Local notes from Syracuse and Silverplume relatives
The column reports on family news from Syracuse and Silverplume. Hibner travels to Syracuse to help son Fred harvest broom corn as a two inch snowstorm hits Silverplume. Daily letters describe front camp life and training. A teacher shortage affects districts. several locals attend church and share meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes Tee Hibner
Syracuse
Pike's Peak
Edgar Landis
Camp
Funston
Riley Flory
Arthu
Boehle
Worden
Will’ Hamberger
Noah Eberhart
Everett Lut
John Gimblet
Mr. Giisict
Filburn
Elmer. Landis
Geo. Hibner
Silverplume
Colorado
Kansas
Fred
Dr V A Young Reveals Douglas County For YeM
A terse notice from Dr V A Young notes Douglas County aligns with YeM during the head river drive. The fragment confirms regional backing but lacks full context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Young
Douglas
County
Yem
Head Rive
Douglas County May Face 45000 Quota Drive
Douglas County likely to set a 45000 quota for Fraternal Aid Union fund drive led by Dr. W A Young as chairman using assessment plans to spur giving to Y M C A W C A Knights of Columbus and Jewish welfare work to aid soldiers. Beneficiaries include war related relief groups and Community House work with broad participation urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme
Douglas County
T. J. Sweeney
George H. Hodges
Kansas
Sweeney
Young
United States
W.C. A
Knights of Columbus
Contractor Named For Sethmish Church Improvements
J T Constant was awarded the contract for improvements on the Sethmish church and will start work soon. The ad mentions MecNish’s aerated distilled water, a card of thanks from the Willey family, and a Dicker’s Hall dance with Holyfield’s Orchestra on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constant
J.T. Constant
Laura Willey
EL Willey
Dicker’s Hall
Holyfield’s
Snow & Swisher
Pershing's Crusaders shown in first government war film
Lawrence audiences will view Pershing's Crusaders, a government war film documenting the first year of U S mobilization. It covers recruitment, cantonments, outfitting troops, arms production, shipyards, aircraft fleets, and U S troops in training and in France with officers Baker and Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Crusaders
United States
Lawrence
Varsity
Bowerisock
France
Pernd
Hbeys
Hogs Lead Market Gains at Kansas City Yards
Feeder hog prices climbed to 20.65 with top hogs at 20.68 as receipts totaled 86,000 cattle and 15,000 sheep and lambs. Cattle kept steady with prime steers at about 19.00, while overall runs showed strong beefs, improving hogs, and active stock pig trading amid heavy weekly totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Market Report Signals Mixed Livestock Prices
Market report from Kansas City shows cattle receipts at 24 000 with prices for prime fed steers and cows and heifers. Hogs receipts reach 11 000 with prices ranging up to 20 20 35. Wheat and corn prices quoted along with rye hay notes and ice cream ad clutter the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
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Pelmell
Devon
McArody & Co., Inc
Oby & CO. Inc
Clark
Evans-Metcalf Co
Getizens State Bank
Perkins. Bldg
Foley& Co
Sheffield Avenue
Chiscago
Foley
Hickson
City Brug Store
MecNish
McNish
Peewee
L. le Phillips. & Co
Mount Hope
Wiedemann's
ST. Mihiel Salient
Cabies
Howén
St. Mihiel
Metz
Frenett
Mars
Call
Poland-China
E. T. Campbell
Lone Star
Telephone
Lula Harman
Lewis Harman
Fiske
Journal-World
Yesidence
Singit
Canton
J. Tohler
Eriksen
H. St
Kim
Arand
Kitchsth
Charley Underwood
Thomas
Ait
Nettle Russell
I. B. Thomas
W. C. Simons
Austin
Erroa
Maine
Journal World
FT. Art Co
William ‘Docking
Mass
Kaw Valley
O. P. Barber &Son
Masa, St
Teter’s
Cash Grocery
Lawrence National Bank
J. D. Bowerlock
I. J. Meade
Irving Hill
BF. OH. Smithmeyer
F. W. Barteldes
A. Henley
W. S. Metcale
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