Old Glory Week Charities Planned at Kansas City Park
The Festival Association of Kansas City sets Septem 22 29 for Old Glory Week. Proceeds to Allied Charities and Women's Committees fund relief and the war pageant. About 100000 attendees expected at Electric Park with opera stars and 1000 cast members. Samus J. Whitmore presides with offices at Hotel Muehbach. Marcus Ford directs the war pageant.
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Owl Glory
Allied Charities
Festival Association of
Gas City
Electric Park
British Pictorial Service
The
Red Cross
Navy Tment
Samus J. Whitmore
E. E. Peake
West 12Th Street
Meuhbach
Marcus Ford
Railroads Deliver 12000 Warloads for Army Cantonments
Railroads hastened action after government orders for building materials. By August 6 reports to F C Fox of the Santa Fe show over 12000 warloads of lumber brick piping wire and poles delivered to sixteen national army cantonments and sixteen national guard camps within 30 days. Additional trains loaded daily supply cantons. About 64000 freight cars will be needed for cantonments and 40000 for guard camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
F. C. Fox
Santa Fe Railway
National Guard
Lecompton Fair Announces Fourth Annual Premiums
The Lecompton Fair will hold its fourth annual exposition September 6 and 7 with larger premiums ever offered. Judges from Manhattan will preside as exhibitors apply to fair officials for proper entry. Grounds and concessions are supervised by named superintendents, and a handbook of rules and classes is available from fair directors.
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Lecompton
Ecolation
Gan
Smenome
Manhattan
wAlt
Getretaries
Elmer Bahnmaier
Zella Wee
Bartlett
H. A. Davidson
George Whipple
George Claar
R. F. Buck
Brasa
Paul Winter
George Banks
E Tr Hill
3. W. Kreider
The
Fair Association
Named for Girl Soldier Beautify Rose Receives Protection
Paris August 6 the Emilienne Moreau rose, a prize winner at Bagatelle, honors Edith Cavell and the heroine Loux a girl who helped save wounded soldiers. Judges call for extending protection to new flowers as with art and literature, noting patient effort behind blooms.
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Paris
Emilienne Moreau
Bagatelle Rose Gardens
Bagatelte Gardens
Red Cross Lists Unclassified Contributions From Local Captains
Local Red Cross drive reports show many unclassified contributions totaling substantial sums. Captain led lists from several moral districts include numerous donors headed by C. W. Wells and others, with a few gifts over one dollar, prompting a call to report unclassified items to ensure no discrepancies in totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rts
C. W. Wells
Marckie
Harry Eudaly
Bill Brown
Joe Walter
H. Reynolds
Mrs. Greene
Guy W. Ferguson
Jule Mignot
Paul Krewinger
James Lynch
Nils
Duncan
W. P. Yost
Candace French
Geo
Utfinger
Allie Taylfor
J. M. Nelson
Marion Losswell
Dora D. Shaw
Bessie Shields
Geneva Jellison
Read N
Swattoe
Osgood Armstrong
Tromsmelee
Trenton
M. Crain
Phil Fleishman
Morris Pratt
Elmer Breckenridge
G. Trauenfelder
E. ¢. Henon
Martin Collee
Charlie
C. J. Eva Haas
E. Disque
FL H. Jagz
Charles Wm
Ed Boelgle
Jenny. Lindnedy
A. Renner
Laura Henry
A. L. Reeder
Bessie
Young
M. W. Morgan
W. H. Wilber
G. and
P. Smith
E. L. Seyler
Celestina Postma
Moris Ewing
Wilt Cris
Mary Brooking
H. Atwood
J. McTaggart
Morris Anderson
Mrs. Reeder
Oscar Tet
Cash
Paul” Johnim
Jin Bryan
Ed Plury
Edie Fitch
Jexs Wirt
Theckia Atinnenberg
M. Seitz
Milton Zis Be
Herbere Lewis
Boyles
Sidney Lindstrom
Florence M. Weeks
Top- Hing
Wlol Starnes
Thompson
Herowis
Bevies
Sidney Lind- Ya Humvert
I Pooch
Swanson
J. C
Win
Sternbring
Hodson Brothers
Byron Shuarer
Miss Hodson
Saggie Quigley
J. A. Hunter
R. J. Ton
Jesse Sutton
B.A. Be . J. Waller Brown
H. H. Cole
W. E. Harding
Rudolph Haye
Jean Guiens Ste
Wim. Sullivan
J. F. Collins
H. S. Dunking
Orel O.llyxtt
Cole
Aki Metulluus
L. Gaines
Jaké Montfoort
Homer Moss
John Moga
Virgil Gaines
EF. J. McKinney
Bert Sutton
Harry Sutton
Russell Sutton
Q. E. Thurber
Humphrey
AL C. Gilmore
Annie
Stranchan
Curtie BE
F. G. Hughes
Altenbernd
Charles
Gilmore
C. Brauff
de le
R. Hammer
Bohnsack
Chas. Schlegel
Mary Smith
Gus Evander
Gio.Fraker
Jacob Sellurie
Wmn. Schurley
Matt’ Weinent
Jove Schopper
Wm. Combest
Sam Ener
Chas. Gabriel
N. Mr. Eisel
A. J. Kohler
Henry Giertz
Ed Haverty
Geo. Rothberger
al Duer
V.zimmers
T. Bint
H. Zimmerman
L. Bartz
Alive
How Long Must I Suffer From the Pangs of Rheumatism
A reader is urged that rheumatism is caused by a germ in the blood and that only a blood cleansing remedy can reach the germ. Advertised advice from Swift Specific Co promises relief and offers individual consultation with the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta.
