France expands undersea defense patrol fleet and catch nets
A wartime discussion outlines France adopting patrol boats plans to equip merchant vessels with depth charges nets and sea planes. Bevin Center notes 1200 drag nets and 5000 foot float nets imply submarine presence while boosting defensive measures and wireless equipment.
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van Pakere
Chamber of Deputies
Bimiral Lacare
Nigrine
Riekue
France
Ministry
Bevin Tendo
Ssorkd
Zemo advertised as safe scalp antiseptic option
An advertisement touts Zemo as a slow acting treatment for itchy irritated scalps and falling hair. It claims to kill dandruff germs nourish roots and stop itching immediately without staining. The ad warns shampoos with alkali are harmful and presents Zemo as pure reliable and inexpensive. It is signed Er W Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cleveland
Jayhawker Team at Riley in Fort Riley camp games
A quiet title contest between University of Kansas and Colorado College at Fort Riley Saturday will feature Kin tar first string players Leon Gibbons and Adrian Lindsey. The event kicks off a rookie officers program under Geo F. Goss with Decoration Day activities and a track meet planned.
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Colorado College
University
Fort Riley
Kintar
Leon Gibbons
Adrian Lindsey
Geo. FE. Goss
Potay’s Honey and Tar Cited in Cough Remedy Claim
A reader praised Potay's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and bronchial issues, claiming it fully healed their throat symptoms. The letter mentions Foley's Honey and Tar and references a family medicine provider with alleged effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Arerr & Son
Fairview Friends Attend Berhad Home Wedding Reception
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Berhad home Tuesday to welcome a bride and groom, with a later gift of a cushioned chairveil and refreshments. The social notes list multiple visits, familycomings, and community events across Fairview, Lawrence, Eldorado, and surrounding areas, highlighting gatherings, dinners, and travel among locals.
Army calls for bakers and apprentices for war service
The army issued a call on May 28 for several thousand bakers and assistants to serve during the war. Most will be non commissioned officers with pay from 33 to 51 dollars a month plus extra for foreign service and full provisions including quarters rations clothing and medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Bakers
Washington
Mother's Duty to Her Child
Fragmentary text discusses childbirth and the role of physicians and authorities in maternal care. It mentions the necessity of medical preparation and the mother’s duties, referencing a periodical’s guidance for new mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bock
Joyfully Colorful March Bridal Party
A bridal group resembles a giant orchid with bridesmaids as tinted petals and the bride as a dash of white. The emphasis is on color over dress style, noting the striking overall effect for the wedding altar.
How to answer questions on the registration cards
An instructional piece explains how to prepare for registration day. It covers exempt status, citizenship, and the exact information to provide, including full name, age, home address, date of birth, citizenship status, place of birth, employment, dependents, marital status, race, and previous military service. It advises bringing a birth date paper and writing clearly in ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Somme
United States
Luitel
Noz Main Street
Chicago
Cook County
Illinois
Alaska
Hawaii
Porte Hier
Naturalization Court
Columbus, Q
Vienna
Austria
Paris
Frances
Sofia
Bulgaria
France
Japan
China
Egat
Journal-World
Custom House
National Guard
George Carey Wins W C T U County Prize
George Carey of the Seventh B grade at Lawrence schools won first prize in the county W C T U contest held Saturday at the courthouse. Stella Demigan of No 6 school took second. Freda Childers of the Right B grade earned third. E S Weatherby chaired the judging committee. Malmer's Fragrant Perfumes advertised Garden Glow at $2.00 in New York shipment.
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W.C.T. U
Court House
George Carey
Lawrence
Stella Demigan
Freda Childers
E. S. Weatherby
Malmer
New York
McCulloch
Debates over food bills attract national interest
Washington May 28 Congress continued to debate administration food bills in both houses. The discussion shows the subject holds great interest for the American people as war concerns persist. Also mentions Hoad’s Sarsaparilla as a spring remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Congress
KEEP THE ENGINES RUNNING fixport Says Repairs Should Always Be On Hand
Wheat harvest nears and efficient tractor use prompts W Sanders at Kanes State Agricultural College to urge keeping spare parts on hand to reduce downtime. Use of high grade cylinder oil and weekly or tri daily overhauls are advised for continuous operation. Also notes to spray plants with Paris Green and Arsenate of Lead at Dick Bros. Miss Myrtle Walters of Raw Valley returns home after a visit.
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Fixport
Manhattan
Gss
W. Oi ‘Sanders
Carn Motors
We Kanes State Agricultural College
Fanny
Paris
Dick Bros
Fort Fairfield Woman Credits Pinkham Medicine for Backache Cure
Mrs. Alton D. Oates of Fort Fairfield Maine says years of backache from female trouble vanished after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports health restored and now cares for her baby and housework, praising the remedy and inviting others to write for information.
