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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1914

Page

2

Lawrence county fair promotes prize bargains and contests

A noisy community sale list outlines dozens of contests and prizes at the fair including to largest family visit, best basket of peaches, most meatless items, and a 120 shirt waist prize. Local stores sponsor rewards tied to attendance with a 2000 dollar suitcase offered for best basket of misbeed toys and other draws. The event also features a fashion show and a baseball game between Haskell seconds and Raymond’s Drug Store participants.

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Fort Base military reservation muster held yesterday

Reports from the Kansas National Guard describe a muster at the Fort Base military reservation with drills set for field problems later in the week. A delegation from the City Commercial club toured the camp after the intercity railway line opening, with strong attendance and local officials present.

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COMPLETE MOBILIZATION Russians Have Their Fighting Forces in Good Order

Paris reports the Russian general staff states the mobilization is complete and orderly. Telegrams claim Austrian and German troops have not advanced along the Lviv–Ghe line in Russian Poland by August 14. Russian forces hold the front with enemy actions favoring Russia in many areas while other frontier regions remain contested.

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