Kansas City World 1914 Local Ledger and Editorial Digest
A fragmented 1914 Kansas City World page includes postal notice receipts from Merchants National Bank, local political commentary on the Second District, and mixed sports remarks. It mentions Charlie Capper and Cartis in campaign context, Boston Braves evaluation, Civil Service reform, and notes on authorship disputes regarding poems and Kansas writers Esther Clark and Esther Chirk, with partial references to Ottawa Herald and W.G.T.U. endorsement details.
No Need to Hurry the War Lessons in a Wartime Letter
A reader critiques wartime writings by a colleague W R and Colonel, noting repetition and bias. The piece questions the value of sympathy for the German cause and praises Wilson's international approach while urging clearer educated views. The letter reflects frustration with muted or evasive stances and hints at upcoming public debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R
Wilson
Unhappy Warrior poem critique by Walt Mazon
The fragmentary OCR presents a wartime meditation titled Unhappy Warrior by Walt Mazon. It explores disillusion with war, peace, and the burden of conflict while railing at aggressive rhetoric and seeking a quieter life away from folly. The piece laments the costs of conflict and questions bravado fueling violence.
Government protects life and property in Petrograd reports
The Petrograd paper paints life under mobilization with warnings to foreigners and strict punishments for offenders. It notes German firms evacuated, prices rising, and shortages of food, medicines, and raw materials as Russia tightens controls and displays mourning for military losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuavies
Russia
Petrograd
Inexact OCR Note Inspires Unclear Inquiry
Fragmentary lines reference non commissioned officers and private losses amid fear. The readable text suggests a wartime inquiry or report with mentions of daily counts and government concerns, but details are garbled and names or dates are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hag Tovern
Andi
Fragmentary note hints at RK opposition plans
The fragment references RK opposition and efforts to participate in a larger strategy. It mentions governance designed to crush Germany and hints at broader political actions in a historical context. Details are incomplete, but the tone suggests a wartime planning document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wheat yield tops state records in 1914 crop
Wheat harvest figures show Kangas leads with about 2 61 million acres, per state bulletin. North Dakota and Nebraska combined trails with much lower yields. County data list Barton and Ellis among top wheat districts. overall output up about 18 percent over prior year. Reservations for Lyceum events and a Y M C A visit noted amid broader civic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangas
Ilis
Serenge
Heit Jae Hat Kearop
Kansas
Raisit
Nion
North Daleet
North Dakota
Nebraska
Barton Northwest
Ellis
Gascarrets Releve Stomach Aches And Gases
A historical ad copy touts Cascarets as a quick relief for sick sour stomach belching and gas. It promises fast stomach clearing, bile balance, and bowel regulation, claiming immediate easing after use and suggesting children may also benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascaret
Social notices and scattered society items from Pawhuska area
The column lists residents and visitors among Pawhuska Oklahoma society figures, with names like Mr and Mrs Fred Street, Mr and Mrs JL McQuary, and TE Le Anggey and son. It mentions travels to Kansas City, plus fragmented notes on local events and a brief reference to a major Russian order and a purported US stock of weapons. A medical advertisement for a cough remedy appears alongside a talk by Prof Burgess, with a short note about an upcoming discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred’ Street
Oe JL. McQuary
Ueir Udine
Kansas City
Hood's Sarsaparilla Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and system builder. It claims the remedy cleanses enriches and vitalizes the blood and enhances overall health after forty years of trial and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Advertising Columns Echo Pride in Local Products
The piece reflects on kept living costs and rising prices, noting standardization in goods and the role of advertising in supporting public service. It highlights the value of well known advertisers and their quality, with columns praising industry and local commerce.
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National Bank
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Simons
J. L. Brady
Associated: Press
Business Department
Massachusetts, Street
Lawrence
Philadeljhia
Maw
Aiutny
Bostati
Joe Tuster
theAthtetics
Joe Bushy
Caper
Capper
Cartis
Jian
Boston Braves
Jess Worley
Ottawa Herald
Clark
Miks Clark
Esther Chirk
John
Howard
Payne
Ausermon
Boston
Braves
Peries
Alent
Mal
Ierlin
People’s’ State Bank
Watkins National Bank
Walt Mazon
Fionofind
Gorpier
Shen
Hecaus Salle
Larawydamental
Wichita
Beavon
Berlin
Cilitions
Hiewspapers
Supius
Epeh
Flerimans
Dsks
Herlin
House
By Fertiey Jy
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Lyceum
Im. C. Ay
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Fred Close
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Ange Corps
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Goringy
Kalem's
Geo. Ade
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Bingle
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WS. Evert
Elr
Pawhuska
Okahora
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France
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CTL Biesenis
Chicago
Neil’ Donnelly
Kapsua
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Hwa
Ethel Wilson
Hahbein
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Kankas
McNish
Phishes
Anquirer
Canelion
Foley’s
Burgess
Fairbanks
Testiga
Pairbank
F. W. Jaedicke
Shirey
Akro
Foxy
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Missouri and Kansas Teléphone Co
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