Kansas Teachers Urge School Representation on Book Commission
In Topeka on March 15 the Kansas State Teachers Association board adopted resolutions urging the governor to appoint four public school representatives to the state school book commission beginning April 1, 1919. The move signals a broad campaign to gain school influence and counter Senator Capper, with a committee to press the governor personally on the issue.
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Topeka
Kansas State Teach Association
Kansas
Fropeka
M. E. Parsons
Kansas City
A. J. Stout
Independence
Kansas State Teachers’ ‘Association
Public Schools of
Kansas State
Boo
Kansas State Teach_ sere? association
Histon
A Deardorff
Covernor Allen
Kansas State Teachers' Association
Noted Quayle Library Moves to Baldwin Kansas
Baldwin Kansas March 18 Visiting Baldwin to inspect the new home he is building here for his permanent residence Bishop William A Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal Church announced that the proportions his private diary has attained make it necessary for him to move his books from his episcopal residence in St Louis to Baldwin as soon as the new structure can be made available. In addition to a long list of rare volumes Bishop Quayle's library includes 150 different volumes of the Bible a volume of Scripture written in 12h and other antique Bibles and key works. Dr Quayle was formerly president of Baker University here.
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Baldwin, Kans
Baldwin
William A. Quayle
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Louis
Bishop Quayle
British Museum
Eggensteyn
Cobenger
Foben
Tyndale
Coverdale
Quayle
Baker University
Smallest Mother in World Proud of New Baby Boy
Mrs Thomas B Vollmer, a 54 pound midget, and her ordinary sized husband Tom Vollmer celebrate the birth of their son Arthur Valentine on St Valentine’s Day. The mother, once known as Princess Violet on stage, weighs 54 pounds and hopes the baby will soon call her Mamma Vollmer.
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America
Thomas B. Vollmer
Hetlo
Tom Vollmer
Arya
Arthur Valentine
Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Harmless Child Laxative
An old advertisement asserts that California Syrup of Figs is a safe laxative for children and stresses its pleasant taste. It warns to look for the California name on the package and promises full dosing directions on each bottle.
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California
Goobby Women’s Troubles and Kidney Health Claims
An advertisement extols a kidney cure claiming to address back pain swollen limbs dizziness and urinary symptoms misattributing them to female disorders. It touts capsules produced in Holland and urges continued use until complete restoration with strong appeals to health and vitality.
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Heath
Hae Hollind
Immigration program closes club meeting in two weeks
Members compare customs of their nation with those of this country. Mrs Hi G Van Neste and Mrs Guy Bigsby sang Henry Van Dyke's Home-Comin Song. Guests included Mrs T E fesa, Mrs Orr, Mrs Johnston and Mrs Miller. Next meeting to be led by Mrs Al E Smith and Mrs Leland Colman. Mrs del Levettecto organized the program on immigration.
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Hi. G. van Neste
Guy Bigsby
Henry van Dyke
T. E
Fesa
Orr
Johnston
Miller
al E. Smith
Leland Colman
del Levettecto
World War Not Over Says Bishop Quayle at Baker
Bishop William A. Quayle told Baker University students that the war is not over and warns Americans to stay vigilant. He said Germans are unrepentant and still prone to war, condemning President Wilson’s secrecy over the League of Nations formula.
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Baldwin
William A. Quayle
Baker University
Liurning
America
Wilson
Bishop Quayle Urges Open Covenant Over German Indemnity
In a forceful speech Bishop Quayle denounces Wilson as servant of the people, not their master, and attacks the peace conference on open covenant versus closed home policies. He argues American ideals are at stake and demands Germany pay full indemnity for its crimes, insisting unity.
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Bishop Quayle
Wilson
Quayle
America
Germany
Congressman's Body to Return from Cobleny
The body of Representative W. P. Borland of Missouri, who died weeks ago while visiting areas with American troops, is being sent home aboard the river steamer Preussen from Cobleny. Two American officers accompanied the body as it left the city for the United States.
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Cobleny
W. P. Borland
Mis
Totterdan
Unclear OCR fragment highlights local figures and events
Fragmentary text mentions individuals, places, and dates with scattered references to a community context. Reading is damaged and many names and details are uncertain, but hints at local meetings, visits, and social notes from a town or parish.
Local family gathers for weekend visit and moves on farms
A Sandy morning to Monday afternoon social notes list visiting relatives and neighbors. Families mentioned include Mr and Mrs ML Se, Mr and Mrs Albert Bute and children, Mr Robert Schutz, Miss Arencet Schutz, Miss Bucket, Miss Mauda Osborne, Mr and Mrs Harry Welshi and Tam, Mrs Berry and family of Lone Star, who moved into the William Schauke place known as the Stemburg place, purchased by Mrs Bowles of Long Star. The Vansauce farm was sold to My Bowles of Long Star.
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Dren
Mardueretts
Freddie
Eléanor Strelt
Sandy
ML Se
Folluwin
T ‘Doo
Albert Bute
Mauda Osborne
Harry Wwelshi
Tam
AL BL. Welsh
Rs. Berry
Lone Star
William Schauke
Stemburg Place
My.Bowles
Long Star
Temperance Herbal Tonic and Medical Adviser Promoted
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription herbal tonic as a remedy for back pain headaches and nervous weakness. It also promotes the Medical Adviser a 1000 page home care guide available for fifty cents by mail from Buffalo New York.
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Izzy
Dr. Pierce
Doctor
Main St
Buffalo
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