Hughes Victory Lure in State Vote Counts Across Nation
New York Letter cites chairman Willcox of the Republican National Committee arguing that actual vote tallies prove Hughes will win. The piece lists primary results across states showing Republicans leading Democrats, including California, Maine, New Jersey, Washington and others, to argue voters reject Wilson and favor Hughes.
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Hughes
Willcox
Republican National Committee
California
Westcott
Martine
Républian
Princeton
Wilson
Roosevelt
State of Washington
Washington
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
Kansas
Winess
New York
AOC
Purhes
Evangelist Kircher Urges True Christianity at Second Presbyterian
Had good attendance as Evang Kircher spoke on A Lost Christ from Luke 2d TA. He warned that church membership or activity alone does not equal Christianity and urged personal faith and action among listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Kircher
Acquaintance with Jesus Christ in the Church
The piece notes Judas betrayed Christ and many ministers and church leaders are jailed for lacking personal friendship with Christ. A quoted man says God warned him not to worry about joining a fashionable church. Mrs Kircher sang and prayer meetings grow. tonight’s topic is fuel for the burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Judas
Christ
Pat
God
Real Estate Transfers in Osage and Douglas Counties
Warranty deeds show transfers in Osage County and Lawrence area with names including Will Spalding Doug County to Kreider and Memning to Topeka. Lot numbers and street names appear, with values and assignments noted, including 1908 dates and releases beneath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BLOW
Satlards
Oo Wits
Osage County
Will Spalding
University Place
Lawerence
Kansas
Kreider Aid
Doug County
Kan
Kreider
Jim
Wyrange US
Porange UY
Bessie May Memning
Et al Topekse
W. A. Mincoubrie
Lotusimae St
Lawrenes
Perry Area News Briefs Include Sickness and Visits
Mrs Nora Collins near Perry has been ill but able to help presently. Wesley Reeding of Lawrence helps J W Robertson in the Perry furniture store. Mrs W T Patterson travels to Magnolia Arkansas to visit her son Alo who is said to have no relapse of fever. Grit Diek, absent eight years, arrived a few days ago.
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Nora Collins
Perry
Wesley Reeding
Lawrence
J. W. Robertson
W. T. Patterson
Magnolia
Arkansas
Alo
Grit
Diek
Local notes on residents visits and travel
The column lists numerous individuals and families visiting or traveling to and from Topeka, Lawrence, Nortonville, and Kansas City. It notes sickness, sales, and social visits, including Mrs Alma Webb, Norris McCall, Miss Susan Cooley, and Mr and Mrs F G Stark, among others, with events such as public sales and a Depew Potter lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Fannie Abel
Alma Webb
Perry
Topeka
Chris Lenherr
Nortonville
R. TN. Rice
Susan Cooley
Kansas City
Suzanne Schultz
Excelsior Springs
Fora Martin
F. G. Stark
Walter Stark
John Rogers
Corrine
Wansas City
Eda
Oleita Stark
W. C. Quincy
Ruth Stark
Grace Tyler
Lawrence
Thomas
Mary Lawless
Dre Alc. Zimmerman
Jd. As. Payne
Ab. Collins
Sharon Springs
Jonas Collins
Mellie Williamson
Charles Wilson
Third Missouri Regiment
Marines
Lloyd Knapy
Leona Jenkins
St. Francis Hospital
F. R. Fyestone
Nina Stines
Crosby Bros
James Glenn
Kilmer Brown
Bunker- Washburn
Elmer
Baker University
Das, McNeish
D. H. Payne
Pace Zimmerman
A. J. Weisgerber
Washington
Huey
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Cure
A vintage promotional piece claims pure blood strengthens bones muscles and organs and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as unequaled for scrofula catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia and fatigue. It urges readers to buy from all druggists today.
Masons Consider Forming Local Lodge Here
A steady rain on Tuesday helps planting as local Masons met Friday night in the 1 QO C F Hall to discuss organizing a lodge in the area. For ice cream contact Widemann’s at 182.
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Masons
QO. C. F.hall
Celebrate Century of Sunday Schools
The American Sunday School Union marks its hundredth anniversary after building more than 120000 Sunday activities nationwide, with half a million teachers and five million scholars. It released a history pamphlet and a leaflet on rural pioneering. both available by request. Headquarters: 1816 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
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American Sunday School Union
America
Chestnut Street
Philadephia, Pa
Final Notice from Lawrence Water Company
All persons indebted to the Lawrence Water Company are urged to call at the office and settle at once. Those who do not pay will have their water shut off. J. H. Mitchell, Receiver.
