Journal-World Subscription Rates and Topeka Mayoral Bid
The page lists subscription rates for the Journal-World with carrier and a year in advance option. It notes W G Simons as president and provides New York and Philadelphia advertising reps. It mentions a Topeka mayoral race with a candidate nicknamed “Second Thought” and a digression on his popularity.
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A. R. Keaton
Hartford Building
York
Alcorn
West 31St Street
New York City
German War Posture Reported as Prelude to Victory
Fragmentary text indicates Germany announcing a strategy linked to retreat as a path to victory. Mentions referendum, war context, and political framing, but details and identities are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Germany
Old-fashioned baker Fox returns to work after war scare
Fragmentary lines mention a woman named Fox who baked apple pies and could resume her occupation after a wartime disruption. The text then shifts to a university setting with K U freshmen voting to be paddled, implying sophomores must peel off coats and work hard. The passage shows era slang and disjointed school life details.
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Fox
Agi
Zimmermann note seen as root of policy failure claim
Chancellor Hollweß denies Germany planned to invade the United States and argues the Zimmermann note only proposed an alliance with Mexico and Japan. The piece notes public skepticism over claims of improving conditions and mentions a Lawrence taxpayer paying increased taxes under commission government highlighting voter apathy toward parties.
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Hollweß
Germany
United States
Mexico
Japan
Anything to Best Cleland Contends With Critics
Fragmentary remarks claim someone defends actions despite public health concerns and wasteful spending. The speaker argues incompetence is rewarded and questions motives behind policy decisions. The text reflects contentious debate over governance and accountability.
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Cleland
Voters and governance ideas in a garbled quote
The text suggests a view that unified voters can achieve more, while divided citizens hinder progress. It mentions Russia resisting a higher government and implies some still argue that reforms could improve a current state, though the passage is unclear and fragmentary.
Poland Granted Right To Choose Government Form
The article discusses extending an offer to Poland to select the form of government that best suits it. It notes that before any concrete steps are taken, the matter of withdrawing Polish influence from the anthe or the German sphere must be addressed and laws may need adjustment to proportionally provide for the changes.
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Poland
Purity and Power Promises From a Medical Ad
An advertisement touts Purity and Power medicines including Sarsaparius and Peptiven Pills as cures for blood purification and digestion, urging readers to start a reliable course of medicine. It also contains a public notice urging efficient local governance and participation in city elections next Tuesday, emphasizing civic duty and prudent voting.
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Les Alphtheria
Strood
Home Guard organized to protect families of soldiers
The adjutant general's office in Kansas begins organizing a home guard to care for the affairs and families of enlisted men. The program aims to reassure recruits by ensuring their loved ones are not harmed financially or socially while they go to fight for their country.
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Tic
Adjutant General's
Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Mulberry to Missouri border town beer car scene
Observers in Fort Scott report the Bone Dry Law actions near Mulberry and the Missouri border, noting Kansas City Southern shipments unloaded at the Missouri side and hauled toward McAldenny, with rare officer interference and little sympathy for law violators.
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Scott
Mulberry
Cother
Kansas City
Missouri
Mdlhenny
Kans
Fort Scott Tribune
National defense binds every state in union
A Cleveland Main Dealer editorial argues that national defense is the shared duty of all states from Atlantic coast to the Midwest. It warns against isolated action and notes that an assault on any coast state affects every state, urging national unity and preparedness.
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Nalia
Atlantic
St mi
New Jersey
Kansas
Nebraska
Maryland
United States
Oregon
Atlantic Coast
Hain
Cleveland
Scattered Banana Peels and Patriotism in a Patchwork Column
A collage of humor and social commentary discusses urban hazards like slipping on banana peels, patriotism lessons, and shifting political tactics. It includes quirky musings, matrimonial tips, and a New York anecdote about cigarette coupons, a swarthy Italian clerk, and a clumsy exchange over the United States flag.
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New York City
New Bedforl
Mass
Acfinger
Thanes
British Interned Pseudo-British Pro-German Prisoners
London reports reveal about 800 British subjects interned at Ruhleben, many born Germans who gained British citizenship to avoid German military service. They fled Germany, naturalized in England or colonies, then returned to Germany to resume normal life. Sons and grandsons among them, plus natives of Austria, Switzerland, and Russia, joined the group. Indignation rose as wartime internment exposed their claims to true British status.
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London
Lous Newton
Loris
Ruhleben
Germany
Tingland
Ancre
England
Austria
Switzland
Russia
Fat Reduction by Outdoor Breathing and Oil of Kerine
A vintage ad touts a fat reduction method claiming outdoor breathing boosts oxygen for blood and circulation. It promotes oil of kerin capsules after meals and at night with simple directions, promising weight loss from ten to sixty pounds and improved vitality.
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Alreade
Bis Many
Whti Pany
Mast 28Th St
Arcade
New York, 'N
Fragmented WWII era note on British prisoners and German forces
A garbled passage describes British nationals and rust with TNT consequences, British prisoners observed for espionage, pro German elements seeking space and an officer prompting which regiment to join as volunteers for the German army emerged from the scene.
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Eee
British Food Director Calls Farmers to Work on Sundays
London May 31 Sir Arthur Lee head of a new food production department appeals to ploughmen and land workers to farm relentlessly to avert hunger and win the war. He urges full planting by the end of April and stresses enemy bombardment and Sunday work as essential wartime measures.
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London
Arthur Lee
Weil
Arman
Ss Acti
Sir Arthur
England
Lawrence Raiter Journal World warns of Cleland bid for reelection
A letter from W W Cleland, city commissioner, defends his record on city finances, water plant betterments, street paving, and service levels. He cites lower lighting costs, bids for water works, and prior meetings to explain delays and decisions. He asks voters to reelect him, promising continued careful management and public health focus.
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Raitor Journal
Cleland
Ny’ Cra Ee
Journal-World
Lafyrence
Wn On
Tolyfield
Slelay
Cit
Black & Veatch
T Amine
Alt Serle
Wihoha Avenue
Denmire
Ity
W.W. Cleland
Fragmentary Adinitiation of Hall's Catarrh Cure
Fragmentary OCR text shows a 19th century endorsement for Hall's Catarrh Cure attributed to J. Cheney. It references a sworn statement before a notary, dated December, likely detailing a sale and testimonial claims about curing Catarrh. The legible bits suggest promotional content with dated signatures and a medicinal claim.
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Tacas County
Frank J. Chen
Tollars
Prante J. Cheney
Sealy J. A. Willeason
Hall
German engineers plan Bagdad Railway extension
Berlin dispatch reports German engineering experts preparing plans for extending the Bagdad Railway across the Bosporus. Two schemes are described, one involving a tunnel under the rails and another involving a bridge spanning 666 yards. The report notes signatures and advertisement jargon mentioning laxatives.
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Bosporus
Berlin
Bagdad
Gus Mitler Recovers From Far-Reaching Car Crash Injuries
Gus Mitler has recovered from serious injuries after a bicycle collision several weeks ago. He emerged from hospital care and is reported to be in improved condition, with doctors optimistic about his rehabilitation and return to normal activities.
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Jy A Jone
Topeka
Eotin
Fopeka Cipital
Gus Mitler
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Worto Company
W. G. Simons
BER
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Advertising
Fost
Lawrence
Dali Western Union
K. U
Commission
Het
Everett True
Evans Drug Store
Polwel
Thi
Pat
Citie
Wigraimons
Wspatches
Romanoff
U S
Sam Clarke
America
Ata
St. Eldridge Hotel
Arthur
Squires Studio
E. W. Grove
Mother Gray
Imed
of State
Amber
Fiji Islands
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