University Boost Plan Prompts Student Letters and Debate
A Kansas University briefing outlines a plan to create a permanent income for state schools, aiming to reduce taxes and improve administration. Governor chairs the overseeing board, with a business manager handling operations and administration. A nationwide trend is cited as already in place in seventeen states. The note also calls Washington Relief Corps No. 1 to meet at a G street location to discuss memorials.
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Post Office Confusion and War-Era Sentiments in Topeka
An 1918 Lawrence to Topeka dispatch discusses post office matters and wartime sentiment, noting German citizens in Topeka and calls for restraint. It criticizes profanity and urges calm, urging support for Uncle Sam and national unity during the crisis.
Probate judge race and county offices contested primaries
Fragmentary OCR notes show candidates for probate judge and county treasurer and county supervisor in Douglas County with references to Republican votes and August 6. Primaries timing unclear. mentions commissioner's race and candidate statements.
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No Whitewashing This Time in Douglas County
A wartime plea warns that if any local Red Cross slackers are found, their names will be published in the Journal World. It accuses traitors of backing the Germans and vows exposure and public shaming for those who impeded the war effort, promising strong action in Douglas County.
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Wraths and Trifles by Paul Rankin
A fragmented column style item notes various social and cultural observations. Mentions a murder trial with multiple marriage proposals, Pullman fares as a civic issue, and playful jests about nicknames for boys. Ends with a local housing or student life reference to Mr Whight returning to Kansas City.
You’ll Like It Here Slogan Draws Army Visitors
Civilians in civilian clothes stream through Jefferson Barracks daily, hearing the phrase You’ll Like It as soldiers pass. Walters describes influx to the post for processing, vaccination, insur ance forms, and issuing clothing while troops flow in and out. Local merchants warn prices may rise next year and note impact on families. reporters discuss civilian aid for soldiers and the store outlook.
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Plymouth Congregational Holds Memorial Services
The Plymouth Congregational Church held memorial services yesterday morning for members who died during the year. The services, moved to the eve of Memorial Day near Lincoln’s birthday, featured readings by Miss Kate Riggs and Professor Wilcox, with tributes to Theodore Scott Grieka and Dr. Charles E. Witham.
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Fragmentary 19th Century Notices and Personal Reflections
The fragment cites names such as Louise Wiedemann and Sarah A. Jewett along with references to Rev Dr Cordley and university roles. It mentions Mrs Shring Wis and Miss Virginia Edwards, plus a note about Adaline Kimball and individuals planning travel to Colorado for the summer.
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