Kansas scientists form $500000 research committee
Dean Blackmar announces a state scientific research committee led by the Rockefeller Foundation with $500,000 over five years to support theoretical and experimental work in physics and chemistry. The University of Kansas may receive fellowships. members span physics, astronomy, geology, engineering, chemistry, medical science, bacteriology, physiology, pathology, agriculture, zoology, entomology, psychology, and sociology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profésor
Natoéx
Kansan
Rockfeller Foundation
IF. W. Blackmar
National Research Council
Rockefellow Found
Dammeital
University of Kansas
Dean Blackmar
Committee of Sciéhtle Research
Kansas
F. FE. Kester
K. U
J. Camilton
K. S
Ingmore Alter
St. ~ Moore
G. EK
A. E. Hertzler
N. P. Sherwood
A. J. Bushnell
O. O. Stotland
L. F. Methers
J. FE. Call
Vimy Ridge Donation Report Delights Canadians
A semi official report from Winnipeg says France will donate Vimy Ridge to Canada. Canadians express satisfaction as troops captured the ridge with many casualties among Dominion heroes. If France presents the ridge, provinces may fund a monument to those who died there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
France
Vimy Ridge
Canada
Foley's Honey and Tar Healed Influenza Claim
A. A. McNeese of High Point Georgia describes a spring illness that felt like influenza. After trying many medicines, Foley's Honey and Tar Compound provided relief from the cold and phlegm and he believes it saved him from influenza. The ad asserts the product checks coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. McNeese
High Point
Foley
K U Women Vote Today at Museum Building
The Women's Student Government Association at Kansas University holds an election to elect class representatives. Polls close this afternoon at 4 o'clock with voting conducted in the Museum Building.
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K. U
Women’s Student Government Association of
Naturalization Tree Preserved As World War I Marker
Louisville reporters recall a spreading ash called the Naturalization Tree in Taylor County Kentucky. Nearly 2,000 aliens took the oath of allegiance after military service and are honored as the first to pledge fealty to the United States. A inscribed tablet will stand beneath its bows behind fencing as a historic marker.
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Louisville
Canny ‘Taylor
Poultry Wanted at Palace Market and Local Notes
Poultry wanted at the Palace Meat Market 80 Mass. Woreer received news of T J Mills's son leaving Lawrence to work for an oil company in Raner Tex. A recent town fire affected the Muicums and fire sergeants. Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted for general debility and kidney concerns. Women school teachers across the U S and Canada push for higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Mass
Woreer
T. JF. Mills
Lawrence
Raner, Tex
United States
Canada
Hairfall remedy advert promises quick cure
An old newspaper ad hawks falling hair cure with phrases about dandruff and scalp irritation. It claims hair will stop shedding after frequent use of a small bottle of a product named Dan e, sold at drug stores, with promises of shinier hair.
Spring tonic promise from Dr Pierce’s Discovery
A Kansas City mother endorses Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a fifty year proven spring tonic. She notes it builds energy, appetite and health in her young son and recommends it as a tissue builder and blood-maker for the season.
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Dr. Pierce
Dr.Pierce
Kansas City, Kans
Golden Medical Discovery
Mrv
Home garden proves profitable and educative
The home garden saves money on vegetables and provides fresh, tasty produce. It offers outdoor exercise and convenience, reducing trips to market. It also trains youth in self reliance and practical problem solving, building personal efficiency for future service.
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Phos
Freckle-Fage Remedy Promises Freckle Removal
An old advertisement proclaims Freckle-Fage with a guarantee of results at no cost if freckles persist. It touts Othine double strength from a druggist and a few applications to remove freckles and improve complexion. The ad notes refunds if the treatment fails and urges asking for the double strength version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barraly
Officers Are Broke As Privates Return From Europe
Winnipes, Man. April 11. Provincial officials report Canadian privates are returning from Europe with substantial money while many officers arrive home nearly penniless. Privates carried about £500 on leaving England. officers spent on London hotel stays and high living, aided by American officers, leading to greater losses.
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Winnipes
Man
Europe
England
London
Amvitan
George Eliot Centennial Celebration Highlight
George Eliot, born exactly one century ago this year, is hailed as the greatest woman writer. She stands among Dickens, Scott, and Thackeray as the fourth member of a quartet that defined nineteenth century literature as romance.
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George Eliot
Dickens
Scott
Thackeray
Edward Everett birth anniversary and women in Kansas offices
The 125th anniversary of Edward Everett is noted as a reference to the famed Massachusetts orator and statesman. In Kansas the number of women aiding elective state and county offices rose to 200 in the last election.
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Edward Everett
Massachusetts
Kansas
Freezone promise eases corns with painless lift
A vintage advertisement proclaims Freezone as a painless corn treatment. It claims a tiny, inexpensive bottle relieves all hard and soft corns and calluses between the toes, with immediate relief and no irritation, touting a Cincinnati inventor.
