Kansas House Sees First Female Member in State History
Kansas lawmakers begin a new biennial session with a Republican majority. The House, with 125 seats, includes its first woman member, Mrs Minnie Grinstead of Liberal, a temperance and woman suffrage lecturer. The session faces ratification of the national prohibition amendment and a wide roads program funded by auto license revenues.
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Ypeka
Kan
Senate
Ile
House
Ambers
Minnie Grinstead
Liberal
Seward Ioins
Rand
Kansas
Sas
Goois Roads
Associan
Get the Habit of Drinking Hot Water Before Breakfast
A health note advocates daily morning hot water with a teaspoon of phosphate as an “inside bath” to flush the stomach liver and intestines. It warns of toxins and bacteria entering the blood from undigested material and promotes a quarter pound of lignestone as a cheap booster.
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Muy
Adv
Good Roads for Military Use Along Coasts
Feature on road construction and federal aid driving military readiness. Notes a $150 million planned five year program for rural post roads, coastal and inland routes, and the role of good highways in mobilizing army equipment. Cites Pacific coast and Atlantic state roads as already in strong condition and highlights costs of unsurfaced versus surfaced routes.
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Wilson
Pacific
Californi
Oregon
United States
Equator
Tne
Roads an Indispensable Asset for Farmers
The article argues roads are essential for farmers and their families and asserts both individuals and the county share responsibility for maintaining road conditions. It calls for collective effort to keep roads in good repair.
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Farher and Iis
Advantages of Good Roads for Farm Life and Town Access
The article argues that good roads expand social opportunities for farm families by easing communication and attracting residents. neglecting road maintenance is poor economy. It cautions that even with railways and cars, roads are essential, comparing postwar mobility from London to Paris to illustrate broader transport links.
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London
Paris
St Jacobs Liniment Claims Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a rapid remedy for sprains strains and muscle soreness. It promises penetrating relief without skin burning and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store to ease pain and stiffness.
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St. Jacobs
Kansas National Guard officers hold two day school session
Topeka January meeting reports on discipline courts publicity and personal equation in the morning session. Afternoon programs cover equipment national guard in war and in peace with Camp Funston and Camp Sunston noted. Generals Metcalf Fuller and other officers led discussions.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas National Guard ‘School
P. M. Holsington
Henry Lampt
Fourth Infantry
Harry S. Tooley
Roy Perkins
Camp Funston
Soldiers of France Sacrifice and Remedy Claim
A historic tribute to French sacrifice lauds liberty and democracy while promoting Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims stomach liver and intestinal benefits, with a money back guarantee for one case. Sold by Geo H Mayr in Chicago.
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France
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
Blue eyed baby adoption hoax stirs English crowds
Report from Terppstead England notes officials announced a bonny blue eyed baby for adoption. Three hundred fifty would be admirers sent requests before the error was discovered, as speculation and excitement cooled once the eye color misdescription was revealed.
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Terppstead
England
Cheeres
Seine
Califormia Syrup of Figs Ad Offers Pediatric Laxative
An old advertisement urges parents to use Califormia Syrup of Figs for feverish, cross, pale children with stomach and bowel distress. It claims gentle cleansing within hours, promises no griping, and warns to demand the genuine Cali fornia Fig Syrup Company product to avoid counterfeits.
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Cross
Igist
Iade
California Fig Syrup Company
No Cheaper Pants Predicted After War Prices
Chicago January 14. Charles Wry secretary of the National Association of Retailer Clothiers says no marked fluctuation in men's clothing prices will result from the recent war measures. Committee findings suggest gradual price changes by fall with some lines down and others up, driven mainly by material supply. Wry notes wages in clothing manufacture unlikely to fall and that labor costs have risen sharply. He adds clothing will not return to pre war prices. Pure pasteurized ice cream is advertised by Wiedemann’s.
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Chicago
Charles ©. Wry
Wry
New York
Community gathering at local diner prompts interest in business
A fragmented report describes a Monday evening at a Derry area diner where Roy Cook and others discuss potential business ventures. Attendees include Lawrence and Mona Mr Derry, with talk of a plan involving a Portur project and a hoped for sale or event.
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Paine
Wienis
Roy
Lawrence
Mona
Derry
Cam Orente
Ada Cenk
Camp boys endure hardships aid body health advice
The message insists courage and discipline while noting disease threats in war and peace. It emphasizes keeping the liver and kidneys active to rid the body of poisons and maintain health and mentions occasional laxatives as needed.
Miss Elsie Anderson and Walter Little wed in Jarbalo
The couple married Wednesday afternoon at the Broom home in Jarbalo with Rev. P. E. Packwood officiating. Family-attended home ceremony followed by a short wedding trip. Guests and neighbors noted the simple, pretty event amid family bustle.
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H._D. Johnson
Elsie Anderson
Walter Little
Jarbalo
the Broom
Margaret Little
P.E. Packwood
JiLtleett
Roy
T. Ee
Air
Alexander Haul
Nance Meade
Thesday
Apes Pfeil Minbler
Wks
Deiammiels
Nelsadt
Aris
Titus Wolf
Saraboert
Keun
Keun Stamars
Kathleen
Thazet
Voll
Teel Binet Parser
Shige
Atbsie
Cet Hlenkles
Braltau
Pridsa
Banere
Miss Willis
Chaetito
Ua Lesen
Frist Buurnbiart
Harry Eseecesr
Clevenger
Leptin Saul Sen Frank Chariton
Leptin Saul Sen Frank Chariton Wert Te Kinisas
Aid Society
Lert Vinrtnen
Une
Tongans Lei Morning
A Ethie
Coy
Tee Eceisien
J. Orl
Jolin Sin
Ts Raenidty
Fragmented Notes Reflect Local Events and Illness Markets
The garbled OCR mixes weather, health remedies, and social notices with mentions of individuals such as Mrs Frevied a M and Harold McAlexander. It references catarrh remedies, a missing or ill neighbor, a funeral or illness, and scattered local names and activities, painting a blurred snapshot of a small town page.
Ely’s Cream Balm Ad Improves Nasal Comfort
An old newspaper ad promotes Ely’s Cream Balm for colds and catarrh. It claims quick relief as the spray penetrates head air passages to soothe inflamed membranes and relieve discomfort. Mentions Mrs Widnesitey and various local names in a brief, period-voice blurb.
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Baested
Ely
Widnesitey
Valle Hitthan
Gemberser
Pape's Diapepsin Claims Quick Indigestion Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as immediate relief for upset stomachs, gas, acidity, and indigestion after meals. It promises fast effect with a single tablet, claiming no waiting and easy availability from druggists.
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Pape
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