The Hindenburg Line in America and City Oversight
A Journal-World excerpt cites a minister who recalls German studies in 1910 and describes a geography class map that highlights New York and western hubs like Pittsburgh as key American manufacturing centers. The narrative warns an invading force could exploit these areas, while inland regions and prairie land with buffalo herds are portrayed as largely unknown and unsettled.
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America
Journal-World
New York
Pittsburg
United States
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
German Education Shaped to Mislead About U S Wealth
The article argues German teachers fed false grandeur about America to German students, omitting details of railroads and wealth like the Mississippi valley and Chicago. It claims German officials hoped for Der Tag to place England at Germany’s mercy years before World War I.
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Pacific Coast
Central States
Germany
America
United States
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
England
Helping Our Boys Appeal Vis a Vis Battle Scenes
The piece urges Douglas county to strengthen Red Cross appeals by showing the real wartime needs. It argues that facing actual battlefield scenes would compel men to donate, highlighting the transformative impact of visible suffering to spur support.
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Douglas County
Red Cross
Red Cross Appeal Urges Douglas County to Meet $55,000 Goal
The Red Cross seeks time to build supplies and organize forces ahead of future casualty lists that will include American names. Douglas county must stay the course until the full $55,000 is raised to ensure ready healing and saving actions when needed.
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Ie Rodel
Red Cross
Douglas County
War orators and the American stance in German talks
The appointment of a number of war orators does not imply that Americans intend to debate the German hosts to death. The note clarifies that rhetoric is not a signal of surrender or aimless talk but a strategic communication choice in negotiations.
Wheat pledge urged by Kansas college president
President Waters of the Agricultural College proposes that Kansas plant ten million acres of wheat next year. The congregation may now rise and sing, In this wheat, bye and bye.
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Waters
The
Agricultural College
Kansas
Fort Riley Rookies Stir in June Training Camp Days
Rookies and camp men at Fort Riley cultivate a lively mood in June though bands are scarce. The tone suggests upbeat days amid military drill and camp routines as new arrivals adapt to the environment.
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Fort Riley
Coburn Players Delight Lawrence Summer Audiences
The Coburn group enhanced Lawrence summer pleasures with skilled performances. Their talent justified the warm reception and they have become a regular feature of Lawrence summers, with hopes for longer runs in future years.
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Coburn
Lawrence
Coburns
Russian soldiers vote on officer orders in wartime scene
The article notes Russian troops voting on orders issued by officers, while Germans expect many ballots before the list is complete. It contrasts how the war’s command flow may affect fear, suggesting Privates directing officers rather than the reverse.
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Teutons
Lawrence Seeks Front Rank With Junior High Plan
Laymen debate aside while educators discuss reorganizing schools as University educators debate the junior high concept this week. Lawrence aims to start the junior high system with the next school year and positions itself in the front rank educationally.
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Lawrence
Discouraging to Slackers Phrase Cited in War Debate
The Atchison Globe quotes a dated protest line about shirkers during wartime. The remark pins avoidance of duty on women and skirts, reflecting old gender stereotypes that critics deem outmoded in modern conflict rhetoric.
Kansas Artillery Regiment Leader Sought for Clarke
Adjutant General Martin asked the War Department to commission Adna G. Clarke, a captain in the regular army and Kansas native who served with the Twentieth Kansas, as Colonel of a new artillery regiment to be raised in Kansas. Clarke is regarded as one of the army’s top artillery officers and would be a fitting choice for the command.
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Martin
War Department
Adna G. Clarke
Kansas
Clarke
Lola Register
Let the Rich Eat Their Fancy Dishes
The Oklahoman hails the news that the richer people of the East are going to quit eating hummingbird tongues and similar delicacies. The piece portrays a shift in elite tastes as a sign of progress and civility.
