Rural Seal Sale Starts Next Week in County
Returns from 1,559 individuals mailed Tuberculosis Christmas seals total $1,245, about half the $2,500 quota. Influenza slows drive. Mrs. Ed Anderson chairs the fund. Rural districts to begin next week with seals distributed at the county teachers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Anderson
Altho
Miss Mary. McAuliffe
Red Cross
Douglas County Tuberculosis Association
O. J. Lane
K. U
Tex Rickard missed chance to spark Bolivia Paraguay war
New York AP report recalls 1913 episode when Tex Rickard, after years in Paraguay with Fort Farquahar interests and cattle drives, considered crossing into Paraguay with an army offer. He sought Bolivian forts, met Paraguayan leaders who pledged troops if war went ahead, but paused awaiting orders from Buenos Aires and Paris. Rickard still owns land in the Gran Chaco and grants grazing rights to Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Rickard
Bolivia
Paraguay
Rickard
Farquahar
Richard
Argentine
Pilcomeyo
Asuncion
Buenos Aires
Faraquahar
Paris
Gran Chaco
Champion Step Taker on London Monument
A London monument guide is praised as one of the healthiest men in the city. He ascends and descends the monument daily from morning to closing, averaging about 11,196 steps weekly and roughly 589,866 steps per year, allowing for two weeks off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guide
London
Crowder Lake View Farm Bureau Holds Christmas Meeting
The Crowder Lake View Farm Bureau met all day at Mrs. Harry Strong's home in Lake View. Members answered roll call with Christmas suggestions, shared a cafeteria style luncheon, and watched a scarf dress luncheon cloths and handkerchief dyed demonstration by Mrs Beattie Collins. Ten pounds of Christmas candy were produced under Mrs Sam Sweezer. New officers named: President Mrs W S Collins Vice President Mrs Clarence Hodson Secretary Mrs David Perkins Treasurer Mrs Sam Sweezer. Attendees included Mrs David Perkins Mrs W T Collins Mrs Clarence Hodson Mrs Beattie Collins Miss Olinda Brune Mrs J M Growder Miss Nettie Crowder Miss Dottie Martin and others. The Christmas Party will be Dec 19 at Mrs Will Martins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Crowder-Lake View Farm Buréau
Harry Strong
Lake View
Harry ‘Strong
Beattie Collins
Sam -Sweezer
Beattie Coldims
Olinda. Brune
J. M. ‘Growder
Gail
Julius ‘Beurmann
Patchwork of Social Visits and Meetings in Kanwaka Area
The notice lists numerous social calls and gatherings in Kanwaka and nearby towns. Families including Crowder, Collins, Armstrong, Perkins, Hodson, and Crowder are mentioned hosting or visiting friends and relatives. Events include Farm Bureau meetings in Lawrence and a funeral attended by Crowder, Nettie Crowder, and Harlie Armstrong.
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotaba a purified calomel tablet that gives calomel and salts effects without unpleasantness One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water The next morning the cold is gone and you feel well with a hearty breakfast A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lany Drug Store
Services for Mrs R W Gorrill Held at Baptist Church
Funeral services for Mrs. R. W. Gorrill were held at the Baptist church in Lawrence on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00. Agnes Stevens spent the weekend with Bert Stevens and family of Vinland. Also mentioned are Ona Belle Collins, Eugene Collins, Dora Grimes, William Grimes, and Dorothy Armstrong in the surrounding notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.W. Gorrill
Baptist Church
Lawrence
Agnes Stevens
Bert Stevens
Vinland
Ona Belle Collins
Eugéne Collins
Dora-Grimes
William Grimes
Dorothy. Armstrong
Fragmentary social notes from Perry event attendance
Sunday evening at the Beattie Colony hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J M with guests including Mrs. W A Oliver and son Crowder Miss Nettie Crowder Charles and Mr. and Mrs Haynes. Theodore Armstrong and Hazel of Perry were mentioned among attendees in the fragmentary account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Armstrong
Hazel
Perry
Beattie Coloney
Emmett
Kanwaka
W. A. Oliver
Crowder
Nettie Crowder Charles
Haynes
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Step
Harlie Armstrong
Elmer
Athey
Pearl
Paul
Ruby
Barker
Jack Grimes
William
Sam
Mie
Wesley
Eugene
Edward
Margaret
Lee
Clarence Hodson
B. E. Perkins
Margaret Vausbinder
Buck Creek
Farm Bureau Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Oete
Nettie Crowder
Sidney Emmett
Willis Golman
J. M.crowder
Tam
U.S
Jayhawk Tire & Battery CO
Mass
J. K. Meinertz
Hart Schaffner & Marx Suit
Dad
Oklahoma
Eagles Hall
Orpheum
Kit Carson
BROS
Anza Q. Nilsson
H. B. Warner
Sorrell and Son
Lawrence de
Edith Roberts
Virginia Pearson
Phillips Smanteyr
Kinogram News
Big Picture
Eldridge Pharmacy
Biyie Park
Hire Park
Kansas City
Hyde Park Hotel
Billie Dove
Hale
Derry
Mighty Kings of Banjo
Bowersock
Richard Dix
Ruth
Romance
Geetryon
Barbara Ket
Mi Reena
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