Americans Welcome in France as French Troops Lead Front
In France October 27 Associated Press reports American troops welcomed by French soldiers. Germans hold a line hundreds of yards away in mud filled trenches as Americans shell enemy positions and join field celebrations with French troops.
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France
Associated Press
de Frent
Wilgon
Sibert
Teome Hatte Artillery
I Association
Ith
Nortal
Italian Successes May Modify Course of War
A British front telegram from March describes a potential crisis on the Italian front with Marshal Von Mackensen in command and both sides risking everything for a decision that could alter the war’s entire course. Meanwhile, social notes mention Mr and Mrs W G Garbutt and Mrs Walter Day visiting Abilene, and Coach Bennie Owen of Oklahoma visiting Lawrence.
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Lisclose
Marchal von Mackensen
Walter Day
Abilene
Suomning
Bennie Owen
Oklahoma
Lawrenes
Praise for French Army in Victory Over German Forces
French troops earned high praise for a decisive victory north of the Aisne, breaking through fortified German positions. More than 11,000 prisoners have been counted. French artillery dominates three corridors, and bridges along the Aisne canal were destroyed to seal the advance. The crown prince's divisions suffered heavy losses as France drives south of the Aisne-Qise canal toward Laon and the Chemins des Dames ridge.
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France
Associated Press
Aisne
Aisne-Qise
Auxaillon
Pargny-Filain
Filain
Inter
Gennan
Toiay
Eredit
Verdun
Brancourt
Laon
Ailette
Chemins Des Dames Rilge
Durring
Editors Guess Words On Menu At Banquet
Editors at a Lawrence banquet faced a tongue twisting menu drafted by Miss Jane Taylor of White Earth. The page long line included Chippewa terms and an explanation that the editors would receive blackberry pie à la mode, with the translated menu revealing the dish baked for them.
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Second District
Haskell Institute
People of
Lawrence
H. B. Peakrs
Jane Taylor
White Earths Minn
Farmers Back Farm Bureau Plan In Douglas County
A. E. Turner and J. M. Kessler report farmers in Douglas County largely approve the farm bureau plan. Many sign petitions requesting a farm bureau and more farmers joined in the effort in Wakarusa Lecompton Bet Har Wakarusa Vinland and nearby townships. A final count will be made soon and signatures are believed sufficient to secure establishment in the county.
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Douglas County
Farm Bureau
A. E. Turner
J. M. Kessler
G. W. Shearer
Wakarusa
Chase Jake Hammig
Grant
Charles McGhiria
Lecompton
Bet Har Wakarusa
Stevens
Oth Yenton
Vinland
Dead Man Identified Near Lawrence as John Barrett
The body found on a farm near Lawrence was identified by Henry J. Barrett and his wife of Kansas City as their son John Barrett, 33, who left Kansas City for Fort Riley two weeks earlier. Coroner cites exposure as cause. no other cause found. A replevin suit was filed by John Lawson against Joseph and Amel us Wagner.
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Edward Schaake
Lawrence
Ohn Barrett
Dirs
Henry J. Barrett
West 20Th St
Kansas City
Missouri
Yestern Lay
Douglas County
Fort Riley
Plumbers Union
Union Station
Fuller Construction Company
Mwan
Fred Robinson
Robinson
Mr.Robinson
Kaness City
Baria
Douglas County Bonds Surpass Minimum Subscriptions
Three large contributions push county bond drive toward goal as farmers banks and residents join forces. Douglas County nears final total of about $600,000 toward a $728,500 quota, with banks extending hours and unions and railways providing major gifts.
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Douglas County
Bramelsick
Fraternal Aid Union
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company
Union Pacific
Santa’ Ie
Union ‘Pacific
Hunt
Nolsickback
W. Jo Cummings
Rurals
Genevieve Chalkley
W. J. ‘Cummings
Clay
Douglass County
Food Conservation Campaign Opens Monday in Douglas County
Douglas County joins a nationwide Food Conservation drive with a pledge campaign running October 28 to November 4. School groups will canvass door to door while ministers outline the effort from pulpits and church meetings. Supt. O. I. Lane leads local coordination, with signatures sought in Lawrence and across the county to support conservation and aid the war effort.
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Lawrence
Herbert Hoover
Douglas County
O. I. Lane
rLwinte
Herbert McClashie
Lord Northcliffe Speech Attacks German War Reports
Lord Northcliffe told 200 editors in Kansas City that German dispatches aim to mislead America and allied nations about a short war. He argued Germany’s regime has little real power outside a few budgets and that belief in German victory persists among some while others tire of the war. He urged greater Allied cargo transport tonnage and criticized British press treatment of classes.
