Leonard Wood as Best Known American Leader
The piece lauds Leonard Wood as a citizen soldier and the nation’s best known American. It recalls his decisive calm in Gary and Omaha amid turmoil, his open mind, and opposition to executive overreach. It hails his leadership as emblematic of republican virtue and calls for his recognition as a presidential candidate in 1920.
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Kansas
Wili
Oime
France
Leonard Wood
Gary
Agan
Omaha
West Virginia
Leonard Wool
Illinois
Congress
Frank Orren Lowden
Johnson Nomination Sparks Call to Crush Bossism
Chicago June 11 Senator Hiram Johnson was formally nominated by Charles Wheeler of California for the Republican presidential candidacy. The speaker urged delegates to elect a leader who will place the people over party machines, with Johnson described as the reform figure to restore constitutional ideals and prosperity.
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Chicago
Hiram Johnson
Charles 5. Wheeler
California
Cal
Ifornia
Roosevelt
Putin
Republican Party
Weayten
Lincoln
Allon
Hiram WW. Johnson
Nebo
Abe Po
Emer
White House
United States
Ibs Smith
Johnson
Han Ie
Art Forder Placrnis
Theodore Ronsevelt
Romevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
South
North
Harris Pays Fine in Police Court for Jay Driving
A report from today states J on Harris paid a five dollar fine in police court for driving while license suspended. Charlton also paid a five dollar fine for the same offense.
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Jay
J.on. Harris
Toray
Ob Charlton
Jay Driv
Danderine Promise of Hair Fortifying Results
An advertisement boasts that a few cents buys Danderine and after use no fallen hairs or dandruff remain. It claims every hair shows new life vigor brightness color and thickness from the product.
Flag Day Program at Elks Bawerross Theatre
The Elks Flag Day service at Bawerross Theatre starts 3 o clock Sunday with Exalted Ruler W M Newmark presiding. The program lists prayers, solos by John Brody and W P Downing, history of the flag by H hb Ober, marches by the Scottish Rite Male Quartet and FLA Us band, and tributes to the deceased with flower sendings and acknowledgments to neighbors and family.
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Elks
Bawerross
Toay
W. M. Newmark
FLA. Us
J. H. Cohn
John Brody
H. Hb. Ober
Floral Bell Service
W. Kennedy
Long
Auld Lang Syne
Attience- Elks
Iia
Charles Tucker
Stars and Stripes Forever
F. A. U. Band
W. PB. Downing
Wilder S. Metcalf
C. A. Preyer
Belleville Driver Knocked Unconscious After Car Crash
George Sherry of Belleville Kansas was knocked unconscious when his car was struck at Third and Locust yesterday. He was taken to Simmons hospital and recovered enough by morning to continue his trip home. Washington Post G A K meets tomorrow at 2 pm at GOS Alarm Street to tend comrade Joseph Waggoner's funeral. Rankin Drug Store claims weather has no effect on chomeletes.
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George Sherry
Belleville
Kansas
Third
Locust
Simmons Hospital
Washington Post
Gos Alarm Street
Joseph Waggoner
Rankin Drug Store
Obituary for Lena Benson Dated 1920
Lena Benson born in Sweden 1858 died in St Minn June 7 1920. She married August Benson in 1877 and they had eight children four living. They came to America thirty eight days ago then lived in Marion County Missouri before moving to Lawrence Kansas. Survived by ten grandchildren three brothers and two sisters.
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August Benson
Lena Benson
Benson
Sweden
St. Minn
America
Tiartizen County
Lawrence
Kansas
Fred Or
Yale
Wil
Dow
Pascopal Church
de Nols C
New York
Chicago
M 2
Hokanson
Freckle Remedy Promises Clear Complexion
Mrs Vreckle face is urged to try a remedy for freckles with a money back guarantee if it fails. Purchase an ounce of otlune double strength from a dyuppist and use to remove freckles and achieve a beautiful complexion. Rarely more than one ounce needed.
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Gorthine
Funeral held for church member at Centenary Church
A funeral service for a Centenary Methodist Church member was held on Thursday June 10 1920 at 2:60 p m conducted by Pastor G H Worstemeyer. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery.
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Centenary Methodist Church
Andiher
G. H. Worstemeyer
Oak Hill Cemetery
Livestock and market results from Kansas City area
Receipts show cattle at 2500 with beef steers steady to 25c higher and top heavies at 16 dollars. Yearlings quoted up to 15.85 with bulk 14.60 to 19.75. Hogs receipts 1500 steady to 15c higher with top 14.80 and bulk 14.25 to 14.80. Butter and poultry unchanged with standard commodities in line.
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Associated Press
United States Bureau of Markets
Kansas City
Kansas
Mose. Com
Lowden Named as Safe Pilot for Presidency
Illinois leaders press for calm, deliberate choice of a Republican standard bearer amid national turmoil. Rep Rodenberg argues for a steady hand as the Ship of State drifts, urging support for Governor Lowden to lead through crisis and preserve the union.
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Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Hlinois
Hingis
William A. Rodenberg
Illinois
Rodenberger
Republican Party
Ship of State
Strain- Beever Timber
Milinois
Lovejoy
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Jereece Boring
Springfield
George Melvin
Ss. T. Griss
Kryptok Eye Glasses
Lawrenceptical Co
Western Electric Power and Light
Western Electric Power & Light
Kennedy Plumbing Co
D. Prentice
Lowden
Rodenberg
Spot Cash
Mass
Samson Tractors
Lawrence, Kansas
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