Indian maidens host banquet for Lawrence editors week ahead
Lawrence hosts a two day gathering for Second District editors with a first class banquet to be cooked and served by Haskell Indian students in tribal costumes. butter cream and vegetables may come from the Haskell farm and about fifty guests will attend with ticketing via The Journal World and The Gazette. events include papers by editors wives at Chamber of Commerce, a Friday banquet at Haskell Institute, a Saturday morning business meeting, and an auto ride with luncheon at Kansas University.
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Lawrence
Haskell
Department of Domestic Science
Ata
Journal-World
The
Gazette
Thej
Mare
Chamber of Gomrastee
Has J ‘Kell Institute
Chamber of Commerce
E. O. Perkins
Department of Journalism
Foote Ames
K. U
Petition Aims For Lawrence To Topeka Hard Surface Road
Work on a petition for a hard surfaced road from Lawrence to Topeka via Stall and Watson advances. Filing with county commissioners pending, with 51 percent signers reached. Lawrence good roads committee, led by Charles Eberhardt and others, reports over 2000 acres pledged and signatures from small landowners. The committee reviews property and road descriptions before filing tomorrow.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Stall and Watson
Good Roads Committee of
Charles Eberhardt
Otis Perkins
W.C. Simons
A. A. Hicks
Completing Census Religious Survey in Lawrence
The Lawrence census effort began Sunday with the goal of finishing this week. Canvassers report many homes missed and plan follow ups this week or next Sunday at the First Methodist or Dr. Hay Hargett’s home. The Sunday School Union and Ministers Alliance urge all returns in by Sunday night.
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Lawrence 25S
Stuek
Ministeris Alliance
First Methodist
Hay
Hargett
Kansas City Germans Accused of Disloyalty Debunked
Mr Meade debunks claims of widespread German American disloyalty amid reports about the Kansas City Saddlery Company. He cites a Rotary luncheon where H B Wilber hosted him and asserted patriotism, noting misreadings in papers about bond purchases. He says Wilber will address the committee and cites Lawrence firms buying Liberty Bonds.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Saddlery Company
Meade
Rotary
Albert Allen
H. B. ‘Wglber
Baltimore
Incider
Liberty Bonds
B. Wilber
Wilber
Lawrence
Kansas Baptists Convene Elects Officers at Topeka
Kansas Baptists at their annual meeting in Kansas City Oct 16 adopted resolutions thanking Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood for supporting clean amuse ment for soldiers at Camp Funston and endorsed efforts to curb vice. Officers elected include President Arvin S Olin Lawrence First Vice President G W Trout Pittsburg Second Vice President J A McDermott Winfield Historical Secretary Rev L H Holt Ottawa Treasurer Revs Wayland Campbell Topeka.
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Kansas City
Ruan
Kansas Baptists
Leonard Wood
Funston
Prof
Arvin
S. Olin
Lawrence
G.W. Trout
Pittsburg
J. A. McDermott
Winfield
L. H. Holt
Ottawa
Wayland Campbell
Topeka
Fire destroys Sam Stanley's barn near Hesper
A severe blaze struck Sam Stanley's barn one mile south of Hesper on Wednesday night. The fire consumed the barn, hitching, harness, and about 1500 bushels of wheat. Two bulls escaped unharmed, and the loss includes most contents though some wheat remained unaccounted for. The barn was insured though its overall value could not be determined.
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Sam Stanley
Sam” Stanley
Hesper
Lawrence Firms Back Home Guards in City Defense
Local report notes twelve Lawrence firms pledge five dollars monthly to sustain the Home Guards until state provision arrives. Donations cover upkeep for about 150 drilling men. Banks, seed companies, merchants and other businesses join in, with city publicity chairman naming four speakers for upcoming services at Richland M E Church and schoolhouse meetings. A free will silver offering supports the Bill Chair fund for colleges.
