Plan to Save Shoes for Army Camps Gathers Support
Elmer Newby of Lawrence proposes outfitting each large army camp with a modern shoe repair shop to extend shoe life and reduce costs. The plan, submitted via Kansas congressional delegation, aims for rapid, reliable service under current leather pricing pressures. Army officials reportedly view the idea favorably and feasible within the military repair system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Newby
Lawrence
Mr. Newby
Kansas
Congress
Mass meeting in Tonganoxie on water plant plans
Citizens in Tonganoxie convene to decide on building a water plant after bonding pass of 840,000. article notes a $44,000 low bid and efforts to award a legal contract. East of town a six inch bore well tested at 50,000 gallons daily. Mentions local business names Frank Tepping and Punmire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonganoxie
Tongmaxie
Lawrence woman named to state highway task force in Topeka
A Lawrence woman featured in Topeka as part of a state highway commission session. The article notes her role representing Lawrence and mentions regional officials and a broader plan affecting four Kansas counties.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A reader testimonial from Poplar Bluff Missouri credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and enabling pregnancy. The letter asserts the product helps women become normal healthy and strong and invites others to write to the company for confidential advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pinkhan
Poplar Blut
Lydia — F. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Allia B. Timmons
Almond St. Poplar Bluff
Talia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Getac It corn remedy promotes painless removal
An advertisement touts a corn treatment named Geta It that promises painless removal without bandages or salves. It claims immediate effect, simple application by drops, and no pain or soreness, contrasting with older methods. The product is sold by E. Lawrence & Co and listed by several drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Lawrence
Round Corner Drug Store
F. B. MccCulloch
Rexall
J. 2. Wilson
City Drug Store
Kansas City Chamber News Event Promotes New Road Plan
Kansas City Kansas awakens to a major road proposal as the Chamber of Commerce plans a special greeting tonight. Speakers include Mr McNerney and others, highlighting the importance of the project for regional development and thorough civic cleansing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Chamber of Commerce
McNerney
Training School to Inaugurate New Summer Session
The Training School will begin its summer session on June 1 as part of expanded training for teachers. The school boards and superintendents in the state recognize the graduates’ practical teaching experience, elevating the program’s status. The institution’s facilities and courses have been upgraded to reflect higher standards, with active participation by students and faculty. Publicity efforts highlight the school’s role in the broader community, including outreach by a publicity representative. Arthur Mitchell, assistant professor of philosophy, has been granted a one year leave to write a logic textbook at his home in Daybridge, Massachusetts, and to engage in potato gardening. Time limit on withdrawal is Saturday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheel
School of Education
Tin
Tehefret
Teachitus
Tatelard
Geneal Assembly
Arthur Mitchell
Uni
Daybridge
Mass
Potatoes, beans and neighbor aid mark London life
A snapshot of wartime London life shows women waiting in rows to receive potato allowances and other vegetables. Cooperative neighborly schemes develop to collect potatoes for others with shared child care burdens, replacing earlier panic over rations. A divorce suit was filed by Sarah E K slatcemansking against J. D. Bhikeman in district court. A Brotherhood meeting at 1022 New York Street discusses Christian living led by J. R. Aten. A marriage license was issued to W. F. Adams and Carnelian Jones of Topeka. Wiedemann's touts strawberry sundaes and colaires as premier offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sarah EK
Slatcemansking
J. D. Bhikeman
Laurence
Brotherhood
Advices On What And How Much To Eat
The article urges vegetarian meals and limited meat, touts a weekly liver cleanse with aloe and jalap root laxative, and prescribes hot water before meals plus Anurie to purge uric acid. It promotes long life, kidney health, and cures for rheumatism through specific regimens and products. The tone resembles a 19th century health column with patent remedy tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH. Watson
BR. V. Bierce
Belvoir Community Notes and Neighbors Visit Summary
A Belvoir neighborhood notes update lists a weekly prayer meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf, visits by James Steele from Lawrence, and various social calls. The Belvoir girls formed a club with Frances and Margaret Meteall, enjoying fancy work and games. A special Ardveir School House meeting decided to repair rather than replace, and many residents hosted or visited friends and relatives across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Metcalf
James Steele
Lawrence
Nellie Demeritt
Belvoir
Frances
Margaret Meteall
Madge Woodward
Esther Murrie Kampechroder
Frances Meteali
Ec Murphy
Jame
Kroder
George Moss
Lake Belvoir
Halderman
Arthur Hill
Clinton
Alvin Kampach Toder
Tucker
Tamiiy
Felis Tucker
Cymity
E Dererite
Damny McGinder
Edwin Steele
Robert. Poncsard
Alice Woodward
Metcalf's
Carl Woolward
M. A. Murphy
Fred Kampschrader
T Satavesey
Nico Fred Deyneratt
Former Pastor Choate to Speak at Friends Church
Calvin Choate, former pastor of the Friends Church in Lawrence, will preach at the morning service on Delaware Street next Sunday at 10 o clock. He will also give lectures at 3 PM and 7:50 PM on the peace principles, prophecies, and wartime attitudes, illustrated by a plan of the ages with signs of the times. Everybody is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Calvin
Choate
Lawrence
Delaware Street
Mie Tath
Ordinance No 1222 Tracts and Assessments in Norton
A municipal ordinance detailing levy and assessment procedures for tracts in Norton, specifying property boundaries, blocks, and street frontages. It outlines tax apportionment actions by the city, naming districts and streets, with deadlines and enforcement provisions. The document lists tract numbers and parcel descriptions, defining the legal description of affected properties and municipal authority.
