Political announcements rates and wartime updates
The notice outlines political candidacy announcements with rates of 2.00 per month and a 5.00 minimum, plus daily and monthly publication options for notices. It also references wartime news from Washington about strikes, Kaiser, U-boats, and defense bills, noting Congress shows limited efficiency yet backs the president on defense measures.
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TUR Journal-World
Kenukes Lanarke
Germany
Washington
Congress
Fragmentary OCR Notice on Fatal Incident and Vision
Fragmented text mentions a fatal incident involving a person named Thompson and a reference to a vision or hope. It hints at a misfired device or powder causing death and notes unclear details about a person named Denalt or Toyle and others, with scattered phrases about photographs and a mysterious “Vision.”
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Fortune Cretons Tyeke Adi
Ob Denalt
Hoinje
Toyle
Amie
Tain
Thompson
Ernie Vras
Stiells Ami
Zerhavely
Atlauest
Thompson Amay
Tor Slots
Bissell Case Sparks Kansas Reaction Across State
The Independence reporter notes the Bissell case as a major legal dispute reaching Kansas. It remarks Kansans’ mixed response, praising state restraint in not delivering the prisoner, and questions motives behind the prisoner's confession and the prosecution's claims.
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Independence Reporter
Kansas
Kans
Bissell
Swat Early And Often Says Swarm of Flies Riddled Town
A garbled 19th century note discusses swatting flies and preventing breeding sites. It mentions Father Neah, Dover, and Ash as context for control efforts, while urging action to curb the nuisance and prevent a fly problem from spreading.
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Noah
Neah
Dover
Eapgria
The Best Man Will Win in Political Bosses Clash
The piece discusses the looming party primary and national convention battles. It argues the outcome hinges on delegates chosen at the convention and whether the open minded delegates can select the best candidate.
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Dlw
Exudite
Elise Enton
The Psychology of Song GY and Dental Surgery
A fragmented readable excerpt discusses dental surgery and patient anesthesia. It mentions a dentist and a patient’s fear, the idea of an anesthetic not working, and a dramatic caution about the dentist’s methods. The text appears to critique or explore experimental approaches and patient responses in a historical dental context.
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Song
Democrats Dod Ton In Topeka Capital Assesses Party Split
In Topeka Capital analysis, the Democrats face internal division this year. Hodges backs Alkapel and Thompson while lodging groups and several figures oppose Hodges. Orr clashes with Farrelly Sapp and Hodges, while Bill and Jelly take opposing stances against Orr Sapp and Thompson.
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Dod ‘Ton
Topeka
Sansas
Alkapel
Thompson
Billard
Bilhuet
Hodges
Orr
Farrelly
Sapp
Jelly
Sappi
Thomp
Personal Grudges Highlightized Among Sapp Crew
In a tense exchange, Sapp dislikes Farrelly Hodges Orr and Neeley and Thompson. Thompson hates Neeley Farrelly and Sapp. Neeley harbors hostility toward everyone.
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Son
Neeley
Sapp
Farrelly
Hodges
Orr
Thompson
Judge Rappentiet on Mexico annexation echoes history
A historical aside by Judge Rappentiat remarks on the 1847 flag raid into Mexico and the idea of annexing all of Mexico to the United States. He argues the sin would be minimal if such annexation occurred and wishes no restraint even amid Villa's incursions.
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Mexico
Villa
United States
Stalled car theft tied to W C Hamilton in Lawrence
Police traced a stolen W C Hamilton motor car from a war era vehicle found near Ninth and Illinois streets in Lawrence. Thieves broke two locks but could not drive far, abandoning the car after dawn near the western Lawrence woman’s street corner. The vehicle was recovered and returned to Hamilton by police yesterday morning.
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W. C. Hamilton
Met‘ook Field
Iet
Ninth
Illinois
Hamlton
West Lawrence
Munager Hamilton
Senator Wilson Speech on Roads Economic Value
Senator Wilson spoke at a university gathering in Lawrence last week. He urged future policy on road reductions and farm access, arguing farmers should use existing roads while addressing pests and weed issues harming rural areas. The remarks referenced the economic role of roads and highlighted local concerns in the state.
