Obituary of Mrs Catherine Curtis with Kansas life details
Mrs Catherine Curtis born August 26 1845 in County Meath Ireland came to America with parents as a child and married Jeremiah Curtis in Butler County Ohio. They moved to Kansas in 1870 and she died after nursing a large family. survived by four sons two daughters six grandchildren and others. Funeral held at West Baldwin Catholic church with Rev Father Burto officiating.
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Catherine Curtis
Butler County
Ohio
Curtis
den Messenger
James
West Baldwin ‘Catholic
Father Burto
Ottawa
John Curtis
Kansas City
Jerry Curtis
Baldavin
William Curtis
Near Lone Star
Tom
Anna Curtis
Kate’ Timmermeyer
Lawrence
Bryer
Kentland
Indiana
Lawrence Musician Honored by National Music Teachers
At a St Louis meeting of the Music Teachers National Association Prof C S Skilton of Lawrence and the university was elected to the executive committee for three years He presented papers on Realism in Indian Music tied to drums and flute and on Standardization of Teachers A banquet audience asked for an impromptu farewell speech Harold Henry formerly of Lave Fence gave a recital
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Lawrence
St. Louis
Music Teachers’ National Association
C. S. Skilton
Skilten
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Henry
Lavy- Fence
Inside Laxative Ad Advises Care For Constipated Child
An old advertisement urges mothers to treat a tired child with a gentle interior cleanse. It warns about coated tongues and constipation, promoting Syrup of Figs as a safe remedy made by the California Fig Syrup Company and stresses checking the label for proper makers.
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Iig
Cali-ie
Kidney Health Ads and Sioux Serenade Highlight Paper
An advertisement urges women to try Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney and bladder issues citing nervousness and low energy. It describes sample requests to Dr Kilmer Co and notes availability in drug stores. The page also mentions a public premiere of The Sioux Flute Serenade by Prof Skilton dedicated to Mr Henry and well received.
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Binghamton, N. Y
Prof. Skilton
Henry
War time notices and local health road concerns
Road conditions risk lives as snow blocks passage and physicians struggle to reach patients. Dr. McParland resumes practice in Newton after Army service. Newton Fathers Club plans to honor fallen soldiers with graveside care and possible national cemetery questions. Kansas penitentiary reports fewer prisoners studying by night due to wartime strains.
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Newton
Kan
France
Fathers’ Club
Lansing
Kansas Penitentiary
Chaplain Wari
Exemption Requests Discussed for Physically Unfit Students
University of Wisconsin students may seek gym exemption if physically unable to perform gym work that harms their health. Dr Nelson at University Hospital reviews claims, with the exemption committee of Hamilton Coghill and Boynton deciding final disposition. Seventy three of eighty two journalism students this term are women.
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Hamilton
W. Q. Hamilton
K. U
Nelson
University Hospital
W. O Hamilton
G.e.coghill
A. J. Boynton
C—s
University of Wisconsin
Influenza Warnings And Community Farewells In Edgerton
The article warns of Spanish influenza deaths surpassing earlier weeks and urges preventive steps like not spitting, avoiding shared cups, and using antiseptic inhalers. It notes cold weather may bring a resurgence and mentions local deaths and funeral services for Willie Rower, who died after influenza complications, with a Catholic funeral in Edgerton.
Local notes recount New Year visits and town events
The page describes residents and families from Reno Ar. to Lawrence on New Year’s, visits with Mr and Mrs Wo L Folie, health updates, and community gatherings. It notes transport disruptions, school plans, church attendance, and social visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. George, Mr. and Mrs. Wal Harrie Dram Ele, and Miss Lutverne among others.
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Robert Pourke
Ritsasity Sia Lawrence
Wiieskey
L. Folie
Aml
Gwar Tyateels
Soir Wasleah
City
George A
Haery Deere
Ara
Merlean
Crete
Eugene Meee
Lanwe
Dwyer
Lawrence
Geo. T. Pholein
Caul
Wade Zinnuernien
Cnd
Wiijiae
Mornain
Clevenier
Meeang
Ituy
Zina Man
Thory Sigan
Dutboral Kan
Aid Society
Treet
France
Huettiurman
Avniki
Tay
Mhethier
Slaseph
Ane
Mila
Tarderin Ta Tamon de
Skerries
Emimnett Yreepelia
Feliesen
Pony
Creek
Gaethea
Herbert Miver
Mrs. Prank
Ftiley Dinette
Thele Werte
S. Eapinry
Vihiel Kahn
Dinmick
Lutverne
Jans
Xéhdal Hanes
Aoe
Ander
Katiboen
Kelsall
Pire Relse
Merida
Mra
Berohast
Jolaressin
Bend Mamot
Tanees Vereen
Sain Kelsall
Margaret Ofsat
Local News From Clearfield Community Gatherings
Community notes detail New Year visits and domestic trips among residents. Several families including the Selzers, Melvilles, and Hausmans are mentioned visiting relatives, attending church, or hosting guests over the holiday period.
