Wool Reports From Lawrence Dealers Under New Census
Lawrence dealers and tailors report all woolen goods and blankets to Washington and Topeka under a new government census order. The duplicate reports go by wire to the purchasing bureau of the Red Cross and to the Wat Industries board, seen as a step toward possible wool rationing.
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Lawrence
Washington
Harry B. Sparks
Chamber of Commerce
Topeka
Wat! Industries ‘Board
Berger’s Sweep Keeps Berger Ahead In Elks Bowling
Elks Club last night saw Berger sevenback team sweep four games as Rising could not net enough counters. Berger led with 206 while Rising’s top score was 188 by Jones. Allen 181 Parsons 171 Underwood 179 Acining 160 Green 168 Mitchell 160. Midweek layoff tonight. demain’s games feature Pier son versus Edmondson.
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Elks
Elks’ Club
Berger
Jones
Allen
Parsons
Underwood
Rising
Acining
Green
Mitchell
Pierson
Edmondson
City lights woes spur rate cut proposal
Commissioner favoring deductions from the light company bill after Chief James Monroe reports over 200 lights off in the past month and six city sections dark for whole nights. The proposal notes the need to improve service and yield city residents a steadier supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
James Monroe
Monroe
Cleland
Save Those Peach Pits For Gas Masks Fight
Lawrence citizens urged to save peach pits and other seeds and shells to produce carbon for gas masks in wartime. Government says pits from peach, apricot, cherry, plum, prune and other stones are critical for weapon fabrication and protecting soldiers against the Hun.
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Uncle Sam
Lawrence
Innes
Sven
Gas Defense Division
Chemical Warfare Service
United States Army
Kaier
Germany
Schools Violated Plumbing Ordinance at Central School
Building inspector A. E. Blair reported to the city commission last night that the school board improperly installed sanitary plumbing in the Central school building. The commission ordered the board to correct the delinquency and notified them of the violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
A. E. Blair
Miss Dorothy and Firth Gettinger Enter Business Careers
Miss Dorothy Gettinger and her sister and their brother Elmer attended Lawrence Business College and, upon completing their courses, secured well paid positions in Tulsa. The text emphasizes that a solid business training makes a woman independent and in demand nationwide. The fall term opens, and the college reports more job calls than it can fill, inviting new students to enroll.
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Dorothy
Firth Gettinger
Elmer
Lawrence Business College
Tulsa
Dnd
The Managsers Cubs Manager Fred Mitvi Discussed
A fragmentary portrait of Cubs manager Fred Mitvi highlighting his coaching style and reputation for squeezing maximum effort from players. The text mentions his driving approach and reflections on Boston and championship implications, but remains incomplete and ambiguous.
Heid Swimming Meet Preparations Move Ahead
Readable bits show a tentative Heid swimming event with three winners per class and girls’ events held last week. Reports mention General Wilder Metealt and Mrs. Honey Ker, with plans for Beginners’ Day Thursday at Lincoln School for first registrations. Remittance notices indicate Woodlumi Park fund payments were sent, with many subscribers paying late and more expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heid
Wood Lumi Park
Omee
Fined and Paroled in Police Court Case of Lawrence Baker
In police court this morning Lawrence Baker was fined $25 and costs totaling $50 for speeding. He paid the costs and was paroled on the fine until a second offense. Otis Strode, colored, was fined $1 and costs for drunkenness but could not pay and was jailed. He was arrested yesterday on a street car by Officer Henry Smith. Frank Bennett, a plumber, paid a $14 fine and costs for plumbing without a license after the court gave him until yesterday evening.
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Lawrence Bakers
Baker
Otis Strode
Strode
Henry Smith
Frank Bennett
All Purpose Farm Tractor for Year Round Use
The Cleveland Tractor remains useful beyond plowing season, excelling in disking harrowing and drilling wheat. Its weight distribution prevents ground packing, enabling use where wheel tractors struggle. Charles P. Banker, distributor.
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Cleveland
Charles P. Banker
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Kansas
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Carey Ad
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Oklahoma
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Talfa
Fred Mitvi
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Baer
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Wilder
Honey Ker Hing
Albert Have
Teiriers
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Nate Ui Thawrenee
W. E. Wilson
Local Deslerssior
V- Price & Co
A. C Foulkars
Ruth McDonald
Kansas City
Teter’s
Cash Grocery
Abe
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