Personal notices from the city
A string of short items lists travels and errands of residents. Sol Marks heads to Detroit to visit his daughter. Irving Hill to Chicago. Mrs Frank Strong and Miss Hvehn Strong in Kansas. Harold Gillett to Kansas City. Mr and Mrs M E Kennedy back in Garnett after visiting Lawrence. Prof F W Bruckmiller to Pittsburg Kansas. Mrs Albert Knop to Eudora. A Randolph back in the middle west as secretary for W Q Hamilton with plans to return from Philipsburg. Captain Sparks connected to Camp Dodge. various notes on coal, jewelry donations, packing-house strike turmoil in Kansas City, Robinson School dedication, a soldier's liquor arrest, and local social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Marks
Detroit
Michigan
Irving Hill
Chicago
Frank Strong
Hvehn Strong
Kansas
Harold Gillett
Kansas City
M. E. Kennedy
Garnett
Lawrence
F. W. Bruckmiller
Pittsburg
Albert. Knop
Eudora
C. A. Randolph
Middle West
W.Q. Hamilton
Randolph
Philipsburg
Hay Fever Remedies and Health Advice From Des Moines Dewas
A fragmented health note advises hay fever sufferers not to give up amid remedies and trials. Mentions asthma, priorinrs, and names George and Lesve Dep with unclear roles, dated Des Moines, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heme
Des Muines
Dewa
Horticulturists Meet Discuss Plans for Semi Centennial
Douglas County horticulturalists met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms for lunch with about thirty members present. They planned for the association's fiftieth anniversary in October. Topics included plum growing and new seedling fruits. President B F Smith reported fruit condition at 60 percent normal, with berries slightly lower and apples a bit stronger. Florence Olmstead displayed a two year winning exhibit of twenty two vegetable varieties grown in her garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce
B. F. Smith
Florence’ Olmstead
West 9Th Street
Civic League
Real estate transfers in Lawrence and Baldwin Kansas
Real estate transfers list warranty deeds and tax titles across Lawrence and Baldwin. Ethel M Sweeney and husband sell to Flora C Wwk in southwest quarter of Lot. J W Shaw to Edith P Last. Glanville and wife to Roy Metsker for four acres in northeast quarter of northeast quarter. other deeds mention King Street parcels in Baldwin with small sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M. Sweeney
Lawrence
Kansas
Flora
Luwrence
W. J. Glanville
Lastrence
Roy Metsker
J. W. Shaw
Ujl
Edith P.P
Lot
Bloek
West Lawrence
Glanvillean
Sundrier
Northeast Quarter
Spies and Fraternizing Germans Describe Diary Evidence
A Petrograd Gazeta front diary found on a captured German sergeant portrays fraternizing as a trait of spies. It lists headings on armistice questions, Russian army conditions, peace attitudes, and invites to future meetings. Entries claim Russians warned of artillery fire and discuss peace posters and obedience to orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Teuton
Iary
Falk
Nes
Lawrence grid iron clash between Headquarters and H Companies
Football practice has heated up in Lawrence as Headquarters and Company H prepare for a Thursday 2 PM game on Haskell field. Coaches Williams and Kinzer lead squads drawn from Haskell Baker and local schools with many lettermen and aging rivals from Lawrence High and Kansas Normal. Admission is 2 cents with proceeds to company funds as both teams seek a fast, collegiate era style contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Delek
Company H
Haskell Field
Hegrat
Charles Williams
Heddhyitay
Wst
Baker
Com
Benedict
Robert DeForrest
Hill
Kansas Normal
Jaggard
Lefty Perr
Ty Lewallen
Ika City
Kans
Qiaries Hope
Marvin Leseth
Weede
Dunkley
The
Griffin Brothers
Gilbert
Baldwin Hich Select
Sqfuad
Company FL Ay
Be- K
Evangelistic Services Planned in Williamstown Tent Campaign
Reverend Edwin Tucker of Attawa conducts evangelistic services in Williamstown with Dorothy S as pianist and Prof. Wy HL Landingham as choirmaster. Chalk talk at 10, sermon at 11, nightly evangelistic service to week at 11:45 in two big tents. Nursery for children provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. So Stucker
Servic
Forest regiment formed for lumbermen to supply forests aid
Washington reports the War Department authorized a second forest regiment of ten battalions, all lumbermen and woodworkers, to go to France and harvest timber for Allied armies. Two battalions will be raised immediately with Forest Service support. nine service battalions and two more are also authorized or ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
War Department
Forest Service
Dabory
Forest Regiment
Civilians Meet Soldiers in Fourth All Stars Battery Game
The All Stars and Battery Th teams meet tomorrow at Wis kell grounds at 3 20 PM. Ernest Urhluub returns to the mound for the All Stars and promises a strong showing. Battery won Friday 2 to 1 and a larger crowd is expected with proceeds benefiting the Company fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-Stars
Battery
Wiskell Grounds
Ernest Urhluub
Freight Handlers Strike Crimps Kansas City Rail Service
Freight departments of Missouri Pacific X K T and Rock Island railroads in Kansas City halt work as about 275 freight handlers strike over hours and wages. All local shipments refused and no deliveries made as the walkout continues. Police court fines include Charles Barnes 6.40 for speeding and August Rodey 6.50 for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
X Kk. & To
