Sunday closing of business urged by local grocers
In a letter to the Journal-World the editor reports that during World War I grocers and butchers formed a county food committee meeting weekly to plan war measures. Some began Sunday trading, others closed, and public debate grows. The writer argues for a unified Sunday closing to protect competing businesses and cites rising prices for staples like butter eggs sugar milk and other luxuries.
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Journal-World
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Moses
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Thea Saland
Citizen Suggests State Action To Open Golden Belt Road
A citizen proposes using state law to reopen a three mile stretch of Golden Belt road north of town. He notes prohibition on new railroad work was wartime only and that postwar AP reports allowed new railroad projects. He urges proceeding under state law, imposing taxes, and resisting federal board objections pending higher authority.
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Tr. Oreius Office in Different Building
Medical note indicates eye ear nose and throat evaluation for patient Tr Oreius with exam in a different building.DETAILS show office relocation and clinical focus on ENT assessment.
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State may ask King case be continued Eskridge trial set
Preliminary trial of Rufus King, former Maple Hill liveryman, charged with murder, will be held tomorrow at Eskridge. Senator Carroll says precautions will be taken, with special deputies to maintain order. Assistant AG McNeill and County Attorney Martin probe witnesses. continuation possible per state. Dr Chambers resumes practice above Bell’s Music Store.
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Wilhaunsee County
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Two Applicants for Hamilton's Job Here
Two candidates for the director of athletics at the University of Kansas appeared in Lawrence seeking a one month position. Alfie Carroll withdrew, citing busyness and distance, while R E L Sullivan of Mississippi offered nine years of coaching and athletic directorship experience.
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County Attorney Plans New Trial In Desertion Case
County Attorney J B Wilson will retry Henry Wright on a wife desertion charge after Justice R C Man ley dismissed the case. Wilson said Wright failed to support his wife for three weeks, and will prosecute before Justice Edgar A Wilson in Wakarusa township. The defendant’s preliminary hearing found insufficient evidence of guilt. Wright was arrested days ago and released, with J W Clark acting as defense counsel for Wright.
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J. B. Wilson
R. C. Manley
Edgar A. Wilson
Wakarusa Township
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Mantey
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Wakarusa
Defense argues Wright absence not desertion at hearing
The defense sought to show at the hearing this morning that the absences of Wright from his home and from the city did not constitute desertion.
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KEEP BODIES IN FRANCE General Pershing Objects to Plan
Washington reports General Pershing opposes removing American war dead from France to Los Angeles. He says graves should stay near where fallen, serving as a reminder of liberty and ideals. He believes soldiers would wish to remain undisturbed with comrades. Viscount Grey heads to New York as British envoy pact. Garbard and a American Armenian inquiry team depart Paris for Brest to sail to Constantinople aboard Martha Washington.
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Students seek jobs for next winter and beyond
War era employment patterns indicate students will largely self support through college at similar levels to prewar years. Edwin F. Rice of the University Y M C A employment agency says there will be enough jobs for all students seeking to earn expenses, despite higher room and board costs. The price outlook includes increased room charges and potential board raises, yet student labor will not exceed typical numbers.
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