Tribute to William Wiedemann Praises His Life in Lawrence
An appreciation piece recalls William Wiedemann’s kindness and trust within Lawrence. It highlights his wide circle of friends, his support of students at his parlor, and the respectful treatment he offered. The article notes his bravery in facing death, his devotion to his son, and the lasting memory he leaves in the community.
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Highwl Presbyterian Church
Lorisle
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Clara TL Lews
Smpereiser
Baldwin Public Schools
G A Ht member warns against merging all wartime organizations
A Lawrence member of the G A Ht. opposes a plan backed by Commander in Chief Adams to merge all wartime organizations. He argues Columbus will resist and asserts that the merging would affect the G A Ry and the Confederate Veterans.
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Lawrence
G. A. Ht
Adams
Columbus
Veteran Sees Unity Trend Amid Postwar Tensions
A local veteran argues for keeping all organizations united to avoid discord, preferring gradual inclusion over forcing a swift compromise as leadership hints at downsizing. He warns that old guard influence could derail efforts once it gains power.
Paderewski Insures Fingers Amid Polish Crisis
The famed pianist Paderewski reinsured his fingers after a historic rise to fame and fortune on the piano. He announced that Germany is steadily closing in on Poland, giving two reasons for this policy: to feed his fingers again and to safeguard his livelihood as a prime minister’s hands.
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Paderewski
Germany
Poland
Manitoba Gold Rush Stir Sparks Rush to North
A sketchy report notes a gruide in Manitoba stulshed hh tog and discovered pold. It warns many men are rushing to Manitoba to seek gold, risking stubbing their toes in the perilous journey.
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Manitoba
Meyers Mill proposal seeks cooling station road link
The Meyers Mill company plans a cooling station at Lawrence and argues for a new road from Breezedale to Number 6 school house to connect the town with western and southwestern parts of the county. The appeal stresses shared benefit rather than asking for milk company support.
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Meyers Mill Company
Lawrence
Breezedale
Nunber
Milk Company
Counts
President says treaty to cut prices faces public pressure
The text argues that belief in a peace treaty lowering prices would move people to pressure for treaty signing, suggesting that without such pressure, the deal around Tong remains unlikely.
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Loneliess
Kissing customs in military life raise debate
A fragmented report suggests generals kiss OMicos and soldiers for decorations while Pershing avoids displays. The text notes mothers seeking kisses and mentions general themes of affection in military culture, hinting at social expectations.
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Pershime
Vral
Storage and Labor Debates Highlight Press Commentary
A press comment critiques cold storage as essential for year round prices and consumer access, while noting its misuse by speculators. It also discusses labor unrest, union radicalism, and party tensions, citing topeka and san francisco voices on wages and Bolshevik concerns. The column highlights President’s discomfort over German document disclosures.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Massachusetts Brahmin Notes Document Printed in Congress Record
A Massachusetts Brahmin observes that the document in question had already appeared in full in the Congressional Record after being obtained from England and printed there prior to publication in the Parliamenta Register.
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England
Sputterings by Wamba on Publicity and Taxes
The piece mocks publicity appetite and taxation myths. It ridicules wearing shoes taxed and gas taxation while noting transport as the era’s main problem. It claims local inflation arises from imported tubers and laments overpriced goods.
Anniversaries and distant events in scattered records
A garbled OCR fragment mentions anniversaries and various historical notes. It references Maracca Teoaps, Teon in Nachville Tennessee born February 150 1797, and congressman death in New York City. Also mentions Hemine strikers, deputy Wharton, and martial law in Bet reid with unrelated, unclear phrases. This piece mixes dates, places, and names with poor legibility.
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Northwestern and Oklahoma leaders attend Gidist event
A fragmentary report notes Northwestern University president Lynn Thiel Tiastigeli and the president of the University of Oklahoma addressing a gathering in Ohio on December 12. Reverend Henley of Lelie and Maines is mentioned alongside local officials.
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Gidist
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One Year Ago Today in the War Report
Brief wartime notes recount actions from the previous year including submarine activity near Stes and Ostend and bombardment events at Gey Ryugees. French forces are said to have pressed from the south end of the Hindenburg line toward St. Quentin with a final approval line noted.
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Ryugees
Ostend
Hindenburg
Elas
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Baker University enrollment climbs as new students register
Baldwin News reports Baker University enrollment rising with nearly all students registered by Tuesday evening. Former Baker students aid newcomers in enrolling as numbers near five hundred this week. The Baker football team held its first practice with thirty candidates responding and Coach Smith optimistic about repeat success in the Kansans Conference.
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Agwemtea
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Canon City Coal Mine Progress Report
A garbled cloud of OCR text notes coal trade activity at Canon City. It references the Matthews lignite coal and mentions cave exploration, labor, and production costs, with uncertain figures and dates. The fragmentary lines imply growing output and prices amid uncertain conditions.
Stolen Antiques Target Kaiser and Crown Prince Castles
Robbery hits royal collections as Spartacans steal treasured antiques from the Kaiser and Crown Prince. Some items are recovered, but many remain missing and likely lost forever. The Crown Prince’s cigarette card collection is noted among losses.
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Crown Prince
Stolen Treasures and Wartime Headlines Span Berlin to New York
Fragmented OCR notes describe thefts from imperial collections in Berlin including vases, paintings, and medals. references to Spartacists and Communists turmoil, and a later transfer of items to Hamburg. The text also mentions expected speeches by John J. Pershing and President Wilson, plus various unrelated items and ads.
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Hamburg
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