Night Baptist church reports boost annual drive and repairs
The First Baptist church notes a busy year with plentiful reports from church and auxiliaries showing energy and growth. Over $5,000 was raised and spent to support the church and to clear a deficit. Officers and committees are listed as part of a forthcoming printed report for members.
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First
Reh
P. P. Lester
E. J. Hilkey
F. Hester
A. J. Prentiss
Strong
Ismerberts ‘Burnett
Bertha Zwick
Lusie
E. Sisson
Means Chancellor
Frank
E. M. Hopkins
L. H. Lenger
F. F
S. Hestér
G. XN. Dixon
Walter Hall
B. Hamerford
Ae Gorrill
Eragurintendenk
Amy Y
Hi Curtis
EL. E. Sisson
Kinderen
Miss Rice
Avis
Home Department
Kila ‘Teeter
Michigan Governor Urges Day Law Ratification and English-Only Education
Governor E Sleeper, in his second inaugural address, urged ratification of federal prohibition and enactment of a law requiring English in all Michigan courses up to the grade. He added that existing prohibitory laws should be promptly updated and education should reflect American citizenship ideals, avoiding foreign language instruction in schools. The piece also notes a perception of shifting behavior after holidays, contrasting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
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Michigan
E. Sleeper
F .Amercan
Pinex cough remedy praised for quick relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pinex as a superior home remedy for coughs and bronchial symptoms. It recommends 244 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with plain sugar syrup and claims fast relief for throat irritation, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough, and asthma, urging readers to ask their pharmacist for the exact formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Tom
Pinex Co
Wayne, Ind
Business Boom at Cutter & Smith in Lawrence
One third rise in 1918 business prompts Cutter & Smith to hire a new manager and add S. C. Smith to become Cutter & Smith Bros. The firm, long a local giant formerly Thad Stevens’ store, is praised by Kansas City Harvester reps as selling vast quantities of farm machinery and equipment. Mrs S. G. Smuth moves to Lawrence at 1015 Alabama Street as the business looks to a stronger year ahead.
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Cutter & Smith
S. C. Smith
Alma
Wabaunsee
County
Cutter & Smith Bros
Geo. FE. Smith
Thad Stevens
Scharke
Kansas City
International Harvester Company
Kansas City Territory
S. G. Smuth
Lawrence
Alabama Street
Frog’s Appetite for Wasps Surprises Insect Expert
A green frog has been observed with a remarkable appetite for wasps. The amphibian sits motionless among leaves, drawing insects into a false sense of security before striking.
California Syrup of Figs Adverts for Children
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative that cleanses the liver and relieves constipation in babies and children. It warns buyers to ask their druggist for the genuine product and to beware counterfeit versions.
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California
California Nesa
Seventeen Officers to Get Final Discharges at KU
The final pay for members of the S A T C arrived at the university adjutant's office. Checks are in hand and will be issued Friday between 2 and 5 30 PM to those in school who call, or mailed to home addresses if they do not appear. Discharges for nine lieutenants arrived from the central department dated January 2, 1919, with seven more discharge recommendations sent for immediate processing. Remaining privates will receive final pay with discharges later. naval section pay and subsistence details are not yet available.
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Adjutant’s
K. U
Hatch
Central Department
J Fagdeyen
E. Graxton
Ley F. Curl
A. B. Cummings
John Curran
Carter R. Lier
Robert Cretney
Otis P. Hornaday
Ralph E. Carter
Johm Brackett
Firemen's banquet ends with piano gift from Pierce Music Co
Lawrence fire department hosts annual banquet with city officials as guests. P H Pierce presents a Kimball piano to fire headquarters lounging room. Journal World subscriptions due soon under new prepaid policy. Hendon parish church sermon on human life notes Stationers' company trustees.
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Pierce Music Co
Lawrence Fire Department
P.hh. Pierce
Pierce Music Comany
Journal
World
Vendon
Sug
Richard Johnson
Hendon
Earliest Shoes Described as Sandals in Ancient Texts
The earliest footwear were sandals made from hide feather or wood. Bible references to shoes likely denote sandals. Egyptian sandals were woven from palm leaves and papyrus. Egyptians used sandal imagery to symbolize subjugation of enemies and displayed figures of opponents.
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Egypt
Not to Be Discussed and Privacy Advice
Quiet personal matters should be kept private to ease difficulties. Time is tight, and handling problems discreetly in the background may reduce stress and protect affairs from public scrutiny.
Peculiar Adornment Shapes Widow Customs in Islands
A fragment describes widow adornment in the Hawaiian Islands and broader Pacific regions, noting deceased husbands’ names tattooed on throats and blue lip coloring in Egypt. It also mentions Japanese archipelago fashion pressuring girls to enlarge their mouths by fattening lips with red dye.
