Coal and coke plan to aid Lawrence fuel shortage
Coal dealers and the city commission agree to distribute coke and coal from St Louis and local sheds. Coke will cost about $15 a ton, sold in half and one ton lots, with no profit. Priority to those most in need. dealers promise non hoarding and daily checks to prevent multiple small allocations. Mayor Kreeck seeks additional coal from Topeka and Kansas City to release stock.
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Acuibe
St Louis
Commission
Vail
Lawrence
Kan
Orley Smith
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Kreeck
Topeka
Kansas ‘City
Distant Cephelds Highlight Cosmic Distances
Fragmentary text references distant celestial bodies and light year measurements near 20 000 to 21 000 light years. Mentions a Boston Transcript quotation about a party scene and a mother figure, with unclear context and several garbled terms.
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Nesta
Cephelds
Edout
Still Flee From Shells In Devastated Laon District
Residents in the devastated districts of Laon France continue fleeing bursts of shell and shrapnel. The new danger comes from unexploded shells scattered by past bombardments, with fires set to ignite them. A Boston visitor narrowly escaped a street fire near Laon while near Bougainville a French field worker suffered damage from shell remnants. Unexploded ordnance and burning dry weeds threaten daily life as authorities warn of ongoing dangers.
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Laon
France
H.C. Greene
Boston
Bouganville
Dahiage
Freesy3 Says Rheumatic Tablets Bring Quick Relief
A reader testimonial promotes Truster's Rheumatic Tablets sold nationwide and at City Drug Store in Lawrence. The user claims years of rheumatic pain eased after starting the remedy, noting early improvement and a vegetable formula. The notice offers refunds if unsatisfied and lists price options 50 cents to $1. Sizes are described as panler Remedy Co., Huntington Indiana.
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Uae
Stults
U. S
Drug. S
Lawrence
Uncertain Shell Blast Risk Reported
Fragmentary note describes frequent accidental bursts and shell setting along roads near Bincen with danger arising from these blasts. The text emphasizes that the danger stems from the accidental detonations rather than intentional action.
Bargains in Farm and City Property Near Lawrence
Real estate ad lists 80 acres with water and fruit, 40 acres bluegrass pasture, 15 acres alfalfa, near a new rock road in Kansas for 150 per acre. 288 acres seven miles from Lawrence with 80 tillable and timber pasture, value 100 but offered at 90. 49 acres second bottom mostly alfalfa with school nearby. Suburban offerings include 2 1/2 acres near K U at 6500, five acres for 3700, four and a half acres for 4000, two acres with alfalfa at 4000, and a five room modern house with basements and paving at 2000 short time. REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE 737 Mass. Lt. c.:F. WIRTH, Mar.
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Kansas
New Rock Road
Lawrence
Real Estate Exchange
Mass
F. Wirth
Mar
Rumanians Love Perfume and Fashion in Bucharest
The report from Bucharest notes both men and women in Romania favor perfume scented soap rouge cosmetics and similar beauty aids. Army officers are described as polished stylish and fond of fine dress with gleaming boots gloves and decorations. A British officer remarks on a striking male figure in blue uniform as he passes on Victoria Square.
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Bucharest
Beau Brummel
Lord Chesterfield
Calac Victoria
Fifth Avenue of
Immigrants Return to Naples from the United States
About 80,000 Italians have returned to Italy through Naples since January with more expected monthly as ships are released. An estimated 10,000 Italians will greet Vesuvius each month. Returnees are welcomed by relatives, many having saved during wartime in America. The arriving passengers appear prosperous, their clothing and baggage contrasting with prior hardship.
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Naples
Italy
United. States
Vesuvius
America
Ely's Cream Balm Ad Claims Quick Catarrh Relief
An old time cloaked ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm for nasal congestion and catarrh. It urges applying a fragrant antiseptic cream in the nose to soothe the membranes and relieve cold symptoms quickly, targeting readers seeking fast relief from breathing difficulties at night.
