New Libraries Grow Amid Holiday Openings Across Communities
A report details multiple library openings and expansions, including a traveling library program at Topeka and a new facility in Port Leavenworth. Miss Aauy Cowley guides staff while Misses McComical Chapman plan Christmas and New Year hours.
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Mitnay Ibra
Sabeiha
Andreaey Wathdline
Mansas
Bily Commission
Topeka
Libravius
He Hotchinson
Atorncoy
Evenin
Wid Tan
Aau'y Cowley
Lia Agsistiats
McComical Chapman
Mcpherson
McPherson Public
Nork Ps Cdo
Highigehoo
Ginal
University Library
Witity
Joans
Carnegie
Dierman
Aimane
Colleatio Russell
Jwha
Howeven
Mildred “Berrier
Nora Danihlope
Eustish Clases
Wig Library
Aovelnness
Inia
Port Leavenworth
Sgaldon
Osler on Tuberculosis and Lime Salts Cure
Dr. Osler discusses the role of lime salts and Eckman’s Alterative in treating pulmonary tuberculosis. He notes calcified granulations, tissue changes, and reports from authorities on the therapy’s efficacy. A Philadelphia druggist advertises Eckman’s product with claims of Dr. Eckman’s support and home delivery.
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Osler
Willisster
Meitiend Terly
Juhos Kopkins
Mme Salis
Eckman
Soo- Gan
Uckmas Laborstorsy
Philadelphia
Frank Strong Representatives Sherman Elliott
Frank Strong lists representatives Sherman and Elliott among officials involved in a pending matter. The fragment mentions Sthuffer as another name in the group. Further context is missing to identify roles, dates, or institutions.
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Frank Strong
Sherman, Elliott
Ande S. “Sthuffer
Ice on the river returns after years of thaw
A large crowd gathers as the river ice strengthens after a long period of weak conditions. Local traders and residents observe the move with interest as skaters take to the water and a sense of renewed activity spreads through the community.
President to Help Asa in Southern Unity Plea
The article reports President's pledge to aid Asa as southern sentiment supports his leadership. It notes Wilson Lodge and university commission discussing integration of the eleven southern colleges, with calls for impartial standards and orderly progress toward unity. The piece reflects hope for improved relations and steady advancement of policies.
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Wilson Loddy and University
Commission
Dre CT Brongl
Tie Vanivers
Arkansas
Military orders shift troops to Mexican border
Washington reports formal response to regular army orders as Brigadier General directs three divisions from Galveston and two more from Port Arthur to proceed to the Mexican border. Coordination includes movements from Fort Still and Oklahoma toward the border for staging.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Belyro
Galveston
Cosae
BP Anhgies
ET “Itale
Mont Fort Still
Concordia Ties With Kansas City for Low Temperature
The report lists low temperatures across several towns. Concordia and Kansas City tied at 24 degrees, with readings from nearby areas including Amarilla Oklahoma and Wichita. A light informing sheen notes a frost cover and widespread cold across the region.
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Kansas City
Kansta City
Concordia
Wasi
Onurha
Lutelinson
Kansas
Springfiell
Man
Amarilla
Oklahoma
Wichita
Batrie
Corpus
Stimpson urges militia basis for national defense
An early 20th century report from New York discusses Secretary Stimpson advocating a militia based defense plan. The piece notes plans for a volunteer army structure and immediate mobilization efforts amid wartime needs.
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New York
Foumdahion
Unitet States
Stimson
Algoriation
New ‘York
Open trading resumes on New York Stock Exchange
Trading in all listed shares on the New York Exchange resumes with two restrictions. Big speculative and railroad issues lead gains after yesterday’s shift from restricted to open status. In Paris, Belgium faces a war tax payment demand of 870000000 as the occupier orders provincial counts to collect by December 17.
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Stock Exchange
New York
New Y Exchange
Belgium
Paris
Jias
Macet
Women in bondage in the fields a critique of industrial gender toil
A speaker denounces industrial society for turning women to field labor with meager pay. Census figures show 1,514,000 women work the fields, 409,000 under sixteen, many with babies. The piece condemns greed, calls for reform, and questions Liberty and justice for working mothers.
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United States
Pres
Imanagerd
Congress
Etatbergen
Patel
Liberty
Washington
Piteking Bay
Israels
Sun
Pharm Society
Irvas
Fragmented Note Describes Silk Theft and Court Motives
A garbled excerpt references a theft case involving silk and possible court proceedings. It mentions laundering, a suspect named Jess, and phrases about delicate embroidery and sackor powder. The text hints at an inquiry into illegal fabric items and a trial context without clear details.
Town Happenings Secretary Meets Sunday School Group
A secretary reports a meeting at seven tonight with representatives from each Sunday school. Topics include eligibility, a tall basket question, and plans for holidays. Sheriff Conunings returned from a Lansing trip with a sentence lipisoners. a large cake of flood soap offered at Metatlch's Drug Store.
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Dbultz Hag
Prussell
Metatlch’s
Jane Nary
Conunings
Lansing
Railroads and Wilson Work on Credits amid War Strains
President Wilson reviews a memorandum by railroad presidents urging government and public support for railroad credits as European war slows business. The plan seeks cooperation across federal and state levels to curb rising railway expenses and finance needs, with the president inviting broad participation.
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Wilson
Frank’ Trumbull
Conntry
Técogmulligan
Iam Glat
The Straight Road Partunguenant Trial Note
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a trial line of pipes and a People’s State Trial with a date 902 Mares St. The text is garbled and only hints at a legal proceeding or segment of a court listing. No clear names or outcomes are discernible.
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Tubaceu
The Issue of Wages and Rights in a Nation at War
Fragmented lines discuss wartime duties and a call to uphold human rights and family protections. It questions how to balance patriotic duty with fair wages and gender equality, hinting at social reform and labor standards during a period of crisis.
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America
Siven
Belgrade Front Reports Continue Amid War Invasion Talk
Fragmented dispatches describe Belgrade and Danube region fighting as Austria seeks to invade neighboring Serbia. Reports cite Austrian anxiety over defense failures, political shifts, and expected mobilization, with scattered mentions of German and Russian activity in Poland and Galicia.
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Oss
Danube
Nish
Austin Srn
Servia
Amd
Galletins
Tvs Ue
Amidor Équabvin
Poland
Galicia
Elvar
Russias
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