Baby Farm Nightmares Exposed In Chicago Slums
A Chicago Tribune investigation exposes dangerous conditions in so called baby farms. Eight infants crowded in attic and four children in a single flat reveal neglect, hunger, and cruel supervision. Reporters detail a system of boarding for profit where mothers and keepers profit from vulnerable children amid filth and fear.
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Chicago
Tribune
Moran
Infanta
Chiarge
Chicago'’ Tribune
Habit of saving and a boy's question at a banquet
A Chicago banquet recounts a tale about saving as a habit. Ik Marvel’s writer explained that saving is about choosing between present desires and future needs. The anecdote centers on a boy asking what habit means and a mentor clarifying it relates to what one saves for later.
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Archie Levy
Chicago
Camp incomplete notes reveal names and torn bearings
Fragmentary OCR mentions next camp, tents, and pies. lists many individuals including Norris Stauler, Barry Ziesenis, Fraddie Olson, Endacott family, Endacots Paul, Olsons, Kirby brothers, Rob Roy Retherford, and others referenced as part of a group or event. Details are unclear but indicate a gathering with supplies and designated roles.
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Arole
Gownisia
Ita Sime .Caylp
Piirsbeen
Wikit Shastani
Lorera
Norris Stauler
Barry-Ziesenis
Wilhedulus
Fraddie Olson
Waldo Bowman
Herbert Olson
Theo. Lion Youbl
Albach
Henry
Paul Luckan
Orland Mesenbiner
Earl Endacots
Paul Endacott
Norman Endacott
Curtis Strang
Uerman Meatlels
Charence Sheets
Tay
Jbhouie Sebester
Rob Roy Retherford
Ofear
Kolo
Harold Kirby
Dick Kirby
Elliot Havevug
Orin
Napoleon's Ideal Woman and a Health Remedy Claim
A fragmented advertorial touts a Napoleon era ideal woman and promotes Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal cure for female ailments. It asserts the product has aided thousands of American women through health changes and life events, urging trial today.
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Napoleon
Chil Deen
Lythia Bo Phikbaiu
Serious accident averted at busy street corner
Miss Genevieve Morris, a guest of Mrs Dulusuus, halted a car just before two boys Lloyd Howe and Cart Ped ing fell into its path at the corner of Emperor Lynch and Kentucky Streets. Car Shardner sustained a minor facial cut and was taken to hospital.
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Emperor Uency
Kentucky
Qenevie Morris
Dulusuus
Iitg
Lloyd Howe
YG News
Cart
Real Estate Transfers In Mansfield and Lawrence Ledger
Real estate transfers listed include Guy 8 of Mansfield transferring 1 lot at 15 Ninth St Lawrence to G Bo Jackson. D Juckson of Ottawa to A Kekstrom 1 lot and 30 Ninth St. Charles T Kennedy and wife and W Watkins in various parcels. J G Babcock’s Euled Adt in Lawrence. Jane KR executor of W S McCurdy estate in Weld. John D Souler with Lots 1804 182 Mass in Lawrence Kansas. Quit Claim Deed T J Meade Trustee of Lawrence. Hi M McFarlang at NY 408 NES see 2012-19 details. multiple acre totals and land descriptions included.
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Guy
Mansfield
Ottawa
G. Bo. Jackson
Ninth St
Lawrence
D. Juckson
A. Kekstrom
Charles‘t. Kennedy
Lawrenter
Tod
W. Watkins
Carson
JG Babcock
Jane KR
Weld
W. S. McCurdy
John D.y Souler
Mass
Kansas
T. J. Meade
Wrong Wrenches Delays Supplies For Pre War Posts
Report of a shipment mix up where the Journal-World received two seat wrenches instead of Tate improved wrenches. An early batch was mispacked at a New York maker, causing a delay. The World Company will not release any wrenches but has asked manufacturers to rush replacements.
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Journal-World
Ghows Liattle
House
Tate
the World
Street Signs Appear On Massachusetts Street Poles
Several street signs have appeared recently on iron poles along Massachusetts street and others on boards nailed to wooden poles. They aid strangers in the city and reflect local efforts. The Leader notes can supply their dry goods for purchases.
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Massachusetts
Fcanomiscal Myers
Will
Numerous residents depart on visits and homecomings
A long list of readers travel from Lawrence and surrounding towns visiting relatives in Colorado Illinois Missouri and Kansas with numerous returns from Chicago Denver and Topeka. Family bearing and hospitality mark the observations as friends and neighbors announce guests and farewells amid seasonal travel.
Discrimination in Grain Shipping and Interstate Trade
A report discusses alleged discriminatory practices by railroads against grain shippers in interstate commerce. It notes penalties for undelivered cars and questions if state or federal authorities properly regulate distribution and allocation among shippers. The Interstate Commerce Commission is cited regarding justness and reasonableness of allocations and remedies.
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Bru Ie Commerce Commission
Naas
Lave
Igs
Southwestern Kansas Conference to Convene in Wichita
The thirty second annual session of the Southwestern Kansas Conference of the United Brethren Church will meet in Wichita from August 25 to September at the Waco Avenue Exited Brethren Church on Eleventh Street and Waco Avenue. Bishop W. M. Weekley will preside and give five addresses daily with sermons Sunday morning and evening.
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U. B
Wichita
Southwestern” Kansas
Chitted Brethren Church
Waco Avenue
Brethren Church
Eleventh Street
W.M. Weekley
D. D
Kansas City
Lone Star Picnic Brings County Folks Together
Farmers in the southwest county enjoyed a Saturday picnic near Lone Star. The event was a joint affair by Lone Star Granite and Lone Star chapter of the FFA. Burt Brown Henry Aflach J F Don Carlos and J P Reardon spoke while the Lone Star band played. Horseshoe games and a ball match between Lone Star and Highland teams ended 4 to 2 in favor of Lone Star. Oliver Criek umpired the game.
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Lone Star
iLone Star Granite
F. AC A
Burt Brown
Henry Aflach
J. F. Don Carlos
J. P. Reardon
Seefal
Lone Star All Righland
Molder
Rieti- Pris
Oliver Ciriek
100 to Conscience Fund in vten De CL
A fragmentary note from a conscience fund collection mentions a $100 contribution to the treasury and references duties on a watch and land declarations. The text is garbled, with phrases about never being satisfied and an appeal to Sadid, reflecting a plea for support.
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Ence
The
Treasury
Mason to Benedict Wilbur Mason Heads Old Settlers Reunion
Dr Mason as president of Baker University will preside at the Wilson County Old Settlers Association reunion set for the annual gathering. The event will be held in Villan's Grove, Levenlit Trevese, with members attending from the county.
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Dr. Mason
Benedict Tre Wilbur Mason
Baker University
Anntal
Wilson County
Old Settlers’ Association
Leneilitt Tlevese
Queen City College Closure Announced for August Second
A fragmentary notice mentions Queen City College will close on August 2. Mrs Ida Lucha and others are referenced in a garbled ad context. The text also includes unrelated lines about baking tips and a store offer for talcum powder at Raymond's Deny Store.
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Lawrence
Queen City College
Ida. Lucha
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