Furs rise and talks on American speech week in Kansas
From Taiprence Kansas October 16 1919 reports note fur prices climbing and warm weather ending. The piece mentions an American speech week in Lawrence and broader discussions about territory and the Burleson view of the service as miraculous. It also references wartime government funding and income from the series versus potential gains if drawn from every wager depending on the series.
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Aii
Elith
Onix
Zoo
Roosevelt Memorial Campaign Part in Douglas County Short
Residents of Douglas County supported a brief campaign to create a Roosevelt Memorial. The effort drew wide county interest and many contributed to the project honoring the great American.
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Douglas County
Archaeology Finds Stir Ancient Macedonia Treasures
Trenches reveal implements, jewels and ornaments linking to ancient Macedonia civilization. The dig, while revealing rich relics, risks disrupting the restoration of a long-vanished culture, suggesting the modern costs of uncovering the past.
Red propaganda and labor disputes amid shifting tensions
The article notes setbacks in local industry, thefts, and wartime policy. It cites Red propaganda concerns from Secret Service officials, mentions a communist ticket in Buffalo primaries, and discusses arbitration debates between mill owners and strike leaders. Russia's evolving situation and potential new developments are also referenced as parties weigh handling Soviet affairs.
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Lawrence
Buffalo
N.Y
Russians learn self government in hard lesson
The text notes that the sense of sentiment for orderly unified government will prevail as Russians learn the hard lessons of self government. Once learned the lesson is likely to be remembered.
Douglas County Invests in Modern Road Machinery
Douglas county commissioners approve a new road machinery program to improve dirt road access and centralize management for better results. The initial expenditure is seen as a strong long term investment benefiting the public with improved highways in the coming year.
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Douglas County
Germany weighs domestic needs over colonization drives
Postwar Germany prioritizes rebuilding its industrial system over launching large colonial projects in South America. With manpower focused at home and workers increasing hours to boost output, Germany believes it can regain parity with other nations. An advertisement for Wiedemann’s ice cream appears, followed by a note on Andaman Islanders’ small stature.
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Germany
South America
British cross Lys near Armentieres and Menin
Allied forces repulsed Bolshevik attacks on the Dvina banks. British cavalry occupied Tripoli, 50 miles north of Beirut.
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Lys
Armentieres
Menin
Dvina
Tripoli
Beirut
Kidney Health Ad From Old Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement extols mineral salts to “excite the kidneys” and flush waste. It recommends drinking lots of water and taking four ounces of salts daily to make kidneys active, claiming benefits for back pain and urinary irritation. The text cites a grape and lemon juice salt preparation with lithia as a safe, inexpensive remedy.
Makingr Good Congressman E C Little Seen in Salina
The report praises Congressman E C Little as a diligent, influential Kansas legislator with strong ties to party leaders and a lifelong focus on his district. Salina friends welcomed him, expressing pride in his work and rising influence in Congress. The piece contrasts his image with a critical note on rising divorce rates as a societal problem.
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E. C. Little
Salina
Colonel Little
Kansas
Congress
Collorel
Photographers envision future with controlled images and jobs
A fragmented clipping speculates that photo makers could control images and appearances, imagining a future where people must always look pleasant or be photogrammed. It notes a growing demand for “shuttleless” singers and advertises a Singer office in Mississippi.
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Ottawa
Notable Birthdays From the Legislature and Notables
Today marks the birthdays of several figures: John Farwell eminent tact Frederick H. Gillett Speaker of the House born in Chicago aged 61. Earl of Cavan commanding British forces born 14 years ago. Rt Rev James D. Morrison Episcopal bishop of Duluth born in Wendington N Y Ta years ago. Dr Herbert J. Stetson Kalamazoo College president born Greene Maine 72 years ago. Ginger dle winter drink noted and an Adams case entry along with a phone number 188.
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National Hhouse of Representatives
Westield
Mass
John ¥. Farwell
Frederick H. Gillett
Chicagro
Touctty
Earl of Cavan
Italy
James D. Morrison
Duluth
Weddington
N. Y
Herbert J
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES
Gloomy roll of dated events lists Kamies Cattes born 1819 in Warren Mass. Ritner died 1869 in Carlisle Pa. Roosevelt coal strike commission 1902. Dowie invasion 1908. Jefferson Davis widow 1906. Dfax revolt 1912. Britain declares war on Bulgaria 1914. Entente actions around Greek premier. Haig's British forces in 1915.
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Kamies
TP Cattes
John Brown
Warren
Mass
Joseph Ritner
Pennsylvania
Carlisle
Horn
New York City
Jefferson Davis
Pr. Font
New York
Choz
Miss
Fel Dfax
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Osten
Great Britain
Bulgaria
Entente
Pnezeloe
Imta British
Marial Haig
Plead Guilty to Save Companion in Tire Theft Case
William James and Oliver Hicks were arrested on suspicion after a tire theft. Hicks confessed he acted alone in taking tires from a car on the road between Bonner Springs and Kansas City, while James pled guilty to save his companion.
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William James
Oliver Hicks
Hicks
Bonner Springs
Kansas City
Ttehee Dames
Local County Officials Probe Theft Case And Store Break-In
Monroe filed a complaint this morning charging an individual with bringing property into the county and attempting to sell it locally. At Zoellner Mercantile in Tonganoxie, James and Hicks residences were noted, with the shop found open and tires missing, suggesting a rubbery incident under investigation by law enforcement.
