Rail service to be cut by one third in western region
The director general McAdoo announced a reduction of one third or more in passenger trains across the west from the Mississippi to the Pacific. Competing lines will see elimination of time specific trains and some crew use shifted to freight. Officials say the change aims to save millions while keeping adequate through service.
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Washington
Mara
McAdoo
Seares
Mississippi
Ifie
Bradfield Regulator Co Dept
Lamar Building
Adarita
Swiss Ship Sinks Wheat Shipment to Europe
Swiss ship chartered by Switzerland and UCOTVON torpedoed and sunk a load of wheat from America to Europe. The incident, reported by Berne, violates solemn German undertakings and has stirred political reaction in London.
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Paris
Switzerland
Ucotvon
America
Europe
Jerne
Berne
Germany
Lerne
St Jacob's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
An old time advertising pitch urges readers to stop dosing rheumatism with internal remedies. Rub St Jacob's Liniment on tender spots to relieve pain, stiffness, sciatica, lumbago, neuralgia, and swelling, claiming rapid relief without skin harm. A small bottle can free readers from pains and aches.
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St. Jacob's Linkement
U S Dividing into Four Military Departments Proposed
Washington March 4 A plan to split the United States into four military departments is advancing under a council headed by Major General George Goethals with corps officers. An eastern department would cover the northeast and eastern commands with governors at Governor's Island. The southeastern department would cover the old southern territories with bases at San Antonio. The central and western department would have centers at departmental seats. Brigadier generals would command each department.
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Washington
United States
Cofsis I
Geniarth Gieerve QO. Suuier
Governor's Less Va
Charleston
Sant Antonio Aml
Catheacine
Guisik
Bse
Pleasant Grove Social Notes and Travel Amid Weather Woes
In Pleasant Grove the community recounts a windy, cold weekend with travel to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons and others joined Me and Mrs. Shulew and Mr. Barniart on local errands while Mrs. Lyons and family drove to attend a sister in Oklahoma. The family notes illness after a recent trip, with a return home and recovery underway.
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Ivont
Thobert Lyons
Merv
Jd. Shulew
Ndrid Barniart
Milind
Wi H. Lyons
Cod
Puckett
Washington
Mery
Sunlay
Qastee
Mesa Mae
Ade Seotte
Blaer
Tom Psu
Myre
Scott Wee Ayudte
Creek
Thay Boethe
Meeks
Oklahoma
Coles
Olive Tablets Promote Digestion and Health Claims
Short ad cites Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as liver and bowels helper and stomach relief. Mentions dosage and prices 10c and 25c per box. Local notes report sickness and travel among residents including families from Worden and Lawrence with various health updates and camp news.
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Edwards
Local Family Moves Relatives to Wien Property
Mr. Wilbur Eberhart moves Mrs. Ehrhart's mother and brother M Laughlin and George Laughlin to their place at Wien. Laughlin plans a return from his trip at Argentine to run the place this summer.
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Wilbur Eberhart
Local Social Roundup From Lone Star and Nearby
Mrs. Smith spent Wednesday with her mother and others recall weekend visits across Lone Star. Neighbors report Mr. Smith helped crash rack for the new church, while Mr. Scheetz visited friends and worked for Mr. Win Hornbower this week. Carl Alt and Robert joined Sunday gatherings at Scott’s, with Me and Mrs. Smith hosting several guests. Ruby Alice Metsker and family visited Mrs. Cole in Richland and returned for AW duties. Lawrence visitors and local trips fill the week as Bert Nyo’s illness is noted and D F Smith’s travels continue.
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C. Woles
Leroy
Vaetut
BH. Powell
Air
Smith
Larnerene
Thestiay
Brackett
Tar Webster
Rokind Brown
Wallice
Will Orr
Ster Farm
Rev Orr
McClung
Barry
R. Wi Yceman
John Levitte
Weary Striegel
Heck
Mer
Oan
Charlie Crowder
Lawrence
Guy Rigsby
Lucretia Rigsby
Gearer
Alfredl Tudliger
Wise
W.or
George “Wise
Lindsey
Kteringha Lindsey
George
G. F. Brown
van Neste
Kanwaka
Ab Smith
Alf Rudiger
W.op. Martin
Coleman
BE. EB. Kirie Calitrs
the Jeffries
Piles Cure Promise With PAZO Ointment Ad claims fast relief
The ad promotes PAZO OINTMENT promising cure for piles in 6 to 14 days with a refund if not successful. It asserts first application provides relief and rest, targeting cases of itching bleeding and protruding piles.
