Pemberton Billing's Zeppelin Defense Drive
Spectacular East Hertfordshire campaign featured Pemberton Billing advocating a British air defense network. He proposed 150 fast aeroplanes plus 3,000 aircraft and an air director with a wall map and telegraph links to coordinate nationwide response. Billing, a former Royal Naval Air Service commander, toured constituencies using apollo cars and a mock Zeppelin, urging a war-time air force overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowen
Mareh
Kueland
Pemberton-Billa
Vistur
East Herts
Billing
Andor
Parkiganedd
Villines
Hie
United States
Billinis
Royal Naval’ Air Service
Lake Constance
England
Jie Leeaine
le Bl
Billings
Ate
Great Britain
Billinus
Tina Anile
Aaeh
Hillines
Ile
Rac W
War Office
Mmapoof Raslard
Kael
Local West Fairview Notes On Visits And Visits
Mrs Susie Hendricks returns home after several weeks with her brother in law. Local residents including Currie Richardson and Thatcher families travel to Topeka and Lawrence on business and social calls. Miss Lettie Talley visits Miss Minita Potefish. others visit Clinton and Robie Hendricks. school program noted as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Hendricks
Currie Hichardson
Lawrence
Laawrence
Clifford Thatcher
Topeka
Fred Hilbert
John Benander
Lettie Talley
Minita Potefish
Mrr
Giee
Moss
Woodward
Mer
Weliam
Jacobs
Z. AL
Jess Lovell
Cristie
Melvin Petefish
Mlis
Walnut tally at Wiedemann's and friends visit Daledwin
Mrs EW Loxman and Mrs David Frantz visited Daledwin this morning to spend the day with friends while discussing the black walnut tally at Wiedemann's and enjoying good chewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedemann’s
Ew, Loxman
David Frantz
Daledwin
Eday
Backache Relief Oil Claims Pain Vanish
Rugged testimonial style ad promises a soothing penetrating oil to cure backache sciatica stiffness and rheumatism. It asserts fast relief with no skin burn and claims magical yet harmless action never disappointing users.
Panama merchants press plan for canal warehouses
In Panama City and Colon merchants push U S and Panama government backing to build handed warehouses in canal terminal cities. Panama's National Assembly has approved the needed legislation, with U S support urged as canal openings expand commerce in Central and South America. Brisket bacon at Sehleifer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colon
United States
Central
South America
Isthus
Real Estate Transfers and Quit Claim Deeds Noted in Lawrence
Real estate transfers show Celia Gibson widow of Lawrence transferring property interests to Ce Collins for eight thousand five hundred dollars. Heirs of Sallie Watt Staley of Los Angeles convey undivided interests in parcels in Lawrence to Jennie Watt. John W. Staley, Henry David Staley, and John G Watt of Lawrence or Los Angeles execute transfers or undivided shares in the same parcel Northwest quarter 14 12 10, with various individual shares and monetary amounts recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia FE. Gibson
Lawrence
Kan
Ce BE
Collins
Sinclair
Sallie Watt Staley
Los Angeles
Calif
Jennie Watt
North
Northwest
Sina
Wesley L. Staley
Jenne Watt
John W. Staley
Sally W. Staley
Sane
Henry David Staley
U.S. Navy
John G. Watt
Pittsburg to Host Commemoration Day Events
Pittsburg Kansas March 30 governor Arthur Capper will speak at the morning Commemoration Day program at the State Normal with E W Hoeh joining on the platform. An anniversary banquet will feature W J Bailey as principal speaker. Apples passed at the event recall early Kansas Legislature fines and the Normal’s founding. IT Moore will recount the apple story during the morning exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas
Arthur Capper
E.W. Hoeh
Might
W. J. Bailey
N.S. Ryss
Moore
When a Book is Worth Something Quote
A compact quotation attributed to John Ruskin emphasizes that a book gains value only through reading, repeated engagement, and personal markups, enabling quick reference much like a soldier or homemaker relies on ready passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
John Ruskin
Ancient beer brewing cited in early manuscripts
Man methods of making alcoholic drink from barley or grains are shown in manuscripts over 3,000 years old. Evidence suggests fermentation and beer production were widespread in ancient Europe, indicating a long-standing cultural practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Scott's Emulsion Aids Nutrition For Children
An advertisement explains that children need proper nutrition and fresh air for health. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a highly concentrated dietary supplement taken three times daily to feed tissues, boost energy, and improve appetite, noting it is alcohol free from Scott & Bowne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott’ S
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Zeppelins Probe Weather Limits in English Raids
London authorities reveal British Meteorological Office figures show Zeppelins operated under varied moon phases and all wind directions. Temperatures ranged from freezing to heat, with rain and snow in several raids. Two raids occurred in winds between 25 and 31 miles per hour.
