Civil Service Positions and Kansas News Snippets
Listing of civil service appointments in the Kansas auditor and treasurer offices, with potential replacements and confirmations. Include notes on land and bond clerks, stenographers, and other civil service staff. Also reports on a flood survey, six cent electric rate in Olathe, a playmate death from accidental shooting, and other local items including a race riot, a theater accident, liquor court ruling, and a fatal grade crossing crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Knapp
Walter Turner
Russell
Maude A. Giyeat
Mayme Conroy
Beloit
Civil Service
Mark P. Troxell
George Wiley
C. C. Rogan
Fowever
Eeyss
John Whitlow
A. L. Whitcomb
State House
Payne
Whitlow
Civil Service Commission
Woder Civil Service
E. E
John Grindin
Berid
Prohibition Conflict Spurs Kansas Grange Action
The Kansas State Grange, with 30 600 members, denounces Missouri’s St. Louis vote against prohibition at Independence convention. A resolution urges Kansas City as next national meeting site and criticizes St. Louis for aiding prohibition defeat. The body also backs military restraint, Torrens land registration, quail protection, a state budget system, and curbs on loan fees.
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Kansas State Grange
Prohibition
Missouri
St. Louis
Independence
The
Grange
Kansas City
Kansas
Judge Flannelly Resigns as Fourteenth District Judge
Judge Flannelly resigns from the Fourteenth judicial district citing a once in a lifetime business opportunity for his family. The governor was notified by wire and faces a potential appointment after his Washington visit. Flannelly’s tenure followed the Kansas Natural receivership and related scandals. Governor Capper has condemned his actions and impeachment talks were considered last summer.
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Fon
Flannelly
Fourteenth Judicial District
Washington
Kansas
Capper
Training Today's Boys and Girls vs Real Learning
A critique of early book heavy education arguing that information does not equal knowledge or wisdom. It advocates delaying heavy reading for eight year olds, prefers concrete experience with nature and life, and emphasizes practical learning through real-world interaction to build true understanding and self-control.
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Sidonie M. Gruenberg
Ealleut
Mme Sevigne The Enigmatic Postwar Chronicler
Marie de Rabutin Chantal known as Mme Sevigne, born 1626 in Burgundy at Boubilly, wed Marquis de Sevigne in 1644. His death in duel ended their marriage. she devoted herself to her children. After her daughter’s marriage to Marquis de Grignan, their separation sparked famed correspondence tied to the Fronde era.
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Marie de Rabutin Chantal
Mme. Sevigne
Burgundy
Chateau of
Boubilly
Marquis de Sevigne
Marquis de Grignan
Curing Marital Faults Through Self Improvement
A Edinburgh Scotsman essay argues that spouses should stop trying to reform each other and instead focus on self improvement. The piece notes scolding wives and certain husbands pursue cures for less harmful habits, hindering home happiness.
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Edin‘burgh Scoterman
Good Breeding and Civility Lesson by Chesterfield
The text argues civility as essential to good breeding where manners elevate any profession and improve perception. It notes that true breeding adorns even base actions, while crude conduct degrades character, citing Lord Chesterfield on the power of polite demeanor to lend dignity and credibility.
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Elvil
Lord Chesterfield
Hospitals for Animals in India Jain Hospitals Featured
The piece notes a Jain sect in India that forbids harm to animals and funds hospitals to cure them. It mentions Bombay’s hospital, located in Black Town’s dense quarter, where sick animals are tenderly cared for and visitors are admitted freely.
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India
Hospital of
Bombay
Time for Quarrels and Coherence in Sixty-Fifth Congress
Washington Star analyzes the 1920 political landscape noting Republicans seek coherence under the national platform to govern the Sixty-Sixth Congress. Harmony could strengthen their push for liberal progressive policy, while disharmony may fuel Democratic critiques before the anticipated campaign and possible presidential outcome.
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Hughes
Senate
House
Wilson
Lkewire
White House
Washington Star
People Demand Economy After War Expenditures
The New York Sun editorial argues that while voters support honest military spending under Democratic rule, they will not tolerate lavish and profligate waste. It urges a return to simplicity and economy, warning of a stern reckoning for ongoing costly promises and oppressive taxes.
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New York Sun
Pork Allotments Show Southern Pork Advantage
A Chicago Tribune critique notes that at the last Congress session three Southern states received more pork than their total federal tax contributions, another got a quarter of that, and two more half. The piece blames Democratic rule for South dominance since Woodrow Wilson’s presidency, claiming the North pays for the pork.
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South
Woodrow Wilson
Ani
Chicago Tribune
Croker Returns and Nominates Wilson for Third Term
Richard Croker has returned to the country for a long stay and, on landing, nominated President Wilson for a third term. He carried the gesture in his vest pocket, as he did the former of pare.
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Croker
Richard Croker
President Wilson
What Will Wilson Say To Kaiser Wilhelm After Mexico Murder
A historical pondering asks how President Wilson might address Kaiser Wilhelm once the European war ends. The question centers on German actions against Mexican subjects and the potential diplomatic response.
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Wilson
Europe
President Wilson
Kaiser Wilhelm
Mexico
Lessons on Paul's life and Acts review for year end
This December lesson outline surveys five years of Paul’s life from 55 to 63 A.D. and the final chapters of Acts, emphasizing Paul’s conduct, character, and teachings. It traces Jerusalem centered church history, persecution, deacons, and the spread of the gospel through Paul and Barnabas, Silas, and journeys to Europe, Asia Minor, and Rome, concluding with anticipations of Christ’s return and the end of armed peace.
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Pauls Ufe
Paul
Jerusaem
Stephen
Jerusalem
Palestine
Damascus
Philip
Samaria
Peter
Lydda
Joppa
Caesarea
Dorcas
Barbalas
Barnabas
Antioch
Silas
Europe
Phillipian
Athens
Corinth
Asia Minor
Ephesus
Diana
Rome
Calvary
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Olathe
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Hubert Manguld
Hutchinson
Forrest King
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A. C
Southeastern Kansas
T4ve Stock Association
Kansas State Agricultural Couree
Esvorado
Olfield
Jay Majors
J. H. Kennedy
Gasto
Shiner
Elr
Kennedy
Elmerthman
Tioket
Arkansas City
Oklahoma
James N. Donbar
Cherokee County District Court
Kilies
Mra
Henrietta Schinder
William
Santa Fe
State Grange
Junction City
Pittsburg
Kansas State Poultry Federation
Gus Aaron
Kickapoo
Gus Aaron, Jr
Aaron
Kansan
Chester A. Robertson
Galva
A. B. Keller
John D. Turkington
Prairia OU and Gas Company
Killen
John
Trindéer
Joplin
Parsons
Trinden
Willem HL McClure
Jols
Pia
McClure
Seventy-first Ohlo Infantry
Montgomery County
Standard Oil
Richard
International
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspa
Christ
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