Community Notes Share News From Webster and Area
A period piece column lists local residents and moves involving Brackett families and neighbors in Webster, Kanwaka, Mount Hope, and Manhattan. It mentions school activities, bonds for children, social visits, farewells, and people moving to farms and nearby farms with several named families and households.
Perry News Archive Mixed with Health Letter and Local Trials
A jumble of items from Portsmouth and Perry items includes a testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound, notes on local health and illness, and a string of community notices. Reports detail car accidents near Meridan and Perry with injuries, hospitalizations, and local medical updates.
Local notes from Topeka and surrounding towns
Messrs Perry Mrs Glenn guest at home of daughter Mrs James Stines. EK FL Bridson buys out partner in meat and grocery. Victor B Stark promoted to sergeant at Camp Funston. brother of Miss Guletta Stark and Sgt Dale Stark at Camp Joseph problematic Jacksonville Fla. C Raines Jack Johnson W Faumen seen in Oskaloosa Monday. Mr and Mrs K H Steinmetz visit from Ohio visiting brother S J Steinmetz and family. Many locals including Caavanaugh Mattson Artie Miss Ella Mrs Irnie Byrn Cecile Knapp Ivah Weller Steve Burke Auriel Jenkins Cora Valleau Jesse Lowe family Fern in Topeka Saturday. Mrs A C Zimmerman visits sister Minnie McNeish in Topeka Monday night and Tuesday. Ripley enlisted with the…
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Newmean
Merlinn
Shertall
Leis
Vupeku
Wwe
Abe
Perry
McLanith
These Lewa
Iran
Adeah
Jon Killing
Plo Rivers
Wright
John Killinger
Barnes
Bowie
M. Fowler
Obie
Wade
Chas
Geamse
Ed Wilkins
Mar Selkins
Thonpsany Ile
Aveo Corps
Porgy
American Red Cross
Marel
Betsy
Thorsikey
Mary Sainls
Teacing
Aenes Hannigan
Lemuel White
Camp Doniphan
Oklahome
Ape Wudleifis
Ayriver
Manin
Glenn
Ryute Aiek
James Stines
Bridson
Victor B. Stark
Camp Funston
Guletta Stark
Dale Stark
Camp Joseph &, Johston
Jacksonville
Oir
K. H. Steinmetz
Ohio
J. Steinmetz
Caavanaugh
Matt
Artie
Ella
Irnie Byrn
Cecile, Knapp
Ivah Weller
Steve Burke
Auriel Jenkins
Cora Valleau
Jesse Lowe
Fern
Topeka
A. C. Zimmerman
Minnie McNeish
Aes Ripley
Kidney Relief Salts Ad Claims Soothing Urinary Aid
An advertisement touts a kidney cleansing drink called Fad Salts or similar, claiming it flushes the kidneys and urinary tract. It urges high water intake, warns of backache and soreness, and promotes a fizzy lemon grape base with NaOH ingredients, asserting affordable at home relief. It asserts safety and effectiveness without scientific proof.
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Wieter
Asa
Local Notices Highlight Moves and Illnesses in Perry Area
Community updates report Walter Brown and others attending events near Perry, with plans to move homes and manage land. Miss Rose Griesmann's sudden illness leads to hospital care and family notes. Ruth Hursh and Mary Geisemann recoveries and family visits are noted alongside a child operator’s illness and local funeral arrangements.
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Perry
Paul Blaskete
Texas
Walter Brown
Wichita
Belle Mata Ad
Hes
Ree
Weiser
Cosson Ingle
Grinivolls
Ibis
Davenport
Fede Te
Walter Girhy
Westoot Lawepense
Rose Grisemban
Jonts Hospital
Chllinger
Mary Geisemann
Castoria Advertisements and Local Mentions From Old Ledger
The fragment outlines Castoria for infants and children used for years and includes scattered notes about local people and places. Mentions of families such as Becks and Gililand appear alongside plans for building projects near Worden and other distant references.
Local community notes and social updates
A jumble of names, visits, and everyday events recounted from a neighborhood. Mentions greet Miss Wel Hy ble, Mrs. Mae Swimtoy, Mr Dan Johanning, Miss Gladys Blom and Fern Blom, with visits to and from Wellsville, Stratford and Kansas City, plus church activities and a missionary sermon.
Real Enemy Catarrh and a Vigorous Treatment
Noting that medicated sprays alonizers and douches offer only temporary relief, the text condemns such remedies for catarrh. It advocates S S S as a proven cure praised for decades and invites readers to obtain medical guidance from Moira Director at 22 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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Moira
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
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