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East
Food scarcity ripples through Newport debate
The Wichita Beacon laments that the country lacks food not money as Newport residents discuss exotic dishes while ordinary citizens struggle. It argues locals should skip high priced fare and focus on available staples like corned beef and cabbage to help employment and keep within charitable guidelines.
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Newport
Million Man Army to Be Ready for War
Hutchinson News notes that the United States will field over 1,000,000 soldiers ready for combat after training as the new army plus regulars and national guard total 1,250,000. Including forces for the Mexican border and other defenses, about 1,000,000 will cross the ocean within a year if war persists, with another million in training to join if needed. The piece praises a carefully selected, well-equipped army that should become the world’s best fighting force.
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United States
Mexican
Philippines
France
America
Hutchinson News
Who Was Clement Vallandigham the Copperhead Leader
The piece recalls Clement L Vallandigham a Ohio lawyer and congressman who opposed the Civil War and Lincoln's policy. A copperhead figure he urged peace at any price and avoided treasonous speech while harboring antiwar sentiment. After being seized and led into rebel lines he couldn't find welcome in the south and died by accidental death upon returning to Ohio.
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Vallandigham
Clement L. Vallandigham
Ohio
Congress
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
South
Canada
Ohio looks back in shame unpatriated citizen Vallandigham
A clipped quote laments Ohio and its noted dissenter Vallandigham, urging reflection on unpatriotic behavior and the impact of his stance on the state’s public image. The remark frames Vallandigham as a controversial figure whose actions provoke national scrutiny.
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Ohio
Vallandigham
E. E. Kelley
Playground Notes Organize Junior Baseball League
The smaller boys under 12 or 12 year olds under 80 pounds are invited to form a baseball league. Meeting at 8 o clock Wednesday at the Y M C A to finalize teams includes Myron Kennedy Clarence Gould Oliver Hobbs Clarence Brown Ralph Rowland Penfield Jones Jas Barrow Markwell and Philip Edwards. The Lawrence playground is free for town children from 2:00 to 4:30 p m not on Sundays.
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Eliggble
Myron Kennedy
Clarence Gould
Oliver Hobbs
Clarence Brown
Ralph Rowland
Penfield Jones
Jas
Barrow
Markwell
Philip Edwards
Lawrence
Edwin Heathman
Bathing Caps at Dick Bros Select Colors Styles
Bathing caps of many colors and styles offered by Dick Bros at notably fair prices. A compact catalog note highlights a well rounded selection aimed at value conscious shoppers.
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Dick Bros
Insurance inspectors to begin fire rate checks in Topeka
Topeka June 26 C J Wilson state insurance commissioner is ready to start fire insurance inspection work authorized by the last legislature. Two special assistants begin July 1, one an engineer in construction and electrical work, the other a rate expert. Inspectors will evaluate rates and report for hearings to adjust them, mirroring the utilities rate process.
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Topeka
C. J. Wilson
Capper
Senator Carroll
Alma
Wilson
The
Utilities Commission
Robert Stone
Stone
How Fat Folks Reduce Weight
Fat persons from ten to sixty pounds above normal weight can reduce weight without starvation diet or tiresome exercise. Fresh air deep eating and taking oil of korein capsules four times daily are suggested along with box rules. Even a few days of treatment may show pleasing weight loss and a lighter step.
French plan to main contact with American business men
Paris reports Edouard Herriot, Lyons mayor and French Economic Council delegate, urges wide US-France business talks at Lyons Fair. He plans to visit the United States this summer to foster the Business Men's Exchange, linking Americans with French, Italian, English and Spanish firms for large scale projects and faster commerce.
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America
Rome
Germany
Edouard Herriot
France
Lyons
French Economic Council
International Commercial Conference
United States
Business Men’s Exchange
Geneva
Switzerland
Marseilles
Rhone-Marseilles
Local social notes recount Kansas City visitors and Lawrence trips
Mrs Mary McCord and Mrs Pearl Emmett of Kansas City visit relatives in Kaw Valley. Residents attend gatherings in Lawrence and De Soto, drive new car, and share meals at homes of friends and kin. Several names appear among visits, dinners, and church group picnics with small town items and civic activity.