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The
Lawrence Water Company
J. H. Mitchell
Americans Need Thrift Across the Nation
A report from the American Society for Thrift warns Americans waste about 8 million dollars annually. Experts note excessive meat consumption and patterns of thriftlessness in kitchens causing losses, with estimates of preventable daily expenditures around 380 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society For Thrift
United States
Hee
New bungalow for sale on Tennessee Street in Lawrence
A local advert offers a new bungalow at 426 Tennessee Street in Lawrence. It promises easy terms and lists contact numbers 185 and 27493 Bell for inquiries.
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Tennessee Street
Lawrence
J. S. Beeghty
Bell
Community Notes From Farm County Weekend Visitors
Farmers welcomed a rat Tuesday as townsfolk recall visits by Mro and Mrs doha and Are shur at TH Jones. Preston hosted Sunday guests at AD Prout’s while Goldie Brubaker and Ric mond Banbaker spent Sunday afternoon at the Wie Steward home. Trout appears on the Gick list as Barnhart and Silas Dodder called at the Flower home. Vera inslow hosted Sunday with HK Pl Forth family. Porths and Amy traveled to Lawrence. Grandma Porth remained in Lawrence with I T and J A Forth Wednesday through Sunday. Church work included hedge removal and cellar cementing. Orvil Baker and A J Trout visited Kansas City. Wright attended a Farmers Union meeting in Salina.
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Mro
Doha
Areshur
TH. Jones
Do. We Preston
A.d.prout's
Goldie Brubaker
Ricmond Banbaker
Res. Win. Barnhart
Flower Home
Silas .Dodder
Gildie
Vera Inslow
Hk. PL Forth
Ira Allen
Michigan Valley
J. A. Porth
Amy
Lawrence
Grandma Porth
I. T
J. A. Forth
Orvil Baker
A.J. Trout
Kansas City
WL. OG. Wright
Salina
Villa Eden Social Roundup Links Residents And Visitors
Miss Linuise Loesch spent several days visiting her aunt Mrs. Lizzie Tornaden. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Douglas visited with Mr. and Mrs. H A Hallenbeck and family. A community meeting at Six Corners drew a good program and good time. Mrs Will Winkelman and others visited Lawrence Saturday. The Brock family spent Sunday with their daughter and family, Mar and Julius Toraden. Miss Harbaugh led pupils to the University Saturday. Paul Luckan and family of Fall Leaf visited the daughter and family.
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Linuise Loesch
Lizzie Tornaden
Chas
Douglas
H. A. Hallenbeck
Six Corners
Will Winkelman
John Hughey
William Tornaden
Uiley
Jelly Mold and Dessert Recipes From an Old Household Page
Instructions for mint jelly with currant or lemon gelatin, caramel ice cream, blackberry dumplings, mock plum pudding, and related desserts. Includes steps for preparing jelly mold, caramel foundation, dumpling dough, and a no bake or steam finish with berries and cream. A historical kitchen article detailing traditional British style sweets.
Local Notes From Lawrence and Nearby Towns
The Saturday social round includes visits by Mr and Mrs Fred Yornaden and Cantily from Taw reme, Joe Doyle visiting William Torden, and Jesse Crabb with Charles Douglas in Lawrence. Mrs Hallenbeck attended the Pythian Sisters convention in Tonganoxie, while Claude Hallenbeck spent time with Carl Todd. Several others were in Linweed and Allen county, with updates on Mrs Doyle’s Reno visit and Mrs McClean’s father in critical condition after a stroke.
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Julius’ Torneden
Fred Yornaden
Cantily
Tawreme
Joe Doyle
William Tornaden
Moesars
John Hughey
Tf. A. Hallenbeck
Laptad
Mis. Doyle
Dco
Reno
Jesse Crabb
Charles Douglas
Lawrence
Dh AL Hallenbeck
Pythian Sisters
Sevte
Tornacden
Janity of
Perry
Instant Action Surprises At Grocer’s Story
A patient recounts relief from bad stomach issues after trying buckthorn bark and glycerin from Adler-iks One Spoonerl. The letter claims instant action flushes the entire alimentary tract and relieves constipation sour stomach and prevents appendicitis.
