Garden Wedding in Lawrence Unites Miss Simons and Mr MaToney
One of Lawrence’s prettiest weddings took place at the Simons home The Cedars when Miss Blanche Louise Simons daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilford Collins Simons wed Mr Owen Wayne MaToney of Tulsa Oklahoma The ceremony featured floral lawns white lattice and a flower covered bower Rev Frank Jennings officiated The ceremony included bridesmaids ushers and a large assembly of out of town guests with post ceremony reception and wedding cake served to attendees.
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Lawrence
Wes
Blanche Louise ‘Simons
Wilford Collins Simons
Owen Wayne Ma Toney
Tulsa
Oklahoma
the Cedars
Frank Jennings
First Baptist Church
Etta | Poland
Junction City
Kansas
Love
I Am
Thy Heart
Wort R. Morse
Kansas City
Mary Preyer
Ruth Foster
Topeka
Fred
Oxford
Ohn Jenkins, Jr
Florence Wilkes
Minniie Ramsey
Helen Spensley
Margaret Itch
Matilda ‘Smithmeyer
Jessie Rankin
Etta Poland
P. W. Clausen
Maloney
J. Reineke
Blanche Reinecke
L. A. Simons
John
Jenkins HI
McIntire
John Shanahan
Virginia
Lucas
Joe Swartz
John Montieth
Fred Cowles
Ohio
O. W. Maloney, Jr
C. H. Hornville
Helen Spensiey
Chicago
Margaret Heizer
Osage City
Jessie, Rankin
Clay Center
Lydia Ainsworth
Lyons
Harriet Kinney
Howart Lockwood
Carl Dingess
Atchison
Mary Samson
Watertown
New York
Massey Street
Lawrence Igh School
Kansas University
Sisterhood officers named and upcoming meeting planned
The record lists officers for the group including Mrs Frank E Jones as first vice president and Mrs Daniel Kirby as second vice president with Zoe Leis as secretary and Mrs Linnie Nielsen as treasurer. After a social time the Sisterhood adjourned to meet July 1 in the Court House lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Jones
Daniel , Kirby
Zoe. Leis
Linnie Nielson
Sisterhood
Court House
Mother's Promise To Her Son In A War Letter
A wartime letter from a mother to her son outlines a personal vow to support the war effort. She pledges self denial, devotion of time and resources, and care for the cause while the son serves. The message emphasizes courage, solidarity with allies, and faith that the note may reach him in danger.
Great Wheat Stocks Isolated Across Allied Nations
The article notes vast wheat stocks in Australia India and Argentina, with export potential but limited shipping capacity. It explains how shipping shortages force America to share oil stock with the Allies while awaiting ships for export, creating a mixed global imbalance in grain relief and reserves.
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United States
India
Australie
Argentina
Australia
Iar
New Australia
America
London View Doubts German U Boat Blockade Off U S
Vice-Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, First Sea Lord, says German submarine activity off the U S coast should not be overemphasized. He believes only one opening exists and the voyage aimed to frighten rather than blockade. He praises American naval cooperation in European waters and calls for centralized warfare in the North Sea and Mediterranean.
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London
Thessociat
Ed Press
Atlantic
United States
Rosslyn Weynmes
Admiralty
Isea
North Sea
Mediterranean
Weynmes
European
North
Gibraltar
Allied Food Shipments Reach Large Total
The U S Food Administration reports July 1, 1914 to January 1, 1918 covered vast Allied aid. Complete yearly rations for 57,100,983 people plus protein for 22,194,570 men. Wheat and flour exports to three allies about 384 million bushels. Pork exports nearly 2 billion pounds over 3 1 2 years. Fresh beef exports 443,484,400 pounds. Food to Russia negligible compared with western allies.
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United States
Dures
U.S. Food Administration
Russia
AMERICA CALLED TO HELP AS ALLIES FACE STRAINED WAR NEED
Sir Joseph Maclay, British Shipping Controller, appeals that America has boundless men, food, and material while Allied forces are exhausted after over three years of hard toil. He warns the position is critical until the next harvest and urges U.S. action to save the Allied cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sir Joseph Maclay
Wheat harvest underway in southern tier counties says Johnson
A call notes corn will yield abundantly and the wheat harvest has begun in the southern tier counties. Johnson states the ten day fall blast will sweep through the state. The message emphasizes strong yields and widespread harvest activity across regions.
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Johnson
Franklin Leaves for Cedar Rapids Advertising Role
Jerry Franklin known as F. D. Franklin in Lawrence departs for Cedar Rapids Iowa to oversee advertising and window display for Syndicate Clothing Company. He will manage Cedar Rapids store windows and ad campaigns for Iowa locations as his wife Mrs. Franklin plans a brief Topeka trip before joining him in their new home.
