Farmers urged to start repairs during Repair Week campaign
Secretary Mohler and U S Department of Agriculture officials push Kansas farmers to begin repairing and preparing machinery for spring and summer. They warn parts shortages and high prices make early orders essential to save time and money. Farmers urged to cooperate and act now to avoid delays and higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohler
State of Agriculture
Kansas
Houston
U.S. Department of Agriculet
Ctary Mohler
Congress Fights Over Sessions and Shipping Aid
Washington lawmakers grapple with a final housing of measures as senate Democrats resist an extra session. Meanwhile the War Department and Shipping Board plan to release 500000 tons of tonnage in 40 days to ease European material transport. Prussian assembly postponement stems from transport difficulties.
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Washington
Hhouse
Congress
Senate
Bik
War Department
Shipping Board
Europe
Baker
Hurley
The
Cotton States
Wasel
Weimar
Health notices on backache and kidney trouble
An advertising column describes backache and female organ inflammation as common causes of illness for women, promoting Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. It also touts Jad Salts for kidney care, with tips on diet and hydration. Local church notes mention a hymn, stewardship sermon, and World Democracy discussions, plus a basketball win and visitations by students.
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Pierce
Buffalo
Pistes
N. Y
Obituary of Sarah Jane Walker from Lawrence Kansas
Sarah Jane Walker born May 22 1857 near Camden Indiana died February 26 1919 at home in Lawrence Kansas age 61 9 4 She moved to Kansas in 1868 married William A Walker November 1807 had three children Will W. and Nettie Krum She joined Lutheran at 15 and Fairview Methodist church active in W F M S Sunday school and church work Funeral text II Timothy 4 7 8 Survived by husband son daughter brothers and sisters Card of Thanks included Wheat products advertised and brief notes on wire control resolution not pursued in Congress
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Walker
Sarah Jane Shirar
Camden
Indiana
Lawrence
Kansas
Wn. A. Walker
Chas. M
Will W
Nettie Krum
Walker
Lutheran Church
Fairview Methodist Church
C. IC
Erum
This City
J. R. Shirar
Fifty Delegates Here for District Assembly of Rebekahs
Nearly fifty delegates from twelve Kansas towns attended the Second District Assembly of Rebekahs in Lawrence Friday and Saturday. Officers elected include Gertrude Stewardson of Garnett as president Jessie Miller of DeSoto as vice president Deva Betts of Edlora as secretary and DeMent of Ottawa as treasurer. Delegates from Melbourne DeSoto Baldwin Pomona Ottawa Richmond Garnett and Lawrence attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Garnett
Kansas
Lawrence
Rebekah Lodge
Gertrude Stewardson
Jessie Miller
DeSoto
Deva’ Betts
Eudora
DeMent
DeMent, of ‘Ottawa
State Assembly
Melbourne
Baldwin
Pomona
Ottawa
Richmond
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs. Nettie Alsop
Mrs. Nettie Alsop died Saturday morning at her home on Maple Street from heart trouble. She is survived by three sons Carl Preston and Robert and two sisters Viola Anderson and Maggie Jones. Preston is in France. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 30 p m from the North Lawrence Methodist church. His Horse Too Free
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Alsop
Maple Street
Carl
Preston
Robert
Viola Anderson
Maggie Jones
France
North Lawrence Methodist Church
Casualty List Reports Ramsans and Kansans Wounded
Casualty list includes two Ramsans Pri vate Wim F Bosthin of Phillipsburg wounded degree undetermined and Privates Clifford S Russell of Ellis wounded slightly. The total list shows 120 casualties with 74 undetermined and 55 slight wounds. Two Kansans Privates Ralph Minns of McPherson died of wounds and Joe I Cross of Garnett slightly wounded. The full list totals 385 with 6 killed in action 37 died of wounds 15 died of accident 88 died of disease 58 wounded severely 1103 wounded undetermined 93 wounded slightly 3 missing in action. Get the habit of drinking McNish soy water made from distilled water Phone 198.
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Ramsans
Wim.f. Bosthin
Phillipsburg
Clifford S. Russell
Ellis
Ralph Minns
McPherson
Joe 1. Cross
Garnett
Brigadier General McRoberts speaks at chapel and June commencement planned
Brigadier General Samuel McRoberts addressed the chapel crowd praising the small Christian college and urging students to value their education for years after graduation as he plans to return in June for the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McRoberts
Christian College
General McRoberts
Legion of Honor
Miss Hollingsworth of
Garnett
Mr. Coole
Amus
New Photoplays at Local Theaters This Week
Shirley Maxon leads a fine cast in The Winning Girl at the Varsity Monday and Tuesday with Niles Welch Theo dore Roberts and others. Mary Pickford in Johanna Enlists plays at the Bowersock Tuesday. Pauline Frederick in Vaid in Full retells a moral dilemma at the Bowersock Wednesday and Thursday. Mae Marsh in Bondage of Barbara appears at the Varsity Thursday and Ethel Clayton in Maggie Popper screens Friday and Saturday.
