Call for Enumerators for 1920 Census in Kansas District
Hon. Sam L. Rogers calls for 80,000 census enumerators nationwide with about two weeks in cities and a month or more in rural areas. Pay likely not less than $100, higher by locality. Volunteers 18 plus, active and reliable, urged for complete data on population and resources amid postwar readjustment. Nathaniel J. Wollard, Census Supervisor for Kansas district covering Douglas, Wyandotte, Johnson, and nearby counties.
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U. S
Sam L. Rogers
Rogers
Nathaniel J., Wollard
Kansas
Douglas
Wyandotte
Johnson
Mion
Linn
Bourbon, Allen, Anderson
Don't Pamper Your Stomach with Dyspepsia Tablets
An advertisement urges readers to stop punishing the stomach after meals and to take Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion. It touts tablets as easing gas and heartburn, allowing free diet including onions and sausage, and claims the product prevents distress.
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Stuart
Hamlin's Wizard Oil advertised for sore throat chest cold relief
An old ad touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as simple effective treatment for sore throat chest colds and various aches. It claims quick relief with chest rubbing and promises money back if not satisfied with bottles sold for 30 cents and liver pills at 20 cents.
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Hamlin
Franklin seeks 214 enumerators for district job
Franklin states he will need about 214 enumerators for the district. Applications or requests for forms should be sent by October 15 to Room 5 Federal Building Kansas City Kansas. Applicants must fill a sample schedule and will be notified of test time and place. The test site will be easily accessible.
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Franklin
Federal Building
Kansas City
Kansas
Adv. Dr. Orelup Eye Ear Nose Throat Office in Dick Building
Army orders admit Lawrence Post Office sent money for groceries but food not yet delivered. Supply depot in St Louis reports letters confirming Lawrence order will be filled as soon as possible. Some items may be unavailable and customers will be refunded.
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Orelup
Dick Building
Army
Lawrence Post Office
Simy
Lawrence
Renance
Seowir
St. Louis
Sayine
Williamstown Church Dinner Fundraiser Approved
The Williamstown church plans a Thanksgiving Day dinner in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to raise funds. The executive committee of the Chamber approved the event with another date to be set. Also noted is a wartime casualty tally for England on July 1 1916 during the Somme opening.
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iNiamstown
C. Ranins
Williamstown
Chamber of Commerce
Wiliamstown
England
London
Somme
Flu fears spark calls for isolation and tonics
Doctors warn of another Spanish Flu outbreak as fall and winter approach. Authorities in Kansas and other states plan isolation for suspected cases. Advertisements tout Reolo a vitamin tonic promising to boost oxygen, iron and cell salts to strengthen blood and resist illness.
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Boctors
Sas
Doctors Generis
Dr. All
Teres
Ford
Dr. Reusing
Lawrence
Round Corner
Dra. L. Reusing Laboratories
Akron
Ohio
Ady
Congressman Buried in Abilene After Kansas Visit
Theophilus Little, father of a Kansas congressman, died at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City Kansas on October 8. He was buried beside his wife in the family lot at Abilene after living in Kansas since 1866 with early settlements at Olathe and later Abilene. The congressman spent Sunday and Monday in Lawrence and will return to Washington soon.
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Gressman
Abileny
C. Little
Lawrence
Kansas
Theophilus Little
Bethany Hospital
Kansas City
Abilene
Olathesnl Snoving
Congressman Little
Washington
Movement to license managers of British stage troupes
London October 15 a movement is begun to compel licensing of managers of British musical comedy and burlesque companies whose touring choruses exceed five girls. Campaign sponsors cite reports that girl members are victimized by unscrupulous managers who pay less than five pounds a week.
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London
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for Croup
A local letter from T. J. McCall of Athens praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for children’s croup. The ad claims the medicine clears mucus and phlegm, eases hoarseness, and ensures peaceful sleep. Sold everywhere.
