Paris 24 Hours and a Day in the Great Old City
A wartime letter describes a rapid 24 hour visit to Paris from a base nearby. The writer recalls seeing the Belgian queen on parade, visiting the American University, and sharing meals at a large cafe with fellow officers. He notes scarce room availability and tight travel, and mentions friends Sam Pickard and John Dyke among fellow flyers and Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American University
John Dyke
Phi
Sam Pickard
Sigma
Atro University Sas
Jack Gillete
To the University Union
L. Ba
Flintom
Phi Kappa Psi
Marines
K. U
Bris
Tor
Bainnelt Fas
Health remedies and travel notes mix in early 20th century tale
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe vegetable remedy for indigestion and related ailments, claiming it restores health without alcohol or opiates. The text shifts to travel impressions of Paris and Limoges, mentioning landmarks and a plan to meet a K U man before air travel. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is also promoted as a blood purifier.
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Pierce
Buffalo
Louvre
Palais Royal
Place de la Concord
Paris
Wilson
Limoges
Elliott
K. U
Herman
Sigma Nu
Tanlac praised by Omaha woman after long illness
Mrs. P. H. Robbins of South 4th Street Omaha testifies Tanlac restored her after thirty years of rheumatic grippe weakness. She credits two bottles to improving appetite weight sleep and strength and plans to continue Tanlac tablets through winter. Sold in Lawrence Round Corner Co. and Eudora H. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Sherin& McConnell
Barth
Inc
Lawrence
Round Corner Co
Eudora
H. A
Local Social News and Visits in Lawrence Area
Miss Gladys Stall and Mrs. Henry Stall visited family last week. Mrs. I Kraft stayed in Lawrence with brother OL Nuffer and family. Miss Kathe Rasome suffers throat issue. Mrs. John Unger returned after weeks away. Several residents, including the Krafts and Scheers, hosted gatherings and travels to Topeka and Lawrence. The Red Cross drive collected many items. thanks to all contributors. Bruce Scheer attended events in Lawrence Monday and Tuesday.
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Gladys Stall
Henry Stall
I. Kraft
Lawrence
Nuffer
Kathe Rasome
Quincy
John Unger
Rm. Frank “Houk
Flow
Walfkuhte
Hoftsommer Gm
T. Richols
Lecompton
Isses
Margaret Lavin
Katy Bid- Yinger
Fred Ferrel
0. A
Murphy Heatal
Topeka
Kraft
Ben Stull
A. Hoffsommer
Sohln Brass
Lentee
A.C. Walter
Relati
Q. A
Jake Bidinger
Brynonia
Fred Hariiwar
Geo Anders i
Yeek
Slingerland
Damily
M Ward Rake
Tiamils
Sunda
W. OK
Raskestd
Yoloarlard Silor Taal Ke
Ty Sivliols
Kauss
Aand Alyse
Dake Vidhurer
Ales
Lawreier
Uyeda
William Woilinhly
Santey
Frank Souk
Alfred Clyde
Geo. Anderson, Sr
Fant Crags Couxiliney
Red Cross
Amd
Roy Deskin
Russel
EL Murphy
Mary and
Warene
Eidinger Ha
Bruce Scheer
Fertilizer a Close at Hand for Peruvian Lands
Peruvian farmers gain rare chance to fertilize soils with offshore Fuano deposits near Peru. A group of ishinis containers holds the key to improving soil fertility as sugar cane cultivation grows in the region.
