Kansas campaign memories and prairie reflections by Whitey
Fragmentary diary style narrative from Kansas detailing a gubernatorial campaign, travel by car with family, and vivid prairie imagery. The writer recalls landscapes, speeches across towns, and the impact of politics on personal life with references to Whitey, Dodge, and Topeka. The piece blends travel notes, artistic reflections, and political critique amid Kansas’s vast rural scenery.
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Kansas
Jack
Klux
Hira Magnificent Empire
Hard Labar
Topeka
Governor Smith and Roosevelt Vie for New York Nomination
The piece reviews Governor Smith seeking a third term with a Democratic convention nomination while Roosevelt, backed in Rochester, rises as a Republican challenger. It highlights Smith’s record, calls for tax relief and state reform, and notes Roosevelt’s claims of economy, anti-Tammany stance, and proposed state law changes.
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Alfred II
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Albany
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Smith
Idee
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Roosevelt
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Tammany Hall
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Highway Department
Weekend visitors and local events fill Leonardville town
Prof W G McLaurit and Mrs Morrow hosted Mrs Brelsford and Miss Edna Brelsford of Leonardville for the weekend. Mrs Morrow, formerly Leonardville schools superintendent, and others like Miss Myrtle Bailey of Kansas City University visited. The Baptist revival services featured Rev. Williamson with strong spiritual preaching aided by Rev. Blaine of Kansas City. Local residents Perry Large and family moved to town from the Daniels farm and will be at home in the new briskie cottages near the R B. J. sale announced for Saturday weekend with Mrs Kelly Pennington in Manhattan. Hallowe'en party No. 1 organized by Epworth League and additional visits noted.
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W. GC
Morrow
Brelsford
Edna Brelsford
Leonardville
Leonardvilly
Willian Stout
J. W. Ross
Elizabeth Dick
Kanas, University
Myrtle Bley
Kansas City
Blaie
Kansas
Perry
Daniels
R. RB
BE. J. Eiones
Kelly Pennieton
Manhattan
Hallowe'en
Epworth
Bradford
Missionary visit and local notices in town
The article notes a missionary from Congo, Mrs Hal Smith, speaking at United Brothers church Wednesday evening free. It also mentions residents Cecil Fieser moving to a farm south of town, families visiting William McHenry, and local social remarks including a Baptist gathering and school improvements.
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Africa
Hal
Ian
Williamstwithe
Emmett Laster
Wesley
Rite Pt Icho
Glarencd McHenry
William
Myer
Kansas City
Wili MeHenry
Harold Ehochs
Topeka
Salvation Army fund drive faces slow progress
Local Salvation Army fundraising committee struggles to reach its quota. Efforts to urge residents not yet contacted to donate continue as planners consider renewed campaigns to secure needed support. Airmail forecast notes ironies of events from years past.
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Lnade Committee
Saltion Army
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Postal push for transatlantic air service by 2 days
A historical note argues that the fastest solution to post between Europe and the United States lies in an air service across the Atlantic. The idea envisions rapid delivery and improved communication, hinting at early dreams of long distance air mail routes.
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Unitedates
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Prussia
Gaid
Atlantic
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