticism for potentially altering equal taxation rules. Text includes thresholds for road reimbursements and county limits, plus provisions favoring veterans and WWI service members.
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World
Good Roads
Orpheum Kansas City Joke Bets Cox White House Date
A Kansas City Orpheum routine features a joke about Mr Cox occupying the White House on March 4 1921. One comedian wagers $10 that Cox will be in the presidency if Mr Harding invites him, drawing loud applause.
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Orpheum
Kansas City
Cox
White House
Fifty Years Ago in Lawrence Preserved in 1870 Reprint
Reprinted from the Minors State Journal, the article tours Lawrence as a growing Kansas city. It praises gas illumination, Eldridge House hospitality, and the town's prospects while noting its turbulent past with Quantrell’s raid. It mentions regional travel, local commerce, and calls for state aid to improve roads.
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State Journal
Republican Daily Journal
Kansas Pacific
Lawrence
Quantrell
Free
Kansas
Kansas River
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Eldridge House
Fares Absent as Berlin Cabbies Idle After War
In Berlin on December 29 taxi cab and droshky drivers stay idle with no fares. Many stand or sit all day at their stands as postwar conditions push prices up to one and a half times the old rate while the cost of living climbs. A few smart carriages show owners’ wealth amid widespread poverty and a generally forlorn, battered appearance.
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Berlin
First Tax Day Anticipation at County Treasurer Office
County Treasurer W it Mc Kone announces readiness to accept 1220 taxes on Mona morning the first day payments can be made. Tax rolls were finished by the county clerk and turned over to the treasurer for collection. Expect lively business as residents race to be first to pay.
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W.it McKone
Mona
Fourteen Members Qualify for Federal Pay in Kansas Infantry Unit
Fourteen members of the Fourth Kansas Infantry received federal pay for the first half of the year. The average payment was $1072, with sixteen members eligible but one short of the required count to qualify. A convoy left the Chamber of Commerce for Big Springs amid local scheduling conflicts and a Big Spring fair gathering.
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Fourth
Kansas Infantry
Pany
Big Springs
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Chamber «of Commerces
Alb
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Saturday Evening Post
Marion
Ohio
Hiram. Johnson
Coolidge
League For Nations
Tokio
League of No- Strong
Bhdenny
Russia
Dotaint
Lawrence Ithe
Ancy
Navy
Heldifiz Ay Honoratia Discharse Gheretrem
Shell
Eeinie
TaXse Tan
Ameeic
Dr. Oselnp
Dick Ride
Rankin’s Drug Store
Uncle Sam
Everett True
Asten
Klein
Liskin
Sucanee FM
Morrison
Merchants Naronae Bank
Lawrence, Kansas
Farmers Bank
Resie
Carter Tire and Battery Company
Mass
Grove’s
L.B
Monitor Stove Company
Cincinnati
Green Bros
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