Notice of Appointment in Lawrence World 1908
The Probate Court of Lawrence County announces the appointment of Jate of Douglas as executor of the estate of Jane A. Dated June 1908 the court will certify the executorship to the parties in interest. Herman Rimsey named as executor nominee and official notice to all claimants and interested parties to present protests or claims by the specified date.
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B. Sreed
Douglas c
Marten Tate
Apna
Vonlingly
Herman RI Imsey, Mat
Red Cross Saves Family Amid War Devastation
A French mother Mme Pellier and her four children endure war's ruin after lo ss of husband and elder sons. The Red Cross funds shelter, clothes, seeds, medicines, and hospital care, enabling recovery and rebuilding. The speaker urges Americans to recognize the relief work and sacrifice behind aid.
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France
Onome
Pellier
Lorraine
Mme
Mme. Pellier
Belgian Relief Commission
Germany
Shell
Cross
Mme. Peller
Red Cross
Ted Cross
Italian Officer Gives Shirt to Newborn on Train
A young Italian officer, longtime Red Cross helper, described a baby born on a stalled train after a 16 hour ride. Amidst frightened refugees, he gave his shirt to wrap the infant, then mother and child were cared for by the Red Cross. The tale highlights Red Cross relief amid postwar turmoil.
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Tinit
Thetalian
Red Cross
Bologlia
Italy
Hngry
American Red Cross
Red Cross Canteen Refreshments Lift Morale On Front
A wartime scene recalls Red Cross canteens near the front where weary soldiers pause for coffee and ham sandwiches. Details describe the service and emotional boost as officers note the organization’s pivotal role and funds enabling continued aid.
Printing shop man from Lille helps wife and baby amid war
A Lille soldier Waeltele, diseased with tuberculosis in Grenoble, receives 14 cents daily then aid from an American Red Cross nurse. He moves to La Meure mountains, hopeful to rebuild his printing business and family life. The Red Cross aims to care for France’s 400,000 new TB cases since the war began.
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Lille
Waeltele
Grenoble
Red Cross
Lamure
French Alps
France
American Red Cross
Father at War and Home Tragedy Prompts Red Cross Help
The piece proclaims that military families face hardship when fathers go to war and lauds the Red Cross Home Service as a nationwide effort to aid soldiers' families. It explains services including financial planning, mortgage guidance, insurance, medical and legal aid, budgeting, and sustaining children’s schooling while emphasizing dignity over charity.
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Red Cross
United States
The
War effort value in France praised by General Petain
General Petain says the Red Crosse in France this winter does work worth over a million and a half American gold in France today. The remark highlights the high perceived impact of the French forces and their allies in the current winter campaign.
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Red Crosse
France
Petain
Local Harvest Aid Shifts and Community Notices
English women guarantee next year's food supply. Mr and Mrs Salle and daughter were guests at the Smith home. Mrs Fred Cleland visited with her sister Mrs Pratt. Amos Morgan of Baldwin harvest chores for Frank Tardee. The Wilsons drove to Landis cherry orchard for fruit. Childs and Roy Lathrop assisted Bert Ayer in harvest. Sam Saile and John Wilson hosted visitors Sunday evening. Fred Cleland helped with harvest alongside Fred Pratt. Joe Saile traveled from Lawrence to aid his father in the fields. Farmers worked long hours as harvest continues, twilight squads boosting progress. George Vardee finished Wednesday. Journal-World reporters helped with harvest nights. Frank Tardee completed harvest Friday with Standard Oil men assisting. Locals praised efficient help and wives provided meals. Ralph Jamison helped Len harvest early week. Green Bros. bins noted at Columbia and Steel. Laies Aid Society postpones due to busy season. Miss Huey of Kansas City visiting with parents. Baby Week invitation extended to mothers in Kanwaka and surrounding townships. Quarterly meeting at Kamwaka church Saturday 2:30 PM. Sunday School Sunday morning. church service at 11. Dr Orelup available for eye ear nose throat in Dick Building.
