Lens and Ypres Devastation Highlight German War Crimes
In a stark tour of war ruin, Lens in France and Ypres in Belgium stand as symbols of German destruction. The author insists Germany must pay for the wholesale demolition of homes, factories, and cultural landmarks, and laments the needless loss of thousands of lives. He tours ruined towns, cites shattered churches and walls, and argues that restitution is essential for rebuilding the crushed nations and discipline of a global defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright A. Patterson
Lens
France
Germany
Arta
Ypres
Menin
Léng
Armentieres
Bailleul
la Bassee
Douai
Cambria
Bois
Peronne
Albert
Arras
St. Quentin
Guiscard
Noyon
Chauny
Englandmerica
Belgium
rmArns
America
Italy
Roumania
Poland
Martin's
Europe
Germnany
Elks Bowling Tourney Produces Close Scores
Stevenson won three of four games against Epley on the Elks alleys in a late night ten pin tournament. Epley led with a 191 high game, while Stevenson posted a high series of 209. Kuhne split three games with Berger, with Berger taking the second game, and Kuhne finishing high with a 447 total pins.
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Elks
Stevenson
Epley
Kuhne
Berger
Ztie
Reatz Ve. Francises
Visitors Photograph and Recall Mysterious Ly Items
A fragment notes people saving ideas and memories during visits with mentions of photographs and sharing knowledge. The text suggests a casual, anecdotal scene of gathering items and stories observed during social visits.
Yawning at concerts tied to a pituitary theory
A quirky column cites Clint Scott’s claim that yawning during a symphony may reflect an undeveloped pituitary gland in the brain. The piece notes the gland’s supposed links to emotion and the soul, with Medicine and Surgery Magazine commenting. It mentions Cyril Scott and potential treatment to enhance musical sensitivity, then abruptly shifts to a note about young pea pods in Europe.
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Clint Scott
Mr. Scott
Medicine and Surgery Magazine
Cyril Scott
Women and Parrots Then and Now Phrase
A compact lament contrasts past eras with current times noting the shift from a focus on women and parrots to a broader presence of women today. The line suggests social change and evolving cultural attention.
Strengthens kidneys purifies blood claim ad
An advertisement touts GOLD MED AL Brarlem Ol Crosvica as a remedy that strengthens kidneys and purifies blood. It promises almost immediate relief from kidney troubles and offers money back if it fails to help, claiming import from Haarlem and direct from druggists in several countries.
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Gio Otter
Gnaarien
Gil Cansales
Brarlem Ol Crosvica
Josrles
Haarlem
Holdad
Ase
Drugvist
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Lawrence Parents
A vintage testimonial advocates Doan's Kidney Pills for children and adults showing kidney weakness. A Lawrence mother cites dramatic relief in her son after months of distress and urges others to try the remedy for urinary and bladder issues.
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Lawrence
Doun
Il Harris
Poun
Fragmented local notes mix names, health, and events
A garbled summary lists people like George W. Phenicie and Arthur Angey with unclear ties. It mentions illnesses, a birth, a flu. terms like Unies and Trefthy appear, along with minor social and club references, but details are unclear and fragmented.
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Sumilay
Cartisie
Newcomber King Establishment
George W. Phenicie
Renewas & Tonganixie
Piitav
Arthur Angey
Ivan
Wanye Meritt
Fbr
Hlinor
Ben Bebechian
Unies
Trefthy
Aowns
Thomas Harley to Visit Topeka for Six-Eight Days
Thomas Harley plans a Topeka visit lasting about 66 days with a legislative role. He arranged for his office to be open from 10 to 4 to accept appointments during this period.
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Thomas Harley
Topeka
Legislare
Visit to Barilators and New Year Preparations
Fragmented OCR notes describe visits by SELVOIR Svs. Martie children to Barilators with three hours of activity. Mention of Woodward, Steele, Pav Push, and various locals in Lawrence and Clinton. References to decorations, flyers, and upcoming events around New Year and celebrations. The legible portions indicate community gatherings, site activities, and scheduling for a late December to early January period.
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Martie
Barilators
Ameelge Woodward
Steele
Lawrenerith
Sewral
Clinton
Visiged
Cate
Mitoseveral
Fred Jby
Jin Mie
Herry Dyties
Winifin
Teelies
Sanday Aalterrl Wortward
Diemerit
Lawrence Tardy
Lelvb Sand
Barton County Sets Pace For Good Roaders
Great Bend Kansas January 11 Barton County has set the pace in road building by letting a contract to construct 27.5 miles of monolithic brick highway on the Santa Fe line. The contract price was 1452500 and the successful bidder was Kansas Highway Construction Company formed by LR Ammerman Construction of Salina and two other firms to handle the enormity of the project.
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Great Bend
Kan
Bartonounty
Frond
Tie Oil Santa Fe
Kansas Highway Construction Company
LR. Ammerman Construction Company of
Salina
County Lets Largest Rural Highway Contract in State
Barton county commissioners announce a massive rural highway project for a twenty foot wide paving from City to the Camp Funstone area. McCoy Taylor and Stanley Lackey teams to complete within the year as weather allows. The bid totals 233000 per mile with a state federal aid share of 1 million. County 40 percent, townships 23 percent, and property owners 25 percent bear the remainder.
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Camp Funstone Reservation
McCoy & Taylor
Stanley & Lackey
Bagton County
Barton County
United States
Benefit District
Miners Seek State Building in Pittsburg Plan
Pittsburg miners press for a 65,000 state building to house the mine inspection department the nine member rescue central station the examining board and a mining institute. A Topeka delegation will push for funding during the legislature session emphasizing centralized instruction for Pittsburg's foreign born workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaunsar
Pittsburg
State Mine Inspection Department
Topeka
State Mine Inspection
Mine Examining Board
State Central Rescue Station
Make Shoes Wear Longer Says Efe And Neain
Efe states that wear is improved by pre wearings and soles designed to outwear other heels. Materials and construction aim to extend use, with references to Goodyear tires and Rex as competing names.
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Efe
Ecles
U S
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