Relief for Rheumatism Sufferers Promoted to Readers
Text advertises a nostrum for rheumatism and muscle soreness claiming relief from weather related stiffness. It targets men and women with neuritis headaches and general aches urging readers to consult their druggist and obtain the remedy today.
Musterole Quick Relief No Blister Ad Promises Pain Ease
An old fashioned mustard plaster alternative Musterole promises quicker pain relief without blistering. The white ointment uses mustard oil and is rubbed on directly, claiming relief for stiff neck asthma neuralgia pneumonia and related pains. Hospital size jars priced at 2.50.
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Seema
Card of Thanks for Floral Tributes and Support
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors who cared for us during our mother's sickness and death. Thank you for your kindness and the beautiful floral tributes. Tor and Miss Anna Curtis, Mr and Mrs John Curtis, Mr and Mrs Jerry Curtis, Mr and Mrs William Curtis, Mr and Mrs Frank Fimmermeyer.
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Tor
Anna Curtis
Ohn Curtis
Jerry Curtis
William Curtis
Frank Fimmermey
Fragmentary town notes on people and events in a distant ledger
A garbled text fragment mentions various names and places such as Panis, Peruvian references, and an assortment of individuals including Mrs Anon White and Miss Prayees. The piece reads like a rough ledger of residents, social blurbs, and unidentified events, with many words and names distorted beyond recognition.
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Panis
Iiten
Portises
Leristuvss
Wes Peruano
Stintewi
Pridiy
Geneel Osdreeve
Pera
Vetecniteae
Atdab Abd Sahsu
Prarlals
Clare Bergat
Hs Hin Meter
Anon White
Bott McNornex
Saul
Nantes
Tiveti
Sittekhimd
Kendal
Baldwin Family News From Baldwin and Seattle Ties
Mrs. Bert Wren once Helen Crooks spent days with her uncle R F Wilson in Baldwin. She is now based in Seattle and well remembered by Baldwin and Baker people. Mr Swayze of Washington visited his brother E G Swayze in Baldwin. The Swayzes recently moved to Baldwin and occupy the Leach property east of the campus. Paul Ransome, formerly in K U naval unit, spent Sunday visiting. Paul Bear and Messrs Newman and Bruce Bear traveled to Osawatomie to visit their aunt Mrs Ack-
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Bert Wren
R. F. Wilson
Baldwin
Baker
Helen Crooks
Seattle
Mr. Swayze
Washington
E. G. Swayze
Swayzes
She Leach
Paul Ransome
Erly
Wm. Holliday
Faye Holliday
M. FE
Paul Sruner
Roost overwork and illness nets warnings in hometown notices
A garbled local column notes health warnings about Bright's disease and kidney issues, urges prompt medical care, and cites a Holland import oil as a remedy. It mentions residents Mrs Holliday and Faye Holliday recovering, Scouts meeting, trips to Seattle, and early basketball and social events.
Real Estate Transfers in North Lawrence on Locust Street
Transfers show multiple parties including T Muckles and West with 2 500 dollars for Lot 201 North Locust Street subject to encumbrance and taxes. Burgard and Nuckles appear in several deeds with amounts 200 3 000 and 2 500 respectively and deeds of trust listed.
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Gro. T. Muckles
Ea P West
Locust St
North Lawrence
Ray Burgard
George T. Muckles
Roy Burgaréd
George T. Nuckles
December Police Court receipts and fines report
Acting Police Judge R. C. Manley filed the December police court report at the city commission meeting. Twenty two cases were tried with fines totaling 524.75 and 528.90 collected including back fines paid during the month.