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Hawaiian Islands
Japapese
Year 1918 Warmest on Record with 60 Hot Days
The 1918 meteorological year set warmth records at the station, mean temperature 56.47°F about 3° above the long-term average, and a 126°F yearly temperature range. August was the warmest month, and December the coldest. Five zero-degree days, 60 hot days, 37.07 inches of precipitation, and 105641 wind miles marked the year.
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Dane
Qutumm
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Health
A laboratory tour showcases the famous remedy's process with sterilization and pasteurization ensuring purity. The company uses over 350000 pounds of herbs annually gathered at peak season and extracts their medicinal properties for women's ills. The article touts numerous testimonies of restored health by Lydia E. Pinkham's preparation.
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Annailly
Lydia R. Pinkham
Women in the Army Signal Corps Stand Fast in Peace
One branch of the army the smallest will not be demobilized as peace begins. the Woman’s RNA Corps remains active with 21 members allowed to wear uniforms resembling military dress. The radio corps serves civilian signal personnel. women wireless operators gain prestige as skilled workers across services. Miss Elizabeth is shown in full uniform with insignia.
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Army
Wom Rais Corps
Signal Corps
Navy
Elizabeth 7
Io Corps
Weather observations and barometer readings summary
Data recount wind directions and hours for the year with monthly totals and barometer figures. It notes April as a peak wind month and July as among main months, lists direction frequencies including NE SE SW NW, and provides barometer highs and lows with station temperatures and yearly summaries.
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Marco
Ted
Ilarty
Si Lone
Local News And School Notes From A Springfield Ledger
Baldwin Louis Johnson of Camn Fun stop remains in the quar termaster’s department for several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tunin. Fred Weilbern visited friends in Iowa and stayed with Zeta Chi. John Willgus was on furlough and attended chapel Wednesday. Clara Stodaha returned home for the holidays. Slg is a member of the Almhachi Omogie sorority. Marty n Shear in France may go to England to study at Oxford on discharge. Fayette dufus Wool, formerly Baker 1915, died in the Philippine Islands of pneumonia. sister Marcella attends Baker. The Delta Delta Delta sorority held its Christmas party. Mr. Jas. Brockway is ill with acute indigestion. Alpha Chi Omega sorority held its annual Christmas spread.
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Louis Johnson
Camn Funstop
Tunin
Fred Weilbern
Iowa
Zeta Chi Boys
Jeon Willgus
Clara Stodaha Oeame
Slg
Marty
Jas. Brockway
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Marriage Licenses and Probate Office Updates
Marriage licenses list Clifford Cook of Lawrence to Pearl E Hurlburt of Buffalo New York and Earl McCleerey of Lawrence to Myrtle Belt. plus Albert David Huminger of Lawrence to Lucy A M Wright of Lawrence. Two rows of metal filing cases added in the probate judge’s office, extending cabinet by sixty four boxes. Judge Lindley rearranging papers previously hard to locate Yoon.
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Clifford Cook
Lawrence
Pearl E. Hurlburt
Buffalo
N. Y
Lindley
Yoon
Casualty Lists From the War Show Names and Statuses
Casualty lists detail actions and statuses for soldiers including killed, missing in action, and wounded severely. Names include William Fiston of Kansas City and Jacob Luder of We kloar, with others such as Price A Affolter Clinton and Elmer A Porgy Stafford noted among the wounded or missing. Marine Corps entries cite deaths from disease and wounded in action.
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V Department
Soi Ys
Wannus
William
Viston
Kansas City
Dvivaue
M. Robinsey
Lola
Jacob Luder
Wekloar
Templer
Wiehits
Fansas Bay
Esterday
Ansas
A. Affolter
Clinton
Elmer A .Porgy
Stafford
Lawrence B. Gibbs
Fort Riley
Ralph W. Latimer
Hemewond
Emmons W. Kirbride
Cunningham
Marine Corps
Priiser
Green
Richard 5
Two Kansans Defraud Detroit Wholesalers of 100000
Detroit January 2 Henry and May argester pat Leavenworth were arraigned on charges of defrauding more than 100000 worth of merchandise from wholesale firms. Authorities say the couple opened stores in Detroit and Mount Clemens and shipped merchandised goods to western cities after reselling from local dealers. Hearing set for January 13.
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Detroit
Henry
May Argester
Pat Leavenworth
Mount Clemens
Mich
Bush War Revenue Bill Debate Rule Adopted in House
Washington June 2 House leaders adopted ten special rules to guide the war revenue bill. South opposition blocked debate as emails for votes on certain sections circulated. The rules committee reported the measure unanimously without a roll call.
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Wrehington
House
South
Rules Committee
Unclear health ad offers fake remedies with gold medal claim
A garbled ad fragment promotes kidney health warnings and dubious treatments. It mentions Tem Oil Connie and a Gold Medal box offer with refunds if no improvement, plus confusing notes about the Netherlands and housewives.
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Ment
Netherlands
Holland
Hagslem
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