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Walter Washington
Kansa Dent
State Lion
Shxens State Bank
Lawrence
Soror Wilson
TH. A
Wilson
Sii
Trewezkee Ties In Jump At Pennsylvania Games
Kansas University’s Trewezkee Troweeke tied for first in the jump event, clearing 5 feet 1 inch amid rough footing. Captain Bonnie Reber competed in shot put but did not place as rivals from Wisconsin and Cornell posted top marks and strong distances.
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Dick Troweeke
Kansas University
Delisteny
Richards
Cornell
Otee
Yule
Gosperd Inelins
Trewooke
Footagle
Caftain
Bonnie Reber
Deliberate Another Day in Unclear Transcript
Fragmentary OCR text presents garbled phrases about a German lead quarters and a note to the Guru. The readable parts mention expectations before a reply to an American note, with no clear events or identifiable persons.
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Tontin
Perle
Local Social Notes From Independence and Nearby
Local social items list visits and guests across Independence Kansas and nearby towns. Mentions Mr Alford visiting his father, Lindsay spouses planning to spend the day, Ida Coffin returning to Belora, Miss Beulah Hawkins in Kansas City, and Mrs Ella Doerin Ray staying with her daughter for a few days.
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Independence
Wahsas
SD. Alford
Alvord
Lion
Ll Lindsay Sreet
Ida Coffin
Belora
Stumiay
IT. Cattin
Baldayin
Beulah Hawkins
Kansas City
Sunde
Byron
Tee
Tpansasetty
Fred Gremlay
Oyyen
Carl
Vic Johnson
Ksusas City
West Ordain
A. FeeHoselle
Carrviaogzo
Mys
Ella Doerin
Ray
Parsons
Kans
de Missee
Better Town Contest Expands Across Kansas Cities
Thirty four third class Kansas towns join the Better Town campaign run by the University of Kansas welfare department led by Prof. W A MelKeever. The program ends May 15, 19L7 and aims to improve conditions for raising children with active steps in many towns.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
W. A. MelKeever
McKeeve
Nak
Winenid
Morrill
Hilste
Fowled
Imeham
Aushaton
Fewell
Baldwin
Attica
Cimarron
Sitford
Valley Falls
Ashfond
Protection
Ellinwood
Jarrton
Smith Center
Illsboro
Florence
3 Se
Centralia
Blue
Coldwater
Kirwin
Colony
Tribute to a Pioneer Cheath of April Birthday
A fragmented obituary notes Afvs Helen M. Hegan celebrating her April birthday with friends. It recalls family ties from Kan vas in 1857, marriage to Mr Win Campbell in 1861, Civil War service and later union with Eugene He san. Mrs Campbell’s life is described through losses, devotion to religion, and role in the Women’s Christian Temperance movement. The piece emphasizes her welcoming, steadfast nature and fond memories among kin and friends.
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Helen M. Hegan
Helen Mivit Cook
Pan Cileai
ISG1
Mtas
Baxtyr Spins
Quamteedl
Phan
Hogin
Gelilanr
Lyme
Early Lawrence Printer Harris Remains at Desk After Union News
Ed P Harris, among Lawrence’s first printers, returned to proofreading for Crane Co after a long career. He resisted retirement, worked selling type for the King of Preelou, and later contributed to the Lawrence Tribune and Journal and Republican. News of state admission on January 29, 1861 found him at the paper, shaping early public printouts.
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Lawrence
Antil
Tribune. Journal
Tribune
Card of thanks for sympathy and flowers
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy and floral offerings in remembrance of our mother Mrs Elsie Smith Wilmoth and our family members, sharing support during this time. Your kindness is greatly appreciated by the Smith Wilmoth family.
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Trarks
Elsie Smith Wilmoth
H. Wilmouth
GF Smith
Wile
J Uungzicker Visits Chamte To See Daughter Teacher
J Uungzicker travels to Chamte to visit daughter Miss Ermna Hunzicker who teaches at Chanute High School.
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J. Uungzicker
Chamte
Ermna Hunzicker
Chanute High School
Metcalp Announces Candidacy for Republican Nomination
Gen Wilder Meteail announced his bid for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Jefferson district. Supportive Republicans from two counties say Meteail would be a credit to the district, while Col S of Lawrence indicates he is a strong, near-certain contender sought by neighbors and Jefferson officials.
