Herrmann Magic's Golden Era Fades After Death
Seventy five days after the death of Alexander Herrmann the Great, his widow Mme Herrmann tours the country with tricks he originated. His stage equipment valued at $75,000 and the craft's masters, like De Kolta, have left a void as conjuring loses its grip on the American public.
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Herrmann
New York
Alexander Herrmann
Mme. Herrmann
Hus
Sixth Avenue
Nellar
de Kolta
Chorus Girls Seek Union Membership Over Pay Dispute
A committee of chorus girls led by Gladys Walton visits Mrs. Raymond Robins, head of the Woman's Trade Union League, to determine if chorus performers are eligible for trade union membership amid wage refusals and demands for artistic recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gladys Walton
the Melting of Maldly” Company
Raymond Robins
Woman's Trade Union League
Vaudeville Sleight-of-Hand Acts Compared to Pioneers
On the vaudeville stage many acts are strong sleight-of-hand performers rather than true fusion artists. The piece contrasts current performers with the more famous predecessors from a generation earlier, noting the shift in style and impact.
Bromo Quinine Box Signed by W Grove on Cold Remedy
An old consumer ad notes that Colds Cause Grip and influenza are treated by Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It highlights a single product, Bromo Quinine, with W Grove's signature on the box. The price is shown as 0c.
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W. Grove
Barrier Bill Enacted To Curb Profiteering In Kansas
In Topeka Kansas February the Barrier bill passed with little opposition. It creates broad powers for the attorney general to investigate unlawful buying, selling, and dealing in commodities without delivery, with subpoenas and sworn testimony. Violators face fines up to 400 dollars or 60 days in jail.
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Topeka
Kan
Ring
Bet
Italy
Representative Barrier
Nivel County
Atul
Kansas
Meles
People gather for Lone Star Sunday meeting
A community Sunday gathering at Lone Star featured Mrvanid and Mrs Whitehead with families visiting neighbors. Attendees included Ezra Shuler, Ralph Petersin, and the Dietz family. Florence Ganber spent Sunday visiting relatives nearby.
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Mrvanid
Af MW Hiteimaay
de Flore
August Dietz
Florence Ganber
Veteran quits tobacco with free habit guidance ad
A veteran named S. BR. Lamphere overcomes years of tobacco addiction using a free habit and safety method. The ad promises quicker relief, improved digestion and vigor, and a stronger heart. It urges writing to Edward J. Woods in New York City for the method and messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. BR. Lamphere
J. Woods
New York City
Demobilization Cuts State Defense Council Budget
Topeka Kan Feb 1 The governor announces disbanding of the state defense council following White House and secretary of defense guidance. Original two year appropriation of 191 200 would fund a 5000 a year secretary and staff to promote food crops loyalty investigations and postwar reconstruction. Council leaders say duties can be shifted to other state departments. Also notes stock care ads and a drugstore quip.
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State Defense Council
Topeka
Kan
Allen
State Council of Defense
H. J. Waters
JJ. C. Mahler
Deaths and Funerals for Williams and Others in City
Mrs Sallie J Williams died at 927 Vermont street at age 79. She leaves two daughters, two granddaughters and many relatives, with prominence in Indian educational circles at Cheyenne and Arapahoe agencies. Funeral announcements to follow. John Moreher, three and a half, died after illness. C Lind died at home 806 East 12th Street. born in Lawrence, survived by brothers Frank and Fred. Funeral 10:30 from Eagles Hall, Oak Hill cemetery, Rev. Stauffer officiating. Long remains after price forgotten. Singer Sewing Machine office 83534 Massachusetts.
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Sallie J. Willams
Sallie J. Williams
Vermont Street
Anne Arnett
Lawrence
Ia Williams Russell
May- Brook. Hill
Maud Arnett
la Cross
Kan
Wilma Arnett
Lawrence High School
Williams
Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency
Indian Territory
Thears ‘C. Lind
Meury C. Lind
East 12Th Street
Lind
Planinic, Mills
Frank
Fred
Eagles’ Hall
Oak Hill Cemetery
Stauffer
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Office
Massachusetts
Bumper Crop Conditions Favor 200,000,000 Bushel Wheat Yield
Topeka Kansas February 18 Ideal winter conditions for wheat growth extend into the critical fall months says FE A Sullivan field representative of a Kansas City grain company who has just returned from a tour of Kansas wheat regions.
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Topeka
Kan
FE. A. Sullivan
Kansas City Grain Company
Lnsas
California Syrup of Figs Promises Safe Laxative for Children
Mothers rely on the product as an ideal laxative that gently cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping. The ad urges checking the tongue for coats to judge illness and promotes a genuine California Syrup of Figs from Compans with directions for all ages.
