Costly Property in Russian Railways Under Scrutiny
British funded rolling stock worth about 20 million roubles, sent to the Chinese Eastern Railway during World War I, remains outside Soviet jurisdiction. Chinese authorities question ownership while the Soviets seek to repurchase or monetize the cars and locomotives currently on the line, amid postwar diplomatic shifts and Allied supervision.
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Peltiing
Nct
Wegey
Harbin
Vezey
Russia
Bolshevists
Technical’ Board
Inter- Allied Board
De Soto Athenaeum Club March Meeting Highlights
De Soto Athenaeum Club held its March gathering at Mrs Lillie Coffins home with teachers as guests. Roll call by Trish stories. Lena Burk s read a war story. Plans for next year discussed as the April meeting moves to Mrs Vernie Eastwood with Mrs Gertrude Pemper assisting. Various members noted for travels, moves, and illnesses. local social updates and a death in the Straub family reported.
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Athenaeum Club
Lillie .Coffih
Trish
Vernie
Eastwood
Gertrude Pemper
Root
Barnett
Dyer
Graznse
Price
Preston
Davidson
Cand
R. J Robinson
J. A. “Eastwood
H. W
A. Kessler
Jeanette Eastwood
Helen
Robinson
M. R. Deatmin
Florida
Louis Lavern
Baxter G. Hughes
Olathe
Homer
Bobby
Leute Whitaker
D. C. Aitaker
Gladys ‘Strickland
de AL Giebener
A. 3
Williams
Hickman, Mills
Pleasant Valley
Grace Crafts
Teddy
Craft
D. Wood
Kansas City
Charles Reed
Warren Search
Ed Blaylock
W. A. Mize
McClure
Kansas
Irma
de Soto
Taylor
Pweek
Frank’ Straub
California
Mr. Straub
Ting Ore
Maryland
Manhattan
Kans
William T. F
Stephen
Ceil
Straub
Ollie Brewer
Dorothy
Lawrence
Graht Beelin
Springs
Announte
Ason
Beelin
Local notes and events of De Soto area town
Community updates list a March 29 lecture by Dr. Raymond B. Talbert of Niagara Falls at the high school auditorium with the Liveless quartet, plus details on local visits, summer study plans, and a memorial scholarship meet. Basketball between De Soto and Eudora schools ends in a wide De Soto win.
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Raymond B. Talbert
Niagara Falls
Roots of the Republic
Jquartette
Sai ‘Earl Broughton Iis
Missouri
Ollie- Osborne
Fay Harbison
Harbison
Ollie
Pittsburg Normal
Peter. Savage
Joe Austill
Lawrence
B. G. Hughes
Tee Brummock
Linwood
de Soto
BE. C. McVey
Kansas City
Truman Martin
I. A. Smith
Maggie
Hazel
Wilbur
M. E
Willard
Baker University
Lucill
Shawnee Mission High School
Eudora
Big Springs Ladies Aid notes sales and meetings
The Big Springs United Brethren Church Ladies Aid held a sale near Lawrence and reported members attending a county meeting in Lawrence on March 13. Updates include members' health, hospital recoveries, farm moves, and the extension of millinery and health demonstrations by Miss Finley and Miss Martin at the Kansas State Agricultural College.
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Clarence Glenn
Bigsby
Sale
Lawrence
Slaughter
Stelton Clark
Weber
Beatrice
Neb
Slaughter Brothers
Oscar
A. E. Wilson
Simmons Hospital
Women's Farm Bureau
Charles .Wilson
J. D. Henry
Rollins Buck
Fred Bahingwater
Howard. Henry
Finley
Kansas ‘State’ Agricultural College
Fred Phillips
Charles Gistard
John Price
Topeka
Santa Fe Hospital
Price
Elsie Custard
Big Springs
Herbert
Ymer
Jeader
Martin Fromm
Kansas State Agricultural College
Lawrence ‘Slaughter
Meomwell
Kmni
Ot Aoe Wil, Plateman
S. Holloway
Oscar Weber
Howard Henry
Mabel Webb
Mildred Smith
Douglas County
Fred Bahnmaier
Cyrus
Glenn
St Francis’ Hospital
C. B. Fleenor
Royalty Hosts Imperial Poetry Party At Palace
More than 22,090 poems were submitted for the imperial poetry party held at the palace in Tokio. The annual event, dating from ancient times, used the theme Mountain Against Sky to guide contestants.
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Imperial
Tokio
Associated Press
Mustercle Relieves Rheumatism for All Ages
An old white mustard ointment promises relief from stiff joints and pain. It is marketed as safe for adults and children, including babies, with doctors and nurses recommending its use for rheumatic discomfort.
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Beth
Rich Have Troubles at London Mars Esit Africa Dinner
London reports Ugandan natives becoming prosperous and buying luxuries such as bicycles and beads, neglecting clothing. Parliament member William Ormsby-Gore described East Africa’s potential as a cotton grower and noted an inherited elephant left by visitors. The piece also mentions a Carolina town reviving horsemen’s course and a coronation scene at a tournament with plans for July events.
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London
Mar
Associated Press
Uganda
Esit
Africa
William
G. “A. Ormsby-Gore
African Society
Ormsby-Gore
East Africa
America
Carolina
Reviving Ancient South Carolina Sport Tournament Push
South Carolina community in Cameron near March 16 plans revival of a nearly 50 year dormant southern sport. Associated Press report notes locals aim to bring back tournaments and revive regional athletic tradition.
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South Carolina
Cameron
S.C
Associated Press
South
Tonsiline Sore Throat Remedy Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement touts Tonsiline as a national sore throat remedy. It claims quick relief if used at onset and features a bottle image described by a tall necked figure. The copy urges readers to seek the product today and notes branding and a long-necked bottle descriptor.
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Vine National
Three Days Cough Warns Of Lung Trouble Remedy Promoted
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a creosote based remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes and destroy germs causing consumption, with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved after following directions. Creature Creomulsion Co, Atlanta, Ga.
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Creonulsion Co
Atlante
Quintain and Tilting: Old French Sport in Early Settlements
The passage notes origin in the quintain, a five ring sport from old France, contrasting with the three rings. It suggests tilting, a southern sport, was introduced by early settlers of French origin.
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France
Tanlac Health Tonic Promoted With Bold Claims
A vintage advertisement touts Tanlac as a nature’s tonic, claiming it rebuilds strength and energy. It references 100000 praise letters and asserts Tanlac cleanses blood and normalizes digestion, leading to increased appetite and renewed vigor.
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Avan
Tarlac
Nature
Tanlac
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