Rock*Island Railroads
Tock Island
Plain
Speeder
Charles Barnes
Riven
August Rodey
Rev Darnell Released After Federal Sentence Ended
Leavenworth Kan Sept 12 Rev James Morrison Darnell a Chicago Unitarian minister released at 21 upon completing a three year Federal term. He had been serving in a prion laundry and faced public notice over marriage and multiple alleged relationships across Kenosha Oshkosh and Crown Point. The case involved Miss Soper and others, with prior wives named Micheli Spurgeonea and Doris Wewnhinwell. The sequence of marriages and separations led to a divorce claim before his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
James Morrison Darnell
Chicago
Darnell
Prigen
Kenosha
Jan
Vaughn
Stuth Soper
Owatonas Minn
Rekarch
Ceial Eireles
Miss Soper
Waenall
Soper
Nell
Hammendd
Ind
Micheli Spurgeonea
Addington
Doris Wewnhin
Geow
Murc
Crown Point
Indiana
Ponvenworth
Sodepal Pearinen
Struggling Inns Pivot to Survive as Coal Runs Low
The era of establishment resilience in facing fuel shortages is under strain as towns plan to keep open only on days when artificial light is essential. North German winters bring few such days, and Stettlin has already suspended street lighting amid coal shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stettlin
Sunflower seeds amid war torn Irkutsk scene
Irkutsk in wartime Siberia on September 10 shows troops near railyards where shells and debris litter the area. Men crack and chew sunflower seeds as peasants sell kernels at railway stations, a swift, common snack amid hardship described with stark imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irkutsk
Siberia
Niles
SECRETARIES MEET TOPEKA STATE OFFICIALS EXPECTED
Topeka expects a gathering of secretaries of state on October 22. Gethin, Kansas secretary of state, says officials from Missouri, Maine, and Oklahoma plan to attend. Several staff members have started bringing their families to Topeka for the meeting. Terral of Rhode Island also signals plans to push for the next federation meeting at Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Gethin
Kanix
Miu
Mi Bot
Intoscts
Missouri
Marine
Oklahoma
Ton
Terral
Rimens Ites
Litthe Boek
Eiffel Tower Repaint Delayed by War and Time
Paris reports the Eiffel Tower’s repainting delayed by war. About 46 000 pounds of paint and three months’ work planned. last repaint in 1887 with yellow lead. The piece notes the tower’s changing fate from World’s Fair symbol to enduring landmark. Also mentions Italy boosting boot and brush production for soldiers and reduced brush costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pelyke Wits
Eifel
Shred Ded Wheat Biscuit Boosts Health at Low Cost
Eating for Health and Strength advocates smart food choices. The Shred Ded Wheat Biscuit is described as 100 percent whole wheat, with substantial body-building nutriment, cost savings, and appealing taste. Made in Niagara Falls New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Death of Pioneer Laments Loss of Mrs Mary of Lawrence
An obituary notes the death of pioneer Mary, long resident near Lawrence since childhood. Survived by her son in Portland, Oregon, and by her daughter Mrs Alder. The funeral is planned for this afternoon with Mrs Alder and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laren Corin
Snowy occupied house partially destroyed by fire
A fire broke out Sunday morning at a corner intersection, burning from the back porch into the home. Firefighters arrived to control the blaze as neighbors assisted evacuations. occupants were removed by nearby responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O' Parkins
Team Routs Opponent in Wild Race Parade
A chaotic scene on Seventh Street saw a team of five horses bolt with several trunks attached, racing past parked cars and bystanders. Witnesses reported a wagon veered into traffic before settling near a curb as riders struggled to regain control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Alvin
Anaemol
Tery LD
Styne Waele
For Rent and Sale Classified Fragments
Fragmented readable bits show items like rent and sale notices. Entries mention “FOR RENT” and “WANTED” with unclear details, addresses, or prices. The readable content hints at a late stage classifieds page with scattered ad lines and numbers.
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McCulloch’s Drug Store
Rexair
Sparks
Brooks Sparks
Dodge
Iowa
Dade
C. E.matthews Lumber & Coal | Co
Rome
Treasury Department
Amedeo
Abruzzi
Turin
Venice
Italy
Florence
Milan
Wilson & Co
Cudahy
Sont
Robinson School
Q. J. Lane
Benjamin Higginbotham
Fort Riley
Y- Union
Chautauqua
Jay Hargett
New Hampshire Street
Redpath
Efrenit
Mr. Hargett
New England
Tennsylvania
New York
Kentuc
T. H. Kuhl
Perry
Dr. Orelup
Dick Building
G. W. Marshall
King Street
Baldwin
Stockholm
W.backman
Umea
Orbyhus
Red Cross
Tonganoxie
Roy Burt
Tawrenee
Nelle Abbott
Joplin
Tlawrenee
Loomas
Haskell and
K.U
Williams of
Haskelland
Kinzer of
Evangelistic Services
Arkansas
C.F. Matthews Lumber & Coal Co
Ene Tees
Conklin
Joep Tsyntain
Rev. Darnell
Milwaukee
Eefpel
Tualy
Fualy
McColloch's Drug Store
Pease
Mire Svearday Nicu
W. H. Quakenbush
Hanna
Miss. St
Jaedicke
Schulz
the Blacksmitht
Vermont
COOPER _KINDERGAR
Western Raiilway Telegraph Co
Ralin'y Exch
Guaranty Law
Robert E. House
Laniey
Lisa
Rodak
Tey
Bob Tae Tapa
Setae
Lawrenze Buick Co
Weds
Manaeer
Lisake
Derdin Congervaao
Es Privener Tara
Warnlabe Aia
Iid
Wilich
Authenate Capitel
Cma
Y Haid
Abel Yd
Lawrence National Bank
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