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Lawrence Home Guards
Lawrence
Lawrence Home Guard
Theo. Poehler Mercantile Co
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Merchants National Bank
People’s State Bank
Watkins National Bank
Lawrence National Bank
Wd. Busch. Barteldes_Seed Company
Farmers State & Savings Bank
Bowersock, Mill. & Power.Co
A.D. Weaver
Citizens State Bank
Harry Sparks
J. R Holmes
J. C. Evans
Thoms Harley
Lawrence to hear Dr Jenkins on war front at Robinson Gym
Dr Burris Jenkins pastor of Linwood Boulevard Christian Church fresh from Italy and France will speak at Robinson Gymnasium tomorrow night at eight o clock. The Kansas City Y M C A worker spent six months at the front and will describe conditions as seen by an active front worker. Chancellor Frank Strong will preside and Dean Butler will lead singing.
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Burris Jenkins
Lingwood Boulevard
Europe
Pr. Jenkins
Y. M. CA
Lawrence
Kansas City
Jen
De.Newell Dwight’ Tiflis
America
LY. MC. A
Jenkin
Ottawa
Dr. Jenkins
Robinson Gymnasium
Linwood Boulevard
City
Ke Le ANASTAS CLUB Meeting Features Music Program
An upcoming university club event in Myers Hall includes a 1 50 o'clock address by Rev Gordon Thompson of the Methodist church and a 4 50 o'clock meeting. A male quartet and an orchestra will provide special music for the program.
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l-Sreak
Soingon
Gordon Thompson
Univethy
The
Methodist Church
Stude Myers Hall
Speci Club
Myers Hall
Farmers Refuse Patriotism Amid War Bond Drive
In Chicago October 19 a spokesman from Joan for the Mer e company criticized farmers as the only weak spot in the war effort. He said farmers will not buy liberty bonds pay taxes sell products or fight, noting only one out-of-town tax payer among those queried. He charged farmers have profited during the war and feel privileged.
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Chicago
the Ants Loan
H S Girls Work To Aid Red Cross And Conservation
The junior high sewing class under Miss Martha Trinder plans a Red Cross initiative beginning next week. Nearly 100 students will devote one period per week to Red Cross sewing and related activities as part of a community conservation and food program led by the school.
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Civsics
Mise Ol Trinder
Esuniy
Ronie
Make Boys Work Easy in the Nation’s Schools
A scrambled text fragment discusses helping boys cope with work and duties, urging better care and guidance at home and in schools. It references Patriotism, writing, and the need for organized effort to ease tasks, with mentions of a theatre and public figures shaping youth education.
Kansas Weather Report Readable Fragments Today
A fragmentary weather note mentions Friday and Saturday conditions in Kansas. It references wind and cold temperatures with unclear specifics, leaving readers with a vague forecast and no precise measurements or times.
Partial strike disrupts mining operations and hospital aid
Unfocused report notes miners in a region striking and affecting local services. Mentions hospitals and personnel changes, with unclear names and scattered details. The article emphasizes action by workers and ensuing court or public responses, indicating disruption to daily life and health services.
Food Price Controls and Retailer Impacts Described
The article outlines a planned five point consumer price directive by the Food Administration. It notes prices and quality are to be balanced, with wholesalers and retailers expected to adjust to posted levels. The piece mentions consumer costs, supply chain effects, and enforcement considerations.
Drive Starts Sunday in Lawrenc e Minis Bond Plan
Fragmented OCR describes banks in Lawrence offering weekly installment bonds with public debt plans. Mentions court districts and officials, payments to banks, accrued interest, and bonds starting Sunday morning with local records and public notice of financial terms.
Local meeting outlines wartime civic duties and plans
Officials propose unifying volunteer efforts across districts to boost food administration and school kitchen programs. A county committee will oversee activities with teachers and community members assigned to manage clothing and rations. Next week a follow up session will refine plans and signatures due by November 4.
Damage claim filed against Kansas City and Interurban Company
A damage filing in Wyandotte court seeks 74 260 pounds against the Kansas City and Interurban Company. The record mentions Taylor of Ed, a former state senator, and references 1916 construction disputes. Jurors will be acquainted with the case details as it proceeds through the court.
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Kansas City
Wyandotte
Taylor
Edformer State Séndieges
Sparks Ie
MaCamish
Taylor Pril
Incomplete OCR Report On Wheat Yield And Structures
A garbled OCR passage discusses wheat yield expectations and a referenced historic site. It mentions a lack of modern house attachments and a herd of cattle under a head of which is unclear. Entities and specifics are heavily damaged.
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