Fraternal Aid Union Portraits in Topeka and Lawrence
The Fraternal Aid Union newsletter highlights members in Kansas including Governor Arthur Capper Carey Wilson and J Will Nellay. It praises fraternal life, shows leaders from law, medicine, education and business, and promotes civic virtue and protection for families through membership. It also mentions the National Liquor Dealers Association Prohibition Manual arguing about revenue and social costs of prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid
Fraternal Aid Union
Covernor Arthur Capper
Carey Wilson
Thesurance
Earl Akers
J. Will Nelluy
Commomercial Club of
Topeka
Peter Lavigh- Jin
Albert T. Reid
Kansas
Charles III. Sessions
Cinernar Aan
Davies
Lawrence
Budh
Cupp Vine
Fis
Knewine
Avs
National Liquor Jtealers? Association
Iictimies
Excerpt on Kansas Nebraska Bill and Fort Riley study
After the 1844 Kansas Nebraska Act a government commission toured the western lands from Fort Riley through Kansas, western Nebraska and Colorado. They studied climate and fauna and reported Washington objects to Kansas west of Fort Riley claiming the region cannot support a cavalry garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Iansas
Western
Iwaska
Colorado
Washington
Kansas
Flying squad fights frauds and wasteful spending
The flying squad, an early detective corps, was praised for exposing frauds that drained government funds. It notes an appropriation by Congress and claims $272? of ill-gotten money will not be fully recovered to fund prosecutions, but future frauds are expected to be rare for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Trade Topic of Silent Mouthed Wit and Wisdom
The fragment discusses keeping the mouth closed to curb harmful talk and its social benefits. It cites scripture while noting the difficulty of applying precise verses, arguing fewer words can protect neighbors and civilization. The tone wavers between admonition and modest humor about restraint.
Migration Fear Drives Chinese Exile From City to Jersey
A garbled report describes a Chinese exodus from New York City to Jersey City over alleged law abuses in a vegetable market. It notes a prominent Chinese figure stating migration beliefs tied to local and national laws, with mentions of evading fines and commerce requirements.
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New York City
Jersey City
Pernsylvania
Liaw
Iva
President Underwead Seeks Rail Rate Shifts
Erie railway president advocates lowering passenger fares to one cent a mile while freight rates rise 20 percent in a concerted effort among carriers. He warns of court delays to block interstate commerce commission actions and argues rate changes are needed for railroad profitability amid a broader industry push.
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Erie Railway
United States
Natne
Hilo reflections on self care and family roles
In this fragment, the narrator laments modern stresses and urges personal restraint. It calls out mothers for overburdening daughters and criticizes social neglect of mental health, warning that self harm follows neglect and urging women to curb self-sacrifice for their own well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo
Lerself
Fragmentary quote on conflict and safety in mothers’ writing
A reading note cites Mary Carolyn Davies in Mothers Magazine August, noting that personal conflict would spread to close contacts and worsen life quality. The fragment discusses communal safety and the impact of individual disagreements on families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carolyn Davies
Mother's Magazine
State College Receives 30600 Letters From Residents
A South Dakota state college received over thirty thousand letters last year from residents asking for information on farm and home problems. The college states this fact to illustrate its aim of being a school for everyone and to encourage more inquiries that will help professors improve teaching of better living to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
State College
Yorkly
War will reshape English aristocracy and titles
The article argues that long war casualties and shifting social values erode the British aristocracy. It notes that many heirs hold commissions, the frontlines favoring second sons, and suggests the old English aristocratic order may fade as titles become rare and new families gain status after the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret
Plare
England
Amy
Lovids- George
Eudora's Big Chautauqua Opens Friday in Lawrence
Amos of suburban Lawrence initiates a five day Chautauqua with guests including United States Senator Gore of Oklahoma, ex-Representative J. Rnwll of Louisiana, and educators Dr Haywood and Dr Edwin L. Rovers. Acts feature The Kanfanqua Singers, Hughes Sisters, a New Zealander troupe, Adriatic Orchestra, and other entertainers amid a vibrant program.
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Amos
Lawrence
Prestany
United States
Gore
Oklahom
J. Rnwell
Louisiana
Sears
Lawel
Hit
Haywood
Washington, D.C
Porto Rico
Mexico
Edwin L. Rovers
Wirutaugui
Kan Fanqua
Hughes Sisters
Tregillts
Adriatic Orchestra
Europe
America
Public Library Summer Hours Begin with Judy P5th
The Public Library announces summer hours for the general delivery desk, children's room, and reading rooms with timing adjustments. Reading rooms open in the morning, and the delivery desk follows the standard schedule on Saturdays, with special hours noted for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Judy
The White Terrier Drama at the Theater
A coming play titled The White Terrier or The White Terran will be presented Friday with both matinee and evening showings. The production promises a thrilling plot drawn from real events and aims to educate the audience about viruses and the deadly disease they spread.
