Shantung tensions and local crime mix with travel talk
The report bundles 1919 era notes from Lawrence with global notes on Japanese Shantung tension, European impressions, and U.S. travel scenes. It cites A A Keator and George H Alcorn as Chicago and New York representatives, mentions meat shop burglars taking cash, troops in Washington, and Congress seeking Mexi situation details amid labor shortages delaying fort to fort work in Douglas County.
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Fort-To-Fort high‘Waly
Douglas County
Lawrence Residents Stay At Home And Write Friends
Lawrence people have been sleeping well and using plenty of covers for nearly a week. This is the time of year for the stay at homes to write their friends who took expensive trips to the mountains and describe the summer resort. Weather Lawrence is enjoying. August will soon be here it will not then be possible to write such letters.
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Lawrence
Pummer
Air Deliveries Spotlight Topeka Newspaper Feats
A Topeka newspaper flew to a nearby town to deliver editions by air. The stunt drew attention for speed and novelty as other papers in the region reported similar air delivery efforts and stories noted the bold method.
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Topeka
Looking Back at War Months and European Turmoil
A nostalgic reflection recalls wartime transport by automobile and a telegraph precedent, notes the Chateau Thierry drive, and questions the evolving European scene as Vienna shifts control among reds. The piece jokes about political color shifts from red to pale-pink to redder reds.
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Vienna
Europe
Press Comment on Wilsonian Politics and Treaty Stance
A column critiques Bill White for constant Republican opposition to Wilson and the League of Nations, predicting party defeat if it rejects his views. It laments teachers underpaid and unrepresented, noting prewar wages and lost honor. It also comments on diplomacy as a solemn, detached profession and begins a reflection on the Great Republic.
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Bill White
Europe
Wilson
League of Nations
Bill
Franklin's Rustic Diplomacy and French Road Praise
A fragment recounts Benjamin Franklin as a modestly dressed ambassador gaining respect among court nobles, illustrating American diplomacy's democratic tradition of sending men not uniforms. A Fort Scott soldier notes France lags in some things yet excels in building rock roads that keep materials ready for rapid repairs, especially during wartime.
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Benjamin Franklin
United States
Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Saturday Evening Post
France
Fort Scott
Fort Scott Tribune
Sputtering s By Wamba and Oddities From The Past
A compact column blends satirical jabs on justice, auto era chaos, and quirky historical mentions. Notes recall hemp justice, canned goods prices, Lord Joicey in Lawrence and Topeka phone complaints, plus brief items about Ford lore, a Kansas soldier note, a Roebling anniversary, and Belgian holiday observances in Brussels.
German Crown Prince Seeks North Aid In War Effort
German Crown Prince plans to summon northern assistance as two American schooners are sunk by a German submarine off Cave Ann. Franco Americans push deeper into the German flank amid stubborn enemy resistance.
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Cave Ann
Bayer Cross on Genuine Aspirin Warns Safe Use
A fragment warns that Bayer Tablets of Aspirin must bear the Bayer Cross to be genuine and safely relieve headache toothache earache neuralgia and colds. It notes unbroken Bayer packaging with directions and mentions the chemical as monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid.
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Bayer
Nervous Try Phosphate Health Tonic Rumor
An early 20th century promotion touts white phosphates as a cure, claiming to boost nerves, vigor, and flesh. It warns of dubious methods and cites alleged authorities while urging cautious use amid broad claims of improved health and beauty.
Today’s Anniversaries Chronicle Historic Dates
A compact roundup lists key events and figures from 141. to 1917. It notes Charves Vel of France’s reign linked to Joan of Arc, Pilgrims sailing then retreating, William Sooy Smith’s steel bridge and caisson theories, Emma Lazarus’s Jewish advocacy, Sheridan’s Pittnbspburgh march, Cleveland’s centennial, Armenian massacres, German defenses near the Somme, and the 1917 entry of Siama into World War I.
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Charves Vel
France
Rheims
Joan of Arc
Bourges
Paris
America
Helland
William Sooy Smith
Ohio
Emma Lazarus
Russia
York City
Sheridan
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Somme
Siama
Germany
Austria
Today’s Birthdays Celebrate Five Noted Figures
Thomas E. Wilson born in London Ontario five years ago today rises from clerkship to become a leading lender in Chicago’s packing industry. James Speyer, NY banker and civic figure, born in New York City fifty eight years ago today. Joseph N. Bristow, Kansas publisher and ex U.S. senator, born Wolfe county Kentucky fifty eight years ago today. Bishop John C. Kilgo of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, born Laurens South Carolina fifty eight years ago today. Evelyn Briggs Baldwin, Arctic explorer, born Springfield Missouri fifty eight years ago today. Dr Cad Phillips returns from service resumes medical practice at 817 Mass Street over Sol Marks. phone 373.
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Thomas E. Wilson
Chicago
London
Ont
James Speyer
New York
New York City
Joseph N. Bristow
Kansas
United States
Wolfe County
John C. Kilgo
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Laurens
S. C
Evelyn Briggs Baldwin
Arctic
Springfield
Republican leaders create two special house committees
Washington July 22 Republican leaders announce immediate creation of two house special committees. One to draft a budget system for government expenditures and the other to conduct a thorough investigation of the shipping board. Mondell says standing committees remain free for normal business. shipping board probe may yield a future merchant marine regulation program. The audit aims to review disbursements amid big spending. Chairman Harley’s upcoming resignation Aug 1 does not affect the decision.
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Washington
House
Shipping Board
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Committee On
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Mondell
Congress
Harley
Republic Lead
Wondersteen dry hair remover promises odorless use
No liquids or powders needed for facial hair removal. Berlin's Wondersteen claims instant, dry application popular with New York women. Guaranteed harmless with money back offer. Booklet free from Bollin's Wondersteen Co. or City Drug Store.
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Berlin
Wondersteen
New York
Bollin’s Wondersteen Co
Fifth Ave
City Drug Store
R. R. Hickson
Budget system plan prompts special committee decision
Mr Mondell notes unanimous support for a budget system but broad disagreement on its best path. It was decided the issue is large and important enough to require a special committee to develop the approach.
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Mondell
Children’s Hour recalls handshaking custom origins
The notice invites the Children’s Hour on Wednesday at 10 for a session by A J H Bell Music Co. It notes the tradition of handshaking traces back to medieval England during the time of King Henry II.
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Henry II of
England
No Accident Week Reduces Railroad Injuries
The No-Accident week by American railroads cut down casualties 79 percent in the central west. The program covered 327,010 employees over 55,000 miles of railroads, with 96 injuries and four fatalities versus 447 injuries and nine deaths last year. The report notes the world sheep-shearing record stands at 2,394 in nine hours.
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United States Railroad Administration
Central West
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