Picture of War's Aftermath and Red Cross Hope in France
A veteran narrative describes a scarred northern French street and devastated family life. Four refugees, including a Red Cross flag bearing child, endure shelling, starvation, and loss before aid from the Red Cross rebuilds a mother and children's health, home, and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tellier
Lorraine
Pellier
Mme Pellier
Belgian Relief Commission
Mime
Germany
Shirt of a Hero: Italian Officer Feeds Newborn Baby
A young Italian officer, volunteering at a station in Bo Yorna, gave his shirt to clothe a newborn on a crowded train after a crash. The mother and baby were later cared for by the American Red Cross as refugees endured hunger and cold during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babs
Hiere
Red Cross
Bo Yorna
Italy
Oficer
American Red Cross
Red Cross Ham Sandwiches Warmth Behind Front Lines
A veteran wartime scene recalls Red Cross canteens serving coal hot coffee and man-sized ham sandwiches during brief rests near the lines. Generals praise the service as the war effort relies on morale boosting meals and note the limited funds and manpower shaping their aid.
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Red Cross
Arrest and Fine for Drunkenness in Police Court
A man named Sara Sweezer, arrested yesterday for drunkenness, was taken to the city jail and charged. He appeared in police court this morning, was fined $25 plus $5.59 costs, but the fine was remitted on condition he do not appear again on the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
Sweezer
Soldier from Lille Sees 14 Cents Pay While TB Battle Rages
A French soldier from Lille, once a printer, contracted tuberculosis in the trenches. Despite a hospital prognosis and pension, worry for his wife and baby lingered until American Red Cross aid moved him to the Alps for recovery. The piece notes 400,000-plus French TB cases since the war and the Red Cross role in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lille
Waeltgle
Grenoble
Red Cross
Lamure
Waoftele
France
American Red Cross
Home Service Aims to Help Soldiers Families
The Red Cross national Home Service program assists soldiers and sailors families facing hardship as breadwinners go to war. It provides medical aid, legal advice, mortgage guidance, budgeting help, education support, and financial stability to keep children in school and families self-reliant during wartime. The effort, run chapter by chapter, seeks sympathetic understanding and practical aid without charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodby
Red Cross Department
He- Het
Home Service
Red Cross
United States
The
Red Cross Work in France Worth Millions Says Petain
General Petain notes that Red Cross efforts in France this winter surpass 2.5 million dollars in value to aid American soldiers. He emphasizes the critical role of humanitarian aid amid ongoing mining dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
France
General Petain
Release of Bord Floyd Lutz From Jail on Bond
Bord Floyd Lutz, a colored inmate held on a bone dry law charge, was released from county jail yesterday on a $300 bond posted by Henry Parsons.
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Bord Floyd Lutz
Henry Parsons
Harvest News from Baldwin area Farmers and Helpers
Amos Morgan works for Frank Pardee this week. Families attend harvest with many locals from Baldwin and nearby towns. Journal-World reporters helped with wheat shocks and praised efficient work. Baby Week at Presbyterian church invites all Kanwaka children and families to join activities. Eye Ear Nose and Throat services available in Dick Building.
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Salle
Clara
Sinda
Smith Hame
Fred Cleland
Turea
Mrs. Pratt
Amos Morgan
Baldwin
Frank Pardee
Pratt
Joe Saile
Laswrence
George Pardee
The
Journal- World
Fred. Pratt Aso
Journal-World
Ralph
Jamison
Sohee i
A.B. Colman
la Wes Aid Society
Huey
Kansas City
Presbyterian Church
Lawrence Wedlay
Kanwaka
F. Sterman
Orelup
Dick Building
Kanwaka Community Notices and Local Events
Proclamations advise local subscriptions due on the 28th and events include Kanwaka Literary Club meetings and social visits. Residents mentioned include Mrs. Fred Tihan, Mrs. George Francis, Mrs. Rose Hoffman, the Nevilles, Colmans, Wear, Shields, and others. A July 6 meeting is planned at 125 Part St Lawrence.
