French Claim Trenches Taken and Prisoners Near Arracourt
Paris reports French official progress in battles on August 28. French troops penetrated German trenches at Butte Des Souain and captured prisoners near Arracourt. Verdun artillery activity and failed enemy attacks on Varx and Lepalameus are noted. Small posts near Varx and Lepalameus repelled with no gains by the enemy.
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Paris
Californie
Butte Des Souain
Arracourt
Verdun
Californie Plateau
Chevreaux
Mont Muret
Beaumont
Varx
Lepalameus
Heavy peach crop boosts fall canning supply
W. W. Burnett of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe reports talks with fruit growers in New York, Michigan, and Oregon about abundant peach shipments this fall. Local wholesalers anticipate easier prices as large canning supplies enter the market, with consumer demand rising for preserving peaches. The heavy crops in New York Michigan and Oregon are expected to affect prices and availability. Tom Harley’s residence appears in the damaged text.
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New York
Michigan
W. W. Burnettt
Atehisan
Peka
Santa Fe
Oregon
Sudden Death Of Mrs Agnes Cooper At Eudora
Mrs Agnes Cooper of Eudora died at 1 AM after a sudden illness of about eighteen hours. Cause listed as heart condition from a combination of troubles. Survived by daughter Taura, son Reaneth, and other relatives. Nora, another daughter, had previously been treated at Osawatomie State Hospital. Household care and weeks of illness noted.
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Agnes Cooper
Eudora
Taura
Nora
Osawa Tenes
Cooper
Reaneth
Eany Eden
Soldiers Fund Campaign Seeks More Donations
The Soldiers Fund has reached about one third of its goal with volunteers noting solid early donations. A public celebration at Park Younght will boost Company F funds and canvassing may be increased if needed, with many banks and local businesses already contributing.
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Park Younght
Fand
Tno
al Bank
Johns
People’s State Bank Wr
VAL Youngs Co
Sutioval Bank
Vasa
Clarence BL
Farmers’ State Wankasings Furvers’ Suate Bank
Stanley “S
Learneds
Lawrence Naisional Iaith , Alp
Weaver Cne Pee Ee Bpo
Mus Wilhelmis
Georgia Melivain
Gribble
Seva Oeaetas
Emma AC Wyle
Big Parade to Start Reception for Soldiers Farewell
Marchers will be met at Woodland Park by barge with Civilian and G A R groups assembling for a large program. Speeches, singing, masses, and entertainment toward a soldiers farewell reception, with Mayor Francisco presiding and Lt Col Charles S. Flander leading the parade. Local military units will march in order to the park, followed by civilian mingling and time for refreshments. Proceeds from park concessions will be given to army funds.
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Woodland Park
All Civili
Jans
Woodut Park
Lawgrens
Reve FE
Iit
CALR
Wilerme
Call Special Meeting to Reform Guard under Army Rules
A special meeting is scheduled for Friday at 7 to discuss reorganizing the guard under United States Army Regulations and adopting new bylaws. Attendance is urged for all members as changes include leadership, the Lawrence award, and updated by-laws.
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Neaanivatior
Wevesary
Arganiz
United States Army
United State
Dillar
Dril
Band Attendance Low At Last Night Practice
A sparse turnout at a band rehearsal in Cha Conmerce towns delayed rehearsals for tonight's Woodland Park entertainment. With many musicians absent, officials urge any available players to join the band, as the next practice aims to prepare for the upcoming concert.
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Cha Conmerce
Woodland Park
Decline of Greek life at University unsettles fraternities
Frat men at the University face reduced membership as wartime service draws men away. Fourteen national and three local fraternities operate houses, with Alpha Tau Alpha and Beta Theta Pi among those shrinking due to enlistments. Rushing will begin September 17, while many houses anticipate smaller enrollments and potential disbanding of large gatherings.
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Ietter
Ocom
Xeepiun Ne Ko
Uy Petaen
Alpha Tau
Pete Canal
Beta Theta Ps
Oman
County Takes Part in Wheat Campaign
Helsive, lisermers Watrchise Seeds antis Not Charity But a Good Investment Such Help Atust Come From Indivil uals Rather Tham from Organi zations. Chamber of Commerce to formulate plan for aid in Kansas wheat crop. Individual donors urged as essential. committee chairs say private support will drive growth and efficiency. Almostars won game.
