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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1924
Page
7
A 1924 Kansas newspaper page fragments political letters and editorials praising Governor Davis. The text shows Hartford Building New York representation, public election chatter, and endorsements from local bankers and citizens. Strong entities include Emporia and Kansas political figures.
Three candidates in the second district urge voters to back their bids for Congress. The piece argues for alignment with President Coolidge and highlights the role of Congress in shaping policy, noting Guyer and Russell as key Republican contenders and stressing loyalty to Republican aims. It also mentions a Willian Jennings Bryan event and campus humor about Chair Carney.
Amid chaotic OCR fragments, the article notes a party victory in Scotland and mentions MacDonald, a leader tied to education and a career as a teacher. The piece reflects post election mood and regional impact in Britain.
Kansas debates a proposed compensation plan for Spanish American War veterans with home state ties to Gen. Fred Kinston and the Fighting Gott. The measure would pay Kansas volunteers $1 per day for service up to $6, with a tax impact outlined by Sec. Ryan. The article reviews wartime pay, costs, and pensions across Civil War, Spanish War, and World War, and notes the public publicity campaign and questions at the polls. It also reports death of A H Turner, former Kansas legislator and educator.
Court fixes sale date for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Island property with minimum bid 935,000 at public auction. Reading unclear text references Khythias and Justus H Rathbone.
In a tense scene, Nancy Raynor accuses a man of stealing a will while detective Dobbins probes who murdered her husband. The plot centers on motives, drug rumors, and possible suspects including Miss Turner and Malcolm Finley as the investigation unfolds amid a family estate dispute.
The article lists attendees at the Kansas Banker’s Association roup meeting in Counteil Grove and a Kansas State Bankers meeting on Oct 23–24. It also reports a Halloween party at Coal Creek school, visits by residents to relatives, barn fire at Dudley Hoskinson’s farm, church and charity events, family gatherings, travel notes, and local anecdotes about residents and weather.
A nostalgic ad promotes Pape's Diapepsin tablets to ease aspeptic symptoms after meals. It promises quick relief from indigestion and an orderly stomach, urging readers to trust their druggists and try the pleasant, harmless remedy.
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