Red Cross Canteen Service Supports Troops Across Southwest
Charles P. Pettus notes Red Cross canteens operate in 144 towns along the Southwestern mainline spanning Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and beyond. Volunteers provide hot coffee, sandwiches, fruit and hospital aid, earning praise from soldiers and officers for constant readiness and transport of supplies.
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Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Uni
Red Cross
Southwest
Towls
Army
New Orleans
Troma
Richmond
Texas
Memorial Hospital
Louisville
Charles P. Pettus
le Souligente
Rainay Exchange
St. Louis
Red Cross worker aids soldiers with knitted comforts
An account from T. T. Klages details a Red Cross effort in a camp to provide knitted garments for convalescing soldiers. A rider notes a grateful recipient who carried a card from a knitting donor, tearfully thanking the helper as he returned to his unit.
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American Red Cross
Giettur
T. T. Klages
South Division
Atlanta
Henry
Servi
Washington
Flagter
Sam
Junior Red Cross mobilizes youths for war effort
The article outlines how junior students can join the Junior Red Cross, plant school gardens, and support war savings and food administration. It notes the national Red Cross push to back Italy and reports on a telegram from Henry P. Davison about re equipping Italian field hospitals.
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Ufe
United
Wien
Sebnet
Red Cross
O Neaning
Danius
Jtson Sa
Ieee
Italy
American Red Cross War Council
American Red Cross
St Louis
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross Council
Bruno Westerman
St. Paul
Teddy
Carl
Iron crosses and a German in Toledo remembered in anecdote
A Toledo Blade column recalls a Franco-Prussian War iron cross tale told by a modest old German, noting over 2,000,000 crosses issued by Hiess. It contrasts value placed by soldiers with the humble giver. The column also urges voting for Tomorow for 2 Geo Kreeck, who will not be disqualified.
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CY Smiall
Hiess
Toledo
Southwest Food Administrators to Meet in Kansas City
Food Administrators of Southwest section join state officials and grain chiefs in Kansas City for a zonal meeting. Walter P. Innes named temporary chairman by Herbert Hoover to organize a permanent body with enforcement bureau and regular meetings guiding distribution and related operations.
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Southwest
Yone
Wichita
Kan
Walter P. Innes
C. S
Kansas
Kansas City
Innes
Herbert Hoover
Clay
Jackson
Missouri
Nebrask
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Newd Milling Division
U. S. Food Administration
Lutheran boys observe sites in Topeka on tour
The Bev Ele conducts a student tour to Topeka visiting Wit State Home the Museum and the Capitol. Students on the trip include Norman Endicott Donald Dower Harold Pettile Frank Lesher Walter Johns and Ence Eriksen.
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Bev
I. BR. Sty Lutheran Chure
Topeka
Wit State
Capitol
Norman Endicott
Donald Dower
Arold Pettile
Frank Leseher
Weldie A
Walter Johns
Smd
Chence Eriksen
Marriage Li Aomarebyze Keunsd ar day afternoon
A probate court records a marriage between Ray of Badorn and Bessie Re Poaler of Lawrence.
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Aomarebyze Keunsdar
Thery
Ray of
Badorn
Bessie Re Poaler
Lawrence
Elm Tree Pest Control Requested by City Commission
The city requests continued work to protect trees against caterpillar worms. Worms spotted near the ground will soon climb trunks, requiring ongoing materials and labor. Property owners are asked to support the effort.
Foley Kidney Pills Promised Quick Relief
An ad notes Foley Kidney Pills as fast acting relief for back pain sore joints rheumatism and urinary symptoms. It claims the pill contains no harmful ingredients and presents as a generic medicinal promotion from a local drug advert.
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Foley
Ey Tits
Ed Welton
Rogers
Nebro
Tingers
ICUTS DEATH RATE AMONG BABIES
The article notes a national health drive starting April 6 to reduce infant deaths. It cites a current rate of 100 deaths per 1406 births, compares New Zealand with 38 deaths per 1006 births, and credits Dr. F Ruby Kigg with past reductions.
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New Zealand
F. Ruby Kigg
Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Promoted in Local Ads
An old advertisement highlights Hamilin's Wizard Oil as a quick relief for sore throats and chest colds, with chest rubbing claimed to loosen a deep cold overnight. It also promotes Wizard Liver Whips as a pink pill remedy. A separate notice warns about tax roll processes and unpaid accounts, threatening April 15 legal form dispatch and tax listing.
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Hamilin
Food Value of Peanut in Diet Claims
The piece lists shelled peanuts as a 6 ounce portion with a claimed food value equal to 23 ounces of steak, 5 ounces cod, 1 ounce rice, 22 ounces rye bread, 80.3 ounces spinach, 5.6 ounces apples or 6 ounces bacon. It notes peanuts contain mineral salts like phosphorus and sulfur and iron.
Finest New Year Celebration in Japan and China
In the Ladies' Hone Journal a claim is made that the finest New Year celebration occurs in Japan and China where before midnight every debt and account is paid. The writer wishes others would emulate this practice.
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Japan
China
Hone Journal
Elephant cure tale sparks odd dare amid circus chatter
A bizarre circus vignette shows a man attempting to cure an elephant with a self administered remedy. He is dared to take his own medicine, declines, then invites a viewer to return as the elephant supposedly sheds its cold. The scene includes a boiling liquid trick and a clock mantle dispute.
University Weather Report Shows Warm Dry March
The past month ran 3 degrees above March average and was notably dry with 0.78 inch rainfall, 1.46 inches below the March norm. Temperatures ranged from 19 to 82 degrees, winds totaled 180 hours, and the month featured an aurora on the 7th with calm conditions overall.
Early Egyptian Maps and the Cartography of Civilizations
The article discusses ancient mapping by Egyptians and Babylonians predating Greek cartographers. It contrasts papyrus evidence with archaeological finds, noting the sophisticated depiction of land and water routes. It reflects on motives behind exploration and the influence of historical figures on heroic courage.
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Wwteh Land
Faenistert
Tilly
Jobke
Cromwell
Bis
Peainst
Phillips
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