Wartime artillery plants to employ 1500 officers 144000 civilians
The Gun Division of the Bureau of Ordnance reports near completion of sixteen mobile artillery cannon plants for the American army. It outlines plans and costs for smokeless powder plants, ammonium nitrate facilities, gas extraction plants, and shell and filling plants. By June, staff will reach 1500 officers and 144000 civilians. Dr. Oreup, Eve, Ear, Nose and Throat, Dick Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Ordnance
Crowell
Hie Tr. Thieaiemeatand Am
New Anuric tablet shown as kidney cure claim
Dr. We Hower promotes Anuric as a remedy for backache caused by kidney disorder. He says toxins and uric acid overload the kidneys, causing headaches and nervous symptoms, advising meat restriction, water between meals, and one Anuric tablet before each meal. Also notes Dr. Pierce and Invyalids Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti. We Hower
M.D
Pierce
Invyalids* Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y. S
Local notes from Bethel on farms and residents
Claude Williams delivering hogs in Baldwin and sowing and harvesting chores fill the week. J W Preston’s crew threshes. J and Mrs Jones travel to Missouri for a niece’s funeral. George Miller moves to Lew Linson place. Kinzie farm hosts Roy Kinzie. Several visits, dinners, and health notes among Bethel residents mark the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude’ Williams
Baldwin
Smith
J. W. Preston
J. 11 Jones
Missouri
Norwood
Ottawa Enery
George Miller
Kinzie Place
Lew Linson
Roy Kinzie
Kinzie
Dan Johanning
E. J. Forth
Vert Ensiow
Pearl
Eva
Silas Dodders
Jones
Bert Hall
J.W. Froston
A. J. Trout
Smartsville
John Stahl
Harold Fisier
Ruth Clark
C. M. Albright
E Rey
Kit
Cook
Mae
Ada Price
Lydia Clark
Archie Clark
Mess
McEathorn
Appanoose
Claude Williams
J. M. Banks
Howard Hoffman
Oon Tarry
Forth
Jad Salts Kidney Detox Cited In Ad For Health Relief
A vintage ad promotes Jad Salts as a safe cure for kidney and bladder ills. It claims urination issues, backache, and rheumatic pains will ease after drinking a glass of water with Jad Salts before breakfast for a few days. The text touts its grape and lemon acid formula with lithia, sold by pharmacists.
VIELA EDEN PRAISES RED CROSS WORK AT SCHOOL
A fragment notes Viela Eden Roth Andersen addressing students about Red Cross activities and how they could help. It mentions Amy and William Tornaden in connection with call or discussion at the school. The passage shows early efforts to organize youth involvement in Red Cross programs.
Lydia Pinkham remedy touted for operation relief
An item cites Nellie B. Rittingham of Baltimore praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as curing her organic troubles and headaches, avoiding surgery after months of bed rest. The piece mentions many local names and a travel note, reflecting a community column style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mu S
Lydia E.‘Pinkham
Lydia_E. Pinkham
Nellie B.rittingham
Calverton Rd
Lydia E. Pinkham
Local notices and social greetings from Deay and Churchbaugh families
A fragmented local column lists visits and events in the Deay and Churchbaugh area. Names mentioned include Mrs. C. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Fostma, Dr. Bell, Miss Hazel Deay, Violet Oswalt, and others. Sale notices indicate Wm Churchbaugh’s sale on the 27th and Happening surrounding Kesler Deay and Glanville auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wow Cherchbaugh
Mareh
H. Postina
Deay
A. J. Plovy
Elmer Chutchbaugh
Elwooi Deay
GO. Deay
Willie Wingert
Postma
Violet Oswalt
Kesler-Deay
Hazel Deay
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Ambiguous ad claims quick relief for aches in head neck shoulders back legs and arms. Appeals to readers with sore joints muscles and nerves and urges a trial bottle from any drug store highlighting medals and harmless skin effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
St. Jacovs
Ady
Community Notices and Local Visits From Area Families
A jumble of names and weekend visits shows residents visiting relatives in Lawrence and nearby towns. Mentions include Albert Tornaden returning from Camp Funston, Fred Torneden moved to Jones hospital, and various White, Luckan, Reetz, Toyne, and Seole family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brock
Albert Tornaden
Camp Funston
J. L. White
Godfrey Reetz
Alma Seele
Edith Luckan
Lloyd Douglas
William ‘Tornaden
Lawrence
Arch Meinke
Son
I. L. White
James. Toyne
Mickey Sand
Fi Torneo
Hisowife
Willism Painn
Lawik Moses
Ackerland
Wine Shank
Meg
Merse August Sornedon
Riehobert
Alina Seole
Dose Brothers
Claude Hallenbeck
Lizzie Tornaden Cathe
Albert
Fred Kampapdar
Clinton
Fred Ternelen
Otto Vith
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
Drugstore advertises PAZO OINTMENT promising cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days. Money back guarantee offered if it fails. First application provides ease and rest. Price 50 cents.
Community visitors and Sunday calls in Overbrook area
Local residents and visitors from Lawrence Overbrook and Ottawa shared Sunday visits, calls on neighbors, and family gatherings. Names include Commons Rappard J G French Brithaupt Metsker Heinen and others with multiple households listed. Continued weekend social rounds reflect close community ties.