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Swift Specific Co. Dept. D
Tanta
Bitters Ginseng Cure Marketed In Lawrence
McDowell promotes a world leading stomach remedy named Bitters Ginseng Bitter after a visit by Dr Low in Canton. Local distributors and supporters list numerous individual purchases and amounts, with Round Corner Drug Store selling bottles at 1.00 each and many residents contributing small sums.
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McDowel
Low
Jung
China
Canton
Catain McDowell
Lawrence
Round Corrier Drug Store
Tonganorie Guests Dine Hosts At Saturday Cards
Miss Ella and Edith Phenicie hosted a morning card party in honor of guest Miss Ora McMillan of Topeka. Three tables played whist, Lucy McNaughton won the prize, and a 20 course luncheon followed with music from Miss Edith Phenicie. Guests included numerous local and out of town young women and several Linn County residents attending Chautauqua and summer sessions. An engagement announced for Leo McNerney of this city and Belle Stockhan of Hutchinson.
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Ella
Edith Pienicie
Irss Ora McMillan
Topeka
Lucy McNaughton
Pheniecte
Phenicie
Edith Phenicie
Ada Jenkins
Alma Freienmruth
Maushattan
Hilda
Kine
Manhattan
Kansas’ State Agricultural School
Marie Newsome
Boulder
Colorado
Colorado University
Leanor Leming Feft
Colorado Springs
Mre
H. C. Harlow
Alice
Leavenworth
Mae Reirdon
Anne Kiamet
Boulder University
Hazel
Elem Kelsey
Reno
Ming Kathleen Kelsall
Lawrence
George L. Phenicle
Samuel Keishi
Ella O'Dea
Pony Cree
Bertha Halstead
Ernest McQuit
Hoge
C. Lanning
S. J. McNaughton
Lansing
Leo MccNermey
Belle Stockhan
Hutchinson
McNerney
Tonganoxie
Autchinson
Wells- Far Company
Claude Bowman
Cecil Gruth
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Misa
Jose Rudd
Baschorwag
Bertha
Hatstead
Ruby White
Kansas City
Seneca
Gaien White
Clela Huffman
Frank
Mise
Irene Dieser
McLouth
Julis
Kennenger
Bro
Henry Gelb
Besaie Cassidy
Joe Ber
Covington
Oklahoma
F J. A. Dreshach
Luna Stil
Wilma Kaitner
J ‘Y Ni
Greene
Prizes Offered for Canned War Garden Goods
National Emergency Food Garden Commission led by Charles Lathrop Pack offers five thousand dollars in cash prizes across states for best canned product from war gardens. Blue ribbon winners receive merit certificates. details to be announced. Commission distributes drying and canning manuals to all who send a two cent stamp.
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National Commanicion
Washington
Charles Lathrop- Pack
National Emergency Food Garden Commission
Pack
Pittsburg Normal to permanentize athletic field site
Pittsburg Kan Aug 6 Work began on a new athletic field to serve as the permanent home for Pittsburg normal. Located east of the old field it replaces, the site will host a gridiron for fall football with improved drainage, a quarter mile track, a 220 yard straightaway and west side bleachers. No grandstand planned yet.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Pittsburg Normal
J. W. Fuhrer
Normal School
Civil service exams call for men in many trades
A circular sent to U S cities this week lists civil service examinations for skilled laborers in war work and other roles. Tests cover munition makers chauffeurs printers stenographers teachers chemists and more with times announced at specific headquarters. W H Moysl at Lawrence post office provides a complete list of examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. H. Moys l
Lawrence
Camp Meetings Close At Bunn's Grove In Joyful Gatherings
Large crowds attended the Henta- Jeostat Church of the Nazarene camp meetings at Bunn's Grove ending July 19. Preachers included Rev. John Matthews and others from nearby cities. The event drew campers to the grounds with strong music and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunn's Grove
Henta- Jeostat
John Matthews
Kansas City
J. G. Demoret
Topeka
Kans
C. A. Kinder
St Joseph
E. H. Shook
Lawrence
Hospital unit at Camp Grant to have 61 buildings
Rockford Illinois reports plans for Camp Grant hospital with sixty one buildings to serve 1000 soldiers, expandable to 1500. cost around 500000 dollars plus equipment. Nearby road-paving push seeks federal aid on Rock Island and Meridian roads. officials urge petitions by January 20, 1918. Chinese strike and other wartime notes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Grant
Rockford
Vul
Camp’ Grant
Harrison Avenue
Belleville
Kans
Court House
Rock Island
Meridian
Republic County
J. Frank Smith
Kansas Good Roads Association
Foley Kidney Pills Hear Satisfied Nebraska User
In His Back Foley Kidney Pills give me fast relief says Ed Welton of Rogers Nebraska after cold settled in his back. He notes they dissolve residue in blood as kidneys fail to filter poisons and uric acid. Relief comes days after use with less pain in sides and back and fewer bladder symptoms. Barber & Son.