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Adler-iks
Dick Dros
Druaprrists
St Jacobs Oil and Pinex Cough Remedy Ad
A vintage print advertisement touts St Jacob's Oil for rheumatic pain and universal aches claiming instant relief with a harmless ointment. It promotes Pinex cough syrup as a premier remedy, detailing preparation, dosage, and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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St. Jacob's
Victim of Man's Cupidity and Laziest Shepherd
A fragmentary London Globe excerpt contrasts the whaling chase of the white whale until near extinction by 1612 with a century of pursuit and doubtful recovery. It also recalls the pamphlet The Shepherds of Salisbury Plain describing laziness and a prize of no guinea for the laziest group member who slept through the challenge.
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Arctic Ocean
Salisary Plain
London Globe
On the High and Best Lightning Conductors
A fragment from the Rochester Herald notes Vivian, described as free years old, riding frequently with her father’s automobile. The piece humorously recalls her trying to jump into bed, declaring triumphantly if she landed high. It then lists experiments ranking lightning conductors from metal to water and best insulators, ending with various materials.
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Vivian
Efert
Nike Itan High
Resitt
Rochester Herald
Shattered Father’s Excuse Inspires Child’s Wish for Brother
Four year old Shattered Father’s Excuse narrates a breakfast moment where she asks for a little brother. Her father Tarber explains the cost, and she cheekily suggests charging it, revealing a humorous family exchange from a local scene.
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Trithie Mires
Papal Po
Origin of Phosphorus and Florida Supply
The New York Sun notes phosphorus comes from phosphite rock mined in several areas. Florida furnishes most of the U S output, valued at about 5 to 10 million dollars in recent years, with foreign production trailing. Dent wait for a Christmas photo at Squires Studio.
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United States
New York Sun
Florida
Dent
Squires Studio
Bay Rum Island's Main Export
Historical note on the day tree cultivation in St. John and Danish West Indies. Describes leaf extract and distillation processes, deeming Bay Rum production the island’s principal industry, supporting St. Thomas and local manufacture.
Revolt of Small Masculinity in a Quixotic Tale
A narrator describes Larry refusing to yield to girls in games, despite his mother urging politeness. He complains there should be a special boy who does not have to defer, noting happiness and unhappiness are always present in such social plays.
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Larry
Tarry
Gstris
Manners and Morals Framing Character With Courtesy
A brief admonition highlights that good aims alone are not enough without proper manners. It compares virtue to a picture needing a fitting frame and a plain face needing appropriate dressing, arguing character must be framed in courtesy to be valued.
Thoughtful Jean in Cemetery Groping for Clue
Thoughtful Jean and Aunt Mar visit a cemetery where Jean spots a magnolia wreath and asks if it belongs to the man buried nearby, noting the wreath resembles one seen at the milliner.
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Jean
Aunt Martie
Banks Well Protected Bullion Dept Flooded by Machinery
A damaged report describes a Bank of Maelamd bullion department submerged by water from machinery each night. It notes similar issues in London banks where bullion areas may be linked to manager's reservoirs, with entrances reportedly undetected by security alarms.
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Maelamd
London
How to Clean Hair Brushes With Cornmeal
To clean hair brushes mix a cup of cornmeal and work it through the bristles by hand. The meal absorbs grease and dirt, then shake it out and repeat with fresh meal until the brush is clean. It’s better than aiming for water and risk loosening the brush fibers.
His Remedy The Commercial club’s slogan stirs wary townsfolk
The landlord of the Peuninia Tavern voices pessimism about the city’s new slogan adopted by the Commercial club. He believes the loud shout of it should keep the town awake, noting his business has not fared as hoped lately.
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Peuinia
Jude
Poets Names and the Atmosphere They Create
The text claims that words create a distinct atmosphere and that the sound of great poets’ names evokes beyond their meaning. It notes that names carry a quality tied to each poet. It also observes how habit can make someone say a woman is the only one he ever loved.
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Second Presbyterian Revival
Union West
Children’s Union
Gdlaal
Clothing Coyothing CO
C. GC. Roberts
Tlueh Blaze
Mile
Geerree TH. Johnson
Anto CL Bo Roberts
Wiedemann’s
Bititel
Villa Eden
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
E. W. Cross
Tol Mass. Street
L.V. Cross
Roth
E. W. Cross & CO
Undertakers
Smith Undertaking CO
Lescher & Power
Kansas City, Mo
James Ketner
Stove Soltek
Steve Polish
Dan
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