Recognition at Last National Guard changes insignia practice
National Guard officers, led by Gm Kaneas, campaigned to shed tin soldier stigma and emphasize their status as part of the federal army. A War Department bulletin announces future guardsmen will drop "Kan" collar buttons for "US" insignia, aligning with federal regulation and pay.
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National Guard
Gm Kaneas
Federal Treasury
Lawrence
War Department
Washington
Uniform change boosts morale of National Guard members
The government funded guardsmen and placed them under regular army regulations with standard equipment. Officials say the simple uniform change will raise pride, alter civilian views, and attract enlistment by those who felt the units were not truly part of the Army.
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Army
U.S
Douglas county over the top in Victory Loan drive
Douglas county loudly proclaims its war record and victory loan success. It sent over 1,600 young men to serve and contributed funds despite initial gloom. J. R. Holmes chaired the final campaign, rallying bankers and volunteers to surpass prior drives.
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Douglas County
Psigic
Taupe
Tront
Ilun
Doulas County
Imore
Eharpre
Chammaan
J. R. Holmes
Chatonean
Holmes
Eatonic Relief for Indigestion and Nervoes (Historical Ad)
The advertisement promotes Eatonic as a remedy for acid stomach causing nervousness headaches and indigestion. It claims instant relief from heartburn sour belching and gas, notes enamel damage from acid, and cites a Michigan doctor praising rapid neutralization of stomach acidity. It promises refunds if unsatisfied and urges buying from a druggist.
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Eatonic
Nic
Michigan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Quick Spring Tonic
An adclaim highlights Hood's Sarsaparilla as a premier blood purifying tonic for prostration fatigue nervousness and digestive weakness. It asserts the medicine nourishes the body by restoring red blood cells and improving appetite and digestion, endorsing spring use and broad healing benefits.
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Hood
Tulsa
Plans and Helpers Win War Loan Support
Douglas county shows strong backing for the fifth and final war loan with early indications of subscription reaching about a million dollars. Officials note the drive highlighted by leaders who carried the effort through despite setbacks, reflecting the call to honor those who persevere to win victory.
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Doulas County
Despond
Women and Bolshevik Threats Raise Red Flags
The Fort Scott Tribune quotes warnings about the IWW and Bolshevik influence, arguing that radical movements degrade womanhood. It cites a Briansk government notice approving forcible requisition of women for an artillery unit and retells a Communist Manifesto passage predicting the collapse of bourgeois families and the community of women.
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Russia
Disciples of the
Red
United States
Briansk
Workmen's Soviet
Mourzilewka
Gregory Savelieff
Soviet Skameikine
Sabelnikoff
Burleson Expands Telephone Rule Policy
Postmaster General Burleson in recent days has further endeared himself to the public by his new order extending telephone regulations and improving service delivery nationwide.
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Burleson
Charles F Hoffman Distinguished Service Cross Hero
Gunnery Sergeant Charles F Hoffman of the 49th Company, 5th Regiment, U S M C received the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry near Chateau-Thierry France on June 16 1918. He exposed himself to enemy fire to rout twelve attackers over Hill 142 bayonetting two leaders and driving the rest away. His home is Brooklyn New York.
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Charles F. Hoffman
5Th Regiment
Hoffman
Chateau-Thierry
France
Sergt
Hoffen
Omreforces
Brooklyn
Public service toll itemization debate in Topeka
The Topeka Capital reports protests against directing exchanges to withhold monthly itemized toll accounts. Critics say government management contrasts with private practice, arguing itemized statements are essential to check charges and allocate costs to users. Public recourse may be refusal to pay untabulated charges.
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Topeka
Burleson
Topeka Canital
Birthdays of notable figures marked by today’s anniversaries
The daily list notes Marquess of Londonderry an Irish peer and Home Rule opponent, Rt Rev William Tickey new Trevidence bishop born in Worcester, Bishop Joseph F. Berry of the Metheat Episcopal church born at Aylmer, Effie Shannon noted actress born in Carebridge, William S. Currell USC president born in Charleston.
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Marquess of Londonderry
Ireland
William Tickey
Trevidence
Worcester
Mass
Joseph F. Berry
Metheat Episcopal Church
Aylmer
Canada
Effie Shannon
Carebridge
Dye
William S. Currell
University of South Carolina
Charleston
D. C
Anniversaries and events span a century from Philadelphia to Verdun
A dated roundup lists milestones and events from 1817 to 1916 including the formation of the Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Public Economy in Philadelphia, the Montreal diocese establishment, factory hours legislation in Britain, a South Carolina legislature anniversary, imperial resignations, the Washington conference on natural resources, wartime notes on Verdun, Zeebrugge submarine losses, a Boston reconstruction convention, and Kansas University athletics leaders joining a New York conference for the Bureau of Social Education event through Friday.
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Pennsylvania Society For the Promotion
Philadelphia
Montreal
South Carolina
Columbia
Earl of Aberdeen
Grovernor-general
Canada
Conference of Governors On
Conservation of Natural Resources
Washington
Wilson
Tarvsitani
Berlin
Verdun
Zeebrurge
Hazel Pratt
Kansas University
Ruth Endacott
New York City
Bureau of Social Education
Eeeuation Board
Y. W
Work Of New Congress Planned By Majority
Washington reports Republican majorities in both houses plan constructive legislation for a special session. A tariff act, tax shift to foreign producers, elimination of useless bureaus, streamlined administration, return of rail, telegraph and telephone to private ownership under government control, universal military service for youths, stronger navy, woman suffrage by constitutional amendment, expanded collective bargaining, farmer relief, shipbuilding subsidies, and investigations into wasteful administration are among the proposed measures. The program also calls for military regulation revisions to protect enlisted men.
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Snell Smith
Washington
House
Senate
Regar
National Army
Dr. Orelup's ENT Offices in Diek Building
Dr Orelup operates an eye ear nose and throat practice with offices located in the Diek Building. The note mentions a medical specialty setup and the building address associated with the clinic.
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Dr. Orelup
Diek Building
Mister Antonio drawcrowd as Otis Skinner shines at OSS
Review notes one of the season’s best crowds at the Bowersock theater for Mister Antonio with Otis Skinner in the title role. Skinner, now sixty, delivers a mellow, character driven performance praised by New York critics. Lawrence audiences will get another Skinner appearance Friday in a different piece, The Honor of the Family, followed by His Grace de Grammont.
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OSS
Bowersock
Mister Antonio
Otis Skinner
Lawrence
Pee
Joseph Jefferson
Skinner
New York
Pat
Otis
Ward Browns Visit Burt Brown Family
Mr and Mrs Ward E Brown and their daughter of Seneca spent Sunday with Mr Brown’s brother Burt Brown and family.
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Ward E. Brown
Seneca
Mr. Brown
Burt Brown
Butler makes business trip to Topeka today
F. Ef Butler journeyed to Topeka for business. Details on purpose and outcomes were not disclosed.
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F.ef. Butler
Topeka
It Wasn’t the Long Range Gun That Made the Kaiser Run
The Innocent Bystander muses on who won the war and credits the 89th and 39th divisions for forcing the Kaiser to quit. He notes listeners in Lawrence would claim various divisions. the poem asserts decisive impact came from relentless pounding by Allied troops, not long range guns.
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89Th Division
89Th
Lawrence
39Th Division
France
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