Local Red Cross Receives Volunteer Contributions
Local Red Cross Society reports several cash donations in recent days from Lawrence residents in support of war relief. Notable contributors include Mrs. Fred Fisher Mrs. A G Northrup Mrs Roy F Waring and others some newly listed members of the society. Total sums and names reflect broad community support for the local Red Cross fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Lawrence
Pernai
Huy
Ian RH
Buckminister
Barrow
Eugrevive Reading Club
Eae
Eejhinny Ae
Irs. Richardson
J. A. Whitaker
N. Harger
Fred Fisher
A. G. Northrup
Roy F. Waring
Oliver Perry Barber
M. Nungeager
E. F. Armstrong
Martin
B. H. Grage
O.P. Barber
H. B. Ober
Will Finance Livestock Ventures For Pawnee County Youth
John E. Wagner president of the First State Bank announced offering to loan Pawnee County boys and girls money to buy two cows a calf or a pig. The loan will be repaid from profits of the animal with the animal as sole security. Wagner, a well known local banker, previously led Linwood banks and potato businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee County
John Wagner
Buness
Linwood
Linwood Bank
Larned
To Speak at Rally Prof J No Van der Vries to Aid Topeka Red Cross
Prof J N Van der Vries from the University of Kansas will be the principal speaker at a Red Cross rally at the Memorial building in Topeka tonight. He will outline Red Cross work and needs for the Topeka chapter. Cover Nor Arthur Capper will preside and Captain J G Waters will give a patriotic address. The rally targets about 1000 Topeka Red Cross members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. No van der Vries
Topeka Red Cross
John N. van der Vries
University of Kansas
Red Cross
Topeka
Covernor Arthur Capper
J. G. Waters
Community Weekend Social Notes Beacons Local Guests
A garbled account outlines a social weekend with Misses and Mrs attendees, including Chan Sawet and others, at homes and a district dining event. Names and places are obscured but indicate a neighborhood gathering, with remarks on attendance and hostess duties.
Fragmented 19th century notice about families and events
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous names, relations, and places such as Lawreett Mary, Bret tex, Seenedins Walit, William Sherpye, Miss A Masewary, Geor gie, and many others. It reads like a local society register with references to children, kin, and neighbors, mentioning events, dates, and places in a scattered, unreliable sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawreett
Mary Bas
Brettex
Mix Willian Sherpye
Shaw
Mabie
Noch UL
Lis
Couper
Synita
Jey Cudbeck
Miss Seilie
Mido Sapp
Myrtle
Georgie
Lawrence Vibes
Pritiay Evetiins
Myers
Simeday
Willy Diet Geryer
Cowper
Mer
Mattes
Lawrenyn Sista
Mt Bs
Tonganoxie Stranger Seiler C Sui Trip Detours
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Seiler C Sui and others visiting events in Tonganoxie with references to a university, a trip to Leavenworth, and a civic or social gathering. Names and places are garbled but indicate local social activity and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seiler C. Sui
Byel
Leavenworth
Uga Alien
Freezone Promoted For Corn Removal In Cincinnati Warning
A Cincinnati authority promotes a drug called freezone to lift corns by applying a few drops. Reported to relieve instantly and withdraw the root, the process allegedly leaves surrounding skin unharmed. The ad warns of danger from risky self treatment and addiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cian
Allen’s Foot-Ease for the Troops
A garbled wartime notice references Allen’s Foot-Ease and various names and places, noting work on a June to May timeline with references to trials, visits, and individuals such as Mrs Hest and Mildred. The text resembles a fragmented labor and wartime employment roster with scattered names and dates.
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Biest
Sir Guvines
Clinton
Corte Montreau
Fogerty
Vddiatsky
Hest
Terneson
Detter
Tivevber
Mildred
Nedie Aid
Bettie
Gets-It Corn Remedy Promoted as Easy Fix
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as a painless corn treatment. It claims quick drying, no sticking, and immediate pain relief, letting wearers put on shoes and stockings again. Sold by BE Lawrence & Co and various local druggists with endorsements from several stores.
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BE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Lawrence
Round Corner
I. B. McColloch
Rexall
J. R. Wilson
City Drug
A.P. Berber. & Son
Graduating Recitals at Fraser Hall This Week
Two University School of Fine Arts graduations present Miss Hazel Allen solo recital tomorrow evening with Miss Alta M. Smith as piano and Miss Grace Bell with Miss Edna Davis for Thursday evening. Recitals begin at 8 15 o clock with extensive programs featuring works by Chopin Gounod MacDowell Ravel Nevin Wagner Liszt Beethoven Schubert and more and include accompaniments by Mrs. Olin Lael and Miss Thelma Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University School of Fine Arts
Fraser Hall
Hazel Allen
Grace Bell
Edna Davis
Miss Allen
Alta M. Smith
Miss Davis
Thelma Wharton
Chopin
Mareh
Local notices and visits fill quiet day in town
The fragmentary page lists visitors and social calls. Mrs Vieewogaty and Mrs Cb Frank are noted with others arriving at a residence. Missing letters blur names but social visits and hours are suggested with several households mentioned and a few names repeated.
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Uae
Sind
Vieewogaty
Frank Squaur
Sears
Nant Mars
Juvar
Abertfoert Atul
Herdoen
Darra
May Tir
Mro
Lineker
Suinthas Vaisitin
Hoy
Hesper Event Promises Wedding and Hospital Visits
A scrambled note from Hesper describes upcoming social events and visits. It mentions Mrs Kansas history, Miss Veta Breet, and Mrs Tharrson, with plans for Friday and Saturday gatherings, a shower, and house visits by Tyagi and Col Wix. Details are fragmented but indicate local social engagements and travel between Clinton, Missouri and nearby areas.
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Kansas
Ak Bathier
Cal
Arta
Arthor Fom
Terhert
Mpletbs
Peay
Tipel
Bollas
T Ur
Yast Sanday
Tetel
Tharrson
Clinton
Hesper
Monte
Mis
Mila
Y West
Aid
Sunday
Print paper to be declared public utility by bill
Senator Robinson of Arkansas introduced a bill to designate newsprint as a public utility and empower the Federal Trade Commission to set its maximum price. He warned the print paper industry is trust controlled and that relief is needed to prevent thousands of publishers from going out of business. Also noted is Mr and Mrs Al Paul departing for Salida Colorado after visiting Mrs Pauls mother Mrs Ridgeway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Bih
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Robinson
Arkansas
Salina G A R Encampment Special Train Notice
A limited reading shows a 1917 notice about the G A R Encampment at Salina with a special train from Lawrence departing Wednesday morning May 16. The message cites official Churchill Adjutant and references months May 16 to 18 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hoopes
Kamar
Salina
Lawrence
Churchill
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Salida
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England
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Peoples State Bank
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