Remodeling Business Front Enhances Local Store Facade
Dennis and Woodard undertake front facade remodeling at 119 Massachusetts, changing the Wolf Book Store area. The project is expected to greatly improve the property. Miss Inez Wesley of Emporia visits her sister Mrs Funk and returns home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Wesley
Emporia
Liberty Bell Arrives In Kansas City Crowd at Alley Viewing
The Liberty bell drew thousands in Kansas City near Grand and Walnut with fifteen police officers guarding the crowd. A ten piece military band performed as visitors watched the famed bell, while Lawrence residents reportedly wished for a similar reception. GRYN N. BARRETT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fuch
Grand
Walnut
Eighteenth Street
Liberty, Bell
Will Watth
Liberty
Dean
Lawrence
Missouri
Gryn N. Barrett
Social at Friendship Hall in Delaware Street
Refreshments and an interesting program opened with a social at Friendship Club Hall Delaware street. Guests listened to a program of music and readings and heard an address by Dre Wee Mc Connell on Common Diseases Their Causes and Prevention. The discourse stressed practical disease prevention through household and municipal action. A doctor delivered a clear scientific talk. Violin solos venal diets readings and other numbers were performed. Refreshments followed. Next monthly social will be held Thursday August 1 at Friendship Hall.
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Secial
Evebine
Friendship Club Hall
Delaware Street
Dre Wee McConnell
Friendships Tuh Mall
Cloudburst Floods Centralias Red Vermillion River
A cloud burst between Centralias and Coralle sent a wall of water down the Red Vermillion yesterday morning flooding the haw lind and dividing the town.Workers at the depot fled as flood waters swept away equipment and washed out a track near a bridge. A derailment occurred east of town and a bridge near Bigelow was washed out, halting westbound trains. The storm brought heavy rain and a severe electrical surge.
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Centralias Kan
Here
Coralle
Bigelow
Cabinet and Decanters on Kansas History Shelf
The Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka shows a cabinet and decanter collection presented to Col. Stinson by Gen. Themis Ewing, first chief justice of the state Supreme Court. Mrs. Stinson, long tied to early Kansas lore, was born in the Wannamgton area and linked to notable local figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Historical Society
Topeka
Kansas
William F. Comnelles
The
Kamesas’ State Historical Society
Ars. Judin Aan Stinson
Shawnee County
Colmmel Staison
State
LPT Court
Stinson
Sheowsas
Whit
Werandotte Egimty
Mackpuniy Darerenie
Pottawatomie
Shawnee Manual Labor School
Ter Int
NO TROOPS AT BASTILE REVIEW AND PARIS CELEBRATIONS
Review of France's Bastille holiday notes no troop landing this Fourth of July. Parisians enjoy crowds though parade event cut, with a trek to the Concorde statue where wreaths are laid and orators predict early reconquest of provinces, met with enthusiasm.
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France
Varis
Tuly
Lonechamps
Stregis
Tates
Senator Joseph Advises President Calm Amid War Rage
Senator J D Joseph of Kansas Twenty fifth district sends telegram to President Wilson urging restraint and forbearance as nations at war rage. He warns the country is unprepared to enforce harsh demands and that sacrifice would bring far greater rewards if avoided. July 14 at Whitewater Irian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wilson
Whitewater
Irian
J.D. Joseph
Woodrow Wilson
J, Joseph
Texas Commercial Executives Convention Opens in Dallas
Progressing commerce in Dallas as the Texas Commercial Executives association hosts a four day convention opening today. Delegates from Oklahoma and Louisiana arrive to learn Texas methods of publicity advertising and related fields from leading experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma
Lousiana
Texas Comercial
Farm Experts In Conference At Great Plains Field Station
United States Department of Agriculture specialists meet at the Great Plains Field Station near Neble to discuss intensified framing. The gathering includes experts from Nebraska South Dakota Montana and other Plains states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madan
United States Department of Agriculture
Doginyer
Great Plains
Hoo
United States Agricultural Work
Neble
South Dakota
Nebraska
Montana
Glasgow merchants fined for trading with the enemy
Two Glasgow merchants convicted of trading with the enemy receive hard labor imprisonment and a F20 fine. They ran a firm importing iron ore from Norway forced by wartime temptation after a ship carrying ore was stranded at Rotterdam. The case underscores wartime controls on commerce and the risks of aiding the foe. In Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Bar Association convened with talks on legal practice and the annual address by Christian Dohrmier of Milwaukee.
