Old Time Grocer Families Lawrence Stores Long Gone
Twenty six years in Lawrence show changes in groceries as J. M. Jones Spot Cash Norton’s Indiana Cash Grocery and others faded. Stores like Schaal’s and Olson’s Court House Grocery lingered, while muzzled dogs and humane concerns are also noted.
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Zook
Lawrence
J. M. Jones
Spot Cash
Nortons
Indiana Cash
Bayless
Byron Jones
Fio
A. H. Schaal
Guenther
Col E C Little Represents Kansas in Congress
Col E C Little serves Kansas second district in his first term in Congress. He is noted as a good fit for the seat despite opponents seeking to unseat him, due to his controversial habit cited in political chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Col. E. C. Little
Kansas
United States Congress
WR. Stubbs
United States
Washington wartime policy sparks debate on uniforms and service
A congressional speech by Colonel Little criticizes Washington for sheltering young men from service and argues uniforms should be worn only by combatants. The piece highlights government programs for soldiers' families, including insurance, allotments, and Red Cross support, framed as a business-like duty of the nation.
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Colonel Little Vot
Petroleum ‘Journal
Wichita
Lawrence
Campu
Department ‘of Insurance
Reesults
Red Cross
United States
The
Uncle Sam
Font
Laura Jones Cleared in Local Charge Returns to Work
Laura Jones, charged with a Bohe Pry law violation, returned to Lawrence Hospital where she has worked as a cook since 1903 after being found not guilty. Friends who believed the mix up praised her, and many urge careful conduct in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham _Lincoln
Laura Jones
Lawrence Hospital
Bee
Laura
Sheck
Reporters Accurate or Not Speech Reproduced Verbatim
A provincial town council incident shows reporters printing a council member’s speech exactly as spoken to expose biases in reporting. The councilor’s line underscores the difficulty of conveying intent and what readers deem important. The New York Globe references the episode as a test of reporting standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Globe
Tesl
Delays in Federal Checks and the 1917 Insurance Law
Dean Frank Blackmar discusses the 1917 Law creating a Bureau of Wet Risk Insurance. He notes the massive new administrative system, centralized offices, and agencies across camps to aid enlisted men, while acknowledging initial mistakes from untrained clerks and enlistees unaware of how to use the law. He highlights the first federal measure promising to “take care” of a class, and the learning curve it entailed.
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Dean Frank ‘Blackmar
Washington
Hoe S
The
Gross
Home Service
Sec
Camp Funston Volleyball Camp Kickoff and Welfare Appointments
Camp Funston Kansas reports opening volley in the volleyball camp with Kennedy and Glanz leading squads in a winner and a lineup listed. New welfare officials D Clinton West and M H Gelfand arrive to work with Indians and Jewish welfare board representation. George W Brooks named dramatic director to organize rockies film uses and materials.
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Funston
Kans
Jun
Attr
Kennedy
Haskell
Washburn College
Glanz
Ieman
Bowles
Chittick
Judge
Cocking
Shabinger
Spangler
Evans
Camp Funston
D. Clinton West
M. H. Gelfand
Cleveland
Goldbar
National Jewish Welfare Board
West
Cann Fenton
George W. Brooks
Fron
New York
Rockies
Veteran camp plans and entertainment at Ft Riley
The article notes many men volunteering for theater roles and musical acts led by Director Brooks, with minstrel groups and vaudeville acts staged locally. It describes Officer Training Camp activities at Ft Riley including recruits, future lieutenants, and a reception for camp staff. Also mentions Flag Day events and G A R group meeting in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Liberty Theater
Junction City
Prasy
Ramontlage
Lawrence Iron Works Promises Car Revival Services
A dated advert promises to restore old cars to like new condition at Lawrence Iron Works. It mentions sending to Sommers at the Law fener and using new pistons, with special machinery claimed to ensure accuracy.
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Sommers
Lawfener
Lawrence Iron Works
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Bureau of Ecrealations
Advertising
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Awrennee
LaCoss
George
W. W. Schell
Edmondson
Phenny
Carey
Strong
McCurdy
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Dunmire
Gus Wahl
Hunter Bros
Klock
Jack St. Clair
Kane, Teter
Alien
Engle Bros
Wiley Bros
Wim
Moesenheimer
Lester Flory
Everett True
Mister Tre
Anothez
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Blackwell Line
Blackwell
Kansas Natural Gas CO
J. Stuart Blackton
Paramount Picture
Ft. Riley
Funs
Belonz
89Th Trae
Ondertway
Bigelow
Funsten
Wemy
Davenport
Medical ‘Reserve Corps
Chas.’ H. Jones
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Lawrence Circle No
Post Hall
Otlock
Elgs
F. A. U. Hall
Elizabeth Hattan
Lawrence Butterine CO
C. W. Smith
Hester & Roberts
Massa. St
Senator Club
the Stubbs
C. H. Tucker
Jas. H. Mitchell
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