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T. J. McCall
Athens
Prodigies Prove A Puzzle In England Street Sightings
Infants show astonishing talents in England with Pamela Hianco a 13 year old artist praised in a London gallery exhibit. Carmela an Italian born girl with no lessons demonstrates drawing potential. Ronnie Routledge four outshines older violinists at Grimsby College scoring 119 points. Robbie Day seven claims clairvoyant powers and describes items while blindfolded and feeling cold after a test.
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England
Pamela Hianco
London
Bottleett
Carmela Fa
Enghind
Ronnie Routledge
Grimsby College of
Danton
Treasury
Robbie
Abyssinia Lacks Rapid Transport for Americans
A visitor from Abyssinia notes Americans will not come to Abyssinia until faster travel exists. He explains Abyssinia has no rail links or developed roads, making rapid transport impossible. He urges improvements like bridges streets and professional builders to attract American enterprise. The piece cites Addis Ababa as a capital with about 40,000 residents and no outside railway connection.
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United States
Abyssinia
Lin
Addis Abbeta
Christian Science Monitor
Birds Have Right of Way Sparks Airfield Conflict
A garbled dispatch describes a dispute over right of way for birds near Atlantic coast towns. It notes incidents where pilots fired at flocks, injuring bystanders, and references the migratory bird law between the United States and Britain as the ruling authority.
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Military
Ann Nautics
Indee
Atlantic Coast
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great -Britain
What a Difference Between Thinkers and Sitters
A reflection on mental action versus passive existence quoting Madame du Deffand. The text contrasts thinking individuals with those who merely sit, hinting at the value of active thought.
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Madame du Deffand
Liver Trouble Causes Headache Says Ad
An old printed ad claims a torpid liver causes headaches from fermenting food and poisons in the bowels. It urges cleansing the stomach, removing sour undigested matter, and emptying wastes with Cascaret tonight to straighten you out by morning.
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Asearchs
Common law invoked to curb profiteers in Kentucky
Louisville officials outline common law actions against profiteering and price gouging. Instructions for circuit judges and Commonwealth’s attorneys discuss three offenses: creating shortages by hoarding, price manipulation, and monopolistic practices. The measures target dealers who set prices or withhold goods to profit, with penalties under state law. Herman Brooker advertised goods at 211 Aus Street.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Morris
Geome
Torestall
Eustind
Renechine Ieee
All In Well-Chosen Library
Emgrson extols a select, silent council of the wisest men from civil nations over a thousand years. He contends their hidden thoughts are now written plainly for readers and scholars to study the results of learning and wisdom.
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Emgrson
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy
Advertisement claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets cure a cold in one day. It promises to stop cough and headache and relieve cold symptoms. Ek W Groves signature on each box and price 30 cents.
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Ek. W. Groves
New Meter Records Steam Use In Industrial Printing
A recording meter has been invented to measure the amount of steam used in an industrial print room and check waste.
Bayer Aspirin Safety Label Warns Proper Use
An aged advertisement emphasizes taking aspirin only as directed by Bayer. The Bayer Cross stamp signals safety and proper dosage for adults and children over age seven. It lists uses from colds to toothache and neuralgia, noting packaging and trade marks of Bayer Manufacturing.
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Rayer
Instant Head Relief Advert Seek Elv's Cream
Head stuffiness from catarrh or cold can be relieved instantly with Elv's Cream Waln. A small bottle from your dentist or druggist soothes inflamed mucous membranes and clears air passages for easy breathing. Apply a little to nostrils for penetrating relief.
Indigestion Sufferer Credits Tanlac Recovery
Prof FE A Lowry of Chattanooga Tennessee reports thirty years of teaching marred by indigestion. After failing with specialists he found relief with Tanlac, claiming renewed strength, better appetite, deep sleep, and diminished nervousness. Sold by local dealers Lawrence by Round Corner Ding Co and City Deroy Stow, Moore by HLA White, and others.
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FE. A. Lowry
Woodland Ave
Chattanooga
Tenn
South
Lowry
Chattindega Business College
Tanlac
Tanlacsis Sokl
Lawrence
Round Corner Ding Co
City Deroy Stow
Madore
Hla White
Bie
Lecompton
Wiisen
Peat's Diverse Uses Highlighted in Early Industry Reports
The article notes peat's potential as a fertilizer and soil amendment, its use as a packing material and litter, and its adoption in agriculture and military medical facilities. It cites production scales, price points, and regional interest, with mentions of individuals like Count Wally and J Wellon regarding peat fabrication and distribution.
