Good Roads Movement Seeks 365 Day Roads Near Lawrence
Kansas City chamber visitors report Douglas county must decide crop focus for market demand. Douglas county producers near Kansas City sell most surplus there. good roads could speed dairy fruits vegetables livestock to markets, with autos and trucks multiplying transport needs and funds.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Kansas
Lawrence
Good Ronds Association of
Greater Kansas
The
Good Roads Association
J. Frank Smith
Topeka
Kansas Good Roads Association
Douglas County
Smith
Chicago
Douglas
Mx Smith
Profitable Move Gains Midland College New Fremont Campus
Rev. E. E. Stauffer, Midland College president, says moving from Atchison to Fremont Nebraska proved profitable. Enrollment has reached 250, triple the Atchison count, with four large buildings and a fundraising drive approaching half a million dollars for new buildings and a 90 acre campus. Stauffer visited Lawrence for a rest after opening term.
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Midland College
Atchison
Fremont
Neb
Stapffer
Lawrence
Private Pianos Shortage Bites Fine Arts School
The School of Fine Arts has installed ten pianos but cannot secure enough practice periods for students. Many pupils struggle to rent pianos in the city, hoping local households near the university will offer hour rentals. Call K. L. Central then Dean Butler's office with address and available hours.
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Fine Arts School
School of Fine Arts
Dean Butler
FRAUD HOPE HELD OVER MERGER OF KNIGHTS AND AMERICAN GROUPS
Topeka Sept 29 Richard J Hopkins attorney general cannot block the consolidation of the National Americans of Kansas City with the Knights and Ladies of Security of Topeka unless fraud is shown to policyholders. The merger was approved by Frank L Travis insurance superintendent without AG input on merger details. The Knights and Ladies constitution was altered without a member vote, keeping officers in place with higher salaries to 1922. Hopkins said he cannot act without specific fraud evidence.
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National Americans
Stan
Hopkins
Old Settlers to Meet Baldwin Pioneers Plan Reunion
The old settlers of Baldwin and vicinity will hold their annual celebration in the basement of the Methodist Church at Baldwin on Tuesday October 14. Residents of Kansas for forty years are eligible to join. The event includes a basket dinner and a speaking program with Theodore Gardner of Lawrence likely to speak. J G Patterson is society president and Charles Beeks the secretary.
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Baldwin Pioneers
Baldwin and
Vicainity
Baldwin
Kansas
Theodore Gardner
Lawrence
J. G. Patterson
All Settlers Society
Charles Beeks
Teachers May Join New County Superintendent
O J Lane reports fifty membership blanks for the State Teachers association in Douglas county rural schools. Teachers may join anytime before November 1, according to the superintendent today.
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New County
O. J. Lane
State Teachers Association
Douglas County
Lane
Revival ministers among Kansas United Brethren appoint
The Rev D J Ferguson will lead Snyder Memorial United Brethren Church for a year after the conference in session. N H Huffman remains in Topeka district leadership, and several pastors receive new assignments including Big Springs J B Deever and Lecompton G W Hamilton. Other roles include evangelists, missionaries in the Philippines, and leaders at Kansas universities and children’s homes.
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D.J. Ferguson
United Brethren
Oregon
Snyder Memorial
United “Brethrén
Aeréneé
H. Huffman
University’ of
Kansas
Oklahoma Children’s Home Society
FP. W. May
Maurice Nichols
C. E. Farner
Kansas City Universitrof
A. R. Bower
Evangelisti
Fuel saving device praised by City Hall plants
Reports from last winter's city heating tests describe a coal saving device placed at the City Hall heating plants. A January 14, 1919 letter from W. W. Cleland endorses the Maske Coal Saver after three months of trial, noting satisfactory performance during cold weather and janitorial approval. The device is being used in Topeka, Manhattan, Junction City and other Kansas towns.