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Mary McCord
Pearl Emmett
Kansas Citys
Perkins
Carl Grosdidier
Mary Scheurer
John Meaity
William Altenbern
Joh Ott, Jr
Dr. Good
Florence Ott
Lawrence
John Vitt
James Dyer
Oscar Powell
John Bowen
Mary Allen
W. G. McFarland
Wiliam Hughes
Meggie Garvin
Arch Walters
Lawrence Hughes
S.C
Tmhote
Minnie Ables
FL Hughes
Frances Kennedy
Manhattan
Joe Gilmore
Idaho
Don Westheffer
Red Cross
District No. TI
Jack Hughes
Norman Strachan
EL Strachan
Tal Perking
Kansas City
Rachel
F. G. Hugnes
Topeka
Charles
Gladys
C. E. Strachan
Dpanl Wickersham
S. (. Gilmore
Wickersham
Law- Lawrence
Paul Wickersham
King’s Heralds
Moe
Church of Lawrence
Robert Mearland
Jake Stroble
John Ott
T.) Powell
S. M. Walters
C. G. Perkins
M. FE. Charles
Hazel
S. C. Gilmore
Don
Jen
Annie_O. Gilmore
John Ott, Jr
Valley social notes and smallpox vaccination concerns
Mr and Mrs FG H ges and family dined with Mrs Gimor and family. Dozens of Valley residents suffered from smallpox vaccinations. Rev and Mrs Schrink of Eudora visited Mrs John Ott Jr. A young Eudora choir surprised Mr and Mrs Arthur Ott for an enjoyable evening hosted by Don Westheffer. A red cross drive raised one hundred thirty dollars. Mrs Starkweather and daughter Mariz visited Mrs Eli Westheffer. Dorothy Lentz summered with Mrs Westheffer. Mrs Westheffer visited Mrs John Moody.
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Gimor
Schrink
Eudora
John Ott, Jr
Methodist Church
Arthur Ott
Don Westheffer
Red Cross Mo
Starkweather End
Mariz
Eli Westheffer
Dorothy Lentz
Westheffer
Card of Thanks for kindness after loss
We express sincere thanks to many friends for kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Cc. C. Fe Moore. W. C. Moone. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rake. Mr. Jaan Schiink. Mrs. Géo. Andi.
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Cc. C. Fe Moore
W. C. Moone
Prank Rake
Jaan Schiink
Géo. Andi
War Effects Showed On Kansas State College Summer Enrollment
War times reduced the Kansas State Agricultural College summer session enrollment to 325 the opening week, rising to 400 by the second day. last summer saw 586. Women dominate with about one third men. Red Cross and first aid classes are featured as part of the program.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State Agricultural College
Red Cross
Manhattan Citizens Rally to Aid Fort Riley Soldiers
A campaign in Manhattan Kansas aims to raise 3000 dollars for the first year of comforts for soldiers visiting Fort Riley. Part of the plan includes renting rooms to serve as a home for the soldiers with a piano writing tables games magazines and papers.
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Manhattan
Kan
Fort Riley
Community Sene Recalls Singers and Whistling Round
The University Community program last night featured additional acts including whistling and singing. W. B. Downing performed a solo titled Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes as part of the event.
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Sweety
W. B. Downing
Three Students Depart for Culver Summer Training
Frederick Jaedicke George Bulene and Richard Jackman left today for Culver Indiana to take a special summer course in boys training at the Culver Military Academy.
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Frederick Jaedicke
George Bulene
Richard Jackman
Culver
Ind
Freezone shows quick relief for corns and calluses
Hospital records advertise a drug called Freezone that promises painless corn removal. A physician warns against misusing the product, noting it shrivels the corn and lifts it with its root. The ad claims the solution is drying, sticky, and inexpensive, appealing to women in high heels.
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