Defeat of Couzens marks rebuke to new deal in Michigan
The Michigan Republican primary delivered a strong rebuke to Senator Couzens for endorsing Roosevelt and the New Deal. Voters punished him for backing the national ticket while opposing party principles, signaling a broader GOP backlash amid heavy primary turnout and rising sentiment in the region. The piece also notes Time’s optimistic vote-boost for Landon and Kotlin views on Kansas roots shaping his image.
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Couzens
Michigan
Senator Couzens
Roosevelt
Midwest
Maine
Water for the Cities Kansan drought prompts new reservoir need
Heavy rains ease water shortages in Kansas cities but engineers warn against overconfidence. The piece argues the drought teaches that more and larger reservoirs are essential and not delaying their construction. Nature provides relief, yet long term supply requires major storage capacity and prudent planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Drouth
White's Landon Book Details White's View of Opponents
William Allen White presents What It's All About as an honest Republican angle on what opponents of the New Deal are trying to do. He says the book explains the opposition, its historical background, and its development, and notes that neither the Republican committee nor Governor Landon knew the book was being written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time
London
White
University of Kansas
Landon
Kansas
Emporia
Notable Figures in Town and University News
Obituary notes E F Valane former state legislator and Lawrence postmaster died at his Ohio street home after two years of ill health. Myrtle Hyre leaves Friday for East Radford Vermont to teach sewing at the state Normal this winter. Prof W W Whitlock joins University of Missouri voice faculty this fall after ill health forced him from the University fine arts school. Warrant issued for Mrs McPherson on charges of conspiracy to defeat justice in a recent care case. Aimee Semple McPherson and others charged in a shore to Sonora Mexico conspiracy. William Allen White greeted student body at University convocation calling it a homecoming forty years after he enrolled at K U. Mrs S D Bishop and sister Mrs Harry Moore return from trip to Minnesota Lakes and other points. Additional Lawrence girls pledge sororities Alice Schultz Sigma Kappa Ruth Parry and Frances Shepherd Alpha Delta.
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E. F. Valane
Lawrence
Ohio Street
Caldwell
Myrtle Hyre
East Radford
State Normal
W. W. Whitlock
University Fine Arts School
Voice
University of Missouri
McPherson
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple
Kenneth Ormiston
Loraine Wiseman-Sellaff
Sonora
Mexico
W. A. White
William Allen White
K. U
S.D. Bishop
Harry Moore
Wichita
Minnesota Lakes
Port Arthur
Ont
Rock Harbor
Isle Royal
Superior
Duluth
Social News Brief From Hostess Mrs Harley Foxs Party
Mrs Harley Fox and Miss Hat Tie Dunkley hosted about 20 guests Wednesday night at Mrs Foxs home. An eight item miscellaneous shower honored Mrs John Miller, formerly Miss Juanita Fox. Prizes in two pressing contests went to Miss Winnie Davis and Miss Capitola Fletcher. Mollie Hoge of Brooklyn arrived to visit sister Mrs T G Fitch. Florence Hyre departed for Shreveport to teach commercial subjects at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Evans
Delta Zeta
Virginia Yates
Doris Burnett
Gamma Phi Beta
Edna Lemon
Goldie Hoffman
Alpha Gamma! Delta
Harley Fox
Hattie Dunkley
John Miller
Juanita Fox
Winnie Davis
Capitola Fletcher
Mollie Hoge
Brooklyn
N. Y
Increase at KU Students Reflect Annual Enrollment
Twenty five years ago on September 17 the university reported eighteen more registrations than last year with 1659 students versus 1641. Mrs W A Macoubrie planned a two month Omaha trip this evening. Lyceum course set with seven attractions at cost of one dollar including Orpheans and the Fellows company. Lawrence girls enjoyed a stay at the National Hotel after the fair. A Kinikinick party honored Mrs Ness of Springfield and Mrs Aston of Cambridge with guests and flowers. Mrs Hugh Steele hosted twenty six girls for a birthday gathering. John Shea returns from summer in South Dakota to resume at Harvard. Charles Hoar to undertake a 30 day trip along the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.U
K .U
W. A. Macoubrie
Omaha
Macoubrie
Lyceum
Lawrence Lyceum
Orpheans
Ralph Parkette
Adrian Newens
The
Fellows Company
Dr. Cadman
John Sparge
Dunbar Bell Ringers
Lawrence
National Hotel
Mary Patton
May Noah
Fern Emmons
Bessie Lawrence
Linnie Sheets
Colorado
Hiregins
Higgins
Cambridge
Aston
Kinnikinick
F. P. Walker
H. A. Hamman
Ies
J. W. Green
Frank Strong
Punch
Charles Ashton
England
Ness
Springfield
Hugh Steele
Barker Avenue
Helen
Constance McCammon
Fine Arts‘ School
John Shea
South Dakota
Harvard
Charles Hoar
Pacific Coast
Portland
Tacoma
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Fire horse Rowdy dies after long service in city
Forties era note recalls the city fire horse Rowdy who died of colic at 16 after eight years of service. Retired last May due to wear, he worked up to the day before his death and was praised by Driver McNish as the smartest horse. The item also lists local social events and school enrollment data.