Emigration Trends for Italians via Naples in 1919
Data from the Italian Emigration Office show 3217 Italians sailed from Naples to the United States in the first eight and a half months of 1919. Most were wives and relatives of Italians already in the U S, joining families blocked by war conditions. emigrants in the usual sense were negligible compared with 1913 figures of 198,664. Causes include the Literacy Law of 1917, ship shortages, high passenger rates, and U S passport restrictions.
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America
U.S
Naples
Europe
United States
Deaths and Funerals In Topeka And Overbrook
John Lewis McCann age 43 died in Topeka Friday and was brought to Lawrence today. Funeral services set for Monday at 1 30 PM at North Lawrence Christian Church conducted by Rev Thomas Popplewell with interment in Oak Hill cemetery. John R Supplee died yesterday at 1414 New York Street and will be taken to Overbrook for funeral services with interment at Overbrook.
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John Lewis McCann
Topeka
Lawrence
North Lawrence Christian Church
Thomas Popplewell
Oak Hill Cemetery
John R. Supplee
New York Street
Overbrook
Kansas
J Overbrook
Severe autumn snow followed by warm Chinook winds in Alberta
In southern Alberta residents endured severe autumn snow and sub zero weather. Warm Chinook winds melted much of the snow revealing bare ranges. Livestock men warned of heavy losses as early snow and freeze threatened herds, with expectations of thousands of dollars in damages.
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Lethbridge
Ers
Engagement of Miss Ivy Jervis to Major Whittemore
The engagement of Miss Ivy Jervis, daughter of Lord St. Vincent, to Major W L Whittemore of Evanston Ontario is announced. Ivy Jervis is a niece of Lady Harris. The St Vincent title traces to Admiral Sir John Jervis, with the earldom extinct and the viscountcy passing to a nephew who assumed the Jervis name.
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Miss Jervis
London
Ivy Jervis
Lord
St. Vincent
W. L. Whittemore
L. H. Whittemore
Evanston
Island
Alatka
Ontario
Harris
Sir John Jervis
Victor
Final answer on hopeful cheer
Dialogue fragment shows a patter of uncertainty and reassurance. A speaker asks if there is hope and another replies that many girls are less particular, implying optimism amid doubt.
Miss Marjorie Forrest Visits Topeka This Weekend
Miss Marjorie Forrest is spending the weekend in Topeka, enjoying local sights and social engagements while away from home.
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Marjorie Forrest
Topeka
Community Council Holds Successful Meeting at School House
The Community Council gathered Saturday evening at the school house, full to capacity with standing room. Og. E. Henry Mr. Pollock and five Haskell young ladies entertained with songs and addresses, with Dr. Henry urging local activities and community singing. The next meeting is set for December 6, with alternate Saturday sessions, as Pleasant Grove church repair continues and local hiring and visits are noted.
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Commuunity Council
OG. E. Henry
Polfox
Haskell
Heyy
Henry
DSS
Pollock
Iyrane
Pleasant Grove
C.J. Filburn
Noble Messer
Lawrence
Ida Williams
Albert Williams
Baldwin
Williams
France
Hibner
Elsie
Boland
C. J. Milburn
Roy Hegeman
Hegeman
Mary Hegeman
Grove School House
Gorrill
K. U
Louis
Don Carlos
Harvey Flory
Avery Hibner
A. H. Bochle
Arthur Bochle
Charlie Puckett
Betty
A. E. Puckett
Wesley Flory
Edward “Sanders
Lone Star
A. B. Boble
A. B
Puckett
Grover Ulrich
Jovs
Glen and
Dudley
Worden
Bohle
Will Boehle
Boehle
Baby Gerald
John Cook
Clarence Goodell
Greta Garbutt
Lawrence Business College
Raw Valley Creamery Butter Ad Proclaims Quality
An advertisement urges readers to insist on Raw Valley Creamery butter. The concise message emphasizes brand quality and consumer choice, likely promoting the product in a local market setting.
