A Day of Memories Memorial Day 1918 Reflections
A Memorial Day message discusses the 1918 proclamation for a national day of prayer for victory and remembrance. It recalls Lincoln's letter to Mrs. Bixby and honors fallen soldiers, urging reverence, unity, and patriotic pride as the nation prays for divine guidance. The piece aligns with historic reflections on sacrifice and the Allied cause amid war.
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Congress
Les
N of Abraham
Lincoln
Znhage
Agar
War-Department
Achusetts
Abraham Lincoln
Oxford University
Walt Mason
Editorial glimpses spark farm duckling surprise
Roman claimed he always knew what occurred on the five acre farm after reading the editorial column. The speaker bets ten cents that Roman did not know they had ten ducklings.
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Roman
Mayor Kreeck’s Good Appointments Raise City Prospects
The mayor’s new appointments are praised for saving thousands of dollars annually and improving city service. Walter G. Thiele, the city attorney, is highlighted as a promising young lawyer and a capable adviser. Fred A. Clarke is noted as born and raised locally.
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Kreeck
Walter G. Thiele
Fred A. Clarke
Lawrence City Picks Loyal Civic Appointments
A local Lawrence council announces new city appointments including Clark as health and sanitation head, Ed Anderson as welfare officer, Mrs. Osborn as treasurer, Jas H. Monroe as marshal, and Frank Brooks as city clerk. Outgoing engineer Dry palsy resigns. L A Quigbey of Sedatin appointed building inspector. W F Reinisch remains fire chief. Citizens praise the slate and pledge support to improve Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Iible
Law School
State University
Uy. Clark
Universtate
Ed. Anderson
Osborn
Electric Lights Company
Jas. H. Monroe
Frank Brooks
Etexan
E. A. Blair
W. F. Reinisch
L. A
Jagger
Big Jim Monroe Named City Marshal in Lawrence
The people of Lawrence greet Big Jim Monroe as the new city marshal. A lifelong resident and former police officer, he previously led the Merchants' Police and will select trusted officers to run an efficient force. He accepted when the new arrangement reduced the need for special police.
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Lawrence
Big Jim
Monroe
Jim Monroe
Half Sicke Half Well A Condition That Will Not Improve
An old advertisement describes spring fever as a half sick state affecting families and neighborhoods. It claims thin blood and anemia weaken vitality, leading to illness. The remedy promoted is Hood's Sarsaparilla, Pentiron, and Hood's Pills to strengthen the body and restore health.
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Hood
The Clouded Mind of Ireland by K. W. Walter
Dublin May 18. A Nationalist reader’s description paints Sinn Fein leaders as aiming to seize parliamentary power and push for a republic or monarchy under German influence. The piece attacks De Valera as anti democratic, blending Ireland’s fear of British rule with pro German propaganda, warning of secret societies and a Kaiser backed agenda. It notes distrust toward British troops and asserts the Sinn Fein alliance with Nationalists and Labour seeks revolutionary aims.
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Walter Dublin
Crown
de Valera Kine
Ireland
Gland
de Valere
Ty Pitts
Gailith
Sinn
de Vale
Cormany
Germany
de Valera
Kaiser
England
Bilver
Treland
Ingland
Sinn -Fein
Trelanmdi
Trish
POTATOES PROMOTE FITNESS AND HEALTH
An Agriculture Department message extols potatoes for fitness and energy. It highlights low cost for households and steady fuel for hard work, urging readers to eat plenty of potatoes to maintain health and vigor. The note invites readers to request new potato recipes from the department.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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