University concert course priced for eight top artists
Ticket sales show the University concert course offering eight performances by leading artists at a price of four to six dollars for season tickets, cheaper than Ivanhoe and Ottawa series and far lower than Hopeka and Topeka, with demand strong and tickets selling quickly.
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Kansas City
Ottawa
Fyltsehy
Kansas‘ i City
Mounitie
Oiganizatisk
Middle West
Robbens
London Chinatown Loses Glow After War Glamour Fades
The London Chinatown scene waned from a bustling wartime boom when Chinese crews manned British ships to a slow decline as British crews returned home. Opium era sensationalism faded, cooks and restaurants opened, and English visitors explored the area. Now only a couple shabby eateries remain, a shadow of its former glamour.
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London
West India Dock
Daily ‘News
China
Chinatown
Visit to Riley Home Draws Guests From Several States
Hundreds of visitors from Indiana Illinois Ohio and other states toured the late James Whitcomb Riley home as a public shrine since its opening on April 13 according to a register. Miss Kin was long time housekeeper and retained as guide. The home is maintained as a shrine under the Riley Memorial Association which is planning with the erection of a children hospital nearby.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
James Whitcomb
Riley
Riley Memorial
New Indian School Adds Heavy Practice For Gridiron Recruits
Haskell football work moves on as Norton and husky recruits arrive. George Levi weighing about 190 pounds and Tallbear, rumored over 200, join the Indian school setup. Ansel Carpenter remains hospitalized after steam burns as the squad intensifies fundamentals and conditioning with heavy practice, charging sleds and dummies.
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Haskell
Norton
George ‘Levi
Tallbear
Ansel Carpenter
Rules for national horseshoe pitching
Old printed rules detail court setup and equipment for horseshoe pitching. Includes 40 foot peg distance, level ground, indoor boxes, pitch box dimensions, iron pegs, shoe size limits, coaching rights, scoring methods, tie rules, and game structures.
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al Association
Galipers and Disputes Distill Referee Jurisdiction
A rule fragment states galipers shall be used for all measurements and that in any dispute or gaps in the rules the referee or committee in charge shall have full and final jurisdiction. The text appears from a sports or rules document and notes final authority resting with officials.
Illinois voters split on prohibition among congress candidates
Chicago, Sept 12. About one third of Illinois congressional hopefuls stated positions on prohibition. Fourteen called themselves wet, seven dry, five said prohibition not an issue. others did not disclose. Among wets were three Republicans, four Democrats, four Socialists, three Farmer party. a mix of responses followed across districts. A notable 12 of the 34 announced favors cited enforcement of the Seventeenth Amendment with modification to reduce perceived infringement on personal liberty.
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Illinois
Congress
Nave
Zind
Parmer Party
Republica
Soest
Jamies M. Cahill
Dorchester Goal Governor Seeks Reform Trials
London reports Percy Brown, relatively young, advocates prison reform with youthful vigor. As governor of Dorchester Gaol he experiments with ideas from the United States, while the Home Office monitors the impact on inmates and prospects for parole and rehabilitation.
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London
Percy Brown
Governo Nor
Dorchester
United States
Home Office
Prisoners Hear Music Debates At Dorchester Cell
Report from Dorchester describes prisoner morale rising with weekly concerts led by Mr. Down and a series of debates and lectures organized by Mr. Brédin. Inspectors note improved conduct and engagement despite protests from older prison authorities.
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Down
Brédin
Guext
Diring
Dorchester
Sammy, the University Cat, Returns Home
Vermillion South Dakota Sunt 11 reports Sammy a large black mule cat cherished by Dewan and Mrs Frank T Stockton of the University of South Dakota. After four years on campus Sammy vanished in March 1921, leading to belief of death. Recently visiting Williamsport Mrs Stockton spotted a familiar cat on a fence she called Sammy and the animal answered, matching scars and markings.
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Stock ‘Ton
South Dakota
State University
Sammy
Hari Y
Stocktons
Williamsport
Stockton
Sammy Returns to Vermilion Amid Joyful Reunion
A springtime homecoming brings relief as residents rejoice at the return of Sammy to Vermilion after a long absence. Strangers previously avoided the area, but the home now buzzes with renewed life as the beloved figure reappears.
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Sammy
Vermilion
Modern Baking Machinery Aims to Replace Old Methods
Chicago September 9 scientists will demonstrate that modern baking control replaces mother’s intuition at the bakery exposition and national baker conventions September 21 to 16. New equipment including large bread mixers and traveling ovens will show production methods cutting mishaps and expanding output with more than 6,000 bakers expected to attend. Prominent speakers include H C Spillman and W W Skinner as the event showcases machinery valued at over 1,000,000 and significant industry advances.
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Chicago
Moose For A Pal
In Duluth Minnesota September 19 a tale of friendship between trapper Charley Lank and a bull moose is recounted. Music connects them as Lank, skilled in trapping, plays violin for the animal which listens at the river near his cabin. The moose lingers during performances then vanishes, despite prior temptations to shoot.
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Duluth
Minn
Stony River Territory
Minnesota
Thomas Denley
Stony River District
Charley Lank
Denley
Lauie
Obanié
Mate
Woman Praises Lydia E. Pinkham Product in Arkansas Letter
Mrs Lula Vann of Fulton Arkansas reports monthly back pain relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She states the remedy enables her to work without backache and offers her testimonial to help others with female troubles and painful periods.
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Fulton
Arkansas
Mrs. Lulavann
Box
Lydia St. Pinkham
Kans. Legion Official Voices Endorsement for Soldiers Bonus
H Méteor executive secretary of the Kansas American Legion compensation committee forwards enthusiasm for the soldiers' bonus proposition to be voted on November 1. He notes endorsement resolutions from United Spanish War Veterans Grand Lodge of Kansas I O C F Rebekahs Odd Fellows auxiliary and Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs.
Corn Crops in Chase County Affected by Rain
In Chase County rains impacted corn crops with reports of slowed growth and localized damage. Farmers assess yield prospects as weather continues to influence field conditions and harvesting plans.
Emporia students find work through college office
Emporia students at the College of Emporia have secured jobs through the culturepe employer office, helping to cover all or part of their expenses. They will work in more than twenty five kinds of jobs. The Burlington-Thie city tax rate is set, with the tax levy described and related figures. The school building program is noted as responsible.
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Emporia Emporia
College
Euhporia
Culrepe
Burtington
Burlington
Willbe
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