Extraordinary heroism honor for Kansan Marines in France
Several Kansas men in the Fifth and Sixth regiments of the U S Marines are decorated for extraordinary heroism in action in France. Assistant Surgeon Frederick R Hook of Rossville and Privates Harry C Westergren of Embria and Charles T McCoy of Louisburg earned honors for valor. Hook set up an advanced dressing station under fire and worked tirelessly until ordered to retire. Westergren and McCoy carried messages under heavy fire near St Etienne. All three decorations acknowledge their courage in combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
France
United States Marines
Swhler
Frederick R. Hook
Rossville
Kan
United States Navy
Fifth Regiment
Marines
Harry C. Westergren
Embria
Kans
Fifth Regiment Marines
Charles. T. “McCoy
Louisburg
Hirok
Westergren
McCoy
St. Etienne
Adler i ma touted to ease long stomach distress
Brock Texas reader B F Parker reports his wife suffered fifteen years of stomach trouble and after one bottle of Adler i ma she feels perfectly well The ad claims Adler i ma expels gas relieves stomach pain empties bowels and prevents appendicitis using a mix of buckthorn cascara elycegine and other simples sold by Round Corner Drug Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veatarth
Gouch
Lane
B. F. Parker
Brock
Texas
Adler-i
Local Residents Attend Visits and Socials Through Week
The notes recount visits and gatherings around the community. Chas Wells Alfred Brownlee and neighbors spent Thursday evening at the Schafstall home while telephone crews repaired lines and Mr E Leary hosted shoppers in Lawrence. Numerous families including Griffin Hines Howard and Mitchells note weekend visits, birthdays and outings across Topeka Lawrence and nearby farms with car trips to Antwerp cargo news and a medical note on tonsil removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
William Hines
Fred Jones
Vinton Peters
Ed Schatsiall
Julia seCattcey
Kansis
Raymond Clerk
Otis
Hus. Howard
E. Leary
Lawrence
T. Griffin
Paul Koehler
Joe Carlinef
Gladys
Fal Seligfstadl
Mary Kruwel
Lewis Howard
Vinton
BK. Leary
Eugene
Mr. Hines
Stanley
N. Brown
Mr. Edmondsen
Fiurdes
Leper
Puesta
Charley Cooper
Doe
Eis Steyineg
Jimi
Delt
Lone Star
Pete Childs
Atthi
A. Robertson’s
Hazel Hamilton
Albert
Pardee
Seuile Suddow
Shaw
Ralph Jamison
Suny
Frerndon
Nod Mes
Frank Pardes
Mis
Tay Drs
Coal Creek
Fred Grant
Katte Bar
Randall
Pratt Hone
LaVerne Pratt
Sulles
Burgtorg
Bherry
Garden City
Wharley
Robertson
Gov. Pardee
Frat Merton
Elmer Bye Blardee
Olle Burkdy
Wilson's
Uarder
Clara Snile
Charley‘topper
Fainly
Walter Harbour
Minton, Tieters of
Pairview
Ed Marve
Topeka
Uhe
Maude
Hattie Hunter
Herbert Hunter
Elmér
Hunter
K. J. Johnson
EL AL Cowles
Remembering childhood days and old patent laxatives
The piece recalls war era childhood memories and the parental push to use bitter medicines. It contrasts old habits with modern gentle products like California Syrup of Figs and praises its liver and bowels cleansing action for babies to adults. The ad warns against counterfeits and notes maker origin. Also mentions local visits and milk ice cream.
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California
Local residents and visitors noted in Lawrence area notes
The column lists numerous names and brief events in the Lawrence area including visits by Hattie Sebirk and Mrs Sanders, Lawrene visitors, trips by Mrs Ed Siders and Studebaker family, and several unnamed residents with routine activities. Reports mention a flood week, school attendance irregularities, and neighborhood happenings through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auina Fox
Hiegese
Miarteley
Gine Alii
Alvin Bond
Duichter Ladya
Marvin
Elis Bowl
Nelson
Tila
Viewil
Stulebaker's
Low Elewye
Plelstroar
August Zowis
Hattie Sehirk
Salers
Sravha
Charis Sanders
Ed Staelers
Hattie Sebirk
Sanders
Pree Sirois
Sandry
Flory
Austin Flory
Fairview
Frank Johnson
Willian Jobson Divine
AL Welber
Lawrence
Rteay
Ed Siders
Dae Studebaker
Cat
H. M. Boles
Fred Simone
Mars
Vireil
Ate Hoaver
Ha Bind
Pgifmyade
Ales Brower Vietpeet Dita
Suvi Payed
Morty Maha
Merter
Tad
Kenneth Stent Westnet
Merey Flory
Cab Wai
George Purttle Vernet
John Hdaver
Id Whiteman
Faim Hy
Walter ¢Oye
Studebaker
Thyurs- Br
Awusby Plory
Sybil Boles
Lauwrence
Esther Kigty
Drink Water For Clear Skin And Health Benefits
An old promotional blurb extols drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach and purify internal organs. It claims a rosy complexion and better well being follow, comparing internal cleansing to soap and hot water cleaning the outside. The text also includes garbled OCR remnants and unrelated personal notes.
