Woolen garments for Marines in France urgent appeal
Washington October 4. Navy League Comforts Committee seeks 5,000 pairs of knitted woolen socks size 12 for Marines overseas to combat cold. Volunteers to knit or supply comfort bags and sewing kits are urged, with materials provided on request. Socks and bags to be sent to 1414 H Street NW, Washington DC for forwarding to France.
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Washington
United States
France
Comforts Committee
Navy League
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D. C
Soldiers Crave Cake From Home in France Letters
Mack Evans writes of the delight soldiers in France feel upon receiving cake from home. In a letter to Mrs. Edward Tipler, the writer, nephew of John C. Evans of Lorente, mentions fruit cake sent by Mrs.
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Mack’ Evans
France
United States
Mack Evans
John C. Evans
Lawrente
Edward Tipler
Hinois
Pyramid bile Treatment free trial offer and details
For Piles, for Piles, Don't talk operation. If you can't await for a free trial of Pyramid bile Treatment, get a 50c box at any drug store and set relief now. If not Near 2 store send daupen for free tetal package in plain wrapper. and: eet rof itching, bleeding and protruding pites, hemorrhoids and sick rectal troub. Take no substitut Street. City he writes.
Pape's Diapepsin Advertisement Fails Digestive Sell
An old printed ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for souring foods causing indigestion gases heartburn and stomach distress. It claims five minute relief neutralizes acidity and suggests regular use keeps meals comfortable, urging readers to try it.
Fragments Note Gratitude and Coal Gift Exchange
Fragmentary note thanks for cake and thoughtful gifts including coal from Logan-Moore Ember Co. Patients and sender acknowledge effort and friendship. Old Ben referenced with coal size.
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Logan-Moore Ember Co
Farmers Back Road Plans Drive for Kansas County
J Frank Smith president of the Kansas Good Roads Association returned from Topeka where he promoted petitions for a twenty foot brick road across the county. Landowners including Signet for a thousand acres and others signed. The petition is now complete from Pawnee through Great Bend to Ellinwood and then to proceed for Federal aid. The county, a banner farming area, awaits a new courthouse and the paved Santa Fe trail to boost its progress.
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J. Frank Smith
Topeka
Kansas
J. Frank” Smith
Kansas Good Roads Cration
Almas Land
Pawnee
Great — Bend
Dartmouth
Aph Ellinwood
Farton County
Warisas
Christmas Stockings for Soldiers in Trenches
Augusta Shannon at Oakville Ontario submits clippings on Canadian women preparing for Santa Claus trips to the trenches. Toronto Red Cross appeals for 30,000 stockings for soldiers overseas. This will be the fourth Christmas abroad as more than ever are needed. England asked for the configuration a month earlier due to late stocking arrivals in France. Parcels should be sent in the first week of October, prompting urgent action by all unions and women's organizations.
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Journal-World
Augusta Shannon
Oakville
Ontario
Santa Claus
Toronto Red Cross
England
France
Red Cross Goods Sale Violates Federal Law
The Red Cross warns that sweaters, sporks and knitted items sold to the public or soldiers violate federal law. George W. Simons, manager of the Southwest division, says use of the Red Cross name or emblem without rights is criminal and will be prosecuted. The warning emphasizes strict enforcement.
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Red Cross
George W. Simons
Southwest
University Concert Course Announces Star Lineup
The University Concert Course in Lawrence vows a stronger season with Paul Arthur leading the opening recital. Noted artists include Christiné Miller contralto Mischa Levitzki pianist Fran MacMillan violinist Carl celloist, Zoeltner String Quartet, and the Minneapolis Symphony under Emil Ober. The course aims to bolster its fifteen year reputation with a mix of operatic hits and English songs.
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Zoellner String Quartet
Jeanette Durno
Kirksmith Trio
Minneapolis ‘Symphony Orchestra
Lawrence
Yeill
Paul Arthur
Christiné Miller
Mischa Levitzki
Fran MacMilten
Zoeltner Suing Quartet
Jeanette Purn
Aith Lye Sonsors
Minnnapolis Symphony
Emil Obet
Yiel
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