Nuxated Iron Promises Quick Strength Boost for Delicate People
An advertising feature claims Nuxated Iron can raise strength by 100 percent in ten days for those weakened by illness or fatigue. It asserts dramatic health benefits, outlines dosages of five grain tablets after meals, and states a guarantee of double strength within ten days or money back. Local pharmacies listed include F. B McColloch Drug Store and The Corner Thurs Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOTH
F. B McColloch
Hickson
City Schools Allow Blue Ribbon Service by Boys in War Effort
Kansas City board of education permits high school students over 10 to leave school without loss of credit if they enlist in the army or join the economic farm defenders to aid food production. They must report farm work to authorities. President Wilson's appeal for national cooperation cited. Local official H. M. Cook comments on policy aligning with war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kicenses City
Kansas City
Board of Education
Atudenta
Wilson
Male
Cook Prain
Cascarets ad and cattle sale note appear in local paper
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly remedy for digestive ills promising a morning cleansing effect. The page also reports W J Flintom selling a prize two year old heifer Arline Boom and multiple Jersey cattle purchases by R A Gilliland, with mentions of post Easter colorite product in 23 cent packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Flintom
R.A. Gilliland
Mayetta
Kaneng
Finntom
Gilliland
Register of Merit
Gilland
Balton
Kisonte
Jersey Farm
How to Heal Skin Diseases
A. Baltimore offers simple reliable guidance for skin troubles. The text promotes resinol ointment and a regimen of twice daily applications, claiming relief from itching burning and quicker healthy skin.
Navy calls five med students for three week training
The Navy Department drafted five University School of Medicine at Rosedale men as assistant surgeons for a three week course at the Naval Medical School in Washington. The recruits Herbert R. Coleman Lawrence Samuel W. Connor Claude R. Riney Waite M Alberty Paul M. Drake will gain promotion potential after completing training. They will leave in two weeks and their work will count toward University degrees. The notice urges medical students to continue studies as military need grows and to keep schools operating for future medical corps members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
University School of Medicine
Rosedale
United States Naval Medical School
Washington
Navy
Herbert R. Coleman
Lawrence
Samuel W. Connor
Atchison
Claude R. Riney
Dodge City
Waite M. Alberty
Westville
Okla
Paul M. Drake
Kansas City
Naval Taining School
School of Medicine
Colleges and Universities of America
Army of Navy
Medical Department of the
United States
Medical School Committee
Council of National Defense
Medical Corps
Army
Kansas life insurance total reaches 13.5 million in 1916
Topeka reports Kansans spent 13,519,731 for life insurance in 1916. Old line companies drew 8,044,585 in premiums and paid 2,446,332 in losses while fraternal associations collected 4,575,138 in assessments with losses of 4,429,873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Carey J. Wilson
Old Line
Fraternaly
Poli ‘Igien
Copper in Ancient Days
Copper among the ancient Hebrews was used for helmets spears and war implements. The phrase bow of steel in Job should read bow of copper. Copper could not have been fashioned to these weapons without artisans holding hidden secrets to harden and toughen the metal beyond today’s capabilities.
Weems the Same and the Reform Through Marriage
Milwaukee News notes that few men are reformed by marriage and that at times many are reglated, reflecting a satirical observation on social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee News
Lawrence Schools Grow From Small Start to Big System
An account recalls the Lawrence school system’s growth from a modest beginning to an institution employing ninety staff and serving over two thousand students. It emphasizes maintaining quality, parental involvement, and ongoing expansion. The piece urges parents to visit schools to support continued progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kidney Pills Help Mothers and Children in Lawrence
A Lawrence mother reports that Donn's Kidney Pills eased her family's kidney and urinary issues improving home life. The same pills aided a nine year old boy showing quick relief from kidney and bladder weakness with no lingering trouble. Foster a Binani Co. Buffalo N Y advertises Donn's Kidney Pills for 50 cents at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Donn
Paul Morris
Pennsylvania St. Lawrence
Que
Dean
Doan
Red Cross survey seeks 50 university volunteers in Lawrence
Lawrence activity calls on fifty university students to aid a Red Cross city survey this Saturday. Prof J N Van der Vries and Prof M C Elmer oversee the effort to map households, determine who can sew, garden, or assist in relief, and assess land available for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Lawrence
J. N. van der Vries
van der Vries
M. C. Elmer
Department of Sociology
van der Vries Cess
Cross Fund festival to aid charity features renowned artists
The Baké Music festival embraces May 1 to 2 and 8, 1945, with recitals by Conservatory students, soprano Dorothea North of Chicago, organist Hans C Feil, pianist L A Rowland, pianist Adams Buell, harpist May Miller, violinist Louis Pershinger, and others. Proceeds benefit the Cross Fund as Baldwin hosts a week of concerts and showcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cros Fund
Conservatory
Ie Acres
Dorothea North
Chicago
Miss North
First Methodist Church
Hans C. Feil
Independence Boulevard Christian Church
Kansas City
L. A. Rowland
Adams Buell
Buell
May Miller
J. A. Rowland
Homer Crain
Louis Pershinger
Boarding Prices Rise At University Cafeterias
Geo C. Wetzel reports May Shs alias clubs raise boarding prices due to higher food costs. Fraternities and sororities increase meals. some houses already bought year supplies may avoid further rise. Downtown cafes up to thirty five cents, student patrons migrate to hill cafes not yet changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetzel
Geo C
K. U
Clu
Alumni Plan Fight for Permanent Income Amendment
Kansas and Wyandotte County alumni met in Kansas City Kansas to form a permanent organization to push the Permanent Income Amendment ahead of a public vote two years hence. Chancellor Frank Strong spoke on the university and the proposal. future meetings may be in Topeka or Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Wyandotte
County
Kansas City
Kansas
People of
Frank Strong
Alumni Association of
Topeka
Leavenworth
Missouri students granted leave to work on farms
Nearly two hundred University of Missouri students were excused from classes through June to aid national food production. Each student received a scholarship credit upon showing they would work on a farm, a move described as supporting the country’s welfare. Most excused came from the agricultural school, with engineering and medical students staying in class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
University of Missouri
Agricultural School
Fr Technical du Mo
Local Sayings About Loyalty and Selfishness
A brief observation notes that loyalty varies among people with some being selfish at heart and others grifters in temperament. The fragment hints at a broader social comment on character.
