World Company v Simons on War Threats and Global Balance
A 1914 analysis discusses Germany's strategy in World War I, Germanys planned rapid strike through Belgium, the Allies defensive posture, and potential outcomes. It considers anticipated German victories and the shifting balance of power among France, England, Russia, Austria, and neutral states, with a focus on Paris and Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Hussia
England
Norway
Sweden
Cnen
Belgium
Paris
Howdy
Bolokne
Hôtel de Villk
Ciermany
Franpe
Paris Ib
Austrih
Pega
Berlin
Teddy
Ae Teerd Fiehit
Russia
Balkan States
Women Rise in State Administration Interest Signals
Reports from recent primaries indicate women are showing progressive interest in governing state affairs, suggesting shifting political engagement and leadership roles across government.
Bristow Mint Tucker Faces Primary Campaign Shade
The recent state primary campaign closes with critics questioning Bristow Mint Tucker accepting the plate for Curtis. The political scene remains curt and pointed as allies and opponents clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcent
Bristow mint-Tucker
Curtis
President urges calm amid war in Europe
The President warns citizens to stay cool while the nation remains neutral in the European conflict. He cites that heated discussions and cosmo profit talks can provoke actions that harm the government’s standing as a neutral power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admon Wshike
Europe
Spiritweil
Saul
President faces unusual term amid mixed foreign policy
S text incomplete and garbled but references a president confronting a Mexican revolution scenario, congressional sessions, neutrality, and seeking expert advice amid European affairs. Reader should note the fragmentary nature limits clear facts or dates.
Germany's wartime buildup sparks global tension
A fragmented wartime dispatch notes Germany's apparent mobilization and the tightening of fortifications across Europe. It suggests major powers are gathering forces and positioning strategically, warning neutral nations of escalating risk and uncertain pretexts for potential conflict.
Confidential Help for Women From Lydia Pinkham Co
An advertisement invites women to write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice on female illnesses. Letters are handled by a Pinkham woman and kept private, with no testimonials published without consent. The firm also offers a free 80 page Text Book by mail. A separate note mentions a windmill powered plow mechanism being demonstrated for sale in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the
Lydia E. Pinkham
Choosing a Bride By Wyatt Mason
A satirical verse warns grooms to beware a flirtatious bride and her family. The narrator mocks dreamily idealized matches, urging caution toward material wedding plannings and the desire for a stable home over flashy appearances. The tone critiques social expectations and the perils of superficial courting.
Bloomers Day Celebrated by Nebraska Women in De Witt
In De Witt Nebraska women celebrated Bloomer Day with women wearing men’s attire including trousers coats and hats. An automobile parade of 125 cars featured young women in male dress and an equal number of young men played ball, with the women winning 17 to some score. Governor Morehead attended and congratulated the women on their progress toward emancipation and the potential ballot measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
de Witt
Comitian
Blomuér
France
Wamen Heine
Wind plow wind wheel shown in Wichita
J B Becker a Wichita real estate broker recounts an eye witness description of a wind propelled ganz plow. He says the device works and appears successful after viewing it in Northern Texas and Mainview areas. The inventor also created a two row corn cultivator.
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Wichita
Kan
J. B. Becker
Mondicky
Texas
Brivgs
Becker
Mainview
Franklin Neighbors Host Weekend Visits and Baseball Win
Local residents hosted visits to Kansas City and Cairo with W. Lawson and Weiding families sharing time with relatives. A Frankin baseball team defeated Belleview 13 to 12 on Sunday at Belleview diamond, while neighbors and family members attended errands, worked hay, and shopped in Lawrence.
Grange Highe event prep and local visits noted
Readable fragments show Twin Mound preparing for the Grange Highe event on an August Thursday with local visits from Ebner Thurber Aly Heber McKinzie and others. Names include Fred Roy Overbrook John Baisky Raymond Baisky Oral Hatcher and Charles Slink with various family and neighbor ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Highe
Ebner Thurber
Aly
Heber McKinzie
Fred Roy
Overbrook
Ake
John Baisky
Mar
Raymond Baisky
Air
Oral Hatcher
Willing Dey
Russell Nichols
Mansas City
Charles Slink
C.l". Alcore
Hobbs
Claylos Waters
Baldwin
Bald Man
Jay Badsky
Overbrodk Rhday
Phillip Hevl
Wen
Lawrence
Ort Hutcher
Fort Riley
Brigene Craines
Teacr
Mir Toh Moss
Delatone Paste Claim for Hair Removal in Home Use
An advertisement promises skin free of hair using a Delatone paste mixed with water. The paste is applied to the hairy area for about two minutes, rubbed off, and rinsed, claiming effective results if real Delatone is used.
Advertising columns as the hustler’s beacon in daily papers
The adogram emphasizes hustling in business and urges merchants to use newspaper advertising as the chief, cost effective method to reach customers. It declares newspapers as the standard channel for advertising, awakening the shrewd seller through visible service.