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London
British Meteorological Office
England
Welsh clergy and student corps parades through Rhyl
The London report notes a Welsh clergy and theological student company of 240 members, attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps, representing multiple denominations. After a parade in Rhyl the unit proceeded to Shelfield for training. Tires offered at bargain prices and Lee puncture proof tires are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorn
London
Lergymen
Heulogical
Rhyls
Royal Army Medicenl Corps
Shelfield
Lee
W. Smith
Remove Dandruff With Vanderme Aid
A short home remedy suggests using a Zd-cent bottle of Vanderme at any drug store. Rub a little into the scalp and massage with fingertips. by morning most of the scalp seurf will disappear. Two or three applications claim to destroy dandruff stop itching and hair loss.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An old newspaper ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as quick relief for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims five minute digestion aid, easing belching, gas, and coated breath, allowing people to eat favored foods without fear.
Cavaness Publishes 7 Rhythmic Studies of the Word
The veteran Kansas newspaper man and Baker University graduate Mr JM Cavaness, now past seventy, releases a new book of religious poetry titled 7 Rhythmic Studies of the Word. Bishop W Shepard of the Methodist Episcopal Church endorses it for sanity and piety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JM ‘Cavaness
Baker University
Man
Kansas Bard
Cavaness
Ave
W. Shepard
Methodist Teprecopall Church
Nautilus Club Presents McDowell Program at Centenary
Nautilus club hosted a McDowell program on Tuesday afternoon in Centenary hall. Prof. Rowland delivered a biographical sketch of Métas life and played McDowell selections on the piano assisted by his students Miss Marion Hoover Helen McMillan and Miss Lois Pennock provided vocal numbers. The several selections were well received and the event drew many townspeople and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nautilus
McDowell
Nautilus Club
Rowland
Métas
McDowells
Marion
Hoover
Helen
McMillan
Lois
Pennock
Local Notes and Visits Across Baldwin and Nearby Towns
Frank Nelson received a large alligator foot and tooth by parcel post from his Kissime sister as a water charm and pocketbook material. A. J. Driggs opens a soda fountain today. Dentists from Kansas City attend a convention. Various residents visit relatives, travel to Kansas City, Topeka, and Lawrence for events, business, or teaching, including church and ministerial activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Nelson
Kissime
Fla
A. J. Driggs
W. KK. Beard
J. M. Marey
Kansas City
Ki Ok
Missouri
Fred Bailey
Ottawa
Phoebe
Baker University
Jack Gossage
Leavenworth
Witt
Rev. Herrick
Topeka
Sarela Herrick
E. Cradit
Lawrence
Baldwin
Lee Trotter
J. W. ‘Wicks
Ho Anderson
Arlene
A. O. Lockwood
B. O. Loxman
E.G. Loxman
Frank Marshall
Stony Point
Ruby Cundiff
Georgia Hoffman
Hoffan
Perry
Hoffman
L. J. Osborne
Medicine Lodge
Hattie Osborne
George Shirek
Lost Springs
Ruth Shirek
Reginald Thompson
Salina
Baker
P. Association
George Deel
James Deel
W. J. Milliken
Independ- Cuce
Galles
Oswego
S.A
Thorn
Atchison
McHenry
Waverly
Minnie Shultz
Holton
James Parker
Toledo notices and ads mix with medical oath and locals
Bliss Gruber visits from Wells ville and Lloyd Beaton AP man from Kansas City in town on Wednesday. John Wintermantle, previously ill, attended town, living west of Baldwin. Frank J. Cheney swears firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason notes December 6. Hall’s Cure claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also listings for Harley Davidson bike bargain and Wiedemann’s fresh chocolates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss Gruber
Wellsville
Lloyd Beaton
Associated Press
Kansas City
John Wwintermantle
John
Baldwin
Olo
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
W. Gleason
Cheney & CO
Oklahoma City Inches Toward New Hog Cholera Law
Oklahoma City's new hog cholera law goes into effect May 21 and is expected to reduce cases statewide. The act allows non licensed individuals to treat on their own farms or with community petition, and licensing decisions will be reviewed by Frank M. Gault, president of the State Board of Agriculture. Vaccines must be approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and produced under its supervision. For pure ice cream and fruit ices, call Wiedemann's at phone 182.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma ‘City
Oklahoma
Frank O M. Gault
Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture
Federal Department of Agriculture
Waste Product Nitre Cake Finds Use in Woolen and Calico Bleaching
London, March 30. Nitre cake, a waste product from nitric acid manufacture, is found useful in the woolen industry and calico bleaching. A solution of the cake can substitute sulphuric or mineral acids where acidity is needed, but it is not suitable in strong solutions above 15 percent, so it cannot be used in dye stuffs, explosives, or related industries.
