Parcels for British Prisoners of War Sent Through Red Cross
More than seven hundred volunteers process and pack food and clothing for British prisoners in Germany. Red Cross handling ensures each parcel is tracked to an individual prisoner and approved by departments. Clothing parcels follow strict standard cuts with stripes and undergarments, plus boots, overcoats, and aids. once a year a special item can be requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Walter
Éndon
Irs
Germany
Central
Prisoners of Waring
Great Britain
Red Cross
Prisoners of Warittee
Keane
Royer
Thane
Ata
Syria
Aly Atlas
Sorghum
Mandy
Mandy Lane
Erees
NS. U
Perran
Rede Amlasku
Ching
Emdard
Nedés Haar
Stiniard
Obituary of Itha F Brown Pioneer of Kansas Frontier Life
Itha F Brown born October 7 in Katanoooga Tennessee came with parents to Kan in 1860. She married B Richardson July 5 1866 and raised three daughters Mary A Pete Susie A Hendricks and Mintta J pder of Richland Kansas and T Richardson of Lawrence. She endured suffering and helped her children and two grandsons Marvin and Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itha F. Brown
Katanoooga
Tenn
Kanin
Marriate
E B. Richardson
Union
Mary A. Pete
Susie A. Hendricks
Mintta J. Pder
Richland
Kansas
Sind T. Richardson
Lawrence
Alli
Marvin
Richardson
Rum noves Indigestion Druggists refund 25 cents
The obituary notes a devout life and service to family and friends. It recalls a bereaved mother detailing a long faith journey, with references to her late companion, numerous descendants, and a funeral conducted by Rev. Cutter and Rev. Grap. Interment followed at Stull cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Joe
Éomi
Ife
Rosa Brownine
Cutter
Grap
John
Stull Cemetery
Crowder and Lake View Schools Closed Last Week
Crowder and Lake View schools were closed last week. Easter activities included dances, gatherings, and a junior Red Cross group forming with Mrs. Axtell. Local residents, club members, and military service members were noted in social calls, visits, and a furlough from Camp Doniphan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Lake View
Dad Collins
Ethel Kindred
Eudora
Minnie Button
S. McGentry
J. MM. Harrison
Elmer Husted
Ruth Rose
Williamstown
J.D. Button
Famiy
Mills
Topeka
Lake -View
J. C. Beaurman
Dorothy
G. D.lewis
Grace Baldwin
Marguerite
Mazie Bowier
Nettie Rist
Jane Button
Switzberger
Lecompton
Levi Bowers
Lucile
Mildred
Gentry
Ruchheim
Ruby Provost
Hiss Danc ‘Buttonelle
Bower
Louie Beaumman
Albert Steinbring
Marguerite Provost
Ruth
Daughter
Netherlands protest over ship seizure to U S official
The Netherlands minister August Phillips submitted a formal protest to the state department today regarding the taking over of Dutch ships. The note mirrors language from the official Gazette and reflects official government response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datch
U.S. Washington
State Department
Netherlands
August Phillips
Merge Express Companies Considered to Form New Unit
Washington April 2. Merging of express companies under two new corporations to operate as a unit and establish profit distributions is under review by the railroad administration and company representatives. A lone announcement is expected within a week. Lone announcement is expected within a week. Logan-Moore Lumber Co. Phone 113.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Washington
Railroad Administration
New War Materials Bureau To Streamline Supplies
Washington April 2 announcement from the War Industries Board creates a requirements division to prioritize delivery of raw and manufactured war materials. The division aims to reduce interdepartmental competition and secure essential supply for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
War Industries Board
Protect Prisons From Mobs Says Kentucky Act
Kentucky lawmakers passed a measure allowing removal of peace officers and judges who fail to protect prisoners from mobs. The action follows incidents such as the Paducah lynching of two black men and a Murray case, where authorities struggled against mob violence. Governor A O Stanley previously intervened with a special train to the scene, urging calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisville
Paducah
Murra
Dhane
A. O. Stanley
Frankfort
Prisoner Denied Immediate Execution in State Chief’s Case
A historical note records that the prisoner could not be summarily executed, despite the body of the State's Chief being involved in the case. The Chief’s body was allegedly engraved and closely linked to the trial and sentencing to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Tegre
Liberty Day Parade Planned in City Streets
Plans for a Liberty Day parade outline a march route through Massachusetts Street and nearby avenues with City officials, state guard units, Red Cross, university representatives, and local bands forming along specified blocks. The parade forms on Thirteenth Street east of Massachusetts Street and proceeds to Central Park by 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard
Haskell
Slaskel
University of Kansas
Liberty Loan
City Police Department
City Pfeficials
Kr.og
Asetts
Tacng
Massachusetts
Therry Foun
MM H. EB
Don Carlos
Massachusetts Street
Ners
Red Cross
Tors
Primitive Man
Thirteenth Street
Massachus
Rowerseck
Lean
Han
Therighia ‘Corittee
Turk Street
Mchusetts
Magissotte Street
Sorth Chusetts
Haskell Bund
Althlion
Genta
South Park
Twelfth
Army of the Republic
Ciad
Pat
Rasutis State Guards
Bittalion
West Eleventh Street
Scouts
K. UL
Mleventh
Sassachutesetts Street
Seventh Street
Centrol Gark
Foltia
Triumph of Engineering at Suez Canal Opening
The Suez Canal opened 48 years ago at a cost of 3100,000,000, with a royal festival by the Khedive costing 23,000,000. Attended by the Austrian emperor and French empress, the event highlighted De Lesseps leading the project. The canal spans 83 miles. Also noted is the largest Bible printed, English, about five feet by three feet, bound in 17 feather shins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez Canal
Khedive
Chiro
Empperor
Austria
France
de Lesseps
Father of Fishes Seth Green and his trout culture work
Seth Green, the famed fish culturist known as the Father of Fishes, began experiments in 1864 and devised the dry method of impregnation later used in trout culture. He started at Caledonia Creek Hatchery and in 1867 successfully propagated shad in the Connecticut River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Green
Caledonia Creek
Connecticut River
W. W. Wood
Fair Food Prices and Retail Price Aims Set
The article notes government actions on fair food prices and retail price measures. It mentions the Food Administration naming rates and efforts to align prices with affordability for consumers.
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Édner
Dreath
Etd
Dan Deans
Peat Awerth
Jis Shiiuk
Wien
Abe
Sen
Leigh
Lakeview
Carl Preyer
Maxwell
Charles P. Banker
Hiinvis Coal
Franklin County
Logan-Moore Lumber Co
MEST
Suitt & Company
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Swift & Company, U. Sva
Usetts Street
Weet
City Fire Department
Mast Park Street
Anf
Mistress Maltoch
Gaba
Pais
Ras Nea
Ana
Uhis
Ashy Fiow
Ube
Pate
Udler
Rais
P. Barber. & Son
Red Ly
Ongma
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