Reading Habits Across Lecompton Revealed By Survey
A university sociological survey in Lecompton shows a large portion of residents lack daily reading material. Findings indicate 30 percent read newspapers daily, with many preferring magazines or none at all, highlighting gaps in literacy and access to informative content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. U. Men
University of Kates
Bo Berney
Saeielee
Ladfow
Leonort Spaneler
Camilies
Huimlios
Visit County Farm Class Tour Under Prof Bursess
A university pathology class led by Prof R W Bursess conducted an inspection trip to the county farm area southeast of tawny town. The group noted heavy rain, visited Layy Ponce to haul rock pieces, and described a striking red granite specimen likely sourced from distant glacial drift.
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Seeul Pathology
R. W. Bursess
Sheiology
Dueaie
Taso
Tawny Temday
Dn Lawrence
Layy- Ponce
Passedson
Alleheny Mountains
Rocke Mountains
Hear Boykin Charges Before Special Legislative Committee
Topeka July 20 The special legislative committee hearings opened into charges against Oresanination as hero special legislative camaittes outlining charges against 4. O. Botkin warden of the shire prison. The committee includes Marsan Dieu mnt Governor Stowe and other lawmakers. Toned by accusations from a discharged prison employee FLD Tones, the warden is said to be inefficient in actire and inattentive in duty. The panel will hear the case and determine if charges are justified.
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Topeka
Botkin
Shire Prison
W.Y. Marsan
Dieumnt
Robert Stowe
House of Representives
Abanses
Tromtman
Topekiy
Nuh K. Bowman
Garnett
Tyedd
Pettijahin
Dodge
Jury discussion and Thaw case shock New York papers
The New York press reports a midnight meeting in Athintic City where jurors weigh possible actions after Thaw. Abe Robinsen says reporters witnessed editors debating whether Thaw was insane when he killed Witte and remained insane as late as July, deepening the jurors’ dilemma.
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Athoita
Anstice Hendrick
Thiase
Athintic City
Loti
Beter
Vista
New York
Nakisis Mhattis
60000 Pound Stone Found Near Marble Yards
A 60000 pound stone was discovered at the marble yards of Strathinr 8% Diester, northeast of Hawrener. Local owners sold the chunk for twenty dollars, noting it originated from a bend area and was split from a larger mass by a family over two weeks.
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Eevee
Pheves Ali Simnibe Chou Pounds
di Webster
Strathinr
Hawrener
Sas
Kansas Couple Finds Quick Remedy for Stomach Ailments
Mr and Mrs Elmer Barnes of Kingsdown Kansas report happiness health and relief from stomach trouble after using Mayrs Wonderful Remedy Mrs Barnes suffered headaches dizziness poor appetite and skin issues before the cure The husband credits the treatment with improving his wife and asserts permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal issues The ad promotes the remedy claiming you can eat freely and that a money back guarantee applies if not satisfied
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Barnes
Kingsdown
Kan
Strangulated Hernia Case Seeks Hospital Care
A patient with a strangulated hernia was taken to Dr. Eberhart and then to Dr. de W. louns's hospital a few days ago. The case involved severe distress but the individual is expected to recover and return home soon.
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Lewis
Eberhart
Wees
de W. Louns
Ava
Tvere
Europe Buys Autos in Record Overseas Shipments
New York reports show customs data on wartime trade with Europe. Shipments of cars, automobile parts, tires, and related items surged to France and Great Britain, with June totals still being finalized but May figures indicating significant value and volume.
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New York
Great Britain
Shiganeninl
Ces
Durie Maus
Luis
Our A Priest
Wiedemann
Estimate of War Size in Berlin July 1914
Article cites estimates by William Michiaelis on population and naval forces for Germany and allies. It claims Germany’s land area and population, compares naval strength, and projects total war expenditures and forces up to April. The piece surveys economic and military scales, noting projected global mobilization.
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Berlin
William Michiaelis
Germany
Nastia
TNT
Egyptian librarian took post amid war era shifts
Egyptian librarian Ahmed Bev, a native Egyptian, was installed as head of the Sultanie Library, one of the Near East’s first. The election followed German government influence and a two year dispute over directorate, with Egyptian authorities eventually appointing a chair. The library houses 76 wartime volumes and scarce manuscripts.
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Sultanie
Cniv
Sultanie Laheary
Gale Givin
Lath Bey
Egypian
Gerrans
Near East
Ahmed
Bev
British losses heavy at Dardanelles total 42 431 killed and wounded
London July 20 premier told the House of Commons today that the Dardanelles expeditionary force to date has suffered killed wounded and missing. The total includes naval and military branches.
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Dardanelles
London
Jly
Dirrdibelles
Parisian Sage Hair Product Ad Promises Shine and Softness
An old advertisement touts Parisian Sage available at Roundi Corner Pirie Store and drug counters. It claims to soften dusted lifeless hair, remove dullness, and restore vitality by applying to the scalp, promising glossy, manageable locks at low cost.
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Roundi Corner
Pirie
Meet of Portland Sons of American Revolution Opens
Delegates from Hawaii and the Philippines joined fourteen other states as descendants of Revolutionary War participants convene for the Twenty-sixth Seas meeting in Portland Oregon. Amelia President General A C Ballard Finkston urged establishment of a Hall of Archives in Washington and noted government records are stored in unsafe, hidden places.