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Fred Cleland
Fred Pratt
Joe Saile
Lawrence
Hig
George V’ardee
Journal- World
Journal-World
Hese
Mrank Tardee
Standard Oil
Ralph Jamison
Len
A. R. Colman
la Ies Aid Society
Huey
Kansas City
Presbyterian Church
Kanwaka
Kamwaka
Bupday
Moby F. Testerinman
Kanwaka Community Notes and Meeting Request
Homer Hird of District 15 calls taxpayers to a June 28 meeting at 8:20 to discuss subscriptions and district matters. The Kanwaka Literary Club met June 20 with 13 members and 4 guests, hearing on Kansas authors and Vanguard of the Plains. Attendees included Mrs. Colman and visitors Mrs. Neville and Mrs. Strahm, with next gathering planned for July 6. Neighbor visits are noted, including Grvile Wear from Oklahoma and Nellie Armstrong visiting Shields, plus local social or family movements in Overbrook and Lawrence areas.
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United States
Homer Hird
Litai
A. Richardson
Marcus
Oliver
Marcus Richardson
George Francis Land
Rose Hoffman
Joseph Francis
Leonard Hopewell
Kansas City
M. J. Pierson
James. Sullivan
Grace
Margaret
M. B. Ray
Ernest Ray
Overbrook
Lioyd Duffee
Kanwaka
Frank Topping
Margaret Hill McCarter
Sigel
Fiora Colman
Part St. Lawrence
Kansas
Mr. Murray
Fred Deskin
Rainier
Spring Hill
M. Doré Mid
Valley Chapel Sunday Notices and Community Reports
A faulty OCR capture details Valley Chapel activities and local social visits. Residents from Law rence and nearby farms attended Sunday school despite threats of a storm and shared meals, with many neighbors visiting Overbrook Lone Star and Wa? ern er areas. The Christian Endeavor elected officers for six months including Fre Simons, Missie Banning, Marlin McNees, Walter Boyd, Mabel Lonanecker, and Marie Schellhain.
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Roger Williams
Robert Wilson
Mabel
Lyda Longanecker
Elizabeth Dunn
Overbrook
Tom Dillon
Letha
John Waronner
Donald
Lawrence
Ben Mohter
Roy Berry
John Dunn
Little Frances Fank
Mabel Longaneeker
W. O. Flory
Ben Mohler
Willard
Lone Star
John
Reids
Christian Endeavor
Fre Simons
Missie Banning
Marlin McNees
Walter Boyd
Aliss Mabel Lonanecker
Robert ‘Wilson
Marie Schellhain
Will Donn
Roger Wiliams
Wawrener
Rising high oggi tiling match at Thegdune
A local tiling contest sets Hetzel against Reatz tonight at Thegdune arena. Wirrlemann's hosts the event amid rising interest in rising high oat tiles and competitive display.
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Stevens
Hetzel
Reatz
Regatta on Kaw Beach Aims to Draw Large Crowd
The Kaw Beach regatta proposes swimming, diving and boat races with prizes from the Chamber of Commerce. H. W. Boltz of the YMCA supports holding after the Fourth, noting favorable river conditions and plans for bands and strong advertising to attract a record beach crowd.
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Kaw Beach
Tee Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Chas. B. Decker
Raw Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee
H. W. Boltz
Boltz
Notice of Special Meeting for Stockholders
Ordinance No 1285 amends sections 14 and 15 of Ordinance No 1110 regulating the handling selling and delivery of milk and cream in the City of Law- Browsing text mentions a special stockholders meeting and amendatory ordinance for milk regulation in a city.
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Rence
Kansas
Lawrence
Faest
Snall
Gwik
Amouni Ug
Aluk
Oran
Elie Uermission Uils
Gus
Tyls
Bryoks
Ulork
Law
Fossil Fish Found in Texas and Camp Life on Border
A fragment describes fossil fish in Texas linked to ancient mud sources and notes exclusive material from Austria. It then shifts to a camp on the Mexican border where soldiers dug drainage around their camp for three weeks. A rainstorm eased conditions and a soldier asked for leave citing shade.
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Texas
Austria
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Revita
Singer Sewing Machine Office
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W. R. Stubbs
Douglas County
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