American ambassador on league of nations justice council
Washington reports that John W Dav is has been named the American representative on the permanent corps to be formed by the council of the league of nations. The Association of Collegiate Alumnae plans to build a permanent headquarters in Washington DC to serve as a center for American college women activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John W- Davis
Permanent Corps of International Justice
Council of
League of Nations
YEhe Association of _ Collégiate Alumnae
D. C
Bank Robbery Attempt Reported Near Atlanta
An attempted bank robbery occurred last night at the State Bank in Atlanta, twenty miles northeast of Winfield. Detectives say robbers drilled the safe, fled after alarm, and left behind a bank revolver and a $5 bill found on the floor this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Here
Japanese antiquated law hinders women at political gatherings
A key obstacle to Japan's women's movement is an old law that bans women from attending any political gathering. Supporters urge reform to allow female participation and public advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
State highway board threatens counties over federal aid
Topeka Kansas July 9 The state highway commission issued an ultimatum to thirty five counties to begin highway construction or risk losing their share of federal aid The commission set July 18 for hearings with county representatives to explain plans Some counties may still receive federal funds if they commit to use the program while others will have obligations canceled and reallocated to more active counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kans
State Highway Commission
State Commission
Ennis Man Credits Tanlac With Health Return
J.J. Hanus of Ennis Texas reports Tanlac relieved his troubles and helped him gain fifteen pounds after months of rheumatic attacks and bed rest. He had tried medicines and a health resort with no help before Tanlac. He now feels well, and recommends Tanlac to friends. it is sold in Lawrence and Baldwin by local distributors.
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Tanlac
J.J. Hanus
Lawrence
R. R. Hickson
Baldwin
T. A. Hitchcock
Adv
Good roads bonds win in Milton County election
Voters approved the good roads bonds three to one to hard surface the Santa Fe Trail highway across Milton County. Campaigns push petitions for both the Santa Fe Trail and Meridian routes as counties line up for cross county highways. Doniphan County first to back the Pike's Peak highway with a 14 mile stretch to Troy. Cola near beer sold by McNish Bottling Works claims the best after taste among near beers.
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Milton
Kansas
Doniphan
State Line
Troy
Red Cross Surveys U S Pension Efforts for the Blind
The Red Cross surveys nationwide efforts to pension blind individuals, noting Kansas law allows counties to grant pensions to those over 21 who have lost both eyes. Kansas reports 87 recipients receiving about 14 650 annually, with approximately 24100 blind residents in the state. The Kansas State School for the Blind in Kansas City Kansas shows 109 students with daily attendance at 84, the highest except one year. Tuition, board, lodging and instruction are free and the school offers music, hand work, elocution, public speaking and physical education.
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American Red Cross
United States
Kansas
Kansas State School’ For
Kansas City
Kans
Oakridge Wheat Harvest and Local Social Notes
Local notes recount Clifford Dehoff threshing for Fr Th Jones and mixed yields averaging about thirty bushels per acre, with some fields around eighteen. Genevieve, Rush Her riot, and aunt in Kansas City visit relatives. Bettis and Clevenger discuss difficult wheat cutting and tractor help. Community members attend Eastern Star. KU engineering students wrap up camp. local visits include Van Neste, Bartz, and Herriott families.