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Sons of American Revolution
Portland
Ore
Hawaii
Philippines
Valley Forge
York- Leven
Younes Amelia
A.C. Ballard Finkston
Louiseills
Washington
Heat Kills Soldiers in Kartoum Amid Severe Heat
report from Kartoum notes extreme heat with temperatures near 110 in shade. soldiers and Postmen faced stifling conditions as a prolonged spell of heat affected daily routines and morale. public library summer hours announced, detailing general delivery and reading room access and Saturday schedules.
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Aly Toth
Thors
Ceneral Deliv
Elaldven
Russians Work 208 500 Prisoners in Harvest Effort
The report notes prisoner work in Russia numbered around 208 500 with daily tasks and monthly wages. It states ongoing harvest prospects, demand for war materials, and that prisoner labor is employed to assist production. The account characterizes the work as generally satisfactory and the market implications as orderly.
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Russia
Valley Chapel Endorses Neighborhood Fellowship Campaign
A Valley Chapel Christian Endeavor meeting at the Dunn home outlines plans for a neighborhood outreach. The group sculpts a friendly War of Roses fundraiser with White and Red Rose captains, aiming to boost church attendance, improve offerings, and recruit new members.
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Avas
Mes
Willis Dunn
Jenpile
Tey
Allen Watts
Willis Din
Sundin School
Lemtor
Houty Teek
Mr. Meek
Gio
Community Events and Local Social Notices
Florence G and Roger Williams host a neighborhood social at Grove next Saturday with Rev Kring and Miss Black featured. Special music and games planned. crowd expected. early arrival advised for seating. Mrs Anna Boyd and Blanche move to Lawrence. Boyd farm sold to son and daughter. new home at 1240 New York St. Sunday dinners honor Ralph and John White. families gather to settle a dispute. several young people attend Star Sunday alterncun.
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C. E
Florence G
Roger Willams
C. BK
Kring
Miss Black
Ford
Anna Boyd
Blanche
Lawrence
Boyd
W. W. Boyd
Deutsches Haus on University Campus Advocated
Jude LC Ruppenthal in the twenty third district advocates the erection of a Deutsches Haus at the University of Wisconsin. He argues the German hall would enhance study and atmosphere for one of the college’s largest departments with fourteen instructors and many German descendants in the state, estimating over 60 000 Germans and thousands of citizens of German parentage.
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Jude
Ruppenthal
Sammer
University of
Wansi
Deutsches Haus
Psvithoey All Association
Economists Demonstrate Visual Lessons In Cake Making
Economists from Kunisus University department of Hunn showcase cake making methods to women students. The event aims to prepare graduates for professional roles in homes and schools with expected salaries rising in subsequent terms. Le Be visited with Triende and was joined by Lee Corral of Lidianapolis.
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Department of
Hunn
Eeatrontics
University of Kunisus
Universitas
New Mexico
le Be
Toorka
Triende
Lauwreode
Lee Corral
Lidianapolis
Mothers' League Meets at Kennedy Home
The Mothers' League will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1220 La Mis a, the home of Mrs. Chas Kennedy. The topic is The Financial Training of Children with three sub topics. Leader Mrs Ta tenhofel will discuss the guiding theories. Other members, including Mrs. Stew ark and Mrs Makepeace, contribute in informal discussion.
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Mothers' League
Moth League
Chas. Kennedy
Mis
Kennedy
Tatenhofel
Makepeace
Stewark
Jones Named Superintendent at Fowler Shops
Prof. F. Jones, previously acting chair of Fowler Shops at the University, has been appointed superintendent. The appointment is effective immediately, succeeding Prof. J. G. Ward who is on leave. Jones has long overseen shop operations and related tasks.
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Jones
Fowler Shops
F. Jones
Fowler
University
J. G. Ward
Woman named to run coal combine in father's absence
Lady Mackworth takes over management of the Camp Brian Coal Combine during her father A. Thomas's absence in America on war work. Her brother is listed as lead office, and Leonard Llewellyn has also been detached. Reighaxi flew to Kansas City after completing business here.
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Lady Mackworth
Fomlon
Lady Macksworth
Ling
Campbrian Coal Combine
United Brethren Meet in Salina Kansas
Church workers from nearly every county in Kansas gather in Salina for the autumn United Brethren conference. Topics include church support for Sunday school and missions, with speakers such as Bishop Cyrus, Kass City University Chancellor, and state educational leaders.
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Salina
Kansas
Kanssats
Autunn
United Brethren Church
Tod Religions
Ehurell
Ily Ashony
Cyrus Dhe
Kassa
Kansas City University
Dea Bridford
University of Oklahoma
John Marshall
Cbe Mohler
Porte Tie
J. 2. Landis
Boncebrake
JL Clark
Des Maines
Fungal Threat Clouds English Wheat Fields
Report of a rust fungus outbreak harming English wheat, spreading across fields with patches killing leaves and damaging crops. Authorities have taken no action yet, while farmers scramble to counter the infection as reports note isolated discoveries and affected areas.
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Muck
Sociologists
Chieki
Reaper
Wil Elias
Ftr
Atlantic City
Tind Temperance Society
National
F. B. McCollock
County Farm
Boykin
Europe
Cerny
Otal Line
Far iv Spallerties
Varpody
Nas Salma Rity
Counter
Cew
Dheeset
Vuabiet Gamay
Caly
Jie
Cetininy
Orri Cory
Kartoum
Dante
Valley Chapel
Aikjert
Twenhofel
FR. L. Griffin
A. R. Kennedy
Ae Reiehaxi
Kansas City
U. B'S
England
Cpe
Sutton
Esterday
Puspelea
Creae
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