British Push North of Cambrai and Toward Lille
British forces widened their advance in northern France, reaching near Cambrai and advancing toward the Lys sector. Reports say Moeuvres and y en Artois have fallen, with gains along the Canal Du Nord and near Peronne. British actions disrupt German lines while French, American, and Italian troops renew attacks along Aisne and Vesle fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambrai
Cani
Bapaume
Cami
Arras-Cambrai
Y en-Artois
Moeuvers
Perynne
Somme
Peronne
Byne
Vouai
Syd
Inchy-en-Artois
Bourlon Wael
Neral Byng
Anchod
Byng
Rheims Arras
Lys
Lys Satiat
la Bassee
Lens
Berlin
Lys Salient
Wulverghem
Nieppe
Bacht, Maur
Laventre
Richebourg-st Thast
Ted
Noyon
Champagne
Buis
Moeuvres
France
Con
Qqueant
Carnal du Nord
Perbnne
Vaux Woods
Moislins
Planders
Neuve Chapatle
Venties
Sailly-sur-Sallid
Taris
Cand) du Nord
Ailette
Aisne
Turay
Chapetrie Woods
Chevillyard
Cribulles
Neyon
Coucy-de- Chateau
Divencourt
Leuilly
Ciamvey
Lraye
Buey-le- Longs
Vesle
Canal London
Prish Havig
Canal du Nord
Numaucoert
Sains-les- Marquoin
Trent
Inchym-Artois
Demicourt
Doignies Sand Pirnies
Lertincourt
Haut Ailaines
Etick
Auléport
Saills
Lyssallent
Croix du Bac
Substitutes Named for Wheat Flour by Food Administration
Sept 4 Wichita and Ken report the Food Administration issued a new substitutes list for wheat flour in response to inquiries from grocers. It lists barley flour corn meal kaffir flour millet flour fetorita flour fetterita meal rice flour oat flour peanut flour potato flour bean flour and buckwheat flour. Retailers may sell any substitute with standard wheat flour at a rate of one pound substitute to four pounds wheat flour. Barley corn and corn meal must remain in stock to sell as substitutes for Victory bread. Households are urged to use all substitutes in baking bread and breakfast foods and corn bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Ken
Food Administration
Crown Prince Explains German Victory Idea and War Aims
Amsterdam dispatch reports Crown Prince Wilhelm defines victory as holding their own and not being vanquished. He denies being a fire eater, says Germany would not have chosen this moment for war, expects end as enemies realize they cannot win, and notes misinterpretation of western front withdrawals. He praises American material and personnel arrival in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Budapest
Arest
England
Germany
Jose
Crown Prince
France
Eudora Road Plagued by Horrible Conditions Near Lawrence
Reports from Kaw Valley describe Eudora road as ruined with cars stuck and ditches filled. Farmers opposed grading last spring but now demand action, while county officials cite lack of oil and conflicting plans for improvements to fix the dune and drainage problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Eudora
Kaw Valley
al Andrews
Andrews
Lloyd Duffee
Limited Service Men Depart For Camp Funston From Douglas County
Five Douglas County limited service men Thomas D. Liggett Earl Pence Robert J. Elis Frank F. Bernitz and Leo G Frodiver left at 10 45 AM over the Union Pacific for Camp Funston their departure quiet They are the first Douglas County contingent. about twenty men remain in thir days Nineteen Leavenworth County men were here last night en route to Fort Riley on the same day After supper at a local restaurant they continued their journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funston
Douglas County
Union Pacific
Camp Funston
Thomas D. Liggett
Earl Pence
Robert J. Elis
Frank F. Bernitz
Leo. G. Frodiver
Leavenworth County
Fort Rily
Leavenworth County Limited Service
Record price paid for corn load by L M Flot or Flory
L M Flot or Flory paid 95.25 for a load of corn yesterday, claiming he has sold similar loads for 8. The purchase was noted as a possible record price for a load of coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Flot
L. M. Flory
80 Men Go Friday to Camp Funston in Largest Draft Contingent
Douglas county prepares the largest class One draft group to leave Friday for Camp Funston. Seventy-seven men previously left June 29. this round raises the count to eighty with 59 in Class One and eight 1917 men retained. Names and call details appear through three draft rounds with alternates to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fighty
Douglas County
Camp Funston
Charlge C. Brune
Moray
Sec
Uae
Aml
Cloven
Dowether
Maly
Hane Avis
Friday Day of Hi Omen and shuffles of ancient laws
Fragmentary note records Adwan created on a Friday and sinned on a Friday before being thrust from Fifen on a Friday. It also mentions Miss Anna Gillis leaving 1508 N HB for Henryetta Oklahoma to head the English department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gillis
Henryetta
Oklahoma
Fire Chiefs and Firemen Meet Program At State Convention
The program for the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs and the Kansas State Firemen’s Association convention was released. Events include a luncheon at Haskell Institute, a luminated fire run on Massachusetts Street, and a banquet for ladies, with talks by state fire officials and discussions on inspection, prevention, and meeting sites. The gathering, held in Lawrence, runs September 18 to 20 with officers elected and a visit to Douglas County planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Street
Haskell Institute
Kansas State Aviation of Fire Chiefs
Kansas State Firemen’s Association
Doulas
Hinskell Institute
Hau
Lawrence
Topeka
We. Condray
Manhattan
Wlr. Higgins
Selemonton
Nee
Fareaven
Reading
Lenorts Mound
Douglas County
Foe Chiefs Convention and Salvage Talks At Meeting
A fragmented report details a joint convention agenda featuring Chief John McNarry from Kansas City and Chief Alex Henderson, with topics on fire safety in basements, ventilation, and shackling shingle roots. Officers elected include Davie as treasurer and Condray of Manhattan as director, with informal get acquainted hour and committee reports.