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Peru
Local Notes on Residents Health and Farm Life
Clifford Moon of Ottawa moves into the old Sauvage place this week while telephoneman repairs nearby. Ortha Moon is sick this week and Miss Esther Knap visits home folks. Lawmakers discuss township road duties as drifts are cleared by volunteers and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Moon
Ottawa
Moon
Wise
Tom Robinson
Ortha Moon
Fritzell
Smth
Savage-farm
Hultz
Dehoney
Kansas City
Lawrence
Chanwaon
Esther Knap
Kansas
Hemphill
Nannie Mackey
Ouaws
Guy Monn
Kate Strong
Mary Breese
Dorothy Wilson
F Mackey
Castor Tria in Use for Over 30 Years
Castor Tria used for over three decades noted in a community column. Mrs. Janes Ka Lemberger and visitors from Stony Point received aid. Local residents, including Loren Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Winter, and Wess Li Som, were mentioned with visits and social gatherings around New Year’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Ka Lemberger
Loren Williams
Frank
Wilikuus
Eleyrewetl
Stanges
Will Winter
Leavis Parker
Cate
Pumroy
Wess Li Som Butcher
Dumray
Mabel
Messra
Pes
Tiley Bates
Ney
Solo Malby
Dave Ame
Sassinger
W. S. Pumrow
John Marie
Mary
Pardes
Bertha
Loren
Williams
Charles Rassinger
James Kuesinger
Frias
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Lawrence Testimony
Grateful thousands report lasting relief from backache kidney pains and urinary issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. W Peterson of 915 New Jersey St cites five yearly renewals of effectiveness, with continued use as needed. Foster-Milburn ad. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Dean
W. Peterson
New Jersey St
Doan
Pastor Dr Burris Jenkins Named Kansas City Post Publisher
Dr Burris A Jenkins pastor of Linwood Boulevard Christian Church in Kansas City yesterday became editor and publisher of the Kansas City Post. He will continue his pastorate and recently returned from France where he served as a YMCA camp worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burris Jenkins
Kansas City
Oil Fine For Washing Hair
Advice on using plain melted coconut oil as shampooing agent to avoid alkali in soaps and shampoos. Warnings about scalp dryness, brittle hair, and damage from commercial products. Instructions say rub oil into damp hair, rinse to remove dust and oil, leaving hair soft and manageable. Coconut oil is cheap and widely available.
Ginning Cotton Needs Better Laws and Practices
The United States Department of Agriculture urges cotton producers to push ginners toward sharper methods and organized pressure. Improving seed cotton separation, using 12 inch saws to lower shaft speed, and compressing bales at gins can cut losses, reduce transport costs, and boost U S cotton competitiveness in home and export markets.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ratinga
Silage Feeding Hurts Teeth and Lifespan Claims
A historic note claims silage does not deteriorate animals teeth and that animals fed silage are not shorter lived than those on other feeds. No clear study data or sources are provided to support these assertions.
Value of Corn Silage
A reader notes that 165 pounds of corn silage replace 144 pounds of shelled corn and 340 pounds of hay in producing 100 pounds of beef. The brief comparison highlights feeding efficiency and forage use.
Daily Thought Quote by Walt Whitman
A brief historical note presents Walt Whitman's line about endurance and personal qualities. The quote emphasizes impermanence and self-reflection in a concise, literary tone.
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Walt Whitman
Dentists Returns from Army. Reopens Office in Town
Dr. U M McFarkind has received his discharge from the army and has reopened his dental office over Fischer's Shoe Store. The item notes his return and new location, with a brief local interest focus on community professionals resuming practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UM. McFarkind
Fischer
Postmasters Enlisted in Kansas Information Network
Toneka Kansas January reports the United States employment service announces all post offices are allied with the federal labor bureau as info centers for discharged and returned soldiers and sailors. Postmasters will direct men to nearby bureaus for information on employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toneka
Kan
United States Employment Servicer
Federal
Kansas
Theral Labor Bureau
Chen
Wizard Oil and Liver Pills Advertise Pain Relief
An antique advertisement promotes Wizard Oil as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism, sore muscles, sprains, and burns with a money back guarantee and 30 cent price. It also markets Wizard Liver Pills as a pleasant pink tablet claimed to relieve constipation and headaches with a guaranteed return if unsatisfied.
