Capital City Notes sparks on war, politics and transport
Capitol notes discuss German war views and pro Allies, Bristow senatorial bid, and New York Court ruling on news accuracy. Kansas highway system progress, road costs and federal aid, freight woes, rail passenger rates, and a push to save a Leavenworth and Topeka railroad. Topeka mayor row over vice, Allen White campaign HQ opened, and governor race heats with five contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bristow
Vot Thompson
Bristow
Utilities Board
Midlands Rural Club aids France with layettes and war aid
Women of the Midlands Rural Club joined Dr. E. L. Bussing to assemble surgical and maternity supplies for French hospitals. They donated mittens sweaters gun wrappers napkins and bandages and are completing six layettes for young mothers in invaded areas of France. They will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. Charles Hus- for an all day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midlands
Red Cross
E. L. Bussing
France
Charles’ Hus
Deed Transfer from Wilson C Knapp to HH Wood
Wilson C Knapp and wife convey to HH Wood a parcel for 1000 dollars described as south ten acres of the north twenty under tract eighty acres of the south half and northeast quarter. Date and full legal description referenced as 35. 12, 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson C. Knapp
HH. Wood
Lawrence Plumber Recounts Remedy For Gas Pain
Lawrence plumber details stomach and intestinal gas relief after trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He claims severe pain and belching disappeared after one dose, though funds hinder buying food. Ad cites local drugstore refund policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lee
Mayr
Hound Corner Drug Store
Wilson approves plan for school children in wartime garden army
President endorses a Volunteer War Garden Army run through schools to raise funds and food for allies. Secretary Lane and the Bureau of Education design a program to mobilize five million boys and girls across the United States for home garden production to support troops and the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Trapp
Thpeka
C. B. Gufler
Germany
Kaiser
Horne
Donald Thompson
Ussia
Gufler
Thompson
Russia
Washington
Marcel Wilson
Lane
Interior
Avrites
Sam
Lane Vo
United States
Rench
Patriotican
Thrush Clobten
Bureau of Education
Vile
Te Peeestuce
Local Students and Residents Return From Weekend Visits
The page lists multiple locals and visitors in Tonganoxie, noting Mabel Cs ing high school student spending the weekend with her mother, Miss Tasie Williams travelling to Stanwood, and Mrs. Carpenter with her family in town. Several residents such as Miss Lima Burns, Ted Still, and Nellie Viets are mentioned returning to homes in nearby towns after short visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Csing
John
Ted Still
Dry Springs
Mabel Sie Naughtan
Snl
Frances Hitchcock
Lawrence
Chian
James A. Anderson
Hinwood
Nellie Viets
C. Wilbur Baldwin
Kansas
J. McNaughton
Mollie Myers
Local residents partake in town events and visits
A jumble of short notices shows residents like George W. Phenicie of Reno and others visiting in Tonganoxie. Families plan weekend stays, travels to Lawrence and Wetmore, and attend funerals while others return home after visits. The piece closes noting a Kansas City effort to fund a veterinary unit for war wounded horses and dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Loula Long Tombs
Longdlow Farm
Women in War Work and a Noted Tonic for Health
An article extols women in wartime labor from harvesters to taxicab drivers, then promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a lasting remedy for female health issues. It claims the tonic has helped tens of thousands and offers free advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, with trial packages available by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Dre -Pieren
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New York Circuit Court of Appeals
Associated Press
Ford
Dodge City
Burton County
Colorado
Leavenworth & Topeka
John C. Pollock
Oskaloosa
Topeka
Amersale
Philliam Allen White and
Fumston
Dogs of
E. W. Grove
Wilson
Fells
Tonganoxie
Niles
Annie Taylor
Emmet Vlord Pony Ek
Mroo
Lon. Chapman
Leavenworth
Lena Houston
Mildred Houston
Charles Corlett
Neely
Ross A. Whenicie
Reno
M Boyd Lawrence
Kate Angell
Allie Ward
and Airs
Robert Ward
Norman Wiley
Stanwood
Mas
Dexter
Wiley
Wilner Warhie
Weta San
Gro AN Hhadson
Vated
Bert de Beil
Amd
Rofend Pierce
Alice Conrad
Lound
Pont
Pe Crete
Tawi
Bs Wax
Anson
Amos Wilson
Alicia, McNaughton
Blanche Mullen
Harry Jenkins
Hog Cholera Control Association of
Douglas County
Jennie Lind
Denning
C. E. Matthews Lumber & Coal CO
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