Battery to Meet Civilians Monday at Haskell Field
The Battery B baseball nine meets the Lawrence All-Stars at 1:30 on Monday at Haskell Field. Shorty Ogden captains the Battery, with Killbuck on the mound and ex-KU player Ogden catching. The All-Stars, led by Dutch Klaub and Sprowll, aim to avenge last week’s win and back the company fund with gate receipts.
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Haskell Field
Battery B
Lawrence Allas
Heathers Company
Shorty
Oga
Killbuck
Haskell
Headfarters
K. U
peThe All-Stars
Klaub
Ff Sprowll
Dutch Wedel
W. Boltz
Eam
E Battery
Four Accredited High Schools in Douglas County Named
State Superintendent Ross reports Douglas County has four accredited high schools this year. Lawrence High School earns Class A. Vinland High School is Class B rank 1. Bucora and Lecompton each receive rank 3.
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Douglas County
Ross
Lawrence High School
Vinland High School
Kbucora
Lecompton
Minister's Wife Is Cured by Peruna Remedy
Mrs. O. F. McHargue of Jacksonville Florida reports taking Peruna for polypus and throat trouble and says after one bottle the polypus disappeared and three bottles cured the catarrh and throat issues. She notes recommending the medicine to friends and that she speaks to many people about Peruna.
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O. F. McHargue
St. Jacksonville
Florida
Rain Improves Crops in Oklahoma State
Weather bulletin notes moderate to heavy weekend rains ended the drought across Oklahoma. Crops show strong growth. cotton prospects improved though some overgrowth and shedding reported. Corn and grain sorghums recovering. alfalfa, sweet potatoes, and peanuts promising. peach crop nearly marketed. Weevils present but not damaging. frost risk 30 to 40 days. Your life depends on what you drink order McNish's distilled water.
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Oklahoma City
Kla
Oklahoma
North Central
South Central
West Central
Exemption boards slow in western district may delay draft quota
Oklahoma City August 25 Slowness of western exemption boards may prevent certifying Oklahoma's draft quota by September 1. Adjutant General Ancel Earp says eastern district work will finish on time, while western boards have not forwarded exemption claims within the three day limit, risking insufficient time for appellate review.
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Western Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Western District
Oklahoma
Ancel Earp
Adjutant General
Distict Appellate Board
Scarcity of Male Teachers Hits Kansas Schools
Kansas faces a sharp shortage of male teachers for high and grade schools this fall as W D Ross reports an average of three to four calls daily seeking graduates or near graduates in science manual training and agriculture. Many positions are being filled by women, while college graduates join the draft or volunteer ranks. Schools plan to open in late September, and boards fear vacancies will force reorganization and impact standards.
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Lawrence Business College
Oeenians
Lawrence - E TK de
Lawrence
Kansas
W. D. Ross
Good Roads Day Trail Associations Plan State Fair Meeting
Topeka August 25 Good roads day will be observed at the Kansas free fair on Wednesday September 12. J Frank Smith president of the Kansas Good Road Association says the meeting will start at 10 oclock in the pavilion with addresses by L F Davidson Glasco director Midland Trail W H Crawford Horton W W Watson Salina president Meridian road W S Gearhart state highway engineer and E R Moses Great Bend state highway commissioner Road boosters who believe in 365 day roads are expected to attend from across the state. Several trail associations will hold meetings and outline plans for highway improvements they back.
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Trail Associations
Topeka
J .Frank Smith
Kansas Good Road Association
L. F. Davidson
Glasco
W. H. Crawford
Horton
W. W. Watson
Salina
Meridian Road
W. S. Gearhart
E. R. Moses
Great Bend
Jerusalem Fort Is Hard to Take Says Missionaries
A party of missionaries from Turkey and nearby fields says Jerusalem, a fortified target of the British Palestine campaign, can only be overcome by extensive flanking operations similar to trench fighting in Flanders. The note also reports Bowersock theatre to reopen around September 1 after remodeling and includes a local glimpse of Riley Rogers, an eggplant grower from North Lawrence, bringing in a wagonload of eggplants.
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New York
Jerusalem
Palestine
Armamen
Flanders
Turkey
Telephone Improvements At Kansas Telephone Company
Additions are being made to the long distance board to speed up calls. The installation should be completed early next week and include a recording position with a long distance operator. W E A Nottorf notes lines are handling 40 percent more business than a year ago, with security material a limiting factor. Harmony Rose Talekm a delightful powder 28e at McCollogh's Drug Store.
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Kansas Telephone Company
W.E. A. Nottorf
No Concert Tomorrow by First Infantry Band
The First Infantry band will not perform Sunday as members receive a vacation until Monday. Headquarters and other companies rest until Monday morning due to inoculation and hard drift. Last night South Park saw the largest crowd for a First Regimental concert in Lawrence, praised as the best since arriving. More concerts planned. Also notes safety razors at McCulloch's and Santa FeRailway aims to maintain service amid military emergencies with possible temporary changes. Exceptional bargains on refrigeration cabinets and heads available. call for Tue and Wed.
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South Park
Lawrence
McCulloch’s
Red Cross Nurse and Dog Hero Join Allied Ambulance
Mrs Henry Haas, trained as nurse and ambulance driver, is ready to sail from New York to volunteer for the allies. Her husband Tristan, a German police dog, is also thoroughly trained and will accompany her. Together they intend to aid in dragging wounded soldiers to ambulances, likely exceeding the capacity of many human ambulance attendants.
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Henry Haas
Red Cross
San
New York
Tristan Haz
Tristan
Hamas
Farmers to discuss farm agent at Chamber of Commerce
A Douglas County Farmers Institute meeting led by El Harvey will bring A F Turner of the State Agricultural College to the Chamber of Commerce on September 1 at 2 PM. The goal is to awaken county farmers to the value of a local farm agent and share lessons to boost earnings and farming comfort. Also note sale ad for peaches 51.25 and 2.50 and water delivery by McNish.
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F. Turner
Agricultural College
Chamber of Commerce
Douglas County
Fee
Seiardauy
Tig Chan
el, Harvey
Douglas County Farmers Institute
A. F. Turner
State Agricultural College
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Council Bluffs
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Burris
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Grarber
Edmodson
Sammy
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Uncle Sam
France
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Riley Rogers
Gardner
North Lawrence
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Harmony Rose Talekm
Jean
McColloch
Servier
Honscholkl
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Peron
Etn Walker
Tee
Phenny Basen
Puideer
Acme Garage
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R. L. Dennen
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Dinine Iehen
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Dickers
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la Mazer
S. Psi
Ganfield
Departmenta Mail
Customs
Washington
Kam Ronee
Capital
John Sexton & Co
Chicago
Les Lets Ae Sieve
Evans Auto Supply CO
Lawrence National Bank
I. J. Meade
Srving Hill
Geo. W. Kahne
Cashier
J. BD. Bowerlock President
GEO. T. Wetzel Asst. Cashier
W.S. Metcale Farm Loans
F. W. Barteldes Bartetles Lee Co- A. Henly American Cement Flaster Co
G. G. Clevenger
R. Shultz
D. Weaver Ury-Gooda
Peoples State Bank
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