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United States
Homer Kird
No. 15
Alf
Weit
Uen
Eb Idwin
Fred
Tiehan
Marcus
Oliver
Richardson
George Francis
Rose Hoffman
Leonarnt J
Baby
Kansas
Hoonevel City
M. J. Pierson
James Sullivan
Daughte
Margaret
Ernest Rayall
Overbrook
Llexit Duffee
Kanwaks Literary Clil
A. R. Colman
Frank Topping
Margaret Hill McCarter
Pai
Fred Gregory
Literary Digest
Atantic
J. M. Neville
Law
George Strahm
Sigel
Flora Colman
Part St. Lawrence
Orviie Wear
Oklahoma
W. D. Wear
Nellia Armstrong
Bessie Shields
Lone Star
Walter Howard
B.C. Murray
Rainier
Hills Kans
M. Dornan
Will' Slusser
J. Mc Neville
Lawrence
Valley Chapel Sunday Attendance Noted Amid Storm
Valley Chapel reports sparse Sunday School and morning service attendance due to threatening weather. Several locals visited Lawrence on Saturday and a guest minister, Rev. Barricklow, stayed with the Leck family. Families along with Williams, Dunn, Longanecker, and others visited Overbrook, Lone Star trips recorded, and Endeavor officers were elected for six months.
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Lawrence
Barricklow
Amet
Henry Leck
Roger Williams
Robert Wilson
Mabel
Mildred
Lyda Longanrcker
Elizabeth Dunn
Overbrook
Tom Dillon
Letha
John Waonner
Donald
Ben Mokler
Sanday
Roy Berry
John Dunn
Frances Funk
Mabel Longanecker
W. QO. Flory
Iien Mohler
Willard
Lone Star
John ‘Tanks
Pat
Iun Endeavor
red-Simeans
Wes Marie Hanning
Martin McNees
Correponding
Walter Boy
Micbel Longanecker
Pi- Marie Schelthorn
Will Dunn
Walter Bayd
Ben Mabler
Walter Boyd
Rohert
Eh. Miller
Kennedy Vealley
Sedememan Elk Bowline Scores Seven
Sports brief notes a late score between Hetzel and Reatz tonight as a within league game and mentions rivalry mood and local interest.
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Elk Bowline
Hetzel
Reatz
Plans for Kaw Beach aquatic event after July fourth
The Chamber of Commerce seeks a record crowd for a Kaw Beach regatta and swimming contests with prizes. Chas E Decker notes many skilled swimmers and boats on the stream, with hopes to include diving and boat races. Local groups discuss bands, advertising, and a two hour evening program after Fourth of July.
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Kaw Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Chas. E. Decker
Raw Beach
Executive Committee
H. W. Uoltz
Y.M. Aa
Boltz
Special Stockholders Meeting Notice for Lawrenes Ny Neti
Notice to stockholders of the Law Wee National Peiok of a special meeting on Tuesday. The document also references a rent notice and an ordinance amendment to sections of Ordinance No. 1219 regulating handling and delivery of milk and cream in the city.
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Lawrenes Ny Neti
Law Wee National Peiok
Pye
Rai
Stunz
Pivee
Law
Rence
Kansas
Ing
Commissien
Lawrence
ONG
Ee City
Nui
Lawrences
Ts An
Teds
B. Krerck
Notice of Appointment and Probate Details
The document announces the appointment in the Probate Court of Fred Kennedy as executor for the estate of a deceased person from Douglas County. It notes legal actions, interested parties, and the required notices to heirs and creditors under relevant probate law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Von
Lota
Douglas Gomparetiaes
Ift& Wid
Fred Kennedy
Texecufor
Notice of Appointment in Probate Court
Gi DLP appointed as Executor of the estate of E env AN RUMSEY by the Probate Court. This notice announces the official appointment and directs any claims to be presented in due course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Journé
Rumsey
Fossil Fish Found in Texas Anew
Fossil fish material once exclusive to Austria has been uncovered in Texas. A camp near the Mexican border had dug a sap ditch to drain days of rain. After a night of rain stopping, a soldier asked for shore leave to visit a nearby tea house, and the request was granted.
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Texas
Austria
May
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Maude Radford Warren
Cross
Switzerland
Haute-Savoie
Mme. Peltier
Mme. Pellier
Hed Cross
Shin
Sted Cross
Cominu Inlegtign Petvteen
Columbia and Steel
Green Bros
Valley Chapel
Sedememan
Khep
Carijus
Bastien
Sell - Nz
Santa
Catarre
ReiNe Eaid
Eaezes
Singer Sewing Machine Office
W. R. Stubbs
Douglas
County Stubbs
Senator
Douglas County Stubbs For Senator Club
the Stubbs
Esi
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