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Yao
George To Mohrbnehes
Meville
Chic
Ds Davie
Amcunsads
Condray
Manhattan
Umiounerd
Geo
KE. K
Presideny Aalst
Pires
John McNarry
Kansas City
Alex Hendersen
W Salen
Ig Patra Lound
Weather report predicts fair to cool temperatures
The brief weather note describes fair conditions and cooler air with Thursday expected to be fair and warmer. It notes a 3 pm reference and mentions today’s conditions as prior to the change.
Big Show Flivvers Won't Be At Fair
Local event organizer confirms the Big Show Flivvers will not perform at the county fair citing scheduling conflicts and venue restrictions. Officials say plans for a future appearance remain possible if arrangements align with logistics and contract terms.
Soldiers to Haskell Challenge Is Accepted
Soldiers to Haskell challenge is accepted with plans for a big fair week carnival. William Kochring, director of the baby show, seeks assistance to arrange attractions and exhibitions. Local leaders including J V Skinner and others plan to assemble an all star county team, with Beaverton officials and contractors to contribute, while tractor firms face worker shortages hindering displays.
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Wm. Kochring
K. UC
Kou
Teash
Lawrence
Larry F. Cram
Kaw Valley Creamery
Wisconsin
R. Ir Charlton
le M.flory
Wm. LaCass
R. K. Nicholson
Koehring
Haskell Institute
Capt. Rice
Solitiers
Colored Masons Hold State Grand Lodge Session
The fifty first annual King Solomon's Grand Lodge and Grand Court of Kansas met this week at Masonic Hall 737 New Hampshire Street. Mayor George L Kreek delivered the welcome for Lawrence with addresses by W M Dickerson Grand Lecturer Topeka Grand Master Rev Frank Wilson Topeka and Mrs M A Ging Departmental Grand Worthy.
In Spite of Drear Steps Toward Life Lease From Army
A terse report notes steps toward securing a life lease from army authorities despite Drear. Officials, possibly medical or political figures, indicate progress in negotiations or policy change affecting a detainee or veteran. Details remain fragmentary but imply formal ongoing talks and potential approval.
College Men Face Draft Rules Tying National Guard
Kansas college students enrolled in military training may be considered military members of the National Guard under new draft regulations. Governor Capper, War Department, and Senator Curtis push for official recognition so Guard units at colleges stay intact. Officials warn without action many guardsmen could be stripped or deferred, risking collapse of the Kansas guard and broader guard viability nationwide.
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National Guard
sGu
Topeka
Commis
A Capper
War Department
Charles Curtis
Marshal Crowder
Senate Eimittee
National Guard Compan
Kansas
National GI
National Guard of
Union
Org
United States
National
National Guardca
N Guard
WI Department
Natio Guard
High School Drill Plans Include Distinctive Collar Ornaments
Superintendent R A Kent plans a military drill program at the high school with possible University instructor. Action is pending and details on daily or twice weekly sessions depend on available time and staffing. If organized, students may wear regulation army uniforms marked by collar ornaments to distinguish drill participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Kent
Bruno T
Army Unife
City Plans Water Supply Upgrade for New University Barracks
City commission agreed to cooperate with the government to furnish water for the new university barracks. The action authorizes the purchase of 32 tons of cast and 2,000 pounds of joint cast fittings to lay new mains. The aim is to supply adequate water to the barracks, as current mains along Louisiana Street and Twelfth Street are undersized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Louisana
Twelfth Street
Ss Street
Mississippi
Loulé
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Ole, Werrsen
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Lester Julian Reber Tunty Brubaker
Clarence C. Wasgoner
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Henry Lorine Broors
Armin G. Barteldes
Paul W. St
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John Brown
Ozawkie
Oskaloosa
Paul
W. Terry Topeka
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Holyfield
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WM F, Reinisch
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Skinner
Beaverworth
Tarker
Colored Masons
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