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Monroe
Zoellner Mercantile So
Tonganoxie
James
Hicks
Puzzling Office Memo Clues and Odd References
A garbled office note references miscounting pears and pairs. It recalls S. O. S. sixnat, cost coverage, nickle views, Gabe Wise, war line, and a list of quirky names and phrases tied to Lawrence Optical Co. 1027 Mass. Adv.
Fraternal Union Celebrates 29 Years Since Founding
The Fraternal Aid organization began in Lawrence with thirteen members led by T J Sweeney and Levi Horner. Other early participants hailed from Burlington Emporia Pittsburg Leavenworth McPherson Carson Wamego Winterd Topeka Wellington and Wichita, forming the new order after leaving the Knights of Aurora. Headquarters have remained in Lawrence since its establishment.
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Lawrence
T. J. Sweeney
Alo
W. Hall
Levi Horner
Fraternal Aid
T. J Sweeney
J. EL Coens
Burlington
E. Klock
Emporia
J. EL Sanderson
Pittsburg
Jatin
Kilgore
Leavenworth
J. Reynett
McPherson
J. T
Carson
Calvin
Topeka
Dutton
Wellington
T. PB. Young
Wichita
Thes Knights of
Aurora
Prateen
Order
Fort
McNiah
Senator questions meat sales to packers during war
The senator criticized selling meat to packers, asking if it would be wiser to supply consumers directly. He cited high costs of war logistics and urged examining meat distribution to reduce prices and improve availability.
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Arte
Pioneer Boston Clinic Protects 2700 Employees
A Boston firm's pioneering medical clinic, founded 15 years ago, now serves 2700 employees with a physician and three full time nurses. During last winter’s influenza outbreak 850 were treated daily with six deaths, and insurance guidance is provided to secure benefits after one week illness. A dental clinic is planned, with efficiency praised by The Modern Hospital.
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Boston
Seeming Age Gap Spars in Oregon Divorce Case
An eighty two year old wife seeks a decree from her seventy one year old husband amid family strife. The dispute centers on a mother in law aged ninety four and the disputed ownership of a home bought with the wife’s money. The case proceeds to the courts. A separate note reports Homer J. Ferguson railing at a foreign ship on twenty dollar bills and noting the ship’s four funnels prove not a U.S. design.
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Oregon
Jove
Homer J. Ferguson
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
The Mean Man and a Saloonyard Tale
A rough anecdote recalls Poor Tom Sharkey stirring patrons with quips in a saloon. Gordon Lee recounts a similar scene at Atlantic City with a hot evening visit. The tale ends as a host promises relief with a breeze from an open window.
Unclear Text From Aged Column Sparks Confusion
A distorted OCR fragment shows stray remarks about word meanings and a chaotic exchange involving individuals nicknamed Rat and Mamma Xe. The passage hints at a quarrel or misunderstanding with statements challenging behavior and propriety, but lacks coherent context or complete names to confirm specifics.
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims tablets neutralize acids, ease belching, heartburn, and sour undigested food for instant relief. The rhetoric suggests many users become Diapepsin enthusiasts.
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Tee Etter
Creer
These Balance Men Balance of the Market Value Burden
These Balance Men. I profess no special partiality for any critic who, holding balance in hand, weighs eagerly whatsoever of learning comes to his counter. I question whether he is not taking less of the quality of the wares, than of the position of his scales. Still it must be admitted that these balance men are not without their usefulness, being convenient for appraising market values.
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A. Bronson Atroit
Australian phrases and playful terms in 18th century notes
A London Chronicle fragment discusses cheerful slang like besker time and besker dine used by Australians and describes other terms such as Qosky bom ky and Australian grip. The text notes these phrases carry playful, lingering meanings tied to culture and wine usage.
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Creerings
Honert
Beatty
Lonion Chronicle
Ancient shell mounds found across Europe and Americas
Large shell heaps described as refuse lenses from prehistoric times span Denmark England Scotland France and other regions. They consist mainly of oyster and mussel shells with scattered stone bone and fossil remains.
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Denmark
England
Scotland
France
Europe
North
South America
Australia
Stay in School Says It Pays
Education matters for workers and individuals says a Colorado Agriculture College News Notes item. The piece urges readers to discuss the value of staying in school and consider its payoff for careers and society.
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Coloradoa
Planet Carnegie honors unnamed explorer in space lore
Dr. Orelup and colleagues discuss planetary names and a Carnegie shared honor. The article notes an era with no planet named after the benefactor during his lifetime. It mentions two minor planets between Mars and Jupiter named Carcegio and Eugenia Westminster Lyinetts as part of the lore.
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Carnegie
Eapress
Agene
Jupiee
Mars
Carcegio
Eugenia
Westminster Lyinetts
Root of Generosity in Press History
Henry Taylor quotes that generosity lies in self sacrifice. Tra Cole, ninety, has served at Government Printing Office in Washington since 1876 and is believed to be the oldest active pressman in the United States.
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Gwar
Henry Taylor
Tra Cole
Ico
Washington
United States
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