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Clifford Dehoff
Th. Jones
Mr. Jones
Kansas City
Coleman
Loren Bettis
John Clevenger
George Strowix
Webl
J. G. van Neste
Astern Star
Masonic Temple
Lawrence
K. U. Engineering
Artman
Stanwix
Clarence Davis
Frankin
Zebbie Vian Neate
Knop
Fred Bartz
Rush
Margaret
Airs
Hush
C. Herriott
Lina Gatlin
Hutchingon
Kansas
van Neste
Louise
Frank Walters
Kaw Valley
Hagenberk- Wallace
Frank Leonhard
Sam Hall
Nevy ‘Essia
George Wolf
Harry Carry
Salter
Lawrence Leonhard
Bilton Hall
Evelyn Hayden
Quenemo
Ranwith
Charlie Wood
Herbert
Portland Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs Josephine Kimble of Portland Indiana used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after displacement and weakness left her unable to work. After treatment she regained strength and now does her own housework. Thousands of American women report health restored by this root and herb remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Portland
Ill
Pink
Josephins Kimble
West Race St
Ind
Kimble
Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Local notices and family travels in Douglas County
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Shaw and Mr Uivelt Smelser visiting Coffeyville Kansas and moves involving Mrs Fred Strong. References include a hospital or hotel, a school, and a Mrs MaNer Taye with an address or local registry. The text is garbled with multiple unreadable sections.
Honor Roll Book Subscriptions Open in Lawrence
The Journal-World begins selling the Bonar Bell Honor Roll in Douglas County. Books cost 12 dollars 50 cents with a 5 dollar first payment due at order. No advertising inside. service men’s photos printed free. Limited print run. advance orders only. Receipts issued when signed for.
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Bonar Bell
Douglas County
Journal-World
Lawrence
Castori Active Over 30 Years With Noted Amelia Barr Mentioned
The article notes Amelia E Barr amassed substantial earnings from nearly a hundred novels over a long career, despite her modest estate. It also mentions Girard College in Philadelphia barring clergy from entering to prevent sectarian controversy per founder Stephen Girard’s wish.
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Amelia E Barr
Mrs. Barr
Girard College
Philadelphia
Stephen Girard
Savings in Bills Highlight Republican Claims in Washington
In Washington on July 9 a statement by Representative Frank W. Mondell of Wyoming lauds Republican handling of postwar appropriations. He cites roughly 1.25 billion dollars in savings across six major supply bills and the railroad deficiency bill, with additional gains from other measures and reforms including woman suffrage and daylight saving repeal.
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Washington
Democratic Congress
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
House
Railrous Administration
Army
Navy
Congress
Taken to Now. Drowned man taken home for burial
The body of E. W. Smith, drowned in the Kaw river four miles east of Lawrence on July 4, was brought from Leavenworth to Des Moines by his father P. A. Smith. Smith, who arrived in Kansas City for a visit, went with J. H. Cary to Lawson for a July Fourth picnic. They swam in the river. Cary saved him twice before he disappeared. The body was recovered the next day by farmer W. C. Wise and later taken to Leavenworth via Lawrence for the coroner's direction.
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E. W. Smith
Mere
BE. W. Smith
Kaw River
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Des Moines
P. A. Smith
Smith
Kansas City
J. H. Cary
Oak Street
Kaw Valley
Lawson
Cary
W. C. Wise
Watch and chain stolen from Lander home prompts mystery
Harry Lander and his wife slept on the floor to beat the heat when a prowler likely dropped a gold watch chain and knife at the back of their house the next morning. The article suggests a gentlemanly thief and appeals for the owner to claim the jewelry.
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Harry Lander
Lander
Icelands exports include wool hides and horses
Iceland, despite its dreary reputation, ships large quantities of the finest wool and hides along with feathers, sheepskins, fish and fish products, and curiously many horses.
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Iceland
Cherry Blossom Lanit Temperance Tonic Promises Health
A fragmentary ad touts Cherry Blossom Lanit as a health tonic for women facing backache dizziness and nervousness. It claims beauty depends on health and offers tablets or liquid with ingredients printed on the wrapper. Dr. Bieres of Buffalo offers a ten cent trial sample.
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Comer Drug Co
Foster Bldg
Denvet
State Highway Commisnion
Dicker
North Third
Kim
Hanus
McNish Bottling Works
Thone
RED Cross
Oakridge
Praveg
Ady
Dr. Pierce
Sevan
Gonda
Rising Furniture
Massachusetts
J.L. Hanks & CO
W. C. Hamilton
Carter Tire & Battery
C. W. Smith
Klein
Mae
Phang
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