A Militant Parson of the Early Days
Edward Baumgardner profiles Thomas Johnson Ferris a frontier preacher in Kansas and Missouri who helped establish supply stores for emigrants and served as chaplain in the Sixteenth Kansas during Civil War campaigns. The piece recalls Ferris family ties, early Lawrence missions, camp meetings, battles against price’s forces, and a vivid anecdote with General Connor and Jim Bridger.
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Thomas Johnson Ferris
Kansas
Edward Baumgardner
Lawrence
Tom Fernl
Columbus Hornsby
California
Oregon Country
Hornsby and Ferris
Independence
Missouri
Methodist Episcopal Church
S. Y. Lum
Middletown
New York
American Home Missionary Society
Vermont Street
Ferril
Wyoming
Jim Bridger
Bridger
Conner
Jim
Chaplin Ferris
Thomas Hornsby Ferris
August Rainfall Drops Boost for Eastern Kansas Corn
Four times as much rain fell in Kansas during August as in July, but most rain arrived in the last 12 days too late to revive much of the corn crop. The eastern half was soaked while western areas remained dry. Map shows county rainfall as reported to S. D. Flora, L$. meteorologist.
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Kansas
S. D. Flora
Associated Press
What It Means to Have the Faith of God Sermon
Paul B. Lawson of the University of Kansas preached at First Baptist Church on faith’s daily impact. He noted faith brings God’s nearness and care, while stressing God won’t grant all desires or shield from trouble but will help through difficulties.
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Paul B. Lawson
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Kansas
First Baptist Church
Dean Lawson
McLOUTH Visitors from Miami Beach and Topeka
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Scott and son of Miami Beach Florida visited Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Luce. Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Luce were school mates of St Marys. Mr. and Mrs. B J Seybold spent Tuesday in Topeka attending the State Fair.
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Clifton Scott
Miami Beach
Fla
Cecil Luce
Scott
Luce
St. Marys
B. J. Seybold
Topeka
McLouth Social and School News Highlights
Topeka visitors and out of town guests mingle in McLouth amid college placements for students to KU McPherson Baker and other institutions. Local grade school opens with 100 pupils as staff, and community moves include new owners, relocations, church assignments, and district events.
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Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Irving Berlin
Astaire
Fred
Ginger
London
Italy
Everett Horton
Helen Broderick
Eric Rhodes
Eric Blore
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