Must Germany Pay for War Crimes and Graves
A patriotic essay laments millions of war dead in France Belgium and beyond. The author argues Germany must pay for the devastation and desecration of Allied graves and territory, urging punitive reparations to deter autocracy and prevent future wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright A. Patterson
France
Belgium
Germany
Bernes
America
England
Italy
Cunia
Australa
South Africa
Portugal
Morocco
St. Milulel
Khetd
Sparrows Build Nests Inside Damaged Ship in Dry Dock
A large damaged steamer towed to a northeast coast port for repairs drew sparrows to its grain holds. They built nests amid hammering, steam whistles, and busy shipyard noise, raising curiosity as crews watched the bold birds rear their young before repairs finished.
Dentist Dr McFarland Reopens After Army Discharge
Dr. F. M. McFarland has been discharged from the army and reopened his dental office above Fischer's Shoe Store. The note confirms his return to civilian practice and location in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. McFarland
Fischer
Why Are Outfielders Seen as Poor Major League Managers
The article notes a rare successful outfielder manager in major league history and cites examples like Lee Fohl and Iris Speaker as exceptions. It argues most pennant winning managers were catchers or infielders, while many outfielders who became managers failed or resigned, suggesting leadership longevity favors other positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis
Lee Fohl
Minanseer
Cleveland Indians
Iris Speaker
Fred C. Clarke
Pittsburg Pirates
Lif
Ficitor Jones
Chieapa White Sox
Lin
Amd
St. Louis
New York School News Amid Spanish Flu Influenza Outbreak
Theodore Jennings is ill with Spanish influenza and Agnes Nightingale has been absent this week. Mrs. Jane McCabe Stevenson, former Fourth grade teacher, died Saturday in Topeka Kansas. Roy Rule and Harold Stewart miss days due to illness and a student, Mable Tabler, remains ill. Modest Foster out sick for a week. Sixth A class writes to the Philippines for school addresses. Matty Zinn left to live with relatives in Longtown Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Jennings
Agnes Nightingale
Wehout
Jane McCabe Stevenson
New York
Real estate transfers and mortgage actions
Walter O. McClana man and wife transfer 53 ft of 10 lots, block 38 Leecompton, with other valuable considerations. Patrick Fenoughty and wife to Joseph H. Diver, 60 acres of SE quarter north of S W 14 14-15 valued at 12 500 dollars. Meade and Henry H. Asher trustees to J. Meade, etc. West Lawrence property transfers, S185.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter O. McClana
Leecompton
Patrick Fenoughty
Joseph H. Diver
S. W
S. E
J. Meade
Henry H. Asher
Wm. T. Sinclair
John W. Clark
West Lawrence
Mobilization for Prayer at Centenary Movement Meeting
An account from Payne Point Mississippi describes Ered Whitehead, an aviation instructor, spending a few days before resuming work at M B E Church. A peculiar prayer meeting on Thursday evening focused on Mobilization for Prayer and urged effective efforts for the Centenary Movement. W Pratt and W Roberts led Y M CAL activities from seven to eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Bear
Warning on “California” Syrup of Figs as Child Laxative
Notice warns that only products labeled California Syrup of Figs are safe for children. Highlights that the syrup is a laxative for stomach liver and bowels with a fruity taste. Encourages giving the child’s dose as directed on the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Leach’s Meeting Highlights Early School Year Faith Events
The report describes a First Meeting of the school year with a theme God is Our God, led by Prof. W. F. Slaugh. It notes a large audience, inspirational talks, and a joint meeting of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society and Benton Auxiliary. A Thanksgiving program, a violin solo by Esther Bunyan, and a playlet were featured, with refreshments served, amid mobilization efforts and a Christmas Thank Offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Ponary Society
Benton
Esther Bunyan
Julius Smith
Chas. Hobbs
Jennie McMillan
Ebright
Charles Holliday
Hotierma
Albreta
Holliday
Apss
Lilian Scott
Ostinawa
To Try for Annapolis Malcolm Conn Seeks Naval Academy Entrance
Malcolm Conn a 19 year old Lawrence native and son of Mrs Fdna Beck now faces Annapolis entrance exams after being named by Congressman Borland. A Central High School 1917 honor graduate, he is in his second year at Polytechnic institute and prior served as a Star carrier before enlisting in the S A T C unit last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Malcolm Conn
Lawrence
Eldridge
Borland
Naval Academy At
Fdna Beck
Montague
West Eleventh. Street
Central High School
The
Polytechnic Institute
the Polytechnic
the Star
Fren ch Legion of Honor largest order of merit claim
Article notes the Legion of Honor as the world s largest order of merit with a claimed half a million members. Mentions a polished steel roller heated by electricity for factory use and references a two year old bay colt taken by police in Lawrence Kansas with owner to contact the police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gtria
Iaces
Dainty Fabrica
England
Police Department
Lawrence
Kan
War workers wed in far Archangel
Miss Katherine Childs of Sherman New York arrived in Archangel to do war work for the YWCA and has married Bryant R Ryall of Cleveland Ohio, a Wisconsin graduate who served as state secretary in Praddy M C before going to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Wo. A
Russ
Katherine Childs
Sherman
New York
Archangel
Sleep Over It and Take Your Time on Decisions
A bygone anecdote urges delaying major choices until after rest. A playful note recalls a cautious neighbor warning an elderly traveler about the Atlantic crossing, only to hear her quip that the sea might not seem deep after a sunny summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex
Angel
Atwee
Aweel
To Be a Juror In London
In the city of London a juror must be a householder or occupier of premises and must possess property to the value of five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
City of
Influenza Warning and Home Remedies Advised
A 1918 era notice urges vigilance against Spanish influenza as cold weather nears. It cautions crowded places, improper coughing, and sharing cups, while promoting Heim Home remedies like a Honeymei outfit and antiseptic air inhalation. It stresses prevention over cure and urges staying alert to avoid serious illness and lost work time.
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Europe
Noyon
Guillimont Farm
Bony
Fitanevinas
Henry Rawlinson
Hindenburg
Axei
Somme Bautlefields
Peronne
Rknewifto
Maxwell
Ford
Banker's Garage
Lorraine
ERED
Filder Jones
New York School
Mable Tabler
Modest Foster
Ilness
Philippine Islands
Matty Zinn
York
Longtown, Kan
Baldwin
Cascara
Sue
Hu Ojnates
Reeves
Ae Ait Deng Slores
Edison
the Eriksen Furniture Co
Kansas
Wolf’s Book Store
Citizens State Bank
Massachusetts St
Catherine Childs
Kansas Electric Utilities Co
Mass
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