Remarkable Phosphate Claims for Fat Gain
An old report describes a nerve building phosphate said to rapidly convert in the body to treat fatigue, nervous weakness, and related ailments. It credits Pelong and Tobin with discoveries and promotes GQ F Harker & Son as suppliers, warning against unsound use and urging cautious intake to avoid unwanted weight gain.
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Onver
Pelong
Fretel
Albert Tobin
Academy of Medicine
Marta
F. Harker & Son
Jn Lawrence
Eversafe
Pelouz
Rural Community Notices and Social Happenings Chronicle
Local residents travel to Kansas City and Lawrence for visits and business. The piece lists gatherings, library fund drives, Red Cross activities, and community society events in Odessa, Missouri and nearby locales with numerous names, places, and informal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hiaggert
Wie
Carireational Chiarety
Theimses
Mr. Matthews
Lawrence Wee
Tenganesie
Eshys de Vesil
Lemuel Evins
Herbert Radiff
Ad Mas
Chatetlee
Bamsas
Perry Giel
Brolineet
Avatler Paysiis
Pratdh
Mayght
Jenry
Sind
Wotcutt
Pine Kiiesin
Posies
Dotted. A
oVowbel
Ieee
Sethe Atrave
Redler
Nellie
Ville
Sibel
Tatil Ieng
Keenan
Miss Edith Yauntsey Recalls Mission Work in China
Miss Edith Yauntsey spoke in chapel Tuesday morning sharing experiences from her missionary work in China. An annual men hosting wives club gathering followed with a piano program and social hour. Ernest Chapman Philips of Hutona is visiting John Ruehty. LeLand Bakers leads a college hand organized to join basketball enthusiasm. Karl Johnson, recently discharged from aviation, is home briefly. Snow Johnson enjoys a quiet vacation stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Yauntsey
China
Russett
John
Ruehty
Leland Bakers College
Karl Johnson
Miss Snow Johnson
Ile
Aggressive campaign outlined for prohibition amendment
An anti saloon league meeting planned in North Carolina to map out a campaign for a prohibition amendment. A session in Salt Lake City was postponed indefinitely due to influenza.
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North Carolina
Ratcich
Art collection sale in New York begins today
An exhibition of the Oliver Anes art collection opens in New York today. The ex governor of Massachusetts loaned numerous paintings and works of art. International directors of the Highway Association, backing a Canada to Gulf improved highway, will hold their annual meeting in New Orleans.
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New York
Oliver Anes
Massachusetts
Hd International
a _ Highway Association
Canada
Gulf
Sill
New Orleans
Backache and Kidney Ailments Promoted Remedies
Dr. Pierce and collaborators assert urine reveals disease nature and offer free advice after urine sample and symptom description. They promote ANUKIC by Doctor Pierce as a potent uric acid remover and reference “Airis” pills and other remedies with promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberle
Draithwaite
Simon
Pierce
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Marshall
Afich
Eitaly
Hat
Lydia E. Pinkham
Oolficers Sunray
Vis
Heushler
Adler-ika
Rankin’s Drug Store
Yarnold
Mrs. Swandley
Mes
Len Tee
Giront Johnson Sant Gyn Hive
Mi Did Bys
Chas. Scheer
Aeriin Lve
Chas
Eberhart
Vocufbernerin Ag
3. Saat
Refler
Aly
Belper
Manlerson Alten
Anderse Bone
Wilian Sulz
Murphy Hone
Gendee
Frank Wiikoh
Dake
Luther Fitzpatrick
Missouri
Hepriek
T Brett Cea
Sant Mesias J. Jeperd Sanday
Oreatt
Deeseliner
Sanday
Wilbert
Aird
Viesee
Phelan
W. D. Lewis
Optometrist
Eye Glasses
Sibley
Ethel Iwles
Fred Cowles
Mrs. Meleh
Mons
Robert
Jan
Sim Revera F Mekinan
Wiedemann’s
Pins
Will Ulrie
Saul M
Voeter
Ea Whiteman
Hifi
Evenity Aly
Anita Wasn Lanweenge
Tage
Georgetta
Wharflie Sprokers Lanier Pei
Musas Slytelerser
Leony
Dr. Oreiup
Dick Building
Tonganoxie
Ainshige
Adirapolan
Werk
Uive Ks
Sitvap
Bede Diene
Alton Beas
Gail Sipeer
Dargeert
Remarkalee
The
Peoples State Bank
Cory
Cme Genuine Castoria
Baldwin
Liberty Bond
Evans-Metcalf Co
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