Iowa to be unmanned target in radio controlled test
Washington July 26 Unmanned Iowa to be converted for a target practice in Beake Bay late this summer. The ship will be steered remotely from seaplanes with no one aboard as guns test under battle-like conditions. Smoke screens will surround it while course changes mirror actual action.
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Washington
Iowa
Cevera
Elphin Navy Yard
Ins
Beake Bay
Pexas
Ohio
Bureau of
Towa
Stronger Sign Warns Rooming House Patrons
A Lawrence rooming house posts a new sign denouncing smoking, chewing, drinking, gambling, and theatergoing as immoral. It cites Bible verse and warns that tobacco users, billiards players, card shufflers, and theatergoers are barred. Corner room offered at $9, signed A N Cameron.
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Lawrence
Dhyone
A. N. Cameron
Obituary Notice and Memorial Verse for Horace Jordan
Mrs. Freda Alexas died this morning in Kona City. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. In memoriam for Horace Jordan, who died four years ago on July 26, 1916, asking God to keep his soul at rest. Wife, one daughter and four sons, and reference to Dunmire's Specially handled milk babies Guernsey milk.
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Freda ‘Alexas
Freda Alexas
Kona City
Horace Jordan
Jesus
Charles S. Greed to Be Buried Here
Charles S. Gleed, long a prominent Kansas figure and Topeka resident, held directorships in major companies and served as a Regents member at the University of Kansas. He shaped Kansas history through writings on politics, history, and economics, chaired and advised state bodies, and supported civic and university life. He married Mabel Gore in 1888 and fathered three daughters Cornelia Joanna and Grace. his Topeka home was a cultural hub.
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University of Kansas
Kansas Historical Society
Kats ‘State Printing’ and Publishing House
State Council of Defense
Kansas
Santa Fe
Topeka
First Church
Kansas Alpha
Phi Kappa Psi
Gleed
Mabel Gore
Dwrence
Kans
Cornelia
Joanna
Grace
University Regent Charles Gleed Honored After Death
The University flag will be placed at half mast tomorrow afternoon for Charles O. Gleed a University regent for twelve years and benefactor who died in Topeka yesterday. Chancellor Lindley announced Gleed’s gifts including artist models of monumental sculpture and works like pictures of General Jim Lane Colonel McCook and Hon George R Peck. Gleed a KU graduate of 1880 left a lasting impact through donations and his widow was in KU’s first School of Fine Arts class.
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Charles 8. Gleed
Topeka
Lindley
Gleed
Minnie Moody
Jim Lane
Colonel McCook
George R. Peck
Kansas
K. U
School of Fine Arts
Call 58 Today For Dunmire's Guernsey Milk Bottle
A local ad urges readers to call 58 to order a bottle of Dunmire's Guernsey milk. It emphasizes direct purchase from the dairy with delivery or pickup options. The note focuses on product quality and availability.
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Dunmire
Guernsey
Al Andrews Seeks Second Term for County Commissioner
Splendid record cited for Al Andrews in county leadership. He instituted proper record keeping, ensured budget and road work transparency, and faced war and flood challenges while improving district roads. Supporters say his reelection would stabilize finances and continue public service.
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al Andrews
Court House
Andrews
Cox
Bruno
Ndréws
Wakarusa Valley
Local Names and Visits Highlight August Dietz Area
Community notes from Lone Star recount calls and visits among residents. Jesse Wingart, Anna Johnson, Lily Johnson, Pearl Johnson, and others traveled between Lawrence and local homes. An accident injured Edgar Watts, while July events and threshing activity are noted alongside Sunday school attendance and social visits.
