Douglas County farmers weigh plan for county agent
Lawrence meeting discusses securing a county agricultural agent under new law. Ed Harvey to host at Chamber of Commerce with C F Turner of Manhattan to address representation and plan. Separate notes cover Ran Red wheat, calf vaccination, and local ads including Maxwell cars and a MechAslister Parent Teachers club meeting.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Kansas
John D. Lewis
Nemaha
Manhattan
Kan
Pawnee County
R. P. Schnacke
Schnacke
Blackley
Wilson County
R. 0. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Ed. .S. Harvey
C. F. Turner
Harryet
Parent ‘Teachers
MechAslister
Parent-Teachers’ Club
Supt
R A. Kent
Tennis Star Strachan Shows True Game Spirit
A vivid action photo captures John B. Strachan returning a fast serve from Harold Throckmorton just after the ball crosses the sideline. Strachan’s tense expression and muscular effort reveal the sport’s intensity and counter the notion that tennis is a mere pastime. The image emphasizes Strachan’s keen eye and athletic focus during the rally.
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Harold Throckmorton
Strachan
Isdy
John B. Strachan
Education and War in School Purpose
St Louis superintendent John W. Withers told teachers the war should deepen education not neglect children. He urged conserving physical, mental, spiritual life of youths and using war context to teach democracy, sacrifice, and national organization in classrooms.
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St. Lows
John W. Withers
St. Louis
Europe
America
Presidnt
Wilson
Baker University reception marks annual student faculty mingle
Baker University opened its doors to students Tuesday evening with a gala reception in the lit gymnasium. Doctor S A Lough welcomed newcomers and old students as the campus community mixed in a long established yearly social. Light refreshments and college songs plus cheers filled the event. Also listed are recent marriage licenses: Frank Gardner and Lola G Parker, Tudor Stevenson and Vena Spotts.
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Baker University
Baker
S. A. Lough
Frank Gardner
Olathe
Kansas
Lola G. Parker
Rosedale
Tudor Stevenson
Oberlin
Vena Spotts
Lawrence
Babies Compete at Douglas County Fair in Multi Class Show
The 1821 Douglas County Fair will host eight baby classes with special divisions for twins triplets and quadruplets. Prizes in each class and a sweepstakes crown the best overall. Judging begins Wednesday for under two years and continues Thursday with other groups, culminating Friday for multiples. The Night Blooming Cereus and floral displays headline the horticultural section alongside school floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Murphy
Jamez Mitchell
Finish Sale of Shares for Woodland Park at County Fair
C B Hosford chairman of the sale of Woodland Park shares leads a campaign to sell 8500 shares before the County Fair opens next week at the Fair Association’s permanent site. Progress is slow due to few canvassers. efforts target 100 different individuals and a total of 6000 shares. Four ten share sales have occurred. A H Sibley sold twenty one shares west of Lawrence in Brackett district.
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C.B. Hosford
Woodland Park
Douglas County
The
Fair Association
Hosford
Oh. A. Sibley
Lawrence
Brackett
BOOST FOR COMPANY FUND REPORTED INCOMPLETE LIST
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of names and amounts linked to a company fund and a state ranking system. Names include Mrs. and various individuals, with scattered sums like 2 and 1.06. Context remains unclear but implies a financial boost or contribution record and a state ranking report.
Farmers State and Savings Bank Notice Fragment
Fragmentary OCR reading shows mentions of cash totals and names, including Rober tle Dietrhny ft and Stanley Mo Pirglestadt with sums such as 32 and 43, plus references to Reading and Mr Rly. The legible items indicate a bank or financial notice with partial amounts and names, but the full context remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State and Savings Bank
Robertle Dietrhny
Stanley Mo
Winey's Quit Business Sale List of Buyers and Totals
Fragmentary list from a sale at Winey's Quit Business Sale showing numerous buyers with small dollar amounts, leading to a grand total of 895.09. Includes names like F. D., P. H. Pierce, Jennie Watt, Lawrene National Bank, Round Corner Drug Store, and others amid scattered punctuation and misreadings. Narrative excerpts about Dorothy and a story-telling uncle appear within the text.
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Lawrennce National Bank Tantenty Setinnal Bank
Round Corner
A. Weyer
St. Qbher
Lawre
Myade
Rankin
J. Morris
A. Dinsmaar
Nu i. Cohn
George W., Jones
Max Wilhelaw
Logan Moore
Bima Gaiman
Beby
Phonapsern Tev
BLS J. OM
Turner
Wyler
Marth Schultz
Learned
Dy Meertset
Tweed
I. M. Sls
Atariott
Sorthyup
Aly Lekhegetti
Bs Nl
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Stetsonian
Stetson
Banker
Massachusetts St
McCulloch’s
John Strachan
Russia
Thiseason
South
Shiva
Dr. Lough
Mitchell
Matthews
Lumber & Coal
Red Cross
Frank March
Evenness
Win Frow
Ats Vai Tinadper
Sytem
Wilder
Re Pineh
Cash
JW. Boss
Lana I Bearlek
Wo Tuttan
Pmerghayes National
Mervlaints Na “Wemnen's
Relief Corp
Foun
Santaln
Vatarrh
Ant
F. D
P. H. Pierce
J. Bowles
Fludson
Ti Pine
John Jeein W. Fine
Gilliam
Merman
M Mary
Byrd.rdper
Morse
Jennie Watt
Gilbert Swensen
Dines. Stevens
SM. Deamer
Edward
Citizens State Bank
Vna State Bank
SGP
Tavs - Perkins
Trusthill
FES Cis
Dorothy
I Raormcuk
Regiouny
Helen
Elonie
York
Auveringe
Kenta
Streve
Brinkman’s Bakery
Poelier
Journal-World
Gincantes Mills
Norristown
Alfalfa
Oklahwena
Cher
Bell
Bell Kitchen
Whiteghorn
New Hampshire Street
K UU
Yelena
K-U
Cail Bell
R. Wan
Newna
Delaware Streets
Lotler
Winona
Ss. FP
Watson Tey Sive
Min Tome
Bowwas
Unie VepepReutek
Sime
Miss. St
Fairmiwis
Missouri Paville Tech
Western Railway Telegraph. Co
Railway Exch
Kansas City
Lawrence National Bank
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