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Ed Welton
Rogers
Nebr
Edelton
Neh
Foley Kidsey Pilis
Barber & Son
Cable to Soldiers and Sailors for Overseas Telegrams
Western Union offers weekend cable letters to soldiers and nurses overseas with no minimum charge. Rates are eight cents per word from Kansas, 34 cents otherwise. Messages must identify recipient and unit and avoid restricted content.
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France
England
Western Union Telegraph Company
EFM
Amexforce
London
St Érving
Kansas
Europe
Director of Naval Communications
Eben Baldwin Funeral Service Held At Lake View Home
The funeral of Eben Baldwin was conducted at his Lake View home at ten o'clock this morning. Dr. F. E. Stauffer of Lawrence led the services. Baldwin, a long time county resident since 1867, was active in local affairs and owned the Lake View property where the club house stands. He leaves a wife and daughter Mary at home, with sisters Mrs. A. Mitchell and Mrs. J. H. Mitchell of Lawrence surviving him. Burial took place at Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmina Wilson
A. Hentey
Louisia Street
Lane
Hannah Lane
Henry Boener
Leonard Street
George Darsie
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lake View
Eben Baldwin
FE. E. Stauffer
Lawrence
Baldwin
Mary
A. (. Mitchell
J. H. Mitchell
Kaw Valley Association picnic set for August 29 in Manhattan
The Kaw Valley Association of Grid Fellows announces its annual picnic and round-up to be held August 29 in Manhattan. Alfred Docking, president, says lodges statewide will attend with prominent members and Grand Master William Willis of Wellill expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Manhattan
Kims
Kaw Valley Association of Grid Fellows
Alfred Docking
Grand Mast
William Willis
Wellill
Roney
Red Cross Story Reimagined as Laundry Ad
A fragmented advertisement promotes Red Cross Blue and White laundry product. It claims superior whitening for clothes, urges use in next wash, and notes availability at all grocery stores. The copy imitates an old time promotional style with a few garbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Cross Bull
Raising Food in Texas Goal Gartens Raised
Midland Reporter Fires from Midland Texas notes Dr W K Curtis used vegetables and fruit for canning amid a severe drought. The report praises his garden at the 04 ranch three miles southwest of Midland and suggests similar efforts could boost West Texas. Local ranchers smile as rains improve prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Reporter
Midland
Texas
Merchant3 _ National Bank
Helpin
West Texas
W. Ke Curtis
Kaw Valley
Danish Woman Reclaims Health After Two Bottles
Mrs MeTa DAMGAARD-MAT ZAN of Chicago reports relief from back pain fatigue and headaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims improved health from displacements inflammation and related female complaints and endorses the product for other women with similar symptoms.
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Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Dani
MeTa Damgaard-Mat
Kirobeau Ave
Lydia EL Pinkham
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Orelear
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Dick Building
Mr. Jackson
McColloch
Bernits
Walter Wilson
Mrs. C. Blecle
Otto Spitzli
Emon Wilson
Robt. Laughlin
Vera
W. R Smith
Gideon Breithaupt
Henry Hausman
Henry Brechethen
G Meeder
Mre. Guentherfe
Wm. jSettzer
Tonganorie
Hayter
Kali
Meena
Journal-World
Fort Sill
Tim
State Free Employment Bureau
State House
Bureau
SleNish
Associated Press
Davidson
Ellis Davidson
Springfield Republican
Charles Westfall
Davy
Sane
University of Kansas
Aews
Emporia
Emporians
Nagasaki
Japan
Eee
Mitsubishi
State Manual Training Normal
Park Pate Tome Ee
P Aris
Auyguet
Apparen iv
Ombieta
Petrograd
Senate
Catherine the Second
Centaur Company
New Y
Western Union
John Smith
U. S. S. Texas
Care Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Washington, D.C
Bureau of Navigation
Amsterdam
Reichstag
Loringhoven
Voerwaerts
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