Food Shortages At Kut Endure Through Siege
From London reports on the Kut siege reveal dire privations in February with food scarce and daily deaths from hunger and disease. Details describe rations reduced to cornmeal broth and water for wounded, mule and horse meat as grim sustenance, and patients suffering in hospital as relief dwindled.
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London
Gtr
Townnshend
Kut
Bagdad
England
Edmund
Candler
Townshend
Jgin
Tore Witer Adits
Perry funeral for James Burk draws local crowd
Funeral services for James Burk were held at Perry with Steve Welter Katherine uthanded and others in attendance. The gathering followed by an ice cream social at E.G. Jenkins lawn. Mr and Mrs Benj Wilson motored to Lawrence. Mary Kyle visited Lawrence on Tuesday and Mrs Fred Knocks spent Saturday with relatives nearby.
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Steve Welter
Katherine
James Burk
Perry
Jeana Kraft
Oliver Kraft
J .Oh A. Hofsommner
M Pabs Wulfkuble
Helen
Palmer Len Hen
Talmer
Salem
Gilder Ini
A-Zeeb
Inti
Tience Bilinger
Margaret Lavin
Albert Walter
Frank Fitzpatrick
Dohia
James Dass
Presbyterian Church
Ce Jeter
Dee Ted
Myrtle Bidinger
Pearl
Ruth Gress
Ginton
Woodman’s
Press Church
Moderna Woodman
Royal Neighbors
Gardner
Tleir
Augist ‘Walterswhil
Will Gress
Richland
John Gress
Clinton
Alice Sryder
John
Willj
Frank
Henay
Thames
Dill Shaw
Daughtom
Sophie
Local Social Roundup and Visits in Columbia
In Columbia Mr. G W Markley and others are noted in social chatter with visits to Lakeence and Lone Misses. Miss Fay Rothrock and Mrs. Deihl are among those traveling. Several locals, including Mr. and Mrs. Whipple and Miss Opal Jones, plan and report visits to Lawrence, Archtydon, and Pleasant Grove Cemetery activities.
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G. W. Markley Orade
Tes Ness
Lakeence
Charlie Jones
Con Bond
Esrain
Deihl
Bond Moray Ovenine
Oscary Shuck
Con J. ‘Ly Dunes
Fay Rothbe
Lone
Marlland Tre
Jones
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Charlie, Bronhammer
Air
Wesley Flory
Lawrence
Whipple
Reams
M. E. Whipple
W. J. Curtison
George Tuttle
Adaline Johnson
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Ruth Deth Iz Snealing
Archtydon's
Talrence
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Wh. Weesner
Opal Jones
Lawrence H Tursday
Medilva Rothrock
Fay Rothrock
John Uwarich
Jivie
SIP OFFICERS ON STRIKE AT COASTAL ORG TENSIONS RISE
Vague OCR text reports officers strike affecting shipping near the China coast and unspecified authorities. Mentions refusals to negotiate and grant increases, with scattered references to guilds, coast guards, and Orient ties. The fragment lacks clear names or dates but signals labor action impacting maritime operations.
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China
Sian Hick
Orient
Coming Baby Promises Hope and Guidance for Mothers
An advertisement from Bridfield Merulator in Lemar Avanta Ga promotes a booklet titled Mother’s F Many mothers and grandmothers are urged to explore this guide and its inspiration for family life It claims to empower women with practical wisdom and emotional support, inviting readers to write for the item.
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Bridfield Merulator
Lemar Avanta
Horticultural Meeting at Old State Capitol Grounds
Douglas County announces a horticultural meeting at the Old State Capitol grounds Lecdranton on June 10. Lane Uni and local officials will host a demonstration about proper planting, with picnic tables and a putative plow display. Secretary W. Murphy urges attendance at 10 sharp.
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Old State Capitol
Lecdranton Jovelas
Holt
Ipten
Lane Unidune
Douglas County
Oy W. Murphy
The AlumN Address Sparks Public Reaction
Fragmentary readers note a speech discussion about government roles and education. The text references adding to thePresident's cabinet and military influence, with scattered remarks on liberty, maturity, and public life.
Smooth, Hatred Skin For Every Woman Ad Claim
An old advertisement fragment promotes a beauty product, claiming a smooth skin solution for women. It mentions a “genuine article” and product effects, though the text is garbled and difficult to verify. The item reflects period advertising language and media style.
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Plain
Delat
Winates
Belgian Refugees in Holland Camps Educated at Dutch Hospitals
Belgian refugees in the Netherlands number about 65,000 with 13,000 in four refuge camps at Ede Nunspeet Gouda and Uden. Private families shelter many, while education is provided by Dutch commissions. Funds raised abroad and Dutch government grants total several million dollars to support Belgians, with plans for postwar transfer of wooden village homes to Belgium.
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Netherlands
Holland
France
Great Britain
United States
Edo
Nunspeat
Gouwla
Uden
Belfish
Belgium
Denmark
English Society of Friends
Nder
Direc
Hague
Amsterdam
Middelburg
Atheneu
Kansas City Market Trends for June 5 1914 Steers Lambs
Good to prime steers sold fifty higher last week with some prime steers 75 cents higher. Cattle prices shifted lower for lower grades while feed cattle held near steady. Hog receipts hit 16 000 head with prices around 9.10 to 9.25, demand for killers softer due to ample supplies. Spring lambs retreat about 50 cents amid weak buying in Chicago trades.
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Kansas City
Wales
Alice
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
Farm Work Trust
Chicago
Lanthe
Arizona
Kansas City Market Report Mixed Receipts and Prices
Market news from Kansas City shows mixed receipts across livestock grains and hogs with cattle, sheep, and goats listed. Hogs receipts reach 25,000 with prices around 8.40 while wheat futures hover near 1.00 per bushel and corn around 7 to 9 cents for nearby contracts.
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Kansas City
Tle
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Chicago
Sana
Maple Grove Drainage District Sues Grant Township Over Culvert Size
A demurrer ruled today in district court in Maple Grove Drainage District versus trustees of Grant township. The suit seeks court action to compel township officers to construct culverts of specified dimensions. The hearing and related matters dominated the session amid other cases. Tornado reports from Hebert Springs Arkansas indicate 20 to 25 killed and more than 40 injured.
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Grant Township
Jude 1
Gargill
Greenleds
Telene Peadin
Arkan Little Rock
Hebert Springs
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