Resignation at Capper publications cited with long career
The notice recalls printer W. E. Smith resigning to assume Capper firm management while noting his prior Lecompton Sun sale and Topeka foremanship at Mail and Record. It praises his state printing work, school book program, and earnings, and credits Capper with choosing capable men. The piece also critiques wartime pay failures, urging prompt compensation for soldiers and better hospital arrangements, citing Senator Chamberlain and widespread congressional criticism.
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Hal .Fine
Smith
Hbo
Capper Featirns
W. R. ‘Smith
Lecompton Sun
Topeka
the Mail
Ricexe
Ith
Capper
Prille
Kansas
Saice
Sermator Capper
Able Imen
W. E. Smith Mor Syidente
War Office
Register
War Department
Congress
Chamberlain
Military Affairs Committee
Itanost
France
Blood Remedy Ad Amid War Notes and Pay Issues
The Iola Register recalls Hood's Sdigapitrifla claims for bowel regulation after influenza and laments army pay delays. It contrasts medical lore with reports of veterans lacking funds for telegrams or souvenirs, criticizing paymasters and praising the president's overseas reception.
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Hood
New York
France
Register
Anderson County
Washington
England
Italy
Lsn
Iola Register
Truths and Trifles by Paul C Rankin
A mixed column of quips and observations on manners law reform and public life. It discusses pure nails laws polite conduct motherly respect suffrage jokes property aches and pains and a playful critique of Kansas executive mansion phrasing. The piece blends light satire with social commentary.
Notable births mark today in history
Lord Fisher first baron of Kilverstone born 78 years ago today as First Lord of the British Admiralty at the war's start. Antonio Scotti Naples born 53 years ago, famed operatic baritone. Charles Curtis Kansas senior senator born 59 years ago in Shawnee County. Marion Craig Wentworth St Paul born 47 years ago, author of War Brides. Edward F Geers Lebannon Tennessee born 68 years ago, famed harness reinsman.
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Lord Fisher
Kilverstone
Admiralty
Antonio Scotti
Naples
Italy
Charles Curtis
United States
Kansas
Shawnee County
Marion Craig Wentworth
St. Paul
Edward F. Geers
American Harness Reinsman
Lebanon
Tenn
Difference Between Scottish Rite and York Rite Masonry
The York Rite and Scottish Rite form two principal Freemasonry branches with distinct structures. The York Rite centers on Blue Lodge three degrees plus Royal Arch, Council of Royal and Select Masters, and Commandery. the Scottish Rite spans from Four through Thirty-Two degrees, with bodies such as the Lodge of Perfection and Consistory, and is known as Continental Masonry.
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Royal Arch
Council of Royal
Commandery
Knights Templar
Jerusalem
Royal Arch Chapter
Council of Royal and Select Masters
Templar
Thomas Smith Webb
Massachusetts
Council of Royal Id
Suweme
Europe
Germany
North America
North
South America
Asia
Africa
Supreme Council of
United States
Deere
Ghifid
Supreme Councils
Rute
el Pago
Stephen Morin
France
Kingston
Jamaica
Charleston
Supreme Council
United States of America
Mother Council of the World
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Army
Trath
Ruth
Ius
Wilson's World Role and Free Speech Debate
The piece argues for free intellectual inquiry against political censorship, rails at critics of Roosevelt and Hoover, and defends President Wilson's international leadership. It condemns using fallen soldiers for political gain and praises Wilson's reception in Europe as a sign America can shape a world of freedom and justice. It notes the shift away from universal military training amid union and farmer opposition and praises academic independence similar to Prussia.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Roo
Roosevelt
Ept
Prussia
Ands
Europe
Wilson
America
Niagara tunnel project advance signals new era
Fragmentary notes recount historic events from 1913 to 1917 including the Bluecher sinking in the North Sea after a running battle with British forces, Wilson denying a German proposal, and a submarine sinking with casualties. A late item mentions a West Lawrence incident involving a landlady forcing Jewish students to move rooms, reflecting ongoing prejudice.
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Great Niagara
North Sea
Wilson
Germany
Magon
Unclear hall scene at concert prompts puzzled seating
Fragmentary report describes a European context with soldiers and aPrésident in Europe. A woman buys a ticket, sits between two sorority members, and faces an odd line of questions from bystanders. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
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Europe
Today’s anniversaries span Burns to early university milestones
An oblique set of notes recalls Robert Burns born 1759 in Ayr and died 1796 in Dumfries, alongside fragmented 19th century milestones such as Virginia’s 1859 act for a university in Charlottesville and early royal mentions. The terse items mix dates, places, and figures, with missing words and garbled lines.
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Robert Burns
Ayr
Scotland
Lat
Dumfries
Virginia
University
Swigein
Charlottesville
Duke of Wellington
Brougham
Fourth Street
Marysee
Prussia
Prince- Erick
Chistles
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Tere Hones
Neve
Ftness
Chicago
A. A. Keator
New ‘York
George H. Learn
West 31St Street
New York City
Associated Press
Fe Jt Bureau of Circulations
Eau of Advertising, A. N.P. A
Lawrence
Washington Post
Finn
Everett True
Becll Squires
Fred Smith
HS. Witt
Treo
LVES
San Francisco
Weapenha-Fsr
Truths and Trifles
Paul C. Rankin
Kapsas
Freemasonry
The
Party of
Woodrow Wilson
Republic
Senator Penrose
Herbert Hoover
Phillip
Pitt
Campbell
Mershing
Phillip Pite
Argonne
Leichepter
Bellezu Wood
Cantigny
Chateal Thierry
St. Mihiel
General Pershing
General Wood
West Lawrence
Chevrolet
Tada New Ford Co
Ford
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