French War Orphans Fund Adopts Local Children Names
The French War Orphan fund reports early adopters have sent contributions to aid 250,000 war orphans. Local committee notes first recipients in Nice and other French towns, with guardians awaiting letters from adopted children’s American sponsors. Several Lawrence residents are mentioned sending support and awaiting communiques, while updates detail sponsors, upcoming visits, and regional duties.
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Maine
Httle
Nel Habisan
Nice
France
Lawrence
Uildress
Orphilinat Dex Anapecs
Franec
Eneweh Ito
RosetChiofa
Caumedl
Fannie Battin
Lawrence Wo
Ingleside
Prissis
Doans Kidney Pills Help Lawrence Carpenter
Lawrence resident JM Rose reports back pain and kidney distress improved after using Doans Kidney Pills. He says the remedy brought relief after a brief period and that three boxes completed his recovery, recommending the product at 50 cents through dealers. Foster-Moburg Co. Buffalo is the listed distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Dean
JM. Rose
Carpenter
Dela
St. Lawrence
Doan
Mr. Rose
Foster-Moburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N.Y
Death of L. S. Steele in Kansas City Hospital
L S Steele died at a Kansas City hospital at noon today. Funeral set for Friday at 2:30 PM in Lawrence from the G A R hall per the deceased's request.
Kato Says Anglo Japanese Pact Remains Main Pillar
Kyoto June 13 Baron Takaaki Kato former foreign minister and Doshikai leader addressed the Kioto branch urging the Anglo Japanese alliance stay the central pillar of Japan's diplomacy. He warned against overexpectations from the peace conference and said a Russia alliance would be supplementary only to Britain.
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Kyoto
Japan
Baron Takaaki Kato
Doshikai Party
Kioto
Baron Kato
Europe
China
Russia
Great Britain
Kermit Roosevelt Arrives in New York with Family
Kermit Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt with their baby landed in New York from Buenos Aires aboard the Kilpatrick. They were met at the pier by Col. and Mrs. Roosevelt, continuing Theodore Roosevelt’s lineage in the United States.
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Kermit
U.S
New York
Jung
Roosevelt
Inlaw
Theodore Roosevelt
Buenos Aires
United States Army
Kilpatrick
Prominent Lawrence Resident Suffers Severe Stroke
J G Sullivan aged 83 of 728 Arkansas Street suffered a severe paralytic stroke last night and is critically ill at his daughter Mrs A F E Lowery's home. For fifty years he has been a leading Lawrence citizen with four grown children. Dr A J Anderson attends.
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W. R. Stubbs
Kansas
J. R. Hundley
Kansas City
Arch Wwalfer
Noria
Lawrence
M. J. Lewis
Topeka
H. L. Chambers
Mary Frances
Davis
Bronson
Harold Smith
Sigma Chi
Hasca Hillsman
Dynehburs
Clara Kanega
Ada Lindell
Lone Star
Br. We. Sellards
Stean- Fons
Booth
Independence
Kanees
Eldridge
Jane Swickard
Williamsburg
Iowa
D. J. Eddy
Connecticut Street
Harry Green
Baldwin
Lauwrence
Tulsa
Okks
Harry Kansas
Mare
Agnes
Nyeel
Janet Simons
Shawnee
Kan
Ruth Webney Js
Rosedale
TF. Vincent
Leecampton
Beth Nanaga
C. H. Crum
Quenemo
Bate
W. Je. Wilson
Thos. Walters
Gorham
Fern Fipley
Iola
New Jersey
J. OR. McCormick
Wansey
George Glass
Hewé
Pampa
Mia
Erma Brede Hele
Miriam Poster
Tie
Ola
Emma
Brad Jennings
Caney, Tye
J. G. Sullivan
Arkans
A. FE. Lowery
Sullivan
A. J. Anderson
Closing Out Tires and Accessories at Cost
Closing out tires and accessories at cost to devote entire time to the Ford business. Co. W. Smith, 946 Mass. St.
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Ford
W. Smith
Mass
Pure ice and fruit ices call either phone 182
Advert mentions ordering pure ice and fruit ices and provides a contact phone number 182 for Wiedemann s. The brief item directs readers to call for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedemann’ S
Felling English Forests by Canadian Woodsmen in War Effort
London reports that Canadian lumbermen in England are cutting and surveying vast forests to produce timber and by products for military needs. They mark trees, haul logs, and operate milling plants to supply railway ties, matches, and other wood. England still holds about 2.5 million acres of forest, including 128000 acres of Crown woods.
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London
England
Dominion
Pine
Firth
Preparedness ad urges Red Cross Pall Bills shopping
An ad urges readers to prepare for future needs by buying Red Cross Pall Bills from grocers. It extols a Blue Cross product known for whitening clothing and bright baskets, claiming the blue version is a true blue leader in cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Missouri Railroads Lose Bid for Retrial of Confiscation
In Wrig hington D C June 14 Missouri railroads lost a bid for a retrial over the 2 cent passenger rate law. The state suit seeks $1,400 in excess fare paid by officials to the railroad during the long litigation. The court struck out the confiscation contention as resolved in Justice Hughes rate cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrighington
D. C
Missouri
Supreme Court
Hughes
Berlin Fares to Go Up 50 Percent
Berlin June 14. Street car lines across Germany hope to raise tariffs by about 50 percent to cover higher costs. A Berlin congress of street car workers adopted unanimous resolutions noting the universal tariff of 10 pfennigs since the nineties, with expenses rising 50 percent before the war and likely more after, urging a rise to 15 pfennigs to avert deterioration of lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Harrington Prize Awarded for Engineering Paper
Edward Tanner of Lawrence and Willis G. Whitten of Maryville won the Harrington prize of 90 dollars for the best paper on an engineering subject by University of Kansas architectural engineering students. Prof. Goldwin Goldsmith announced the winners. The paper includes complete plans and specifications for a four modal high school for 200 students. The prize, funded by Grant W. Harrington, aims to foster conscientious work among students and has been awarded three times.
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Edward Tanner
Lawrence
Willis G. Whitten
Mary Aville
Goldwin Goldsmith
Department of
Architectural Engineering
Grant W. Harrington
Kansas City
Eve Wears Skirts Shorter Than Modern Styles
A brief note on fashion stating Eve wears skirts cut even shorter than those worn by women today, highlighting evolving styles and societal norms.
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Eve
Accusation Falls Short in Ambiguous Case
A brief note indicates that an accusation lacks sufficient basis to pursue action. No formal charges emerge as the issue remains unresolved and pending further review.
Eckman Alterative touted for tuberculosis relief
In treating tuberculosis the article promotes fresh air, rest, and pure food as primary aids. It claims Eckman’s Alterative, used by many patients, aids recovery, helps asthma and bronchial troubles, and contains no opiates or habit forming drugs. The Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia is cited.
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Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
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