World War Wielding Baseball and Peace Paradox
The piece blends wartime baseball nostalgia with political debate. It cites Elihu Root and Senator Lewis debating peace terms with Germany, noting American aims in WWI and the risk of surrendering principles for premature peace while US joining the conflict to defend rights and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Shail
Jay House
Lewis
London
Lodge
Jim Ham
United States
America
Lord Reading
Fprincinies
Kr. Lewis
Europe
Wilson
Questioning the Bond Between Vendors and Customers
A terse note frames business discourse as a constant back and forth between sellers and buyers. The piece hints at evolving dynamics in trust, value, and service levels shaping everyday commerce.
Unsigned fragment on American policy and senator questions
Fragmentary text discusses American aims and expectations of accountability for Senator Lewis upon his return home. It implies strong opposition to perceived military actions and questions the authority behind stated objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lewis
Embarrassing Delay in Overseas News Dispatches
The administration’s late move to block sending abroad newspapers carrying the Senate Committee’s aircraft delay report sparked international awareness. Britain France and Germany already knew the facts, and the episode drew scowls from allies while prompting debate on curbing foreign distribution to boost home circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinngton
Senate Committee
Canada
Washington
London
War Department
Britain
France
Germany
Great Britain
Military Committee
Europe
Mirror Predicts Change In Newspaper Subscriptions
The Clinton, Iowa editor notes that a shift in how newspaper subscriptions are paid seems likely. He argues government aims to conserve resources by prepayment, compares with other credit practices, and concludes that payment timing should be up to publishers and subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa
Mirror
Washington
Truths and Trifles By Paul C Rankin
The piece recalls pre 1914 headlines such as Doctor Cook and the Titanic and notes shifts in global and domestic moods. It references wartime scarcity and the German retreat while hinting at editorial satire and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Rankin
Doctor Cook
Harry Thaw
Evelyn
North Pole
Panama Canal
Thunderstorm Drives Teen to Seek Shelter at Kaw Valley
A storm’s approach forces a youth to backtrack and seek refuge in a farmhouse kitchen. He endures a restless night on a pallet while rain ceases by dawn and the sun rises red. The story ends with a local ice cream ad from Kaw Valley offering $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw ‘Valley
Farmers in Kansas warned as wheat smut losses mount
Demonstrations on Douglas County farms with a USDA specialist show farmers how to prevent wheat smut losses next year. A survey found nearly two million bushels damaged, totaling about 4 million dollars in money value. Demonstrations continue across several farm locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Federal Department of Agriculture
Herman Schmidt
Vinland
Floyd FE. Kairb
Baldwin
Fritzel
Lawrence
L. D.howard
Sibjey
Czaplinski
Knawaka Township
I. T. Herd
Grant Township
Fred Rees
Kansas
Alfalfa Buyer Seeks Five Loads for Vermont Street Delivery
Simons of Journal World reports a buyer requests five loads of alfalfa to be delivered to 2500 Vermont Street. Action centers on arranging supply and delivery details for the stated address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Street
Simons
Journal World
Call Teachers Meeting At 78 High School Auditorium
Supt. R Av Kent announces a teachers meeting at 1 o clock Saturday afternoon in the 78 High School Auditorium after a meet. The program opens with an invocation by Rev. Frank Jennings followed by addresses by Prof. A G Mitchell vice president of the board of education Pr A W Clark superintendent of health and by Superintendent Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Av Kent
Frank Jennings
A. G Mitchell
Board of Education
A. W. Clark
Yenic Health
Kent
Marriage Licenses Issued by the Prejudge List
The prejudge issued marriage licenses to several couples including Robert Rare of Leavenworth and Lorene Barnard of Leavenworth, Henry James of Bethel Kansas and Ruby P Wilson of Bethel, Leon Richardson of Boston and Josephine Connellan of Denver, James Payne of Canada and Josephine Sharp of Lawrence, William Jones of Wilmington Delaware and Florence Hale of Lawrence, and George Cloone of Le Loup with Alice Johnson of Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rare
Leavenworth
Lorene Barnard
Henry James
Bethel
Kansas
Ruby P. Wilson
Boston
Mass
Jsephine E. Connellan
Denver
Colo
James E. Payne
Canada
Josephine Beatrice Sharp
Lawrence
William A. Jones
Wilmington
Del
Florence E. Hale
George Bryson Cloone
le Loup
Alice Johnson
Men Suffer Overwork Penalties in Kidney Health Ads
An old advertisement text notes men feel tired and overworked while highlighting Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy. It mentions weak kidneys, lack of energy, and reduced ambition, with branding and city details referencing Springfield Ohio and related names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Win
J Clark
Springfield
Ohio
B.ok
Atteksurn
Lori Sterp—Ady
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Ehioa
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Alcorn
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New York City
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Altwy dAlapatche
BER Bureau of Circulations
of Advertising
A. N
Lawrence Lansen Ae
iWorld Rm
Wilk
Alawrence
Elihu Root
Senate
Ao Lewis
Msles
Root
Massachusetts
Bank
Everett True
Nicholas of
Mostenegro
Victor Emanuel
Italy
King Corn
Lawrenc
Ferdinand Gottlieb
Kaw Valley
Stella Swingle
Kansas City
RD Bressem
Sabetha
C. P. Barber & Son
Stetson
Stetsons
Peoples State Bank
TRE
Citizens State Bank Perkins
Woodland Park
Kansas University
Haskell Institute
Red Cross
K. U. Army Training School
Governor Capper
K. U
Lawrence _ Haskell
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