Memorial of Douglas County Sons Honored on Victory Highway
The county observes Memorial Day with a bronze memorial on the Victory highway honoring Douglas county men who died in World War I and World War II. The ceremony marks sacrifice and service, praising local dedication that built the memorial amid postwar campaigns and public work. The column notes legislative concerns and a tax refund dispute affecting city and county governments.
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Douglas County
France
Life of Talley Ends Career After Polarizing Opera
Confusing fragment notes Talley quitting an operatic career after a successful start. Critics reportedly influenced the retirement decision, leaving supporters to ponder a brighter future that never materialized.
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Robleat
Home town notes and biographical snippets
In the old home town column dated May 27, Captain John M Michell is reported shipped by the Osbun Shannon Kansas City Mail. Osbun Shannon plans to locate and practice law in Kansas City. W Moise has returned to Leadville for a few days and his friends note his success there. Local mentions include a grocer’s price list and a note about a pound of groceries with no discounts at the old stand next to Barber’s drug store.
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John M. Michell
Iell
Kansas City
Osbun
Leadville
Abu Anit
Sucaren
Stoge
Mogher
Hej
Berna
New Officers Elected At State Pharmacy Meeting
Leavenworth May 26. State Pharmaceutical association elected officers T. Moorg of Lawrence president and L. El Sabrin. Capt. W. Thoughtis reported very ill at his Kansas City home with a likely short remaining life. Dr. George Edirdy recently hospital to Topeka moved to Edward Esterly’s home. Dr. John Henry arrived from Central City to spend time there. Miss Zoe Leis returned home from California. Cuba's next opponent in Davis Cup is Cuba in Detroit with America hoping to reach Paris after beating Canada and Japan.
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Leavenworth
Sas
State Pharmaceu
Ieal
Ation
T. Moorg
Lawrence
L. el Sabrian
Kansas City
Beli Rica
George
Edidrty
Topeka
Edward
Esterly
Aio
John Henry
Central City
Cotte
Cockins
Sts Louis
Zoe’ ‘Leis
California
Cubais
New York
Alloes
United States
Paris
Canada
Japan
Cuba
Detroit
John Hennessey
John van
Ryn
P. Froede
Voyage Notes From a Turbulent Ocean Journey
Fragmented diary style recounts a sea voyage toward the Tropic of Cancer aboard a named ship. Passengers describe weather, crew in white uniforms, cruising past Hawaii and into the torrid zone, with sightings of whales and flying fish and comments on climate and cuisine.
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Travelers Bay
Tower
Jali
Hell
Nogape
Kangas Spring
California
Hawaii
Honolulu
Los Angeles
N. Seattle
Matolo
Little
Rines
Malolo
Ind
Klondike Love and Loss in a Lawless Gold Rush Era
A first person reminiscence portrays the Klondike rush era around Dawson City with Berna and Locasto amid dance halls, gambling, and brutal trails. The narrator recalls typhoid, heartbreak, and a spiraling social collapse driven by wealth, libertinism, and violence in the white heat of the stampede.
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Dawson City
Berna
Locasto
Berny
New
Berni
Lous
Herna
A Night of Excess and a Mother’s News
Garry, in a palace box, spends lavishly amid champagne and riotous crowds, pursued by Blossom’s wiles and a ruinous spiral of sin. A telegram shatters the spree, leaving him wounded and later healed by Berna’s quiet care and the truth of his mother’s death.
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Berna
Nees
Community Notes From Glenn And Vicinity
Mrs. Andrew Fritze and Andrew Jr and Paul Cane of Topeka spent part of the week with Mrs. W. B. Glenn. The Fritzes, long-missed in southern India, die in the United States on furlough. Mrs. Fritze attends school this semester. Bakery demand has risen, requiring a second trip to Lawrence to meet customers. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Fulton hosted Thursday evening in Lecompton. Mr. Fulton attended a show. John Abel of Perry bought two teams of horses from S. Le Dark. Mrs. Starr Glenn, recently ill, is recovering and hopes to be up soon. Cames M. Sheldon of Topeka gave a commencement address on Some Results of a True Education. Clarence Weicher and children Cecily, Gladys, and Viola shopped in Lecompton Friday morning. Home grown strawberries are abundant. Mrs. Ben Isler of Topeka visited the Glenns. Tuesday evening Mrs. Sam Cramer and Mrs. Ed Camp and daughters Helen Louise and Betty, all of Topeka, visited the Glenn home while Mr. Camp called on Earl Carson.
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Andrew Fritze
Andrew, Jr
Paul Cane
Topeka
W._B.Glenn
oMr
Fritzie
Misi Ries
India
United States
Lawrence
H.F. Fulton
Lecompton
Mment Heyees
Cames M. Sheldon
Tofeb
Clarence Weicher
Cecily Gladys
Viola
Ben Isler
Sam Cramer
Ed Camp
Helen Louise
Betty
Topekal
Glenn
Camp
Earl
Williamstown Community Notes Mixed With Local Events
Williamstown rural high school activities and town notices cover church reorganizations, sewing units, and the Mutual Benefit Club meeting at the schoolhouse. Families travel between Perry, Ottawa, and Ozawkie. local Irene Seeber joins Topeka trip. baseball opener on J Kunkel farm ends 9 to 3. next games at Pleasant Valley.
Weekend Visit and Local Notices in Linwood Region
The text notes visits by end son Eskridge and family to Mrs Maud, Webb and family with C T Allen in Linwood, and Sunday gatherings at Mrs A A Allen and Wm Allen’s home. Everett May and family join George May for Sunday at their Linwood home. Conner family moves to J W Kunkel farm. Local market insight mentions granulated honey demand. Handicraft mentions Alfa Branplate quick work and packaging ideas like one pound brick butter prints wrapped in paraffin.
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Eskridge
Maud
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Rorick
Baker
Harold Nelson
Lasthursday
Strawberry Fields
Ozarks
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R. C. Gilpin
Perry
W. A. Hardesty
Paul Evans
Orpha McCoy
Mutual’ Benefit Club
County ‘Federation
Henry -Silvius
John
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Miss Magdalene
Humphries
Orville McNish
Sarcoxie
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John Nevins
Irene’ Seeber
Clarence Hart
Arthur- Friis
Williamstown
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Vilda
Arnett
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Kunkel
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Pleasant Valley
Ralph ‘Henderson
Inv.Co.inc Insurance
Jane
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Lawrence, Kansas
Funk’s
Ambulance ‘Service
Kansas
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