Y M C A Campaign to Boost Religious Work for Boys
The Y M C A launches a drive titled recreation of the key power of Ame explaining increased religious activity during crisis. It aims to train future leaders through churchlike programs, with Kansas City and University groups cited as involved. Officials warn on summer enrollment and potential turnout among students as war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caf Hs
Kansas MG
Hopewell Social Visitors and Church Delegates Noted
A Hopewell column records numerous Sunday calls and visits among local families including Foster, Purvis, Snyder, Hindman, Pardee, and Foster households. Mrs Roe Pardee of High Hexter Tucker returned home after visiting her son and family, with several residents noted as attending events and spending time with friends during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt
Foster
White
FE. H. Purvis
Harmon
Fred Purvis
B. Snyder
Will Vaughn
Maurice
George Hird
Gladys Pardee
Arlene Foster
Jerry Curtis
F. Yakle
J. BR. Snyder
Kansas City
Grand Lodge of the Degree of Honor of Kansas
Baldwin Lodge
Faye Foster
Thorothy Hindman
Virgil
Sadie White
A. I. Foster
Arlene
Kermit Foster
Grady
Tardee
O. M. Hindman
Rob Winters
Maurice Foster
Leslie Meshman
Magis McMullen
Tridget Milone
Mo Hindman
S. Wilthans
Leura
Roe Pardee
Hexter Tucker
BL Snyder
Rennie
OQ. M. Hindman
Louise
Lawrence
Thesdiey
Statement On Loan Fund Report From Hersity
A report notes that assets total SF.200, with funds contributed by Sah Miss Heber Vanes and Mise Cina. Needing Topeka representatives attended the Phil'si dance last night indicating community fundraising activity and social events in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judent Toruncore
Heber Vanes
Mise Cina
Topeka
Ordinance 1221 public notice and penalties issued
Legal notice outlines Ordinance No 1221 with enforcement details and penalties. It lists street references and official actions requiring compliance by residents and property owners within specified blocks and dates. The notice references local officials and the authority to enforce quiet enjoyment and zoning rules.
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Lawrence Han
Frank Tepping
Punmire
Highway Commission
Mme- Nerney
Lawrence B.C
Nerney
Toneanaxie
Juin Pandit Aus Surisr
Gestate Fighiwi
Sore of
Shatenes
Douglas
Lease Iorth
Wyandotte
Mhien Toy
Seventy Miles
Toneka Co
Adv
Loedl
Niall
Fee Coun
Eingland
Han
Wieseret
Copnizet
Texas Society
Texas
Etrla
My Heart of
Tieuston
Ando
W. F. Adams
Carnelian Jones
Pete Hae Snin
Wiedemann's
Alwin Steele
LL Satis
Harry Murphy
Dia
Fe Praha
Oed
Picaplas Sc
Die Geetaen Company
Willvfrass Feom Schoat
Ale Tey Loeep
Lefor Demwals
Cora Coli
Commission
Mev
Francisco
Maran
Mayodh
Searth
Norton
Prats
Les
Dagee
Lanar
Pueda Athol
Bart
Tata
Ala Bunou
Mery Ernie
Prin Vibe NG
Sany
North Ear
Ast
Nortty
Lam Monty
Diyst
Der
Actritasiasy
CREAN
Vince
Willie City Ab
Sehuel
Sttaamer School
Perhally
Vee Kelly
Hopewell
Sind
Tyress
Pegerna
Beyettun
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