Flora Haughn Hosts B B C Club In Kanwaka
Thursday July 15 Flora Haughn organized a girls club in Kanwaka named the B B C with officers Helen Holke president Della May Dews vice president Flora Haughn secretary and Esther Hird treasurer Refreshments followed Next meeting with Helen Holke planned Laura Haughn started work at Weaver's store Other local visits and a Saturday hall dance noted with several families mentioned through the day trips and dinners
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Flora Haughn
B. B.C. Club
Helen Holke
Della May Dews
Esther Hird
Laura Haughn
Weaver's
Viola
Albert Transmeier
Sralan
Clarence Belles
Ernest Bigsby
F. D. Miller
Ruth Ora
Harley Armstrong
Knowledge Hill
Dow Dews
Gad
Nels Benson
Co. T. Dews
C. T. Dews
J. Rice
Rice
Local Family Notes and Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Oscar McNees visited the Marshall home Sunday afternoon Harriett Cowles spent the weekend in Baldwin City with Josephine Burgtorf Mrs Charles Rumsey and children returned to Tonganoxie Friday after several days at Mr Bowman's Mr and Mrs Harve Cooper visited Sunday at the Eckman home Miss Faye Marshall of Kansas City spent the weekend at the Marshall home Misses May and Clara Freese took supper at the Fred Cowles home Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Jack Daily announce the birth of a daughter born July 21 Mrs Daily was formerly Miss Lucille Harbour Mrs Frank Horrell and Raymond spent Friday in Baldwin with Mrs Isaac Horrell and Mrs Burgtorf Mrs Marshall and Aileen visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Akin Mrs J H Freese Misses Mary and Clara Freese and Herbert Freese spent Sunday with the Sanders family at Lone Star Miss Bertha Salisbury returned home Wednesday after a two weeks visit with Mrs John Levette of Brackett Mr Earl Marshall spent Sunday at the Marshall home Mr and Mrs Ed Paasch and Emily and Mr and Mrs John McNish and son spent Sunday in Lawrence with Mr and Mrs Albert McNish Mrs Arthur Weeks and Marion called at the Fred Cowles home Friday morning Joe Cooper spent Sunday at the Charlie Cooper home Mr and Mrs Claude Landon and children visited with Mr and Mrs Akin Sunday evening
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Oscar McNees
Marshall Home
Harriett Cowles
Baldwin City
Josephine Burgtorf
Charles Rumsey
Tonganoxie
Bowman
Valspar Varnish Brand Expands Range of Wood Finishes
Valspar unveils an expanded line of varnish products including clear varnish, varnish stains, wood stains, channels waxes and paint materials designed for versatile finishes. The new offerings target hobbyists and professionals seeking durable coatings for wood and related surfaces.
Schrader in Lawrence Social Notes and Threshing Report
In Lawrence area Misses Laura and Effie Haughn visited Miss Zena Bell in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs C K Stanwix hosted at dinner. Homer Hird and family were guests. Families Criss and Leigh traveled to Midland to visit relatives. The Scheilhorn family visited Michigan Valley and Mrs Scheilhorn’s uncle Mr Flory. Mrs Beatty Armstrong visited from town and stayed with daughter Mrs F D Miller. Mrs Pratt Watts and Mrs Mack Watts joined Mrs George Banks for dinner. Mabel Ulrich of Lawrence visited Arthur Ulrich. Threshing resumed after rain delays. Hird machine finished for Carl Hird and Arthur Ulrich, then moved to Kirby’s in Brackett. Richards machine worked for Jerry Lyons and threshing for Merle Colman, W S Godlove, John Brookins, and Walter Howard. Dews Gregory machine threshing for Fred Gregory. another local machine threshing for Ralph Colman. A Wakarusa bottom machine came to Otis Perkins’ to thresh for Barber neighborhood. Mr and Mrs C H Hoyt of Lawrenc e spent the day with daughter Mrs S E Seetin. Kanwaka Literary Club met with Mrs George Richards. B B C Club met with Helena Holke. musical program and refreshments. next meeting July 29 with Flora Nell Rigsby.
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Hird
Carl Hird
Arthur Ulrich
Kirby’s
Brackett
Richards
Jerry Lyons
Stp
Merle Colman
W. S. Godlove
John Brookins
Walter Howard
Dews
Ralph Colman
Wakarusa
Otis Perkins
Barber
C. H. Hoyt
Laws
S. E. Seetin
Kanwaka Literary Club
George Richards
Helena Holke
Flora Nell Rigsby
Tanlac credited for drastic health turnaround in Oregon woman
Mrs Merry A Cheever of Portland reports dramatic relief after using Tanlac, claiming weight gain, reduced rheumatism and headaches, improved digestion, steadier nerves, and no constipation after four bottles. Ad notes availability in Lawrence via Round Corner Drug Company and City Drug Store and other towns’ druggists.
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Taniac
Merry
A. Cheever
Corriers
Portland
Oregon
Lawrence
Round Corner Drug Company
City Drug Store
Stop Itching Eczema With Zemo Remedy
Stop itching eczema quickly with Zemo applied to the skin. Furnished by druggists for 35c, extra large bottle 1.60. Healing begins on application and soon removes eczema tetter pimples rash blackheads and similar skin diseases. Zemo is a pen vatine antiseptic liquid not a greasy salve and it does not stain. The E W Rose Co Cleveland O supplies this dependable treatment for kin treables of all kinds.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Calotabs Calomel Touted In Morning Cleanse Ad
Offensive breath and coated tongue prompt Calotabs use with claims of a thorough liver cleanse. One nausealess tablet at bedtime promises a wakeful, energetic morning and hearty appetite. Guarantee refund offered if not delighted. Sold in sealed packs for thirty five cents at drug stores everywhere.
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