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Engeland
Superior
Wis
Jule Ti
Tao
Sas
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Hell
Christian Dormier
Milwaukee
Wine Day Exposition Marks Viticulture Congress Close
In San Francisco the Panama-Pacific exposition hosted a Wine Day celebration to mark the International Viticulture Congress held this week. Special exercises and festivities were held at the Grape Penspie and at other wine trade venues with efforts noting findings from several states and quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cab
Baptist Encampment Opens in Palacios Texas
The Baptist Young People's Union of Texas opens a camp near Palacios with attendees from across the state. Delegates and visitors will address the gathering during the two week session and various activities are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palacios
Texas
Baptist Young People’s Union of Texas
Terrible head breakout cured by Cuticura treatment
A mother recalls her two year old daughter suffering from a severe head breakout with yellow blisters that spread and caused hair loss. After trying various remedies, she used Cuticura Soap as a shampoo and Cuticura Ointment, with the condition clearing in one week. The ad also promotes a one night Cuticura treatment for rough hands and offers free samples by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy B. Alley
Poincare Double Paris Secretaries In Presidential Ceremonies
The article describes President Poincare’s secretary Felix Decori and the ceremonial routine at the Elysee Palace. Audiences pass through military and civilian offices, with door keepers announcing names. The secretary’s presence and standard replies shape first impressions of the president during official visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poincare
Felix Decori
Monsieur Dockin
General Dupay
Monsieur Decort
Elysees
Soap ruins hair and cocoanut oil alternative advised
The article warns against washing hair with soap or harsh shampoos, stating they dry the scalp and make hair brittle. It recommends using refined coconut oil sparingly, moisturizing with water first, and rubbing in one to two teaspoonfuls to cleanse the hair and scalp, leaving it soft and manageable. Coconut oil is described as pure, grease free, inexpensive, and available at pharmacies for family use.
Wilson Freckle Cream Ad Promises Freckle Removal
An old style advertisement offers Wilson's Freckle Cream claiming it removes freckles without tearing the skin. It urges sending 21.69 for a full trial and guarantees refunds if not fully effective, plus mentions Wilson's Fair Skin Powder and Soap. The address is Meeting Street, Charleston.
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Wilson
Meeting Street
Charleston
Swenson and Cooper Travel Notes Amid Regional Visits
Julius Swenson of Decorah and Tawaea Damnaerst travel toward Topped to take a post while visiting sister Mrs Laura Smythe in Pennsylvania. Pred Cooper of Topeka spends several days in Lawrence as part of regional visits.
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Julius Swenson
Decorah
Tawaea Damnaerst
Topped
Laura Smythe
Pennsylvani Silvet
Pred Cooper
Topeka
Lawrence
Sixteen year old girl improves after vegetable compound
New Orleans girl, only 16, says she was very ill but improved wonderfully after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters from Miss Amelia Jaguillard and Miss Estella McGuire praise the remedy for symptoms including back pain, headaches, pimples, fatigue, and nervous spells. The notice encourages others to seek advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Lydia E. Pinkham
Amelia Jaguillard
Tehoupitoulas St
St. Clair, Pa
Estella MaGuire
St. Clair
Shoe Shop Relocates to Rast Ning Street in Ven Ool
The Shoe Shop announces relocation to 3 Rast Ning Street Ven Ool, Teeple's State Dank Pil Pur. It offers for sale a three year lease and building at 7362 Ohio, near the University, promising a fine business location. Proprietor W. DBO ADTHCEST invites patrons to call.
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Rast Ning
Ohio
W. Dbo
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Merchants National Bank
the Journal - World BY the World Company
W. C. Simons
Telephones News Department
Business Department
Massachusetts Street
Chicago
A. R. Keator
Hartford Building
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Kansas Daily League
Gill Edge
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Tanqoun
Kaneas Tee West
Bert Riley
Ieridian
V. Price & Co
Samuel G. Clarke
Mass
Fischer
Senator Gore
Dendstrantes
Centralia
Bastile
Joseph
Texas’ Baptist
Burnell
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Overland
Maxwell
Cadillac
Ford
C. E. Varnum
Sehontine
K. U
Kennedy
Istitinne
Homes Banks
State Bank
Evans Drug Stores
Massachusetts
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