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Rowdy
Black Fire
McNish
The
Western Union
Lawrence Ysterday
Oscar Lander
Bert Haskett
Iver Gustafson
Archie Woodlief
Ray Enslow
Jas. Dargitz
R. D. Aird
Smith
Central
Quincy
Gibson and Son
Kansas University
Court House
Bryan Free
Nature
Roe Dragaiat
de Dean
Dean
World with a Fence A Marian Sims novel excerpt
Carol Torrance at Blake Thornton advertising firm finds work pleasant but avoids romance. Blake has a wife, and Carol just survives a painful past. Porter Murray reconnects, courts with dinners, and seeks casual intrigue, while Carol weighs desire against prudence amid urban social play.
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Carol Torrance
Blake Thornton
Blake
Carol
Irma Returns Home as Blake Plans Bright Fall
Irma moves back to Rockbrook after a summer away, while Blake showers her with plans for concerts and a bridge club. Her health worries persist as Dr Freeman warns of possible Florida leave, and Blake presses for a choice between travel and a car. Carol adjusts to fall with new salary talk and renewed social duties.
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Irma
Rockbrook
Blake
Atlanta
Dr. Freeman
Florida
Mars
Carol
Cornelia
Tax book sales arrest and undercover arrest threat
In Prospect Kansas City R H Howser a book salesman was arrested after trying to sell books on reducing income tax to David Nolan head of the Internal Revenue Service intelligence unit. Nolan said several complaints cited a man offering similar books and threatening arrest posing as a revenue investigator. Howser denied the charge.
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Faiweisted Press
Kansas City
R. H. Howser
David Nolan
Internal Revenue Department
Nolan
Revenue Department
Howser
How's Your Health Edited or the New York Academy of Medicine
Rheumatic fever is a leading cause of death from heart disease among the young. It may present as growing pains, joint inflammation, nervous system involvement such as chorea, or heart involvement. Early attention can limit damage.
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The
New York Academy of Medicine
Iago Galdston
Rheumatic fever and heart damage warning in children
A medical article stresses prompt care for rheumatic fever in children to protect the heart and prevent septic endocarditis. It urges bed rest, nutrition, long convalescence, and hygiene of mouth nose and throat. It notes tropical regions see fewer cases and warns against overexertion.
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St. Vitius
Osler and Libman
Bank's Cautious Investment Drives Local Bank Record
Russellville Kentucky. Henry L. Trimble, president of Citizens National Bank, credits steady dividends and no local bank paying interest on deposits as factors in long term success. He recalls hard times when armored vehicles delivered funds and people cashed checks, with deposits rising each time. The piece also notes five U.S. cities with populations over a million: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Detroit.
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Russellville
Henry L. Trimble
Logan County
Citizens National Bank
United States
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Detroit
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
Uncle John's estate left debts unpaid with no money for his children or grandchildren. The poem depicts a fractured family arguing over inheritance and the resulting strained relations.