Busy Kansas student Floyd Hawkins holds many titles
Floyd Hawkins a senior in the industrial journalism department at Kansas State Agricultural College is described as the busiest student on campus. He serves as Rev on Sundays at a Wamego Baptist church, Prof on Mondays as journalism instructor, Captain on Tuesdays commanding the ROTC, Mr on Wednesdays for classes, President on Fridays directing college meetings, student council and pep committee, and leads the Y C A and Sigma Delta Chi. He also earned military training in the student army training corps before enlisting. He teaches three classes weekly to fund his college education.
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Manhattan
Kans
Floyd Hawkins
Kansas State, Agricultural College
the Baptist Church
Wamege
R. 0
T. C
Kansas State College Board
Students’ Council
Meak Floyd
Hawkinean
Sigma Delta Chi
Je’ Atudents Training Corps
Mrs R S Thomas Named In City Football Notice
Mrs R S Thomas is listed in a city football notice or social item with partial OCR fragments. The readable names suggest a local connection to events or listings, though details are incomplete.
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R. S. Thomas
Isaaa M
Prasad How Often Youve Said Ment Ben The Pat Suter
Fragmentary OCR text presents disjointed names and phrases including Prasad claimed patterns of speech and mentions of Ben Suter and The Pat. No coherent event or context is clear.
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Prasad
Sheriff and deputy nabbed after tavern offer
In Grand Junction Prescott Arizona Sheriff Warren G. Davis and Deputy Grant Carter visited a small restaurant. The proprietor allegedly offered whiskey and asked if they wanted a little nip. The sheriff, recognizing the situation, attempted to arrest the man to catch a train back to Prescott.
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Prescott, Ariz
Warren G. Davis
Yavapai County
Grant Carter
Grand Junction
Here
Prescott
Rheumatic boy casts off crutches after blood tonic claim
A seven year old rheumatic patient reports recovery after eight bottles of Number 40 For The Blood. The letter credits relief from rheumatism eczema severe itching and gouty conditions and notes crutches laid aside on Christmas Day. The ad praises the tonic made by J C Hall Evansville Indiana and cites Delphos Ohio as the writer's location.
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Ludwig
Delphos
Ohio
J. C. Hall
Evansville
Ind
Grugeist Round Corner Drug Co
Show Blooded Horses At Chicago Live Stock Exposition
Chicago November 29 Blue blooded horses prize winning cattle sheep lambs and hogs opened at the twentieth annual international Live Stock Exposition in the Union Stock Yards Amphitheatre. The Fat Stock Show expects record crowds and entries through December 6 with about nine thousand animals on display from across the country including Ohio State Minnesota Illinois Iowa State Penn State Kentucky California and Purdue twice winner of the grand championship.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Ohio State
Minnesota
Illinois
Iowa State
Penn State
Kentucky
California
Purdue
Veteran tobacco habit ad claims quick, easy quitting
A veteran named S. 3B. Lamphere praises a free booklet revealing how to conquer tobacco quickly and safely. He writes that after following the guide he has no desire for tobacco, reporting better nerves, vigor, and health, and encourages others to quit nicotine poisoning.
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S. 3B. Lamphere
Annual horse show to feature leading stables nationwide
The annual horse show, a nightly feature in the large arena, will showcase horses from leading stables across the country. Predictions say it will be the greatest exhibition yet as the Live Stock Show continues. The International Hay and Grain show runs alongside with ten thousand dollars in prize money offered by the Chicago Board of Trade for top growers.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Value of Pedigree Stressed More Than Star Power
A sharp saying argues that pedigree counts little if a person or hog fails to meet standards. It emphasizes character over lineage, noting that a long lineage is worthless without proper behavior and abilities.
Openly Arrived At
A short quip from the Leadville Herald Democrat features a playful exchange about marital transparency with a joke line about a wife as an open book and a husband as an open pocketbook reflecting domestic humor of the era.
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Leadville
Old Greeks Had Small Head as The Ancient Greeks And Intellectual
Fragmentary excerpt discusses Greeks noted for small heads and intellect, with strong entities not clearly defined due to damaged text. The passage appears to reflect a biased or apocryphal claim about ancient Greek physiques and intellect, lacking verifiable context or citation.
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