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Wilder S. Ameteail
Repub- Heak
Tefferson
Gen. Méteail
State Senate
Oskaloosa Week
Col
S of
Lawrence
N Nalmal Conerd Company
Efferson
Sereet
Jefferson
Hielrsia
Douglas Conuty
Wihsis
Stepuliwn Iprimiari
C. G. Stewart
Count i Fidere
Cloris District Court
Bal Gregory
All Dealers Favor Wire Recommendation At Local Meeting
Community groups report broad dealer willingness to wire recommendations at a Bay area meeting. The town discusses dissuading tubac coven mints and five met with no dealers using Lo. Petitions call for a curb on the practice as committees study the issue for the school pitch.
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Che
Tubac
Lonerrow
Tires Offered At Bargain Prices In Exchange Deal
Local ad notes quantities of tires of various kinds offered at bargain prices. Tires have been tested in exchange for Lee Prouture and Prout tires by GC W Sith.
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Lee
GC. W. Sith
Logan seeks state Senate seat amid local party split
A. W. Logan announces candidacy for state senator in Osage County Iowa. An organizer for the Brateral Aid Union campaigns and allied figures contend with current Senator J. A. Savely, who ran on the Progressive ticket previously. Local divisions and support from party factions shape the race in Harris County area communities.
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A. W. Logan
Osage County
S.A. Lowa
Braterial Aid Union
J. AG
Weave
Mas Leet
Quenéma Mayor and News Editor’s Newspaper Career
The prominent Quenéma mayor once owned and edited the Queneme News. He built a successful career in newspaper work through leadership roles and editorial oversight.
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Quenéma
Queneme
Topeka Car Crash Involves Local Student and Officials
Kent Moneypenny, a special student in the engineering school, drove an automobile that collided with another vehicle at the corner of Talk and Sixth in Topeka. He and Santa Fe clerks O W Keuter and Frank Perry were seriously injured, Perry in critical condition and Moneypenny with minor injuries. The other driver was Jack Robertson. Perry was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Moneypenny was uninjured aside from scratches.
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Kent Moneypenny
Topeka
Kent Aoneypenny
Scriool
Secidenty
O. W. Keut Eral
Santa Fe
Moneypenny
Perry
Jack Robertson
Nate
Kouns
Piio
Phi Delta’ Theta Fraternity
School Fete Postponed by Public School
The school fete at Earliest Possible Date is postponed due to scheduling constraints. Alex Smith explains the event faced all feasible dates and notes preparations by students remain ready, with entertainment and treats planned next time. A Kansas City Board of Education meeting is also mentioned.
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Batias
Alex Smith
Interurban Schedule At Kay Sox Mo 2 P.M.
The interurban was slated to depart Kay SAS and Missouri at two o clock this afternoon with service to operate as planned.
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Kaysas
Taxpayers Come In Early to Pay Second Half Taxes
Taxpayers rush to the county treasurer to pay the second half as two months remain. A county official says space can handle up to twelve hundred people tomorrow. Some taxes unpaid are published and receipts prepared. concerns about contacting the treasurer recur. The state Board of Educational Administration plans a Lawrence visit this week.
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Douglas County
Board of Administration
State Board of Educational Administration
Wneek
Lawrence
Tharsis
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World Company
Massachusetts Street
Chicago
A. R. Keator
Hartford Building
New York
Geo. H. Alcorn
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Associated Press Audit Bureau of Circulations
Kansas Daily League
Bureau of Advertising American Newspaper
Publishers’ Association
Journal-World
Western Union
United State
Kaiser Willai
Dre Ll
Aldhituh
Townsend
Kab-El-inaia
Wai
Hestegtine
Caanshend
Free
Tawishont
Jude Hughes
Supreme Court
Wash
Dresidenca
Piers
Sam
Clarke
Massachusetts ST
Trewezeee
W. A. McKeever
The
University
Wilder S Metcale
Bowerlock
Jesse L, Lasky
Blanche Sweet
Miss Sweet
Paramount Cartoons
K. U. Man
Wiedemann’s
Board of Education
Heard of Education
Kansas City Bridge
Kan
Frank
Diay
Sui- SC Lo
Primari
C. M. Pib
Ury
Charles Purel
Tam
Primy
Wills
Re Tien
District Court
Cuas
Earl L, Powele
W. FL
Harwood
Nerni
Charles Clywall
Bam A. Candic
Douglas Counts
Mordeneny
Iso
Republican Neaatition
Serund
Sud
Primard
Sam Stanley
Tie County Camid
Announce
C.H Lindley
Augusta Cc
Wetzel
Lane
Democrat
W. Awveber
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