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Cincinnati
Reception for Bishop Wise at Episcopal church
A reception will be held Saturday night at 8 o clock at the Episcopal church for Bishop James Wise of Topeka who will be in Lawrence Sunday to administer the confirmation rite to a class. Sunday services begin at 11 o clock. Also noted are various local visits and movements of people including Dr R Kennedy, Mrs Chas L M Hoinville family, and others in Lawrence and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Episcopal Church
James Wise
Topeka
Lawrence
Oil prospects near Baldwin raise optimism in Douglas county
Reports from Baldwin area indicate strong oil potential with leases held by Imés A Moon Kansas City and neighbors N J Stickel J A Benjamin Joan Finarty and J W Counti. A strike at 800 feet yielded fifty barrels on first day and plans to pump follow. Local farmers and landowners remain hopeful about ongoing drilling and future yields. Etta Smith elected treasurer of Washington Kansas State society in Washington DC. Liberty bond interest coupons due April 15 may be cashed at Watkin National Bank without charge.
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Douglas
Baldwin
Lawrence
Imés A. Moon
Kansas City
N. J. Stickel
J. A. Benjamin
Joan, Finarty
J. W. Counti
Thomas ‘Dyer
Henry Bell
J. C.’ Patterson
Moon
Etta Smith
Washington
Kansas State Society
Washington, D. C
Watkin
Mautional Bank
Creek Merchants Plan Return to Homeland Amid Influenza
Creek merchants in Lawrence prepare to sell their business and return to Greece after influenza caused the deaths of two sisters and the wife of William Polos. The merchants intend to sail back to Patras, Greece, as they relocate their affairs.
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Lawrence
Greece
Patras
Creece
Willam Polos
Lemon Lotion For Skin Beautifier Guide
A vintage recipe explains an inexpensive lemon lotion using two fresh lemons strained, three ounces of orchard white, and a little lemon juice. It promises whitening, smoothing, and softening effects for the face neck and hands and suggests daily massage for months of use.
Ten Years Suffering from Itching Relief by Resinol
Gretna Virginia October 2 A man reports decades of itching and burning skin ended after using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. He states one jar and two cakes of soap cured him and notes products sold by druggists.
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Gretna
Richard T
Tired Overworked Men Seek Restful Vino Remedy
A fragmented quote attributes renewed energy and sleep to a wine remedy. Charles Tarde is cited praising effects on health, vitality, and appearance amid fatigue. The text reads like an advertising testimonial with garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Rator
Charles T. Tarde
Local figures mourn influenza death. Grecians plan return
Died of Spanish Flu the wife of Peter. Their 16 year old son left behind as the two Grecian residents return home from Lawrence after years running Nat Works and Shoe Shining Parors. Dr RB in Bick building, eye ear throat titteen. Leased dash Liberty bond coupons due April 15 without charge by Watkins National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tater
Peter
Lawrence
Lawrence Nat Works
Shoe Shining Parors
Dr Albrght Chirchpracer Address and Phone Listing
A clipped local notice lists Dr Albrght Chirchpracer with a Mass address 1027 and contact numbers 1531 for office use and 1769 as residence.
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Albrght
Chirchpracer
Women's groups in Hamilton weigh butter and dairy boycott
Due to butter price spikes the Hamilton Ontario women's organizations consider a boycott of butter and related dairy goods. The move signals broader protests touching milk and cream as well, reflecting wartime era rationing pressures and civic activism.
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Hamilton
Journal-World Sells Sales Books At Competing Prices
Advertises sales books available in any quantity from fifty to fifty thousand copies with prices competitive against all rivals.
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Journal-World
Government wards off offenders by boarding out inmates
The United States government long ago adopted a system to manage offenders without a dedicated prison by boarding them out to other facilities or individuals, a practice that shaped early corrections administration and custody arrangements.
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United States
Fragmentary OCR Keepsake Event Noted in Local Paper
Vague OCR fragment references a probable event with unclear details. The readable terms suggest a local notice or column item but no concrete names dates or places emerge. The piece requires clearer text to identify persons organizations or exact context.
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Abanderine
Dandriff
Ren A
Drr. R. Kennedy
Chicago
Chas. HL. Hoinville
John Recer Hoinville
Jule” Shipman
Mra
W. C. Simons
Jomona Hood
Kathryn Hood
Uth Lyster
Frances Ludeman
Nell Hahn
Leoni Seacat
Ruth Oakleaf
Alpha Chix Omega
Ethel Whitmore
Wichita
C. G. Goff
SOS
Missouri Street
Rhode Island
Charles Matthews
Violet
Sigma Kappa House
Koh. Haynes
Spot Cash Shoe
Ottawa
Arthur W. Braden
Coral
Clarence Topping
Needles
Calif
Topping
Lloyd Ware
Eric Owens
Swede Wilson
Herbert Skinner
Company
Mr Skinner
Claude Erwin
Chester
Endsley
Penfield Jones
Fred Penfield
George (Shuck
Glendora
California
Goldie Belle
Shuck
Gladys Harris
Loren Christen
Mr. Christen
Camp Funston
Pouchas
Pambuk
Tertudty
Flu
Vinci
Dr. RB
Bick Building
Watkins ‘National Bank
Hester & Roberts
Liberty Tube & Tire CO
Masonic Temple
Comfort
Eclipse
Jaebicke
John Deere Company
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