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Shirley Maxon
Paramount
Varsity
Niles Welch
Theodore Roberts
Folythe Chapman
Helen Dunbar
Harold Goodwin
Lincoln Steadman
Clara Horton
Jeanne Calhoun
Mary Pickford
Artcraft
Johanna
Bowersock
Pauline Frederick
Mae Marsh
Barbara
Ethel Clayton
Maggie Popper
Varsity Theater
Gardner Hunting
Charles Klein
Ebgrationit
Chester Withey
Little Brother Recovered With Vinci Tonic
In Mountainville New York a typhoid fever survivor faced weakness and appetite loss. Vinci tonic credited with restoring strength after other remedies failed. Adv promotional notice mentions Dick Bros City Drug Store and Suxol Salve. Saturday marked the centennial birth of Alexander M Bell father of Alexander Graham Bell.
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Mountainville
N. Y
Vinci
Lucy Sherman
Dick Bros. City
Wey
Alexander AM. Bell
Alexander Graham Well
Portland woman credits Pinkham remedy for recovery
Mrs. Josephine Kime of Portland Indiana says displacements left her unable to stand or work and kept her awake at night. After physician treatments failed she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained strength to do her own housework. Thousands of American women report similar results and are invited to write for guidance.
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Portland
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
Josephine Kime
West Race St
Kimble
Franklin residents note arrivals departures and social events
Walter Young returns home after army discharge. The community lists visitors and gatherings including Miss Mattie Dent-Wiler’s reception. Neighbors move to farms, attend funerals, and plan visits to Pittsburgh. Names, places, and dates reflect a small town record of weekly life.
Local notices and social round in Independence area
Community notes report social events and greetings in Independence. A wedding at the Johanning home unites Vera Hird and Henry Johanning with attendees from Topeka Kansas City and Ottawa Christian church circle. Hospital news mentions Mrs. Tall and an operation for tumor.
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Tial
Kansas
Hale Aresen Chardin
Cleirtie Clohisen
Mahi
Willie Barkley
Morgitn Cule
Edgewood
Me MiNaed Andersen
Bean Mieh
Amd Hares Shty
Tiagel Simons
M Keete Japelain
Sividias
Mitte LaVerna Price
Mayami Mes
Ray Melee
Ipeto A
Jefe Bintet
Stevenin
Delta Zeur
Nellie
Ethel Hall
Tony
Ann Vane Lime
Bert Gail
Tall
Will Weede
Margaret
Kansas City
Ed Stoneking
Ror Clary
Ruth Pearson
J. D. van Tries
Earl Jardon
Thelma Galey
Joe Griffith
George Pitts
Mul Trust
Castor Oil Versus Cascarets For Children
Ad promotes Cascarets as a candy tasting remedy for children with biliousness constipation feverish illness. It contrasts with castor oil and urges mothers to give Cascarets, claiming they are harmless and inexpensive and that every child loves to take two.
Community notices and visits mark week events at Various Towns
The item lists numerous local visits and social happenings including Mrs Charlie Cline, Miss M Hird, and Mrs Utepan. It notes court docket reminders and a push to order ice cream from Wiedemann's while the Supreme Court session resumes after spring recess.
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Evin
Jeriar
Cma
Ballin
Jervd
Charlie Cline
Tuan
M. Hird
Wetinesel
Wits Pinner
Utepan
Ray
Mart Ower
Mus
Unclear OCR fragment hints at social notices and names
Fragmentary text lists many personal names and scattered phrases from a social or administrative page. Readable items include mentions of Miss Vere, Mrs. Speichers, Mr. Melville, Mr. Joe Caanthiert, and Jepes Adley, but events, dates, and places are not coherent.
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Elare
Tuenthen
Speichers
Teale Aeouit
Lineam Jumgeilst
Syed
Mrs. Martin
Zemo promises clear skin at drug stores nationwide
The advertisement touts Zemo as a skin remedy available for 35 cents or an extra large bomue at 1.00. It claims Zemo removes pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm and leaves skin clear. Described as a clean penetrating antiseptic liquid that stains nothing and is easy to apply. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland is named as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose
Cleveland
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Rankin's Drug Store
Bayer
Erning
Lord
Mear
Epworth League
Julius Smith
Emporia
Wenona Wilson
Chapman
Harriett Wilson
Mary Robb-of -Chapman
K. U
Miss Wilson
Fairview
Wm. A. Walker
Will W. Walker
C. C. Kram
Wieudemann’s. Dhone
House
Representative Pou
House Rules Committee
Ben Urbansky
Franklin
Walter Young
Plinavigse
Mattie Dent- Wiler
Robert, White
Chas. Boone
John Whitelaw
Fredgert
A. 15
Welsh
Chas. Wilson
C. H. Lemon
John Northrup
A Martin
Wetmore
Kun
Amity
Jehn Norther
Trownlee
Kluss
Ward Monmathe
Plin White
Tonganoxle
Oliver
Amma
Emma Schutz
Aid
Chas
Witron
Ralphavis
Piin
John Irwin
Pittsburgh
Roy
Eceune
Pred Egert
Henre Fegere
N. OX
Avelor
Barcel
Neill
John Morkind Whitelaw
Cate Pitas
Beav M
Walter
Denier Vittluel
Mollie Davis Sand
Tlazy
Ralbeab
Sebahems
Syria
AL RF
Wendy Ey
Weeevas
Sean Mier
Walsh
Rte
Wood
Wits
Tantis Sebrbaek
Georg
Hanney
Aektern
Wiedemann’s
Supreme Court of the United States
Clearfield
Hamlin
Dr. King
Goodyear Service
Goodyear
Lawrence Buick CO
Barber's Drug Store
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