City to order steam coal for winter supply
Fuel administrator warns prices likely to rise and transport odds worsen later. Douglas county official advises immediate purchase of enough steam coal for city water plant after state guidance from Emerson Carey. Kansas mines seek guaranteed private demand with screened coal to secure future supply.
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Emerson Carey
Hutchinson
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Coal Administration
City plans year long fuel contract for water plant
City commission acts on advice to secure a year long fuel supply for the water plant. Editorial notes warn of wartime waste and urge coal orders now. Barber shops announce Thursday closure with extended hours Wednesday night. Jewelry shop promotes wedding and gift selections. Parsons address listed at 725 Mass.
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Parsons
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Potato energy for war work recipes promised
Wartime ad urges using potatoes to supply energy for home front effort. It warns against extra eating while encouraging activity and energy use, promoting potato recipes as part of the fight for resource efficiency.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Americans Repel German Raids in Picardy Push Back
Americans report deliberate German efforts to hit rear hospitals in Picardy with bombs while air raids wounded civilians. In three raiding parties against American lines, Germans breached 200 yards of frontline trenches before a counterattack drove them back, with several prisoners taken and heavy German losses.
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France
Pocardy
Ana He Gainon
Picardy
Johns Announces Candidacy for Douglas County Sheriff
Will Johns, a Lawrence native and former meat dealer, declares his bid for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Douglas County. He previously earned over fifteen hundred votes in the last nomination race, narrowly behind the winner, and now seeks the office again.
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Will Johns
Johns
Sherri
Douglas County
Har
Mr. Joins
Funeral for Mrs Sophia Menger Held at Second M E Church
Mrs Sophia Epple Menger died Saturday at her home in Douglas County aged 72 years. The funeral was held at 2:00 PM at the Second M E church with Rev G H Woestemeyer officiating. Survived by four daughters including Mrs J Ross of Topeka.
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Sophia Epple Menger
M. EB
G. H. Woestemeyer
Menger
Douglas County
Lawrence
J. Ross
Topeka
Vyon
Mary “Menger
Connecticut
Charles PL Banker Receives Carload of Maxwells
A note records Charles PL Banker receiving another carload of Maxwells today. The report lists several names with scores or counts such as Siraeber high 2 and Stevenson 20. The fragmentary text hints at sports-like tallies and a cryptic motto about the German people turning on leaders. A dated message urges coal buy.
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PL Banker
Maxwells
Siraeber
Stevenson
Reatz
Rising
Tenping
Pierson
Bryant
June 5 Registration Notice for Young Men
All male persons born between June 6 1896 and June 5 1897 must register. Registered at the Local Board in their jurisdiction or designated site. Register in person June 1 or have a friend register if unable to attend. mail the card with a self addressed envelope by June 5. Penalty for failure is up to one year imprisonment.
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Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Reserve Corps
Taon
There Are Exceptions to Every Rule Phrase
A saying notes that each rule has possible exceptions and that universal absolutes often fail in practice. It emphasizes pragmatic flexibility in applying guidelines and standards.
Enrolling Notice for Merchant Marines Recruits
A special notice announces recruitment blanks are available at the store. Applicants must be 21 to 30 years old. F OB McCOLLOCH, Druggist, Enrolling Agent for the U.S. Shipping Board, issues the enrollment call.
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Merchants
Marine
F. OB. McColloch
U.S. Shipping Board
Oklahoma City visitor helps stranded family in car crash
An Oklahoma City elevator operator, while visiting relatives in town, rescued a stranded family from a car near Corliss and transported them to town in a high powered car. RL Wickey and two children plan to return home to Belleville after a two week visit with the Simons family.
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Dayiet Ho Barth
Oklahoma City
New Hamarth
Corliss Bunh
RL Wickey
Twohildren
Belleville
W. C. Simons
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