Poignant notes mix of UK and US events in mid July 1957
The fragmentary text references Upton Sinclair, a Socialist party split, and Kansas civic topics. It notes issues with a Lawrence bathing beach project, government delays, and potential river shifts. mention of a July 18 1957 date, newspapers and agencies, and scattered references to advertising, post office notices, and public works remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preiss
WU Bureau
Corcal-toon Trartoan
Pblishers
Astation Bypeagu
Botyree
Lawrence
Political intrigue grows as winners demand key figures
The text notes that winners push to secure indispensable leaders beyond mere official heads. It highlights an expectation that power be accompanied by trusted executives and essential personnel, shaping governance beyond formal titles.
Cuticura heals after scalp pimples and itch
A Kansas wartime update notes prohibition impact on revenues. It cites Charlie Simpson of River Grove Illinois healing after using Cuticura products. It mentions Kansas drives, Liberty Loan, Red Cross campaigns, and a dry law showing reduced police revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Simpson
Oak St
River Grove
Cuticura
Dept. RB
Boston
Kansas
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Lawrence
Kansas Volunteers Surpass Most States in War Effort
Kansas led in volunteer enlistments with 11 125, far surpassing states of similar populations. Connecticut, Arkansas, Louisiana, and others trailed despite larger populations. Only Oregon exceeded Kansas. neighbors Nebraska Iowa Minnesota did not near matching Kansas relative to population. The piece questions Western patriotism and mentions New York and eastern papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Connecticut
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
South Carolina
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Dlinois
Missouri
California
Oregon
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
New Cok
Tutcenmson News
Wildcats Lose Tight Rally to Lawrence Blues in Playground Game
A large crowd watched the Wildcats led by George Carey lose the late rally to Paul Houtton's Lawrence Blues in a playground baseball game. Giants trounced by Red Sox in the Major League. Evening events included a picnic trip on the Ecke auto truck, shooting gallery fun, ball throwing, and a campfire with songs and a pow wow. All-Stars vs Haskelt y Juniors slated for 2:15 Saturday. Junior Allison collects waste paper. Tusten Ackerman mows lawns. Michael Perry to tend Country Club lawn. Roy Waldron starts at Parsons Jewelry. Activities at Boyville mix work with play as the day ends near 9:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildcats
Lawrence Blues
George Carey
Paul Houtton
J. C. Ecke
Giants
Red Sox
Noes
Haskelty
Junior Allison
Tusten Ackerman
Judy
Rhode Island
Michael Perry
Roy Waldron
Parsons Jewelry Store
Boyville
Sree Plays In Shallow River In Afternoon
A report notes Sree spent yesterday afternoon near a shallow river, engaging in quiet recreation and enjoying the water as the day progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sree
Ling
Truths and Trifles in a Humorous Medley
A collage of quips on humor and public life referencing historic figures and current events. The piece jests about old jokes, Motley politics, and satirical lines on Uncle Sam and King George. It parodies public affairs and social mores with a punchy, epigrammatic tone.
European pressures and war news mix in early reports
The article outlines European hardship from the US embargo on neutral trade, noting cattle slaughter in Holland and hardships for small nations near a dangerous neighbor. It critiques charitable pledges to Red Cross ads and antici pates slow payments by eastern corporations. It comments on unrest in Russia, the Petrograd crisis, and Crete joining an annexation, with Kaiser Wilhelm reacting to Konstantin’s deposition and troop movements in the Balkans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
United States
Europe
Red Cross
East
Lawrence 4 dairying center plans praised in Kansas past
Douglas county can produce all needed for a dairying industry and a ready market exists as supply grows. Kansas communities sell dairy products to nearby creameries. With a growing city forty miles away, the Doveglas county plan seems simpler. The beef steer’s sister has enriched every part of Kansas calling upon her services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence 4
Douglas County
Kansas
Doveglas County
Brewers Face Prohibition Wind and Soda Fountain Plans
The Christian Science Monitor questions whether national prohibition will threaten Massachusetts breweries and push them to produce nonalcoholic “salt dying” for soda fountains. It asks if demand for beer is waning and whether breweries might pivot to other products or gift markets to ease labor disturbances and temper industry pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Tabor
Christian Science Monitor
Vision in the Rotunda of the Hospital des Invalides
A whimsical scene from the Louisville Courier Journal describes Maree Henry envisioning a meeting of legendary figures in Paris near Napoleon’s tomb. D Artagnan, Pershing, Aramis, and Dumas are depicted inviting Black Jack Pershing and historic fighters to join a fantastical Brotherhood of Les Trois Mousquetaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maree Henry
Hospital Des Invalides
Napoleon
D’artagnan
Black Jack
Pershing
France
Aramis
Athos
Baron du Vallon
Alexander
Dumas
Pere la Chaise
Brotherhood of
Les Trois Mousquetaires
Black Jack Pershing
Daniel Boone
Davey Crockett
Paul Jones
Anthony Wayne
Louisville Courier Journal
Garden Stuffs and the Return to Real Farming
An old farmer muses on neighbors failed gardening and weed abundance while wet spring and repeated seedings push city dwellers toward markets. He warns against overvaluing suburb life and notes the value of farming, urging a return to soil realities and respect for agriculture as essential and dignified.
Figures Show Government Troop Quotas and Voluntary Enlistments
The government figures indicate the National Guard quotas and the number enlisted from each state in the regular army. The War Department assigned state volunteers to fill quotas, linking regular army strength to conscription and volunteer contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
National Guard
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Ely E Adianss
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Woo Anwa Np
Upton. Sinclair
Socialist Party
Springfield Republican
Kaw River
Mr. Simpson
Lous
Ecke E Pag Vawits
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. R. Young & Co, Merchants Bank
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O. F
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St. Petershune
Tute
McNish
Russia
East Front
Petrograd
Rusaiaa
Creoechia
Anlex
Utix
Constanum
Germany
Everett True
Fisk
Fisk Rubber Company . of
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Chicopee Falls
Mass
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Shamrock
Healdren
Widhey
Jease Holders
Eamsmass
Heathton
Glenn Pool
Orient
Old Dominion
Okmulgee
Healdton
Dominion
Old Dominion Oil Co
Lester B
Grain Exchange
Oklahoma City
OLD Dominion Oil: Company
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