German War Destruction of Belgium Land Demands Heavy Pay
Speech recalls 20 mile stretch between Ypres and Menin showing soil wrecked by shells and thousands of unexploded ordnance. Author argues Germany must pay for devastation across Belgium and northern France until war lust and brutality are eradicated, with German troops and laborers reclaiming the fields under Belgian guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
A. Patterson
Germany
Welgium
France
Hunty
Ypres
Kenin
Menin
Destruc‘ion
Lont
Benin
Belgium
Ratice
Serbia
Baker Alumni Gatherings and Obituaries in Town
Baker College notes report President Lough away at a church meeting in Chicago with Dr. Parmenter covering duties. Death of Dr. William Henry Sweet, former Baker president, is mourned as a longtime contributor. Allan Gibbs visits town on furlough from convoy service. A Roosevelt tribute service at chapel honors the late president. Centenary Movement dinner at First M E Church gathers trustees and leaders. Waring family visit due to illness of daughter Reta in Nowata, Oklahoma. Baker basketball opens season with a 56 to 36 win over Warrensburg Normal. Capt. Vernon McMillan and family from Camp Taylor are in town. A medical ad promotes Howl's Sarsaparilla for catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Lough
Chicago
Association of Colleges of the
M. E.church
Baker
Lough
C. S. Parmenter
William Henry Sweet
Allan Gibbs
Howard
Kan
Theodore Roosevelt
H. S. Ebright
America
M. E. Church
Bruner
McDowell
Warrensburg
Vernon McMillan
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Tonganoxie and Ada Jenkins Shop in Téaganasie
A garbled rural notes piece describes a Monday gathering of Minemymakers aboard a sleigh ride to Oscar Davis's home near Pameral, with a lengthy social sequence including family visits, a planned two day per week visitation schedule, and various local residents attending events at the Wyanes and nearby churches. The text mentions illnesses and a deer incident, a Chinktheg Endeavor meeting, a Yo Hoaeostinis Hall gathering, and a family reunion site with the Conleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Jenkins
Necies
Téaganasie
Aid Berens
Hans Frelenmuth
Del
Sony Ride
Oscar Davis
Ehutl
Pameral
Elmirel
Mr Toya Ah
Reve
bin Nesehbarter
UoMsrce
Henry
John Loewset
Hormian
AL Hollenbeck
Aiden Che
Roy Lawrence
Loresine Arias
Aed Ter Son
Jivaeel Lirding
MeLeath
Tourgenaxtt
Dae Laawrener
Alityar
Tatler
Feri
Aimee
Hey Grace
Wells
Tonganoxie
Pyuesdiex
Mro Lanwrenee
Ds H. Depeistireety
Ransis
Huene Ios
Poel
Totef Sregrezearernies
Gerard Mipeatdiae
Yo Hssoehtinis Hall
Pestbay
Atlee
Greorgie
Euimes Aranen
Boolkix
S. Vate
Mordner
Alice Spoor Cinater
Mhenigie
Leakey
Jahn
Ans
Simeke
Joel Reno
Stélly Evans
Feen Eyins
Vac Evans
Emisins
Carlos
Mix
Albert Conley
Unety
Carito
Fierd Liovretee
Laotivice
Lawwrenie Speng
Tiesdar
Prudence Young
Huard T
Be Careful in Using Soap or Your Hair
Advice warns against soaps and prepared shampoos that dry the scalp and brittle hair. Recommends plain massified coconut oil as a pure greaseless cleaner, inexpensive and available at drug stores. A small amount creates rich lather, cleanses well, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to manage.
Community Notes Reflect Local Living and Loss
The column lists funerals and sympathies for Mrs. Wilt Layee and others, noting Catholic church services and burial at local cemetery. It mentions visits, social calls, and travel to Ottawa, Columbus, and nearby towns, with many family names and community events throughout the week.
Colds Interfere With Business In Local Commerce
Fragmented text describes widespread illness disrupting trade and daily life. Mentions Dr. King and a product named New Grandverenty sold for 60e to 1.20. No clear dates, locations, or complete names.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief
Claiming a first dose breaks a cold in hours, the ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for grippe misery. It says a dose every two hours, up to three doses, clears nasal passages, stops discharge, eases headache and fever, and costs five cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Xrippe
Colt
France's sacrifices lauded and a remedy praised
A Chicago chemist promotes a product called Mayr's Wonderful Remedy amid a message praising France's war sacrifices. The ad claims the remedy removes mucus from the intestinal tract and eases stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It asserts widespread efficacy and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
Rounds Corner
Prisoners Released From Garmin Prisons and Hospitals
The War Department announced the release of enlisted men from Garmin prisons and hospitals. Names listed include F Herbert Stoffel of Morrowville Kansas, Elmer Wo Vail of Fort Scott Kansas, and James Donnelly of Densmore Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dian
A.B
Garmin
F .Herbert Stoffel
Morrowville
Elmer Wo Vail
Fort Seott
Kanames Donnelly
Densmore
Kan
Not Return to Washington Said by London Dispatch
A London dispatch reports the Earl of Reasting, British high commissioner and special ambassador to the United States, will not return to Washington. The note cites authority from Robert Cecil and others as hints about the state of foreign affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Earl of Reasting
Washington
United States
London
Reho de Taris
Robert
Cecil
Kansans Named on War Department Casualty List
The War Department released a casualty list naming fifteen Kansans among 460 total. Killed in action include Glenn E. Gill Lyndon and others. died of wounds Ludwig L. Everson Crestline. died of disease Leroy v l Pary Miltonvale. wounded severely Iva V. Lorenz Burr Oak. several others cited for extraordinary heroism, with home addresses in Ottawa Norton Emporia and other towns. Seven Kansas men were listed among broader totals, with names and units including 353rd Infantry and Marine Corps assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Glenn E. Gill
Lyndon
Robert F. Campbell
Wichita
Walter L. Mathes
Fellsburg
Ludwig L. Everson
Crestline
Edward M. Kessler
Chaney
Leonard Verhoeff
Grinnell
Guy
Leroy v l Pary
Miltonvale
Leonard W.henton
Atchison
Archiel L. Cantrell
Protection
Iva V. Lorenz
Burr Oak
C. Pollock
Hutchinson
Corrections
Frank E. Jeffords
Kansas City
Valentine S. Bader
Howard
Lawrence F. O'Connor
Lee K
Domartin Wood
Heiken
Meuse
Ottawa
Ralph M. Shimmeall
Bantheville
Shimmerl
Hasson
Norton
War Department
Maurice
Stevenson
Olathe
iArthur N. Boyer
Summerfield
Earl A. Eckerson
Great Bend
John F. Fidler
Stockton
Amado Sanchez
Emporia
Ralph E. Auchard
Wakefield
Wm. T. Mallen
Densmore
Frederick R. Hook
Sun Regiment
U. S. Marine
UC. S. Marine Corps
St. Etienne
France
Westergren
Geo. W. Gardner
Co. F
Paola
Edward McGee
MM 353Rd Infantry
Bois de Bar
Vicourt
McGee
Tipton
pant F._Tomanek Cr
A Bee Angled Cheat Rats Will Oat Rank
A reported incident involves a bee observed in an angled approach suspected to influence ranking outcomes. No further details available.
