War taxes urged as aid to financing the war effort
President appeals to Congress to immediately proceed with war tax laws. He warns against profiteering and lobbying, calls for just taxation to fund the war, and urges decisive, economy-minded action without waiting for year-end. He warns that delays undermine treasury administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Washington
Congress
Sean
Tana
Congrs
Treasury
Oime
White House
Tabor
Council
Athens
War Taxes and Equalization Push Amid Crisis Claims
Fragmented text asserts taxes are needed to remedy inequities and urges rapid expansion of war efforts. Mentions Lawrence property issues, county commissioners, and journal work news in a wartime context with references to people like Smith and Beyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Lawrence
Washington, D.C
Vast Ore Deposits Line Earth for Miles in Midwest Field
Reports describe vast ore deposits spanning southeastern Kansas and adjoining Missouri and Oklahoma. Interurbans thread the field as mills and heavy machinery rise, including the Mary Ann Mining Company mill funded by Lawrence investors. A Columbia University trained engineer oversees construction, promising a boom with 800 horsepower engines and concrete foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan
Missouri
Oklahoma
Harise
Anc
Vamon
Wisit
Mary Ann Mining Company
Schultz
Hald Special Services to mark Decoration Day at Trinity Church
Special Decoration Day services will be held Thursday at 10 o'clock at Trinity Episcopal Church with a litany. J R Helmes, longtime Red Cross auctioneer, received a large jeweled cane Saturday night from Charles Tucker as thanks for his service to the local Red Cross chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hald
Trinity Episcopal Sharch
J. R. Helmes
Red Cross
Hhis
Charles Tucker
Yurg Pruotin Suutyie 4
Kaiser's New Offensive Aims Paris After AISNE Push
German forces ignite fresh assault on the Aisne front defying expectations while high command shifts focus toward Paris. Allied and French troops brace for renewed pressure as leaders weigh strategic options and anticipated outcomes.
Germans Renew Western Offensive Across Forty Mile Front
British and French lines report renewed German pressure from the Aisne to the Channel ports. The drive centers on a forty mile southern front near Montdidier with heavy bombardments north of Paris and sporadic gains claimed by German forces while Allied troops strengthen defenses along the Oise and Somme areas. American troops are noted in training and possible participation, but concrete deployment details remain unclear as gas and artillery exchanges intensify across Rheims Soissons and Ypres sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Seelor
Kimmel
Iran
Germany
Tno
Paris
Smiths
Almed Mstely
Montdider Sali
Oise
Perima
Poeh
Flanders
Fach
Aisne
Licardy
Arenches
London
Rheims
Soissons
Mianders
Tarte
Voornezerde
Millar
Forest of
Pinon
Washington
Peparts
Amiens
Channel
Ypres
REGISTER JUNE 5 WHOM I REGIST
The notice outlines registration procedures for all male persons born between June 6 1886 and June 4 1st 1nine, excluding certain groups, during Federal service. It specifies where and how to register, who must register in person, and penalties for failing to register. It directs attention to the Local Board and local guard detachments for assistance and provides an envelope and registration card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shine
Lora
Beara
Lyles Denies Draft Delinquent Status Amid Mixup
The article reports Leo M. Lyles denying claims he is a draft delinquent. He says notices were sent to his boyhood home in California Missouri and that any draft information should reach him through hisTapoks jevikpartters. He adds he was visiting California when the mixup occurred and notes others involved were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Leo M. Lyles
Douglis
Camp F
Iibrry
Tap
Anti
Lyles
Hivente
California
Peles
Westerday
Red Cross Returns Slow Across Willow Springs District
In the Willow Springs area, Red Cross returns come in slowly with totals from Maton and adjacent townships only partly in. The report notes over 0 percent rise in county valuation and outlines university and faculty participation, while county committees and the Council of National Defense handle filings. Flora spent the weekend with Daisy Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aevedny
Dinwelas
Willow Springs
Maton
Red Cross
This Wind Prams University
Two City Lots Await Buyers in Local Sale
Read describes a land auction featuring two city lots offered in a Saturday sale. The report notes bidding activity, anticipated prices, and local officials overseeing the event, with mentions of potential prices and the planned public sale process.
Untitled Historical Notice on Red Cross Campaign
Fragmented OCR text shows a vexed, garbled note about George Tihtebrand collecting funds for the Red Cross in an event. It mentions volunteers, a ceremony, a committee, and some names, with many misspellings and unclear phrases.
Fragmented Local Item On Appointments Csemtyng
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear notes about appointments and personnel, with multiple garbled phrases and missing names. The readable bits reference a committee or official actions but lack concrete entities or dates to form a clear summary.
British Medals For American Troops Awarded to Eleven
A British medal ceremony recognized eleven American service members for valor. The event highlighted joint operations and marked a strong cooperation between British and American forces.
Fragmented garbled note on temporary status and confirmation
A heavily garbled OCR fragment mentions temporary status until 18 confirmed and weaves in scattered terms like war, President, battles, and names, with no coherent event or clear entities extractable for a factual summary. The readable bits imply a deferred or provisional condition but lack concrete details.
Nation calls for meat and wheat rationing across the country
A broad national pledge urges households to cut meat by two pounds per week and to reduce wheat consumption. Officials argue stricter rationing will support soldiers and aid allied nations, with churches and fraternal groups mobilizing signups and outreach to communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesper
Neuw
Wreat
United States
Myer
Ander
Moratal
Hocenter
Sarre Sv
Winners Drawn for Red Cross Fund Raffle
The article notes that winners of a raffle, with numbers 4 and other figures, were announced for the Red Cross. Prize distribution occurs Saturday night and winners must apply to Manager Hoelimes to collect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Dew
Red Cross
Rsets
Hoelimes
Weather forecast report with temperatures and winds
The notice reports yesterday morning temperatures around 72 to 75 degrees with a high near 85 by 3 pm Today. It forecasts cooler conditions in the east portion tonight and Tuesday with shavers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Portion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson
O. L. Cox
Winfield
England
County Commissione
Shawn
Whey
Kaiser
HUN
Teutonic
Das
Tontoie
ARMY
Maidwin
Lecampton
Wilkes Y Spring
Kanwaks
Marion
Seidl
Fern Flora
Daisy Cox
Wore Than
RED Urss
Mima Xere Wartt
Sudit
Bys Sweeney
Raiked
Satardy
Merle
Pete
Jvaites Werk Sabes
Erie
Osatas
Boag Ette Bank
Els
Thie Beth
Pawie
Hans
Wwe
J. Iawerte
Abe
Peale County
Bile Arte
Soose Vers
STE LE
Lass George Tihtebrand
Heat Cross
Hilvlehrienan
Cn Tel
New City
Csemtyng
Betes
Lawrence Loafers
New
Oder
Berreeck
Brown
Dowd
Cathal
Wits
Vrent Moore
Mhole Vietter
Eifeet
Inneerek
Italy
Agerondi
Hoover
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!