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London
Mother's Friend Promoted in 1916 Lawrenc e Ad
A 1916 Lawrence Daily Journal World item promotes Mother’s Friend as a safe external remedy aiding pregnancy and childbirth. The note claims relief from muscular pains, nerves, and interior tension, and offers a free mailed copy from Bradfield Regulator Co. 406 Lamar Edg Atlanta Ga. The ad ends with a city resolution about circulating reports on money collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
City Demands Parade Funds From Past Vendors
In a 1916 Douglas County matter the city board resolves to audit parade charges from 1908 to 1915 for circuses and shows including Barnum and Bailey Buffalo Bills Yankee Robinson Wallace Shows and Sells Floto stating the amounts were deemed collectable though below ordinance requirements and that the city clerk will insert correct totals if needed. published notice to inform citizens. Also listed is a separate district court case, Lula Desiy v Gause Phistlethwaite and others, No. 11307.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey
Buffalo Bills
JOL Ranch
Yankee Robinson
Ecireus
Wallace
Sheriff’s sale of land in Douglas County Kansas 1916
By order of safe, I W J Cummings Jr sheriff will offer for sale on May 1 1916 at 2 pm at the west front door of the court house in Lawrence the north 24 acres of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 25 township 18 range 18 with appurtenances. The tract valued at 7500 dollars will be sold to satisfy the decree of the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Kansas
I. W. J.cummings, Jr
Lawrence
Douglas “County
Douglas
Section 25
Section
Aitragy
Ruary
W. J. Cummings, JR
Douglas’ ‘County
Public notice of Kansas lawsuit to quiet title in Douglas County
In Douglas County district court Mrs H M K Deacon is defendant in a civil action brought by John F Mitsker. The notice requires Mrs A M K Deacon to answer by August 1 1916 or the petition will be judged in favor of the plaintiff. The case seeks adjudging Mitsker owner in fee simple of and quieting title to the southwest quarter of section 15 township 14 range 18 east of the sixth P M with a two corner exclusion and reversionary rights. Blair Magaw & Tillard, attorneys for plaintiff. Charles E Moss Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Douglas County
Kansas
John F. Mitsker
H. M. K. Deacon
State of
A. M.K. Deacon
Township 14
Henning
Blair, Magaw & Tlillard
Charles E. Moss
Clerk District Court
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RUM Aerial Menace
House of Commons
Navy
Pemberton- Billings
C. E. Qvelup
Nick Bldg
Bell Phone
Hamman
Hamburg
Imburger Beast
Aby Pharmacy
Ates
Arizona
California
Oregon
Washington
Upi
Fred Harvey
W.W. Burnett
Agt
Gover
W. EB. Lynn
West Fairview
W. 6Th Street
Lawrence Pantatorium
East Ninth Street
Anse Co
France
Battie
Pian
Sehleifer’s
August’ Pierson
Lars
Ars Alby
Sisindenore
Pape
Marshall
Mich Inal
Len
Harley-Davidson
C. W. Smith
Wiedemann 'S
W. J. Francisco
F. D. Brooks
Daily Journal-World
Gourt
Lula Desiy
Gause
Phistlethwaite
Charles W.farrier
Sheriff’s Sale
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