Local social notes list area residents and visitors
Walter Young and Walter Shiss along with families were shopping in Lawrence Saturday afternoon. Edna and Waldo Shiss, Mrs Laura Claxton and daughter Florence, Miss Kiefer and Minnie Carver were seen together Friday. William White visited Tuesday, Ezra Fortney worked on the road, Cleora Klass returned from DeSoto with Ruth Kluss, and Albert Welding party helped at Peter Dreher's. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs Wiswell, Mr and Mrs Auslee, and Mrs Shirar with children were noted in neighborhood calls.
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Lee Young
Kansas City
Will
Eleanor Whitelaw
Floyd Geneva
Evelyn White
Waldo ‘Kluss
Louis Lawson
Sarah A Weiding
A. F Weiding
Lawson
Sarah Weiding
Cairo
J. al Hywhith
Gre Lass ‘Lawson
Robert White
Ralph Davis
Hunsinger
Fred Chambers
Lawrence
A. F.veiding
Joeok Dreher
Arthur Ie ‘Hultz
John Whitelaw
Lawshries
Atternoo
Charlie Boone
Mer
Robert
White
Wi Sehneek
John Morrow
Cecile Davis
Myrtle
Edna Walters
Kaw Valley
Morse Raebey
Arthur Wiswell
Charlie Roore
Arthur
Tibbets
Blue Mound
Ralph. Davis
Eavey
Combs
Thimsinger
Lee. Young
Charlie Wilson
If. D. Martin
M. Schultz
Ralph Standing
Kintie Boone
Walter Elyss
Plin White
John’ Whitelaw
Jane Caswell
Carlie’ Boone
Ralph
Or. T. Jons
Mary Lohler
Ethel
Carol Martin
Peter Drecker
John Whyte
Walter ‘Young
Frank Wi Alters
Elzy “Davis
Seefind
Bakara ’ Martin
Thir Bowman
Oliver Se
Roy Cox
Clarence Davis
Tris
Albert Hadl
Walter Shiss
Edna and Waldo
Louis Schultz
M. Sehully
Neola
A. F. Welding
Peter Dreher
Cat .Com
Ezra Fortney
Cleora i Klass
DeSota
Ruth Kluss
Mars
Alfred Auslee
Eudorje
Charlie Shirar
Abr
Jol Garett
Local Notes From Vinland and Nearby Areas
Miss Mabel Kennedy of Vinland is visiting Charlotte Cutter during vacation. Mrs. Fred Woods from San Francisco reports her brother Alley Thomas’s illness and small setbacks. Edith Atwood’s illness cleared Thursday. Mr. D. D. Tattle stays in Lawrence starting Monday. Young folks gathered with Fay Williams and Madge Helveir, while Ednia Help returned Sunday evening. Opal Deat plans a few days away with Ada Deuwilder. Fred Woods’s class held a picnic at Me Kunsey’s Grove in honor of Miss Mabel Kennedy. Clyde Baer drove to Clinton Tuesday. Mrs. Todd returns to Olathe after visiting Otis Woods. Woods shop and Madelin headed to Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinlani
Mabel’ Kennedy
F Mporia
Charlotte Cutter
Fred Woods Pow
San Francisco
Alley Thomas
Edith Atwood
D. D. Tattle
Lawrence
Fay
Williams
Madge Helveir
Ednia
Opal Deat
Bala Deuwilder
Vinland
Fred Woods
MeKunsey's Grove
Lignor
Mabel Nemnedy
Clyde Baer
Clinton
Todd
Olathe
Otis
Woods Sfioppi
I Madelin
Special Orange ice at Wiedemann's and more at Lawrence Basin course
Special Orange ice at Wiedemann's draws crowds. The text notes many girls, facing drudgery, found opportunity to earn good money as stenographers or bookkeepers after taking a course in the Lawrence Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedemann’s
Lawrence Basin
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L. Brady
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Telephones News Department Business Department
Obice
Lan
Massachusetts Street
Ansag
Kansas
Japan
China
Willistood
Eurcope
Immenia
Pink -T
Journal-World
Lawrence K A. S.a's
Amvor
Wyatt Mason
Aneire
Sohan Gvin
Selea
Anid
Morcheai
Franklin
McColloch’s
Lawrence Business College
Tene ‘Kan
Merchants National Bank
The
Watkins National Bank
Estes of D Posit
B. Watkins
A. Hill
C. ‘H. Tucker
W.E. Hazen
T.D. Green
J. G
D.bishop
Lawrence Ta Trasseco
Frank ‘Evans
KODAK
Raymond
Wilder S.metcalf
Perkins Building
Wilder Bros
Phonea
Abbott
Detroit
Moriarty ‘Motor CO
N.moriarty Bldg
Kansas City, Mo
Concord
ED Klein
Graton & Knight ‘‘Heart
Vass
Iron Works
Cash Grocery
K. C. Bk
Campbell’s
Lord
Peoples State Bank Bldg
Boll Atl
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