Local residents called at neighbor homes and visits
The list records numerous visits and calls among neighbors including Liam Steward, Waller and Irvin Fleer at Henry Van Reed, Mabe Fleer at Lone Star Visitor, and many others such as Ose Shuck, Oscar Wilson, Cora Smith, Orie Smith, Frank Eno, Will Smith, Mae Commons, Henry Rappard, Jim Kingery, Walter Oehrle, Roy Dodder, Ardelle, Edil Forth, Gadlip Oehrle, Will Wright, H S Cook, John Lyon, G H Metsker, Will Rappard, Charley and Henry Rappard, and Mac Smith with various afternoons and Sunday visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL B. Commons
Commmons
Lawrence
A. J. Commons
Phillip
OS. Cook
GC. M. AL Fight
Overbrook
Vand
Henry Rappar
Rev
Mess Tempees
Wee Schwartz
Etna
Worothy
J. French
J. G. French
William Smith
John Lyon
Charles Rappanl
Dudley Gilges
Gilbert
John Breithaupt
Myre
Will Rappard
Charles Warner
Henry Rappard
Olin
Heiner
God
G. H. Metsker
Charles
Chester Mowder
Otis Metsker
Flob. Meyers
Mae Rappard
Will Hepner
Harley Lynn
Walter Schwartz
Joseph Heffner
Charles Schwartz
Union
August Fleer
Hijiam
Schwartz
Henry Elm
Oscar Heinen
Walter Fleer
Walter Oehrle
Delbert
Howard Hoffman
Leslie Steward
Brad Powell
Baby
Wil
Liam Steward
Waller
Irvin Fleer
Henry van Reed
Mabe Fleer
Lone Star
Ose Shuck
Mr. and Airs
Oscar Wilson
Cora Smith
Orie Smith
Frank Eno
Will Smith
A. B. Commons
Mae
Abe Smith
Baldwin
Jim Kingery and Son
Will Kingery
Roy Dodder
Ardelle
Edil Forth
Gadlip Oehrle
A. B. Commins
Will Wright
H. S. Cook
Kansas City
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
An old time patent medicine box advertisement promotes a cold remedy titled To Cure a Cold in One Day. It touts an over the counter laxative brom Quinine tablet formula with cough and headache relief and a money back guarantee by Druggists, signed by E. W. Grove on each box, priced 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Community Notes From Independence Area
The Independence column lists local visits and daily happenings. Residents including Miss Ollie Hurd and Mrs J Lokaniting assist with chores while neighbors like Mr. and Mrs. Sutton and families visit relatives in LeLoup and Agricola. Local school terms, church events, and club meetings are noted along with a planned roast by the Sunflower Embroidery Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Hurd
J. W
Bert Sutton
Dane Sutton
Val Rash
High Lesiie
G. M
Cunl
James Gale
Gale
Charlie Johnson
Lawcrence
Tyst
John Ruckhold
Berd
Sutton
Deckie Suton
Jane Sutton
Deckie Sutton
el Schoateratt
Agricola
John Cline
Bates
Rahlwin
Wilber Blick
Lederer
Will ‘Curtis
Lone, Star
Clase
Curtis
Simpson Taylor
A.B. Taylor
Lavinle Smith
Taylor
Usary
Hodges
Iis
Mes
Baldwin
Independence
Marth
Lord Black
Lawrence
James H. Gale
C Gale
G. W. Pitts
Clyde Lededer
Alice
Kate Kring
Bert Luton
John Beck
Jno
Rockhard
C. C. Waters
William Clark
Joe Patterson
Joe Patterson, ‘All of Balewir Called At Mr J. Jordon
Ben Hammooni
Wilber Black
Professor Rowlands
Marion
Mistex Ss
Alma Stewart
Nelle
Grace Bakern
Sunftower Embroidery Club
A.D. Bates
Myst
Mary Griffith
Ely
Wizard Oil and Liver Pills Ad Sparks Medical Claims
An advertisement touts Mamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe remedy for rheumatic pain sciatica lumbago and injuries with quick penetration and joint relief. It also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents and guarantees refunds for dissatisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamlin
Warning on pimples and skin eruptions serum text
An advertisement warns that pimples signal sluggish blood and urges readers to buy S. S. S. to purify the blood and cleanse impurities. It promises relief from facial blemishes and skin irritations and offers free medical advice from a national laboratory in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. S.S
Medical Direct
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Tearcie
War Savings Drive and Treasury Certificates Offer
The notice promotes new United States Treasury Certificates dated March 20 and due June 15 with denominations 300 and up, bearing 4.12 percent interest, cashable at the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City. It also invites subscriptions through Watkins National Bank. A separate item highlights a school war savings drive urging students to support war securities, with Mary J ford leading a push and a tablet inscribed to honor the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas City
Watkins National Bank
Washington
War Securities
Mary J.ford
Niscational Association
P Brome
Seboal
Warsace Due Quinnes
Flowers as Munitions of Industry, Kans. Professor Says
Kansas University botanist Stevens argues plants and landscaping stabilize factories and lure workers. He cites turnover, training losses, and wage pressures as drivers, noting Kansas industries could follow in the path of Pennsylvania by improving homes with flowers, shrubs, and vines to keep workers.
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United States
Wlc
Stevens
Department of Botany
University of Kansas
Kansas
Philadelpiig
Kmwland
Bayan
Imchamd
Lawrence High Students Rally for Soldier Book Drive
Lawrence High School students show strong interest in aiding soldiers and sailors by collecting books and funds. They have already gathered over a hundred banks and plan further efforts to support naval and veteran causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence High School
Principal Olney Predicts Student Bank Donations Rise
The article notes Principal F. H. Olney stating students will raise several hundred more banks before the campaign ends. It mentions donations and community support as part of a school fund effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Olney
Calif Matthews and Jennie Lind Coal Order for Winter
Fragmentary note shows Calif Matthews and Jennie Lind coal order for next winter. Mentions German ice word and Vietrolas reference. text is garbled with unclear context and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif Matthews
Jennie
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Wizard
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