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Alton D. Oates
Fort Fairfield
Maine
Pinkham Medicine Co
Walters' Coastal Tour Highlights War Era Ports
Miss Walters spent weeks visiting Greensboro Virginia and Norfolk with relatives and acquaintances. She toured navy yards and ships in Norfolk and noted war aspects shaping coastal cities. Bulgarian buttermilk is always sweet advertised at Lawrener's with a playful travelogue tone.
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Eral
Greensboro
W. BB
Lola Perkins
Walters
Virginia
August Thomas
Norfolk
W. BR. Hackett
Leeland Hotel
Danville
Lawrener
Landmarks Lost by Halloweens in Lawrence Campus
Fragmented notes recount Mount Oread memories and Snow Hall jokes as students discuss ruins of historic landmarks on the Lawrence campus. The piece shifts to national and state items on taxes and labor, then to small local damages and outages across Aden county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
H. Danner
Free Oreptbs Ete Bureau
Texas
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Dinners
Belvoir Suri ad CT tate ete at ree wathh Mr. Myodria shies Viraraygalire ssa visiting Mr. nwi daughter on Monday. Miss Boast Margie assisted Mrs. dois Steel on Thursday. Miss Note Deniorky hosted Suselie at home with Charlee poullen Store plans. Cecil and Anna W took dinner with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John McKinney of Clinton Sunday. Lawrence viator Charley Weoxlweard visited Saturday. Mr. Horace Humphreys and Mr. James h d Bi Hlerberg appeared.
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Suri
Myodria Shies
Viraraygalire
Nwi
Margie
Dois Steel
Deniorky
Charlee Poullen
Mes
Minetar
Talwith Sterde
Berwre
Misa Cecil
Anna Wuotaptires
Afr
John McKinney
Clinton
Charley Weoxlweard
Lawrence Viator
Horace. Humphreys
James Hd
Hlerberg
Bee
Commencement Tickets Offered For High School Seniors
Dr Orelun Eye Ear Nose and Throat staff notes complimentary tickets for the commencement exercises. Reserve seats at the Drug Store on Friday and pick up in the theater for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orelun
Dick Building
The Cause of Gout and Brights Disease in Medical Opinion
The article cites Garred Minkowski Hans Vogt and Reach claiming gout arises from uric acid buildup in blood. It notes rheumatism and Brights disease share auto intoxication, with liver and kidney strain from over eating and chillings. It advises diet exercise water and Anurie to flush kidneys and dissolve acids, plus a quiet title suit filed in Miami against Harriet Stanton and others.
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Velerting
M. Pierce
M.D
Nest
Air
Garred
Minkowski
Hans
Vogt
Reach
Bright
Bricht
Miami
Harriet Stanton
TIZ Eases Tired Feet In 45-Cent Box Ad
A vintage ad touts Tiz for tired feet with swollen, sore, and chafed conditions. It promises rapid relief from pain, burning, and discomfort, claiming the product draws out soreness and makes shoes easier to wear.
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Drue
Dames
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Riley
Rexall
McCulloch's
John Dillon
Capper
Ntional Organization of the
American Red Cross Society
John Hk. Dillon of
Torok
Red Cross
Mae
C. Friend
T Washington
May Fess Rawe
The
International High Commission
University of Fennsylvania
Treasury
Customs
Eee
Conbie Mackan
Club
Ripearte
Fairview
Berhad
Wehel
Urandine Griffen
Kovhlers Therrathcy
Petre
Binday
Mike Bequey
Electricigal
Ker
Paul’ Koehler
Wu Vawan
Silon
Charles Howard
Mra
Ed Grown
Miss Winbbard
A. H-Schoal
Shirar
Mia
Harrison
E. Leary
Eugene
Charles Wheadon
Eldorado
Kankas
Chartes Sowards
Ed. Sehafetall
Aml
Albert Kiyop
Tsmark
Peter Dreher
Koehler
John Sehafstall
Blanche
Mort Pay
Keat
Filadfother
Ray Dax
Chax
Wetland
Wells Leary
Griffin
Mars
Mr. Ayer
Noehler
Leary
Schatatel
Ie Church
Qudre
Northeap
Pleasant Grove
Somers
Bertha Ty
Setuid House
My. Iveren Boer
Lawrence Vine Warsthuy
B. Muckett
Ray Puckett
Kanwuka
Ayte Withime
Son Lethind
Mart Peterson
Avery
Hoad
Miss Walters
Myrtle Walters
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fletcher
Saar
Castoria
Hallowe’ens
House
Senate Financce Committee
Senate
Iola
Renoris
Aden County
Chanute
Belvoir
Freweo Metcalf
Clert Voorn
Bas Ahabete
Wiendasiis
Fedea
Showin
Joan Sun
Lanwener
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