War Seal Homes Aim to Shelter Disabled Soldiers in London
The War Seal Foundation, started February 1915, has raised over $250,000 and is opening a London residential block for 72 families at $1.56 weekly including water, heat, taxes, and medical care. Each four-room apartment features a bath, lobby, sun parlor, and space for the invalid bed chair with easy access to amenities.
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War Seal Foundation aims to aid war heroes through public donations
The text describes a program where the public contributes one cent and supports the War Seal Foundation. It invites older Americans at home, youth unable to serve, women, and children to subscribe and donate land or endow buildings. Donated funds are directed to veterans dependent on pensions, diverting them from slums and poorhouses.
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War Seal Foundation
Mummified snake found in walnut log chamber
A black snake was discovered mummified inside a walnut log used as a winter chamber. The log, about 1.5 feet in diameter, was shipped from Wawasville, North Carolina to Johnson City, Tennessee. Experts say the snake entered through a decayed bark opening and remained sealed for roughly twenty years as timber layers grew around it.
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Bananas Used for Alcohol Distillery Planned in Honduras Reels
A Honduran executive order grants an American company rights to build a distillery in San Pedro Sula, with $25,000 deposited as good faith toward export duties. The plan includes funding for replanting worn-out banana lands and using bagasse for paper, plus experiments in banana waste paper production.
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Lawton
Honduras
Tropics
San Pedro Sula
Tfonduras
Denna
Speakers at Topeka agricultural war conference focus on war farming
Duncan Marshall of Alberta Ireland discusses the breeder in wartime cattle and livestock issues. C J Brand explains the US grain standards act amid state farmer interest. Dr William M Jardine outlines war time farming. Topeka Modoc club plans song to close the afternoon session while Dr Edmund Kulp and Maude C Thompson deliver further talks tonight.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
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First Methodist Church of
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Conscience’s Strong Feeling Shapes Its Own Piety
A reflective note from Exchange on how conscience forms its own moral piety within the soul, persisting even amid severe depravity. It compares the inner compass to a child’s devotion to a mother, enduring through harsh circumstances.
The Ruse
Carl Liebknecht, a German socialist, once urged liberal views but could not stay neutral after the war began. At Cooper Union a socialist recalls Liebknecht delivering a fiery Berlin speech, interrupted by a police official who compelled a retraction. Liebknecht kept the idea while retracting the word.
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Cooper Union
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Epitome of the Man as Spoken Word and Poem
The piece asserts that voice and verse together form a concise portrait of a person. It claims the spoken word and the written poem embody the essence of the man, suggesting deeds reflect character beyond mere words.
Readjust Rate System Probable KU Lineup
The probable line up for K U features Cohrlaubs and Fearing as forwards, Mathews at center, and Mandeville and Lasslett as guards. This composition highlights the expected starting positions for the team.
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Prisoners of Jacob Jones Crew Reported Held by Germany
Washington reports two men from the destroyer Jacob Jones are captive in Germany. Albert Damello of New Bedford Massachusetts and John Francis Murphy, a cook, were submarine captives after December 6. The Red Cross relayed the navy’s notification.
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Hans Washington
Germany
Red Cross
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John Francis Murphy
Damello
Newhbedford
Mass
Murphy
Maries
Ivewport
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Engineer Wounded as Pershing Action Reported
Engineer Private Arthur J. Snedeker was seriously wounded in action on December 31. No engagement details were released. Father E. O. Snedeker lives in Columbia Missouri. Private Edwin A. Mische and brother Herman H. Mische of Washington died of pneumonia.
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Columbia
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Herman H. Mische
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Sand In The Lanterns Warn Of Fire Risk
The article notes that Japanese lanterns without enough sand at the bottom risk catching fire, since sand weights the candle and steadies it. It contrasts with the idea that doctors often admit medicine has limited effect.
Outlook for Rate Reforms Under Government Cooperation
Warrington January 10 officials indicate early postwar rate adjustments will follow government cooperation. Many adjustments likely raise rates as low interstate schedules from railroad competition disappear. The Interstate Commerce Commission may initiate revisions, a shift from its private-railroad era, with rate changes possibly lasting over a year or two and needing Director General McAdoo’s approval.
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Warrington
Interstate Commerce Commissions
Aa Wold
McAdoo
Close Game Expected as Jayhawkers Open Season
Before the season opener Kansas fans anticipate a tight battle against Camp Funston as the Jayhawkers prepare with a brief final practice. The first Missouri Valley clash is set for next week in Lawrence against Ames, marking the Gonzaga? era start.
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