High School Students Rally for Food Pledges
Senior students organized a house to house canvass to collect food conservation pledges. Eighty seven teams of 16 worked under Principal Olney, each making about forty calls across districts. Over 500 pledges expected from the high school, with mixed turnout across divisions and a pledge drive at the University of Kansas upcoming after a campus convocation.
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Sunior
de Princ
Olney
Lawrence
Oiner
United States Food Administration
Ava
Olner
Yale
University of Kansas
H. J. Waters
Joint Military Committee Forming in Petrograd War
The Russian War Ministry plans a joint military committee embracing soldiers workers delegates and military and political elements now forming in Petrograd. The army union reports gradual replacements of Cossacks guarding Korniloff and fears infantry may surrender him to popular vengeance.
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Russian War Ministry
Petrograd
Novo Charkask
Gor Korniloff
Kerensky
Army Union
Kornlof
Waters to speak on food conservation at University event
Dr. H. J. Waters of Kansas State food administrator will address Kansas University students in the university gymnasium Thursday afternoon as part of food conservation week observance. Food pledge cards will be distributed at the meeting.
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K. Us
H. J. Waters
Kansas State
University of Kan‘sas
Save Fuel Supply Plan: Icebox Homes To Conserve Energy
A speculative plan proposed by Dean Olin Templin suggests building insulated icebox style homes and schools to store air at a stable temperature, powered by a small basement machine. The system would minimize coal and fuel shortages by maintaining proper air temperature and using a ventilating heater to purge germs and odors, with carpenters crafting thick walls to prevent heat intrusion.
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Dean
Olin Templin
Ern Temptin
Thian
Addition to Cemetery Favored by City Commissioners
The three acre extension to Oak Hill cemetery is favored by the city commissioners. Engineer E H Lyunmire was directed to survey the tract and quote a price. T J Weeney, former owner of the street, will be approached. The tract offered lies west of 180 feet by 728 feet, with the west half retained for later use, and includes a Catholic cemetery portion.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
E. H. Lyunmire
T. J. Weeney
University students push Liberty Loan bonds sale
At the University of Kansas students and faculty subscribe to the Second Liberty Loan. Two student organizers Jack Tucker and John Montgomery lead the campaign despite official campaign objections. Eight fraternities participate as funds are raised through bond purchases.
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Unit Y of Kansas
Liberty
K.U Gus
Hig Bongzhi- Ben
Jack Tucker
John . Montgomery
Von Hertling Named New German Chancellor Amid Reform Talks
The report outlines Count von Hertling's potential chancellorship as Germany weighs Prussian reform measures. A conservative shift is debated with franchise changes, House of Lords reforms, and tower badge extensions under consideration. Discussions note Catholic center support and socialist opposition as the crisis may revive upon appointment.
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Des Michavi
Sulymi
House of Lords
Tower House
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Geoorge von Hertline
Michaelis
Ferlong
Reichstag
Bavaria
von Rethmann Holwer
Kiehlman
Dru
Stats Oven Lair
Widener
Wood For Sale in Lawrence Area
Farmers in Lawrence seek wood or wood products for May needs. Buyers may supply or arrange delivery. sellers offering good wood and accommodating arrangements. Local note indicates demand and availability in the community.
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Lawrence
New War Taxes Take Effect Friday Across Purchases
Readers faced with broad new levies as war tax measures expand. Amusements, freight, insurance, communications, tobacco, and club dues see various percentages and per unit charges. Some taxes apply immediately, others December 1, with stamps and post cards affected. The move broadens fiscal impact across transportation, recreation, and consumer goods.
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Washington
Cinere
Panama
Eng
West Indies
Scotland
Mexico
Department
Hhsands
Toraarray
Obi Yates
Werchand
Titanic
Club Dues Notice From New Officer Remains Unclear
The fragment mentions club dues and a new officer or weekly remit, with unclear wording about who is in charge and how payments will be handled. No clear dates, names, or places are discernible from the readable text.
Milled Conference Will Try to Warp Wan
A fragmented OCR item mentions a conference plan titled Milled Confereness, aiming to address Wan. Details are unclear, but mentions a formal meeting or trial by a group or committee. Entities are uncertain due to garbled text.
Olcott to Great Lakes Next Week
Olcott prepares for departure to the Great Lakes training station after the Aggie game. The voyage follows a schedule of drills and destination stops as he undergoes forthcoming tests and a series of tough practice battles.
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Olcott
Great Lakes
K. U2
Mentofk
Vrach Olcott
Dr Ese Nay Pear Wey Sides
Fragmentary OCR text yields a garbled line with unclear names and actions. No coherent event or entities are identifiable to summarize into a proper news item.
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Bett titl e at fave gy time
LAR as SS iS LAR as SS iS Bett tite at fave gy. The text is fragmented and lacks readable entities or a coherent event to summarize.
Italians Unite Amid Ongoing Tensions Report
A condensed report notes Italians across regions display unity amid ongoing tensions. Leaders urge calm while civic groups organize dialogue and cultural events to reinforce shared national identity. Local observers see this as a test of political resilience.
Frats Save Food Despite Ad Thee Wd Fit Aye
Frat houses secured food supplies amid a drive to reduce waste and reallocate meals. Students organized pickup zones, improved storage, and coordinated with campus services to ensure sustenance for those in need.
Itamians Slow German Drive Amid Epidemic Confusion
Fragmented OCR reads show confusion over epidemic health enforcement and public safety during a stalled German advance. References to sick children, health orders, and county actions hint at strained coordination between city and county officials and calls for proper enforcement.
Storage rules and compliance guidance at regional facility
Fragmented notice outlines storage regulation requirements and responsibilities for handling items. Mentions release dates and permitted actions, with scattered references to health and safety concerns, and a possible location tied to West Point. Names and dates are unclear due to OCR errors.
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