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United
Ieee
United States
Bert and Power
Venti
Wally
New England States
Alinost
J. Wellon
Baes
Washington
Oreren
Maine
Antire
Heane Svt
Unclear historical town plans and abandoned 1907 project
Fragmentary account describes a failed 1907 town planning effort near Dartford, with hints of a Connecticut nove influence and ambitions to build a settlement rather than a town. It references Emerson, Crom Mowers, and local figures shaping a hoped community connected to England.
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Western
Patptts
Yerser
Olin
Fargerith
Dartford Cearart
Emerson
Lappentn
Connecticut
Aceite
Uampden
Crom Mowers Techange
Cmd
Renenyberad
Lion Gardiners
Historical Knowledge Importance Quote by Myron W. Reed
A reflection on national purpose and memory asserting that one must know the nation’s past to properly engage with its present and future. The text stresses understanding the country’s aims before acting in public life and policy.
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Myron W. Reed
Harrow Lug Lappiness Details Prompted By Phrase
A clipped reader prompt mentions borrows trouble and harrow lug lappiness as a linguistic oddity, suggesting a playful, puzzle like note rather than a clear news item. The fragment conveys a surreal focus on language quirks without concrete events or people.
Germany Debates Emigration and Taxation Dilemma
Berlin discusses emigration as a solution to tax pressures with two camps split over 15 to 20 million Germans leaving. Financial experts value each worker at 20 times annual earnings, risking 8 billion marks yearly loss. Judge Bamberger urges a long scrutiny period by a government emigrants bureau to screen candidates.
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Berlin
Germany
Bamberger
Ashherslchen
Emieraien
The Wrong Man
A young girl recounts a troubling visit from an old family friend during her mother’s absence. The scene turns awkward as the guest, Mr. Dlink, enters a dim room and hints at a suggestive moment, then abruptly shifts to an offer to view a set of books via a traveling agent.
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Hense
Gil
Dlink
Tank
Triple Tone Electric Bell Signals From Three Doors
An electric bell system uses three buttons at front kitchen and side doors. Each button produces a distinct signal: a clear ring for the first, a light flash for the second, and a carbination buzz for the third. Useful in offices or shops to identify which person triggered the call without counting rings. No contact points burn out and no intricate rigs to replace.
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Nis Hell
Hatty
Unclear fragmentary news item about Deena and travelers
Fragmentary OCR text describes a story involving Deena and a group ascending and converging, with lines hinting at a conversation between a tourist and a driver about outcomes on the other side. Overall, details are incomplete and not coherent.
Why Do Women Suffer Says Mishawaka Reader
A Mishawaka Indiana woman reports severe weakness kept her from work. After three months of illness she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and recovered. The ad notes many women found relief and invites letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.
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Mishiwaka
Ind
Lydia
Pinkham
Mishawaka
Godfather
Lydia ‘ Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wrestling in Japan Highlights Strength and Health Beliefs
The text notes the high value placed on wrestling in Japan and asserts Japanese physiques excel in power. It discusses the importance of inner core development for overall health and balance, emphasizing lower body conditioning as vital to athletic performance.
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OzIo
Japan
Fame For the Hair The Daily Hair Growth Medicine Ad
An advertisement promotes FAMO as a daily medicine for hair health. It claims to kill the seborrheic germ, clear the scalp, and regrow hair with regular use, warning against infrequent application. The ad lists manufacturers F. A. Thompson & Company of Detroit and several local drugstores.
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Sehorviien
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Herman Brooker
Bayer
Mir Cassetesight Co
Resinan Place
Wartorn
Harrow
Lydia E.pinkham
Dallas News
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Asc
Foom
F. A. Thompson & Company
Detroit, Mich
Raul
Barber's
Perkins
Son
Kansas Electric Utilities CO
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