Love May Laugh at Locksmiths Hardest Cashing Prospects
A terse proverb notes that love spares locksmiths but mocks those chasing cashing prospects, implying romance outlasts industry anxieties. The line frames a social joke about work, money, and affection without naming individuals or places.
Amazing Foca Eyesight Remedy Claims 80 Percent Gain
A dubious home eye remedy touts dramatic eyesight improvements with a liquid solution to be dropped into the eyes twice daily. Advertisements quote testimonials of reduced eyestrain and claimed cures, promising 50 to 80 percent strength in a week and a money-back guarantee. Manufactured claims reference physicians and Dick Bros. distribution in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherile
Dick Bros
Fragmentary land survey notes with assorted bearings
The text reads as scattered survey details and boundary bearings spanning several parcels. It includes directions, distances, and reference points such as NW SE, cemetery road lines, and lines described in feet and chains, plus partial parcel identifiers and named individuals.
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Hobson
Aga
Kent
Cemetery Road
Sail Road
I & Kelley
Stoos Légin
Monthly Report of Douglas County Home and Farm 1917
For month ending March 31 1917 the report comes from Marion Township Whitman EK BL t rod on 8 side of Sithacres ot rw meres un i WO ee 12-14-18 min South Lawrence Hugh Blair Block 2 fr f Hugh Blair Bl to begin tess 3 janata Ry nokds. Sizer Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Whitman
Sithacres
South Lawrence
Hugh Blair
F Hugh Blair
Douglas County
Sizer
Atul ‘Son
L. B
Manes
Mrs
Canles
Sime
Wary
Slaale
Gertrude
Penneyvania Street
Mittey
Cha
Bertha
Betate
Canine
New Jersey
Low
Une
Kyank
Bie Springs
Bane Mas
Mary
Clous
New ‘Ord
Chas. Alps
Ork
Marvey
Cathern
Lair
John W. Mason
Edward T. Ruling
Jobson
Ulin
Massachusetts Street
Fred Eb. Morris
Log St
Kensuacdes
Torr Tucky
Anna
G. Morris
Tanne Nee
Ow. Watkins
Louisiain
John
Ann “Street
Arthur
Frances Barker Means
Mii “Hnate
Aveenenta
Indiana
Moniey
Sallie Ann
University Place
McCarty
Mary L
Susan MM. Hoadley
Block & McConkey
Oh Ye
McFalline
Seilarde
Wat Pierson
Perkins
Annie
Wwa
Seilards
Sellards
Tor
Patterson
Pleasents
Perry Newton
Bald Ze
Bavcock Place
Richardson
Cyni
Charmin Traynor
Luck
Robertson
Robt
Fantom
Russell
Lander
Ebnat
Sander Paul
D. Bishop
D. Bist Ahl
Wm, Mesenhimer
Pogr
Jane Busoni
Wien Kane
Mattie J
Jane
Jane Ruse
Hester Allbritte
Matilda
Minnie Givin
Lohn
Peter
Edwie Hardin
Owe. Mesenbumer
Iesioner
Cranston Inmates Subdivision Details Listing
Fragmentary tax or property ledger notes list parcels and owners such as Cranston Inmates Subdivision 29 and blocks with lot numbers, adjudicated values, and scattered figures. Several names appear unreadable, with times and amounts interspersed, indicating a property or census ledger entry.
Tax Sale Notice of Douglas County Kansas 1917
Office of the Treasurer Douglas County Kansas issues a tax sale notice dated April 4 1917 listing lots and lands in Douglas County to be conveyed if not redeemed by September 1 1917. It names I C Stevenson county treasurer and specifies taxes penalties and interest due.
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Douglas County
Douglas
Kansas
Maid County
I. C. Stevenson
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New York
N. Y
Bo Fanuar
Iran
H. S. Boys
Peison
Oep
Naval Medical School
Kansans
Family
Laptad
Red Deer
Alberta
Journal-World Press
Chas. H. Sternberg
Conn
University Book Store
Sonen
C. Friend
Isk
Buffalo Times
Missouri
Aingle
Tig
Lewis
Gianues
Wakarusa Toys
Ite
Kay
Kennedy & Raat
Herkees
Andit
Guocerten
Cnet Cirovery
Flory
Mr. Carlin
Hamer
Johnson
Ant Hark
Garrett
Will Walker
Denne Ter
C. Sizer
Cranston’s
C. W. Watkins
West Lawrence
Clarence L. Potter
Stevk
Lot
Eliott Stree
Alley
Inek
Hawk “Dock
Ktook
Alling Place
Riva
T. Withmas
Paling
Oimatead
I. Romer
Breezedale
Chas. M Suttan
Chak
Sitton
Tae
AST
Lez
North Lawrence
Allee i
Sanur
Isrklige
Allen Sinclair
Ae Street
Aok It Co
T Sinclair
Mil Street
Smith
C. B. Root
Simpeon
Robert Jackson
Simpson
S. J~ Vans
Baldwin Cit
Cote Jewell
Chapel Street
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