Effort to Standardize Chinese Language Under Discussion
The article discusses a major push in early republican China to standardize and simplify the Chinese language. Plans include reducing dialect variance, adopting a common vocabulary of about five thousand characters, and using crass characters for wider literacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
iQuiet
Yuin Shi-kai
Benen
Aiid
Trominguit Odluesiars
Peking
Canton
Ottieiak
Belove
Thousands of Women Sought Aid From Lydia E Pinkham
A Bay area ad style notice highlights how thousands of women wrote to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for advice on female illnesses. A Newark Ohio letter claims the Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills saved her life and urges readers to request free confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Ie, Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Newark
Ohio
Lydia FB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs
Gro
Sherwood Court
Medicine Co
Washington Creek Local Movements and Death Notice
Mr Joli Dunn carried two loads of suitioes to town last Monday afternoon with Hugo Scheihben aiding him. Eleanor Hourland stays with Mr and Mrs Marvin Bond to finish her school year. Wesley, from Franklin, rents Mr Houghland's place. Roger Williams reported twelve cattle shipped to Paola Kansas last Tuesday night. Clayton Wilson went to Colyer neighborhood last Monday for a few weeks. Hugo Schellhorn learned of his Aunt Thekla Hartmann's death in Kansas City, third in two months. Mohler child stays with grandparents while mother seeks treatments in town. John Dutin drove to Lawrence last Wednesday with Hugo Schellhorn. Mrs Hough-
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Joli Dunn
Hugo Scheihben
Eleanor
Hourland
Marvin Bond
Wesely
Houghland
Franklin
Roger Wiliams
Paola
Kansas
Clayton Wilson
Trean ‘Iho
Colyer
Welsh sWas
Ilugo Schellhorn
Thekla Hartmann
Kansas City
Ivche I Mohler
Ellis Band Agning
Otto Mohler
Little George
Lawrence
Hough
Land
Mary
Kenneth
Olathe
Ben Mohler
Lone 'Star
Roger Williams
Alvin Bond
Gladys
Mathwill Smith
Helen Keiler
Eudora
Ellis Bond
Emma. Gardner
California
Nother
Laura Helstrom
Eleanor Houghland
Ruth Bond
Porter Bond
Murray and
Everett
Helstrom
Nelson
Otis Lindell
Alg. Banks
Arthur
Minnk Dud Min
John Banks
Neal
Oscar
McNees
Mar Thome
Nicholi Thome
Theodore Hack AB
Faye Rothrock
Mary. Ulrich
Shear Lonestar
John
Banks
Sto
Unionville
Missouri
Bessie Bord
Guffer
Dre Nelson
Lone Star
Valley Chapel
Charlie Martin
Ruth’ Bond
Eleanor Hougland
Marvin ‘Rond
A. G. Banks
Emma Gardner
Los Angeles
Carl Neider
Florence Gray
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief Still Popular
An old home remedy ad claims Pape's Cold Compound eases nasal congestion sore throat and feverish misery within hours with a single dose every two hours until three doses are taken. It touts quick relief, no taste issues, and 25 cent price at drug stores amid other local notices.
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Pape
Pittsburg Country Club Celebrates New Golf Course
Pittsburg Kansas club members dedicate a new golf course and facilities including tennis courts near the club house. Local residents note the project follows recent acquisition of property, reflecting sentiment on social gatherings and ambitions of the community.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Local social notes and obits from Lawrence area
Dave Martin and Richard Cress spent Sunday afternoon with Wall Bidinger and Katie Roller staying with Abrs August Walter. Mr and Mrs Lester Rake were Lawrence visitors last Sunday. Mrs Fred Brown of Ohio died at Topeka last Thursday and was buried at Stull last Saturday. Rev Palmer officiated. Mrs Buseh ill, Mr and Mrs John Criss visited Frank Criss family. Several Criss and Deskin family members spent time with neighbors. The note ends with a aphorism about money and worry.
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Dave Martin
Richard Cress
Wall Bidinger
Katie ‘Roller
Abrs
August Walter
Lester Rake
Lawrence
Will Nudfer
Charlie Zech
John Walter
Myrtle Bidinger
Pearl Cross
Leona Swratt
George Hildenbrand
Myré
Chris Wiitkuhle
Chirlie Zech
Christopher Deskin
Rank Poren Anal
Cgeoree Hildenbrand
Grandma Buseh
Felix Tuckil
Denewiler
Fred Brown
Ohio
Topeka
Ffrank Criss
Serena Criss
Mae
Lucile
Swallow
Stull
Rev
Palmer
Vafternoon
Mes.s. Buseh
Prank Neollar
St. At Tecuumseh
Liege
Dake
Buseh
Fred Zoeh
Dow Dews Caited
Roy Deskin
Richard Criss
Laurd
Lloyd Deskin
Casearets Promise Quick Relief From Headache Biliousness
An old warning style ad claims Casearets cleanse the stomach remove undigested food and gas, purge excess bile, and carry out waste to relieve a sour stomach and constipation. It promises a clear head and rosy complexion by morning from a 10 cent box.