Soldiers Award Citations for Extraordinary Heroism in 1918 Actions
Private Thomas Tomanek volunteered during heavy counterbarrage with the assault battalion and carried out four missions in two hours. Sergeant Otis V. Dozer of Company F, Third Infantry, exposed himself to machine gun fire on November 2 1918 to inspire his company, was wounded yet continued advancing and helped capture three machine guns. Private John I Dugan of Company B 353rd Infantry, near Bois de Bantheville on October 23 1918, despite facial wounds refused medical aid and helped capture a machine gun nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunteers
Tomanek
Quinten
Otis V. Dozer
Co. F
Ss 3Rd Infantry
Bois de Barricourt
Zer
Ale
Cedarvale
John I. Dugan
Bois de Bantheville
Dugan
Ft. Scott
Maine Shoe Tired All Time-Did I Work
Chester D. Haines from Sanford Maine describes recovery from a run-down nervous condition and stomach trouble after using Vine tonic. The ad touts Vinci as a strength building product with beel cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates. Also promotes Suxol Salve with money back if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sanford
Chester D. Haines
Vinci
City Drug Store
Dick Bros
S$ Everywhere
Real Estate Transfers from Weeks to Julia Weeks and Others
Real estate transfers include Peter Hl Weeks to Julia M Weeks for 4 acres and 4 acres in N 8 d 4 acres in No 14 and 11-11-19 fraction. Wm R Attee and wife to Clark Longanecker 20 acres in NE corner of SW 1-4. Wm H Ripley and wife to Chas R Mathias N 1-2 of N ML 5-15-? for 12000. Bessie May Kunther and husband to John A Marlow lots 95 and 96 Walnut Park North Lawrence for 575.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hl. Weeks
Julia M. Weeks
NLOE
Wm. R. Attee
Ty Clark Longanecker
N. E. Corner
S. W
Wm. H. Ripley
Chas. R. Mathias
Bessie May Kunther
John A. Marlow
Walnut Park
North Lawrence
French Robbery and Murder Case Reexamination Emerges
A court appeal suggests the real culprit in the Lynns mail robbery and courier murder was De boseq, not Lesioques who was executed in France. The case references staged dramas and notes misidentifications in the trial and media coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Lesioques
France
Lynns Mail
de Boseq
Besurgqaes
Crse
Henry Tesisse
Lesques-Duboscy
Nightingale Leads Songbirds In Aerial Chorus
The article highlights the nightingale as the finest singer among birds with Binney bound to it, while the jinnet, lark, skylark, and whredlark accompany. The mockingbird is noted for its exceptional imitation abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binney
Micrometer Tests Penalize Fountain Pen Parts
A fountain pen maker uses a micrometer to test components. If any piece of the mechanism deviates by even a six hundredths of an inch it is rejected as faulty.
Danderine Promises Hair Health and New Growth
The ad claims Danderine stops dandruff and itching and delivers new hair growth after weeks. It urges readers to moisten a cloth and draw through hair, promising lighter, fluffy, wavy hair with softness and shine. A bottle is advertised at Exionlton's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
Jan Ap
Brue
Exiowlton’s
Stoge
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Pal Maas
Tnt
Coa
Gale
Hyams
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Burhood
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Anil
Bert
Ash Walver
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Uhaweis
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Mes
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Curtis
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Chiesen
Ibmd
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Sutty
George Srimnery
Ile
Rein Hons Manilies
Sperry
Mnion
Now Fur Save
Heneri
Jair Darten
Mtr
Ottaws
St'txurtiy
le Nie
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Arthur Sehoateraf
Clyde Lederer
John Flall
Lacelvens
Mouilas
Neit
Mas
Cnelle
West Win
Sandi
John Rockhold
However
Lloyd
Weevis
Tom Challett
Allen County
Johan Thee
Clyde Lewderer
Netis
I Curtin Hyathers
Malin
Carthy
Turtle Home
Sei
Aly
Bane
Ansis
Mibedai
Baker Homes
Utis
Michigan
King
Pleasant Grove
Mayini
Laege Pyothies
Iella
Ealieny
Fey
Iusnin
Catnutia
Hans
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W. D. Lewis
Optometrist
Eye Glasses
Kansas Boys
Sloan
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