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Lord + Northcliffe
Kansas City
J. R. Kirkwood
Germany
America
Congress
Lord Northcliffe
Ae Kaiser
Ngland
Northcliffe
Ile
United Bruins
Tlu
Coun
A Good Boost for the Tobacco Fund
A large collection boosts the Tobacco Fund to aid the lebacen program. Twenty eight soldiers will receive tobacco kits funded by donations. Donors including Mrs Havens and Mrs Beil, Gus Jacah Naker, and many others will be thanked via return post cards.
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Neofull Havens Ale
EL Beil
Gus Jacahe Naker
Kent and
Curi
Taker Tiller
Hugh Flats
J Wes
Janet Simons
Anne Glahn
Mineyo Pedroia
Protsch
Abe Wolfson
Werking
Hugh, Blair, Jr
Clarence Shuek
Dunmire to Speak at Lawrence Water Plant Update
Lawrence residents 예정 for noon meeting hear Dunmire discuss changes to the municipal water plant. He will cover new mains work maintenance plans and safeguards ensuring a safe ample water supply. A large turnout is expected. Mrs Graves of New London visits her brother A D Weaver.
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Lawrinen
Jneersferbert Dunmire
Lawrence
Dunmire
Kansas Weather Report: Snow Likely This Afternoon
Weather notes indicate generally fair conditions tonight and in the west and central portions turning to snow in the afternoon or night. Temperatures will drop, with cold readings in the southern area.
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Kansas
School Boards Discuss Music and Rural Education Meeting Notes
Nearly one hundred rural teachers and board members met at a county convention in a Methodist church to discuss music in public schools, with State Superintendent W. Ross not arriving. Dean Thurles and Professor Otis Hall spoke on school music and club work, stressing home and school alignment and community involvement. The Second District Editorial Association elected Ft Scott leaders, planned next year’s meeting there, and noted attendance at the Kansas Ames game. Fort Scott editor Marble spoke on roads and newspapers linking development, alfalfa revenue in the county, and the role of newspapers in community growth. Marriage licenses were issued in the county to local residents.
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Dean Thurles
School of Fine Arts
Pebble School
Srhout Corrientium
Anid
Weil
Ot Nash
Methodist
Second District
Ft. Scott
K. U. Athletic Association
Kansas-Ames
McCook Field
Marble of
E.craig. Pleasanted
M C. B. Wiard
de Soto
A I. Converse
Wellsville
Chamber of Commerce
George Sion
George WL Marble
Marble
Develen
Lis Watts
Omar
Anil
Raniat
Lhee
Rourken
Esaniy
Ipaersiage
Semtt
Converse
Wiard
de Soto Eaele
Eye
Ark
I C.S. Finch
The
Lawrence Gazette
FE. F. Heisler
Kansas Kansas. Sun
Iransaf
Breyforte
Ry County
Brey Red
Bint
N Mnet
Dorothy’ Cole
University
Society News
Childrens Department
Minnransts Naners
Telegraph
Omaha Bee
E. F. Heisler
Kansas City
Kansas
Orphans Benefit Drawn From Small Gifts and Gratitude
A fragment from a child’s hand recalls Mrs. Julia Lathron’s plan to aid French orphans during war. Donations include four little options and stockings delivered by a benefactor, with touching letters praising the aid. Names from recent report include Miss Gertride Burk, Miss Mary Bilan Reanrennt, and Morrow. tenents and a local club contribute monthly sums toward children finding homes.
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CIA
Julia Lathron
Gertride Burk
Paughkeepetis
Sen
Mary Bilan
Ka Nets
M. Henry
Ato Atlas
Morrow
Aren
FM 3
Large Trial Docket At Last Docket Sees 144 Cases
A large trial docket features 144 cases to be tried, marking the farthest increase in cases scheduled. The list covers multiple defendants and jurisdictions, with hearings set across forthcoming sessions. Authorities emphasize the breadth of the docket and the efficiency of the court's scheduling.
Cross Country Winners to Dine After Meet at Me Cook
A dinner is offered to cross country winners as an added incentive for runners vying for the KLU. Teams from Robinson Gymnasium race against those starting from the Me Cook Sheds. The first six finishers will join the Varsity team. five scoring runners are used in the meet. Coach W. C. Hamilton hosts the postrace meal.
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KLU
Robinson Gymnasium
Atla
C. Hamilton
McCook Field
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