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Journal-World
E.S Halmes
Rep
Wolff Coal Saver Company
W. W. Cleland
Citizens ‘State Bank
Westminster Wast
Topeka
Manhattan
Junction City
Halmes
Hay
R. A
Adv
Lawrence Optical Co Adverts and Deep Coal Find Near Baldwin
Lawrence Optical Co, 1027 Mass, runs ads while Ben Urbansky’s drilling three miles north of Baldwin reports a six foot vein of high quality coal at 1025 feet under an oil prospect. Other Douglas county coal shows are shallow and thin. Future mining depends on further drill results as Urbansky’s lease progresses toward the Mississippi Limestone.
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Ben Urbansky
Bualdwin
Baldwin
Urbansky
Mississippi
Douglas County
Castoria confusion and wartime shipping notes mix in 1919 item
A garbled Castoria ad misprinted a warning about wheat and the Law rence Milling Co. explains a line drop changed meaning. Also reported: eight former German liners to be handed to the Shipping Board after surveys. and school staffing changes in Emporia with L T Williams replacing the suspended superintendent and transfers among teachers including Miss Caldwell and Clarence Smith.
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Hun
Washington
United States
Imperator
Shipping Board
War Department
L. T. Williams
Emporia
Erevan
Sterba
Lenora. Caldwell
Topeka
Mabel Caldwell
Clarence Smith
Hecompten Sun
Doctor Reinisch Denies China Political Adviser Claim
Dr Paul Reinisch former United States Minister to China said he will sail on the Venezuelan to San Francisco and then go to Washington to practice law. He denied reports that he was retained by China as a political adviser and said he might serve as China's legal counselor. Mrs Trackiggi and Mrs B R Leslie of Kansas City visited Mrs George Hackman yesterday.
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Venezuela
Francisco
Paul Reinisch
United States
China
Washington
Robert Trackiggi
B. R. Leslie
Kansas City
George Hackman
Plant Juice hailed as world famous herbal remedy
An advertisement extols Plant Juice as a new herbal remedy curing stomach liver and kidney troubles. Testimonial from J Nelson a Motorman with the City Street Railway credits Plant Juice with restoring appetite easing gas and improving health after two years of digestive distress.
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J. Nelson
Thysas City Street Railway
Vals
Conference attracts medical experts at Palbeceuionis statin
Regional conference draws medical professionals and workers from New Mexico Colorado Arizona to discuss health programs. Kansas official Vy 8.0 Crumbine and state tuberculosis association leaders slated to speak. Also notes a local theft case in London with a man fined five dollars for traveling without a ticket and returning with shoes.
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Spur Stables
Sun
Qhiabemin
Colorado
Pri Ad Arizons
I Medica
Sanrias Mia
Crumbine
Karesis
Schehrer Buys adjoining farm near Eudora
W Schehrer pays ten thousand dollars for Albert Griffin's night acre farm six miles south of Eudora. The purchase secures two quarters of improved land. Also noted is an honorary doctor of letters conferred on Cardinal Medier during his visit to Prince City.
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W. Schehrer
Albert Griffin
Mr. Schehrer
Eudora
Cardinal Medier
Prince City
Senior class Election Hints at Freshman Rumors and Postponements
The senior class election faces postponements as candidate Ralph Ulm is deemed ineligible. Jeannette Wagatafy leads with Sue Mondy and Per Rein among contenders for president and vice president. A rumor of a dark horse candidate circulates at the school as the Radio Club discusses wireless topics and a dramatic program features Dorothy Clarke and others.
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Tomarorw
Ralph Ulm
Jadaior
Ineligi
Jeannette Wagatafy
Sue Mondy
Per” Rein
Isch
Cleta Johnh
Janet Simmons
T Walker Lee Sorey
Iin Pace
Ulm
Dark Horse
Radio Club
Satroom
Foneyes
Roy Zecnees
Dorothy
Dorothy Clarke
Simon Stevens
Tim Wage
Licenses Issued For Thompson and Tapeka Marriage
The state issued licenses to Theissel George of Tapeka andWS, confirming a forthcoming marriage. Local records show the couple obtained licenses recently, with details brief and non-urgent.
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Thissel George
Tapeka
Lydia Post Medicine Co. advertising offers relief
Readers are urged to try a foot remedy with promises of relief from ailments. The ad claims benefit from years of experience and invites inquiries for special suggestions. The piece is a generic promotional notice from Lydia Post Medicine Co. based in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia Post Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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