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R. C. Manley
Aquatic Plant Notes on Shallow Water Freezing Risk
Aquatic plants should not be planted in shallow ponds or lakes that freeze. If the surface ice forms over the roots, the plants will die, even as the water beneath remains unfrozen. The guidance emphasizes avoiding root ice coverage to keep plants alive.
Public Health Officials Warn Pellagra Risk From Diet
United States health authorities warn pellagra risk remains tied to poor diet. They note that when meat and milk are scarce, the disease rises, with last year alone recording about 3,710 cases as a cautionary statistic and urging better nutrition safeguards.
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United States
Relief for indigestion belching from meals
An ad style notice describes instant relief for acidity and indigestion with fast acting tablets. It mentions belching gas, pain and heartburn after meals and promises quick effect once you take three tablets.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Advertisement notes that Pape's Diapepsin ends all dyspepsia indigestion and stomach distress. The pleasant harmless tablets supposedly make sick upset stomachs feel fine at once and cost little at drug stores.
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Pape
Dng
Ady
Insect Products Of Value From The Tropics And India
A survey of useful insect products including honey wax and lac from scale insects. Lac is valued for dyes sealing wax stiffening inks and records. China’s silkworm and other insects yield dyes medicines and fertilizer components with Bengal and central India as premier lac sources.
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Lake Texcon
China
Bengal
Central
India
Spring Festival Customs in China Describe Lanterns and Masks
The Christian Science Monitor notes Chinese spring festival practices tied to the lunar calendar. Villages celebrate with lanterns and evergreen above doors, moon cakes, and processions. Children wear animal and human masks, perform plays, and parades feature masked dancers and stilt walkers. A lantern dance named kintern nee appears among festive acts.
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Cnited
Christan Science Monitor
Mizpah in Old Testament Covenant Symbolism
The term Mizpah or Mispeh names several Palestine towns and appears in the Hebrew Bible. It denotes looking out and features in the Jacob Laban covenant scene at Galeed Mizpah, where a stone monument testifies to agreements and the Lord watching between them.
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Palestine
Neob
Laban
Gilead
Jacob
Coal History in British Columbia from Nanaimo Mines
The excerpt recounts discovery and early mining of coal at Nanaimo in British Columbia. It notes a 19th century Aboriginal lead to coal, a 1850 deposit find, and later production growth from 7,000 tons in 1874 to over 1,000,000 tons by 1896. It also includes a later humorous aside about future American wedding music.
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British Columbia
Johnson
Canada
Nanaimo
Itehind
Paradoxical Squabs and Griggsby’s Light Headed Thinking
Paradoxical humor centers on Griggsby and Snubbs as they joke about heavy thinking making Griggsby light headed. The dialogue presents differences of opinion over the true cause of his dizziness.
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Griggsby
Ferns In Vermont A Rich Range Of Rare Varieties
The Vermont flora is noted for a diverse collection of rare ferns. Observers believe the state hosts more unique fern species than any other state, highlighting beauty and botanical interest across regional habitats.
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Vermont
Union
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Ipse
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Save Your Eyes
W. D. Lewis
Temetrist
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Fischer
Hood
Ilonist
Nenana
Hia Ifolks
Stull
John Selzer
Endora
Ednessay
Howart -Deay
Henry Roce
Stefin”Breithaupt Spen
Hansen
Roy Breithaupt
Weltsvive
Jdward Melville
Heine
Christin Selaer
Fred Selzer
Catholic Chirrel
Edgerton
Reno
Clearfield
Max
Deel
Sd Alpert Avior
Dice
Elsudory Yizatorst
Hen
Gut
Thompson
Uit
Tiende Deny
Gimily
William Selzer
Soslaer
Tia Giedithnepe
Grobe
Dutae Selzer Beileber
Dan F Tees
Nir
Mae Henry Rohe
Hstella Hausman
Abna Toskinsen
Elfre
Gideon
Ellen
Merauertte Melville
Melville
Selzer
Teta Sebaeer
Pettrbayt
Hilius Speiehey
Celles
Visiteal
Tle Wessen
Uae
Stern
Thera Wert
Titsie
Monslus
George Stall
Craig
S. J.fergeson
Mr. Woods
Sephos
Stn Ferguson
Coumps Park
Zoregong
Seegie Caige
Peice
Sloan
Daves Bheniece
Tonganoxie
Oxcape Sons
Benue
Cimarron
Aaron Ott
Ott
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