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Claude Callan
John
Publishers Syndicats
Unclear action ends with tiger and puff scene
Fragmentary OCR style note describes a scene where a tiger appears with Puff, characters John Hares and Monk react with surprise, and two speakers mention being behind a tree. The text is ambiguous and lacks clear context or date.
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Putt
John Hares
Monk
Woodstock Community Notes from September Meetings
The La dies Aid of Wellman chapel met September 10 at Mrs. Frank Parker’s home with Bible study from St Mark and a social hour of refreshments. Highlights include visits from local families, Sunnyside 4-H plans for October 3, and notes on members and neighbors in Woodstock, Sunnyside, and nearby Lawrence areas. A variety of social visits, travel, and local events fill the community diary through late September.
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Ladies Aid of
Wellman Chapel
Frank Parker
Champion
St. Mark
W. H. Smarr
Lester McGee
James Nottinger
Lawrence
Jesse Waldbridge
Sunnyside
4-H Club
Marian
Norman Weibel
Russell Shaw
Weibel
Darlene
Lee Smith
Valley Grove
Albert Ford
Westley Ford
Pittsburg
Ford
Octave Ford
Topeka
Edmonds
Woodstock
Frederic Champion
Ellis Howard
Carthage
Virgil Groves
Guy Slawson
Tennessee
McLouth
Sarah Williams
Russell
Dwight Williams
Charleston
Tonganoxie
Chester School
Howard Crawford
Elmer Crawford
Ozankie
Lestley Douglas
H. T. Bales
Baker
Rock Island Railroad
Ruth Zook
Robert Davison
Radio Programs Thursday Evening Listings Show Busy Lineup
Thursday evening September schedule features KMBC WREN WDAF and others with many acts listed from Rudy Vallee Kate Smith to Major Bowes and The March of Time. Local social notes mention neighbors visiting and families gathering.
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KMBC
Renny Fields
WREN
Martha and
Hal
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
Boake Carter
WDAP
Rudy Vallee
Keec
Kate Smith
Vivian Chiesa
Songa
Major Bowes
Harvard Univ
WDA
Bob Burns
Gabrfowitch
Sears
The
Blue Flames
Aimos
N’ Andy
Itasy Morgan
Orch
KMRCO
Nocturne
TawThae You
Stusta
Easy Aces
Wren—Rubinett
Grand Terrace Orch
KMEC
William Efard
WREXN
Hawklo
Wren—Shanttor
Phil Harris
Chez Panee
Frank LaMare
Henry King
Sparta Review
Edison
Amny Watkins
Grand Terrace
Carl Schreiber
Hastman Casino Orch
ILO Wdaf
Orean Meslodies
Alfred Marr
Smesher
KK Atanstrohe
Kventball Secures
FAS
Dd Wraar
Frank Parrett
N Ls
Ody
Joan Marah
Irene Ruch
Sam
Fred Waring
Hollywood Hotel
Chara
Ermer
True Story Court
Anidre Kasstelaneta
Drogstan
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Texas
Longview
E. F. Caldwell
Alice Shultz
Sigma Kappa
Ruth Parry
Frances Shepherd
Alpha Delta
Hopper
Holton
Kan
Claude Douglas
Douglas
Mt. McKinley
National Park
Alaska
Marian Sims
Porter Murray
Porter
la Nat
Whitefield
Buckingham Palace
George
Whitey
Sherwood
Marian Sints
Caral
Ellen
Port Isabel
Tex
J. G. Posey
Rio Grande Valley
Soil Conservation
Laurel
Neb
Nebraska
A. E. Mittelstadt
U.S. Treasury
Mittelstadt
Washington
Cleveland
Frank S. Day
Mary Graham Bonner
Willy Nilly
Christopher Columbus Crow
Willy A Nilly
Sweet Face
Lamb
Christopher
Rip
Christopher Columbus
Grandma
Willy Nitty
Galumps
Jim Attinger
Richard
Lafurence
Schiefer
Thomas Groves
Westley Ward
Chester
John Black
Jack Kelsey
Herman
Charley Vandrif
Stanwood
Harry Wellman
Parr Armstrong
Charley M. Jones
Naomi Black
Dan Petrie
Rite Rahee Messi
Walt
the Elms
Hood
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