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Cedar Rapids
F. D. Franklin
Jerry Franklin
Lawrence
Ober’s
Iowa
Syndicate Clothing Company
New York
Franklin
Grand Rapids
Topeka
Waters of Topeka to Speak at Woodland Park 4th
Tom Sweeney of the Chamber of Commerce announced that Joseph G. Waters of Topeka will be the principal speaker for Independence Day at Woodland Park. Waters, regarded as a leading state orator, was secured after informing him that 256 KU soldiers would be guests of honor.
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Joseph'g. Waters
Frissian
Tom Sweeney
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Joseph G. Waters
Topeka
Woodland Park
Captain Waters
K. U
Dover Sailor Wounded After Harbor Attack Return
A damaged report describes a gallant seaman who returned to Dover after an assault on a harbor. He was badly wounded, his face marked, and he was moved from ship to shore using pulleys. The event involved blocking Gstend Har por to deter submarines.
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Dover
Huai
Thoneh
Be Coe' Ahee
Canning and Drying Setup and Tips for Winter Use
The text explains drying methods using ovens or improvised driers, including placing foods on plates in slow ovens and using air circulation. It covers constructing simple wire trays, arranging berries for drying, and jar packing with hot syrup. It notes berry varieties, sealing procedures, and sugar syrup usage, plus a brief ad for Wiedemann's No. 1 ice cream.
Death of John Godfrey Ward
Death of John Godfrey formerly of Lawrence at Ft Celsins Colorado received here today. Interment planned at this place but no funeral arrangements yet. He was 61, survived by wife Jane, son Grover Greveland Godfrey, daughter Fannie Holliday Godfrey, three sisters and two brothers.
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John Godfrey Ward
John Godfrey
Lawrence
Ft.Celsins
Colo
Godfrey
Jane Godfrey
Grover Greveland Godfrey
Fannie Holliday Godfrey
Japanese Marines Land in Swatow China
Japanese marines were landed at Swatow, a treaty port 225 miles northeast of Canton, to quell disturbances in the port area. The action followed official statements issued today describing unstable conditions at the Chinese port and sugar center.
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China
Tokio
Swatow
Canton
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Norma Talmadge
Rupert Hughes
Pathe
Fischer
Foster
National School OF Orthopraxy
Otto Fischer
Kk. U
Lawrence Journal-World
W. C. Simons
Maroney
K.U
Phi Delta Theta
Ordnance Department
Ruth Ewing
Parsons
A. G. Wise
Port Arthur
Texas
Dallas
Miss Ewing
Chi Omega
Jersey Hill
Wier
United States Shipping Board
Portia Club
Golf
Henry MaCordber
Vermont St
T. E. Johnson
Kan Sas City
Punch
A. Bucker
J. D. Club
Grayson
Slonaker
Clyde
Aviation Signal Corps
Los Angeles
Calif
Atlanta
Waco
Charlottstown
S. C
Plackkett
Jeans City
Yout
Ramona
J. G. Cummings
California
Ad Manter
Frank Jones
Pleasant Hour Club
Guy Folks
Paul Rudiger
Rudiger
Une
Betsy Ross
Congress
Wilbur Nesbit
Folks
Alfred Rudiger
Kirby
A. T. Walker
Margaret
Elizabeth
W . Busch
Thomas Harley
Clarence Swenson
J. R.holmes
Olathe
E. G. Laxman
Baldwin
Lillian Martin
Girard High School
Charles Ramsey
Garnett
Larinda Lemon
Raith Metcalf
Lawrince
Frieda Rudolph
Washington
N. Cory
Cory
Erna Rudolph
Will McKeever
Miss McVie ~ Collins
Linwood
H. B. Bullene
Herbert Whent
McColloch’s
Dry Store
Inchidine Janteel
Armsind’s
Mra
R- Bell
Jennie Tand
Matthews
Dorothy
Sanborn
Mression
Tenn
Helen Gallagher
Mise Toussé
Chesney
City Drug Store
Treasury
Great Britain
Belgium
S. A. Lockheart
R. Lockheart
Wyoming
Swede Wilson
Massachusetts
John Doe
Oi) Company
Kans
Prairie Pipe Line Company
Rother Rubbard
Bae
BY Kathleen Norris
Germany
Pitchfork
State Federation of Labor
Wichita
Ca Oe
Organized Labor of Kansas
Wichitsia
Kansas State Federation of Labor
Allied
Ostend
Pos
Wiedemann's
P. Barber & Son
O. P. Barber&, Son
Gus Wahl
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