Native Kansans Stay Home Population by Birth Origin
Topeka reports that 9082124 native born Kansans live within state borders out of 1672,545 total. Missouri and Illinois contribute the largest foreign-born and native arrivals, with detailed counts from many states and ethnic groups. Immigration shows Missouri and Illinois as leading sources, with Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, and Oklahoma also contributing sizable numbers. A mail-in offer for Foley’s products appears at the end of the item.
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Topeka
Kan
Mohler
Kansas State Bond of Agriculture
Decenniak Cansas
Kansas
Ohio
Indiana
Town
Pennsylvania
Nebrasa
Kentucky
Okaham
New York
Tennessee
Alaska
Germany
Europe
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Spain
Missouri
Illinois
Union
Iinois
Iowa
Oklahoma
Delaware
Tornado Insurance Record For Kansas Last Eight Years
Kansas neared tornado state status last year according to stock fire insurance reports to Carey J. W Tilson state superintendent. Premiums totaled 713 168 with losses of 308 central figures show 1912 had 166 472 paid out. Eight year averages sit around 118 500. The eight year summary reveals premiums of 922 287 and losses 948 011, with notable years 1914 600 775 in premiums and 8804 in losses and the prior year 672 973 in premiums and 67 249 in losses.
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Kansas
Carey J. W Tilson
GSF
Miums
State urges safety first in schools across Kansas
Topeka March 8 The Labor Department wants safety first taught in all Kansas schools. The state department for labor and industry has asked the state book commission to endorse a new safety book produced under theNational Safety Council auspices for supplementary reading in classrooms.
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Labor
Department
Topeka
Kan
State Department For Labor and Industry
Nes Donal Satetsy Council
School safety urged to protect children, officials say
Officials advocate strict safety rules for children and warn of dangers to ensure safety first. A. A. Knapp, chief clerk to the state commissioner of literacy and industry, explains that citizen students must be taught caution to avoid risks and support enforcement of safety laws.
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Tuadahe
Ate
A. A. Knapp
Weekend social notes from Marion Center and nearby towns
Mrs. John Schmidt and daughter Miss Marie of Marion Center spent the weekend with the El Latz home. Teekla Jchle visited Ages Thornberger. Several locals attended the parcels post site and pie social at Union Friday night, reporting a good time. Miss Orpha Mille from Alfred attended Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Gertie Grammmoor. Marie Schmidt spent Shine day afternoon with Mrs. Smal l and Miss Ethel Windred. A crowd attended the program and box supper at Lone Star Saturday evening. attendees included D. L. Dorton B. W. Powell Thea. Davis Finnie Childs Oscar and Frank Lain Carl Alt Philip Vovler and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Childs, Mr. and Mrs. Gertie Grammar Iva and Lolaton Ethel Kindred and Minerva Ration. Proceeds from the box supper were $32. There will be an entertainment and pie social at Colven schoolhouse on March 1. everyone invited. Mrs. Mary Jehle and family and Mrs. Bmina Aded dined at the Wu Schwarz home Sunday. Mive and Mrs. WandL Tormberger and son and Rev. and Mrs. Gastrock dined at the G. Hornberger home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. St. Flarberger’s daughter from Paola shone Monday afternoon with Myr. and Mrs. W. H. Hornberger. Mr. and Mrs. El A. Lindell and daughter Anna of Lone Star spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lutz. Mr. and Mrs. W. L Hornberger and son Julius spent Sunday evening.
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John Sehmidt
Marie
Marion ‘Center
FB. el Latz
Teekla Jchle
Thornberger
Orpha Mille
Alfred Sper
Gertie Granmmoor
Marie ‘Schmidt
Small
Ethel Windred
Crawil
Lone Star
Messrs
DL. Borton
B. WH
Powell
Thea. Davis
Finnie. Childs
Oscar
Frank Lain
Carl Alt
Philip Vovler
Mie
M. A
Mary Jehle
Doan's Kidney Pills Earn Praise in Lawrence
About 30 000 voices from Lawrence praise Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from backache and kidney and bladder ills. Mrs W SeKetle of 1022 Connecticut St reports dull ache eased after use. She notes the pills gave prompt relief and recommends them, as did Mrs Lefferd of Buffalo in an accompanying testimonial.
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Dean
Lawrence
W. SeKetle
Connecticut
St., Lawrence
Doan
Fragmentary local note from Overbrook visit and Ford repair ad
Fragmented OCR text mentions Mr and Mrs Michel Desi daughters ena and Mary and Mrs J P Join alk at Overbrook. Mentions Can Repair Fords and parts on hand. Ends with a quip about women asking the time like Texans.
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Ntige Alt
Michel Desi
Ena
Mary
J.P
Alk
Overbrook
Monehey
C. W
Danderine Hair Product Promises Ultimate Beauty
An ad copy touts Danderine as a miracle solution to cleanse and beautify hair. It claims the product cleanses dirt and oil, strengthens roots, and leaves hair soft, glossy, wavy, and abundant after application.
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Luis
Edoth
Imuk
Knowlton
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Lycee
Foley & Coz
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Bather, & Son
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Tauar
Newwy
Law‘ Yence
Tex Ares
District ‘Court
Douglas County
Mainsis
R- Tracy J. Tatler
Pin
A. Sie Heardson
Fituk
Haddius CO
Behardson
Ieee
M.ence
James Wy Pete- Tis
Lettie WV
Talley
Douglas Nae Court House
Luerence
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