Olive Tablets advertised for digestion and liver health claim
An old ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for digestion by arousing the liver and bowels. It promises relief from stomach issues, bad taste, low energy, and undigested food, recommending one or two tablets at bedtime. An unrelated note mentions the Mahin Act upheld by the Supreme Court as valid in aging liquor shipments cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Rene Dry Law
Washington
Supreme Court
Decidin l
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Hold Your Camera Steady For Clear Exposures
An article on hand held camera technique explains grip and stance. It covers waist level and eye level positions, camera support, cheek contact, and progressive practice with trial exposures to build steadiness and accuracy.
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T A
Herve
First Recorded Air Fight Between Rival Frenchmen
Two French rivals fight for a woman's affection in a long ago air duel. Ordinary methods fail so a wager leads to a dramatic meeting. Both combatants and seconds arrive to find a crowd already present, with strong premonitions hinted by whispered reports.
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Marcy
Ando Areatcer
Balloon duel ends with victor and mercy amid aerial combat
Two balloon crews prepared and fired from 60 yards apart after a loaded blunderbuss was handed to one, a collision of bags sent one balloon crashing while a woman kept her vow and wed the winner of the air battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Initoised
Mach
Dog Recognizes Portrait
In reminiscences Spy notes credulity as Thad prints a full length host portrait at a country house. A host’s dog sits before the portrait. the piece recalls Apelles who painted grapes so real birds peeped at them. Dogs rarely recognize images. a mirror triggers growls and avoidance.
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Apelles
London Chronicle
Measuring Distances Without Instruments For Stunt Enthusiasts
Report describes a method used by Napoleon's engineers to estimate river width from the near bank by sighting the opposite shore and a downstream point at the same height, then pacing off the distance. The practice is cited as a clever engineering stunt to gauge travel distance without tools.
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Napoleon
Heather in Nova Scotia A Curious Plant Origin Study
The article discusses whether common heather in Nova Scotia is native or introduced from Europe. It notes historical presence in northern lands and suggests current rarity signals a dying stage of a previously thriving species on coastal soils.
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England
Sealand
Nova Scotist
Lawson
Europe
Overlooked Factor Shapes Hard Labor for Roman Frailty
A St Louis Globe Democrat dispatch argues that heavy labor is hindered by unaccounted Roman frailty. The piece critiques persistent fatigue and the lack of allowances affecting work pace and outcomes.
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St- Louis Globe-Democrat
Embellishing Tortoise Shell Techniques
Tortoise shell when heated becomes pliable and can be twisted into various shapes. It is during the heated state that pearls are inlaid onto metal pieces in this craft.
The White Elephant of the Gaol
A garbled note describes a white elephant prisoner with a unique appearance. It contrasts his pale color with others and hints at his distinct temperament and status among the inmates.
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Hej
Sugar Yield in Pergydin Valleys Outpaces Most Firms
The climate in the Pergydin valleys is highly favorable for sugar production and the average yield is five tons per sere, reportedly higher than any other sugar-producing country except Thiwail.
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Pergydin
Thiwail
Lark Not an Early Riser Incomplete Report
An unclear OCR fragment describes a disrupted investigation into lark behavior and early rising patterns. The text contains garbled phrases and nonsensical terms making facts hard to determine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bresders
Tinder Feelings and Speaker Misreads Insight
A fragment rumors a vented remark about how listening to a speaker with narrowed vision leads to unwarranted conclusions. The line suggests a skeptical take on perception and rhetoric without clear context or names.
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Yarnold
Watkins National Bank
Stony Point
Lawrence Peonie
Scotts Eide Jlsion
Wien
Marie Flor
Alan
Hens Cricht
Mie
Dchet
Marin
Iserten Kirchues
Gwen
Feorn
Mel
de Owe
Toni
Bey
Fomtsanions Kavelmnes
Mr. Tewernt
Mr. Z
Federal Employment Bureau
Ramsin
Employment Service Office
United Staes
McNish
W. D. Lewis
Tometrist
Eye Glasses
Bldg
Keenna
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