Kansas plan to raise funds for information bureau
Advisory committee in Kansas advanced plans to raise the remaining 1 971 needed to operate the state information and publicity bureau for 1916 17. A July 14 meeting in Lawrence will fix campaign details and finalize subscriptions to reach the 5 000 goal required for legislative matching funds. Prof Merle Thorpe, director, reports subscriptions fall short and Leon Flint will head the bureau during Thorpe’s absence. The bureau, created in 1915, aims to disseminate information on Kansas resources and industries, with executive power in a five member advisory committee of Kansas newspapermen. Last year newspapers contributed about 2 600. today 2 029 has been raised for 1916 17, leaving 1 071 still needed. The bureau becomes permanent once the 5 000 subscription is secured, unlocking the state appropriation. Friday and Saturday are Waldorf fruit salad days at the Busy Bee.
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Kansas
State Information and Publicity Bureau
Lawwrence
Merle Thorpe
Leon Flint
The
University
Thorpe
Kan- S&s
Lee Harrison
Harrison
Pleasant Grove Notables Attend High Prairie Children’s Day
C M Ellis and daughter Mervin of Tamar Iowa visited neighbors Sunday then went to High Prairie for children's exercises. Ellis, in government service at an Indian school, has attended Haskell lectures. Martha Anderson visited sister Mrs John Daniels Friday, calling at Landis on the way. Eugene and Robert Lyons helped Ray Price put up hay Monday afternoon. The Grove was well represented at High Prairie Children’s day with A E Puckett family Robert Lyons family Mr and Mrs W D Lyons Hagens Edin Ezra Shuler Greta Gracia Joe Garbutt Thelma Fay Studebaker Ava Estelle Bertha Hageman Ward Edgar Virgil Landis Wim Beelle and wife visited home folks Sunday.
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C. M. Ellis
Mervin
Tamar
Iowa
High Prairie
Haskell
Martha Anderson
John Daniels
Landis
Eugene
Robert Lyons
Ray Price
A. .E. Puckett
Robert ‘Lyons
W. D. Lyons
Hagens
Edin
Ezra Shuler
Greta
Gracia
Joe Garbutt
Thelma
Fay Studebaker
Ava
Estelle
Bertha Hageman
Ward
Edgar
Virgil Landis
Wim
Beelle
Easy Way to Get Rid of Itching
Don’t worry about itching skin. Use resin ointment with a nap cake and warm water baths to soften crusts, then dry gently and apply a thin layer of resin ointment under a light bandage. Do this twice daily. The itching and burning ease after the first treatment and the skin clears.
Choosing Your Shampoo Soap For Healthy Scalp
Article advises selecting a resinol soap containing healing resins to prevent dandruff hair loss and itching. It highlights benefits for youngsters and promotes resinol as a protective shampoo option.
Local Lawrence Visit and Harvest Notes Highlight Rural Life
Community tidbits recount visits by Chester Guistie Puckett and Gaumer to Lawrence, choir practice at High Prairie church for Children’s Day, blackberry crates from Lawrence, and family gatherings at Puckett and Boehle homes. Wheat cutting continues amid wet fields, with harvest busy and health fluctuating among residents. A Bell Telephone meeting, Rev Brillhart’s travels, and a postponed High Prairie Ladies Aid due to harvest round out the week’s rural news.
Army Life Peaceful Yet Restless At Fort Riley Camp
Ewart Plank, a Fort Riley soldier, writes from the post describing mil itary life as a mix of cautious chatter about future moves and a sense of eagerness to depart. The Second Regiment is slated to move to Fagle Pass Texas soon, with the writer’s unit planning to follow a few days after. The entry also notes social visits, a busy community schedule, and plans for a Sunday school organization while detailing local events and gatherings in the Lawrence area and nearby towns.
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G. Plank
Jetter
Ewart
Fort Riley
Fort
Fagle Pass
Texas
Tf Carrinza
Tam
Hang Four Villa Raiders in Columbus Raid
Four Villa followers who took part in the Columbus raid were executed by hanging at the county jail in Deming New Mexico today. The incident marks a severe penalty in the ongoing case, underscoring a harsh response to the raid activity.
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Columbus
Deming N. M
Maxwell car promises refinement and value at $595
The advertisement touts refinements found in expensive cars, including good looks, comfort, and economy. It claims a new price of 595 dollars will trigger overwhelming demand, citing features like Lanestroke high speed four cylinder engine, 20 to 25 mpg, automatic lubrication, and Maxwell radiator and axles for a smooth, novice friendly drive.
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Sterling
Maxwell
Rural Community Notes and Local Visits
Mrs A Roe and William returned home from San Diego after a two month visit. Farmers Union at High Prairie drew a large crowd with an evening program and lunch. A homemade base ball team and ice cream supper were planned for Honewell Saturday. Miss Nel McKinn Lawrence recently had appendicitis and is improving in Kansas City. Harvesting is popular and many plan to celebrate Bald win. The county treasurer’s office saw many people paying taxes on the last day, with lines and busy clerks awaiting the “forty-two” and “ten-seventeen” signals.
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A. Roe
William
San Diego
California
Farmers Union
High Prairie
Postma
Will. Winters
Williams
Vin-land
Maria Scott
Irvin
Lawrence
Nel Mckinn Lawrence
Yhe
Kansas City Hospital
Treas
Surer
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Busy Bee
Pleasant Grove
United States Scout
Chester
Guistie Puckett
Law‘rence
Gaumer
W. J. Lyons
Omie Herr
Joby Gimblett
Charles Hyre
Garbutt
Bell Telephone Company
Ed Lyons
High Prairie Church
Ed Dea
Vinland Fir
Cleirfield
A. H. Beehle
Gleason
High Prairie Ladies Aid
J. H. Gale
D. Lyons
Frank Decorate
Ay Exer
American. Press. Association
United States Navy
ST A Ud
Hopewell
Fred Purvis
Terey Logan
Gladys Stanfield
Topeka
Lenora Williams
Wilbur Black
Igh - Prairie
Ida*Hindman
J. H
Craig
Byron Holmes
Lane
Kansa
L. Bo Snyder
D. N. White
Steve Goonrod
Frank White
E. H. Purvis
O. M. Hindman
L. B. Snyder
Farmers? Union
Ed Heaston
H.L. Crig
Fairview
J. H. Craig
Florence Johns
Baldwin
Bonnie, Snyder
Irene Lee
KE. W. Purvis
Lat Vrence
Verk Mabee
A. TP
Howell
Union
Will
Harry Winters
Earl White
E. ¥Akle
Christine Tucker
0. M. Hird
No. 10
Hope
Geneva Snyder
Edna Fleshman
Leslie
Hopewell Improvement Club
Schol House
Donald’ Craig
Il. B
Fort Riley Excursion
K. N. G. Camp
Union Pacific
Pawnee Flats
E. E. Alexander
J. IL Robinson
Ter Pacifi
Maxwell Motor Car
Tlaxwell Motor Company
Detroit
Mich
Stony Poen
Charles
Ice
Martin Holcony
W. A. Waterson
Marvel Reed
Linwood
Dimple Tucker
Bertha Pardee
Mabel Pumroy
Lee
Etta Tee
EL Lawson
Lewis Georgii
Faye Williams
Doreas
Martin Holcom
Singer
Waterson
Harold. Roe
Lew Zon
Della
Martin
Holes
Helen
A. Holcom
Pleasant “Valley
Jennie Kassinger
Georgii Ealied
Pins Mindund
American Dress ‘Association
Cameron M. Winslow
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