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California
Chilfey
Remarkable Pinex cough remedy from Pine extract ad
Severe cough or chest cold relief offered by an old home made recipe. Mix 24 ounces Pinex in a pint bottle with plain granulated sugar syrup or honey syrup. The remedy promises fast soothing effects, loosening phlegm, easing throat tickle, and healing irritated membranes. Pinex is a pine extract marketed by The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.
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Pinex Co
Wayne
Ind
bumper crop forecast for Kansas based on strong plantings
A Kansas analyst predicts a bumper harvest next season, estimating about 200 million bushels. He cites acreage planted and current ideal conditions, with confidence echoed by millers, elevator men, and field reporters across the state.
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Kansas
Sullivan
British Flyers Deaths Low In Wartime Air Travel
London reports that British Air Ministry figures show from January 1916 to 1918 about 1,000,000 flying hours with 340 officers killed, most fatalities due to battle and few from accidents, and that flying risks are now nearly negligible due to improvements while new civil flying regulations are being drafted.
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London
British
Air Ministry
Sir.h. Sykes
London Chamber of Commerce
Arms From Fort Riley Shipments to Kansas Guards
The war department has advised the Kansas adjutant general that 1900 Enfield rifles model 1917 and two consignments of Browning machine guns were shipped from Fort Riley for the Fourth regiment of the Kansas National Guards. Guns to be issued to the machine gun unit at Lawrence. Earlier notices said the Lawrence company would be equipped with the Lewis gun.
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Topeka
Kansas Adjutant General
War Department
Fort Riley
Kansas National Guards
Lawrence
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement
We wish to thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during our bereavement Wilt Whitney and Son Mrs Elizabeth Seetin and family extend heartfelt gratitude for support and sympathy received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilt Whitney
Elizabeth Seetin
Lettish Republic to Attend Peace Conference
The Lettish republic accepts the peace conference invitation for a meeting at Princess Islands but demands the withdrawal of Russian Soviet forces from Lettivia and an end to offensive actions. Estonia also accepts, noting it does not view itself as part of the Russian Soviet republic but will participate for future relations with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettish Republic
Confah
Aris
Princess Islands
Lettivia
Esthenia
Russia
Berlin police arrest Bolshevik agent in Feb dispatch
Berlin police have arrested Bolshevik emissary Karl Radek, accused by German authorities of instigating radical outbreaks. His whereabouts had been a mystery for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Basel
Karl Radek
Berlin
The New Puritan and the Guiding Doctor
The essay depicts a purified ethic guiding a man toward moral conduct and temperance. It frames science as mentor to personal reform, shaping a life free from intoxicants for the sake of self and future generations.
Judging Woolen Materials by Light and Thread Quality
Buying woolen materials requires holding them up to the light to reveal flaws. The best qualities show no ynneven or broken threads, ensuring durability and even weave.
Completing Cast for Benefit Show in Lawrence
Complete cast for the home talent comic opera to be staged by the Social Service league February 24 is being assembled. Rehearsals start next Monday under Miss Staley at the Bowserck theater for the nursing fund. The show titled A Day at Coney Isle features a cast of over a hundred with sororities forming chorus teams. Leading roles are slated for C. C. Carl, Talmadge Funk, and J. B. Holmes, all city figures with prior stage credits.
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Social Service League
Miss Staley
League
Bowerseck Theater
Nursing Fund
Coney Isle
Lawrence
Cane Sai
C. Carl
Talmadge Funk
J. 2. Holmes
Governor Allen to Address University Convocation
Henry J. Allen the Kansas governor may address the university convocation in the near future. Chancellor Frank Strong has written asking for his acceptance and expects him to speak. The event would occur late next week and would be open to Lawrence residents once Allen agrees.
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University
Henry Allen
Henry J. Allen
State of Kansas
Charcellor
Frank Strong
The
Univers
Allen
Baker University
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Scared of Yanks Bolsheviki retreat in Archangel region
American reinforcements marching over thirty miles of forest trail reached British and Russian forces near Sredmakrenga. Bolsheviki, under pressure from Ashkeans, began withdrawing to the south fearing a rear cut and retired from the area yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel
Sredmakrenga
Sredmakrengn
Crowder Is Reappointed as Judge Advocate General
President Wilson nominated Major General Enoch H. Crowder to again serve as judge advocate general of the army for four years from February 15 1919. Crowder, who has held the post since October 6 1917, would retain the rank of major general.
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Crowder
Washington
Enoch H. Crowder
Army
Wilson
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