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Helsive, Lisermers Watrchise Seeds
Chamber of Commerce
Turela
Larsev Fiteh
Hashet Upsets Battery 8 in Afternoon Match
A scrambled report notes Hashet defeated Battery 8 yesterday afternoon with strong pitching and key hits. The Tatnery Bo team Horsf led by its pitcher and batsmen produced solid runs, while Hobn Tasels and Jotaata contributed on offense as Batre Tee eg and Kishk aust provided defense.
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Tatnery Bo
Horsf
Bardsnead Gan
Ware Mtn Pesenda
Kishk
Parades and a Gifted Youth Celebrate Voices
A fragmented report notes a parade tonight at Woodland Park as a 350 paradegoer counts on a celebration. A man and woman are described amid a curious scene involving a bardic musician, while a youth son receives a gift from his daughter.
Rainfall Report Notes Weather Outlook
The bulletin indicates rainfall totaling 53 inches with a 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. window. Skies are generally fair tonight with Western days warmer and a note on rising temperatures and drying conditions ahead.
Changes in Specifications for Public Improvements
Advisory, board and engineers will be consulted on changes in improvements. The question of keeping improvements within the approved plan and public rights remains. Costs and public acceptance will influence decisions before city authorization or next steps.
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Paublie
ueHipies
Kom
Quini Spas
Fragmented OCR note on medical expenses and hospitals
Fragmented text references expenses at hospitals and a medical setting. Names and clear facts are missing or garbled. The fragment suggests a discussion of payments or costs and possibly an institutional context but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
Registration Discussed At Women’s Attendance Meeting
Fragmentary notes describe a gathering about women’s participation and attendance. Mentions names and groups, with phrases about registration, work, and events. The text is garbled but centers on women’s involvement and a campaign or demonstration context.
Roads Split In Phat County Petition Plan For Highways
Portable notes describe a road situation in Phat and Leavenworth counties where petitions are being circulated before the State Commission. The plan outlines two routes to Lawrence, with the Leavenworth route shifting to garner support while river crossings and county landowners are involved. A farmers union picnic and local marriage notices are also mentioned in the same column.
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Canyore
Aden
Leavenworth
Travenworth
Ders
Yonoka
Dives
Randeavest
Auto Collision Bruises Two Near Massachusetts Street
A car driven by Elgin Woody struck a pedestrian near Massachusetts Street. The injured woman, Miss Rosenetlat, was pinned briefly but is recovering. August Pierson’s vehicle was involved in the incident and no serious injuries are reported.
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Wagstafff
Trak
Elgin Woody
Metsachusetts Street
Rasent
Woodly
Abies Ale
Final Hearing On Thorington Case In Probate Court
Habeas corpus case focuses on custody of five year old Alma Thorington. Calif. foster parents face possible custody ruling after continuations. Good seeks return of child kidnapped last September. Next hearing set as depositions from California arrive and attorneys plan appeals if needed.
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Alma Thorington
Douglas County
Tealy
Er KF. Lindley
Felix Good
Los Angeles
Miz
A. C. Raphael
Lve
Los Angel Ing
J. F. Ingalls
California
Good
Tom Harley
Lawrence High School enrolls freshmen amid broader entry plans
Freshmen with above six credits enroll as Lawrence High anticipates higher yearly enrollment than last year. Tomorrow and Saturday focus on new student registrations with additional afternoon sessions. Principal Olney notes possible more non-Lawrence students due to tuition tax shifts. No chemistry teacher or physical director yet. military training decision deferred until staffing. Lutheran officers elected as local church notes legislative humor. county farm upgrades approved for storage and strike-house improvements.
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Lawrence High School
Lawrence High
Olney
E Ducation
Lawrence
Pentire
Heras
Bonait” Reber
Lawrence Thigh
Cnnisiin
Edward Young Paroled After County Jail Term
Edward Young, previously convicted under the bone dry law, was released by Judge C. A. Smart after serving fifteen days of a thirty day county jail sentence. Mrs. Hough of 1215 Rene is set to depart tomorrow for Rice, awaiting winter plans. Most people remain too busy to be polite, acting as though a law bans courteous language.
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Edward Young
Y Young
C. A A. Smart
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