Two Years of War at M A Regular Army Training
The University of Missouri will require two years of military training for able bodied men students starting with the 1917-18 session opening September 17. Regular army officers will supervise the program as part of a revamped war training, with protests from some parents but President Hill defending the plan as state service. Also notes local laundry ad and a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Kenney, plus Epworth League meeting, and a report that 416 degrees and certificates were awarded by the School of Education, 185 degrees, 160 life certificates, and 71 two year certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
University of Missouri
A. Ross Hill
Hill
University
Doctor Hill
Teachers’ College
Francis Re elected President of UM Board of Trustees
Columbia Missouri July 12 David R Francis former Missouri governor and ambassador to Russia was re elected president of the University of Missouri Board of Trustees. He holds an honorary degree from the university and has served eighteen years on the governing board.
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Columbia, Mo
David R. Francis
Missouri
Russia
University of Missouri
Francis
Threshing Prices Set by Higginsville Committee 1917
A Higginsville joint committee of Threshermen and Farmers fixed Lafayette county threshing rates for 1917. Rates cover threshing from shock with crew wheat 18 cents oats 1014 cents, fuel paid by threshermen. threshing from shock without crew wheat 6 cents oats 4 cents. threshing from stock with crew wheat 10 cents oats 6 cents. farmer supplies crew and fuel. threshing from stock without fuel. Also a Sanol ad and note Archie Moore of Kansas City visiting villagers.
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Higginsville
Lafayette County
National Guard Draft Proclaimed to Mobilize for War
Washington July 10 The final step to mobilize the national guard for duty in Europe was taken by a proclamation drafted by President Wilton. The act declares drafted men discharged from militia status August 5 and enables regiments to move to camps for the European front. Northern and eastern guard units are federalized in two increments July 15 and 25, with other states mobilized on draft day. Fourteen camp sites have been selected for sixteen divisions, including Linda Vista California and Palo Alto California as key locations. Missouri and Kansas guards will train at Deming New Mexico after August 5, then head to France.
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Washington
National Guard
Furance
Prealiert Wilton
Army of the United
Militia Bureau
California Guard
Linda Vista
Cal
Oregon
Northwest
Palo Alto
Missouri and
Kansas National Guard
Federal Service
Deming
N. M
Fort Sill
Germany Rejects Peace Without Annexations
Berne July 11 Germany declares peace without annexations unacceptable and says Germany can win if it endures Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg spoke before the Reichstag main committee per Berlin Lokal Anzeiger quoting him. He asserts duty to protect fatherland and refuses to declare terms. The paper notes the speech prompted demand for clarification of stance on the Socialists' platform.
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Berne
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollwegg
Heichstag
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Imperial Chancelior
Missouri papers compete for loving cup
Missouri newspapers may compete for a silver loving cup awarded by the University of Missouri School of Journalism for the most constructive work promoting good citizenship in the year ending April 1 1918. Nominations close April 5 1918 with written justification and newspaper issue files. Judging panel includes leaders of the Missouri Press Association the Missouri Writers Guild and the State Historical Society.
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Columbia, Mo
School of Journalism
University of Missouri
Missouri
Missouri Press Association
H. J. Blanton
The
Paris Appeal
Wiliam Southern, Jr
Independence Examiner
Fred Naeter
Cape Girardeau Republican
Missouri Writers’ Guild
State Historical Society
University
Justice Dept Inaction Explained By Fear Of Embarrassment
Washington July 1 The federal trade commission answered a Senate resolution asking why the commission had not moved to desist from illegal and unfair practices by certain paper manufacturers The reply reviews the news print paper investigation including criminal indictments in New York and renews the recommendation for government control of the print paper distributing system and a cooperative arrangement with Canada to remedy the situation and bring relief
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Washington
Justice Department
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Gompel
Reed
Tle News
New York
Canada
We Can Save You Money Advertisement Offer
An old Kansas City Star and Times promotional ad details a price deal for a 13-issue bundle. The notice emphasizes savings with a lowered price, listing two price points and a combined offer. It reads as a clipping of a sale advertisement for newspaper subscriptions.
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the Intelligenter
Kansas City Star & Times
German sea planes destroyed by British trawler
London reports two German sea planes were destroyed by the British armed trawler Iceland off Lowestoft. Four of the Germans were taken prisoner. The Admiralty issued the announcement today.
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London
Iceland
Lowestoft
Reports on Liberty Loan date denied by McAdoo
Washington July 11 reports set September 16 as the next Liberty Loan date and the amount at 1 billion dollars, but Secretary McAdoo issued a formal denial.
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Washington
McAdoo
A dollar in road repairs saves nine
Columbia Mo July 12 a discussion on road maintenance argues that timely repairs to bridges and culverts prevent far greater damage. It notes misaligned roadbeds cause vehicle wear and higher costs, and that a ten minute shovel effort can fix sites saving dollars in damage.
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Columbia
Sanol Eczema Cure Promises Clear Complexion
A Sanol Eczema Cure ad claims the remedy guarantees perfect skin for any woman and will cure eruptions. Marketed as a household skin tonic, it urges readers to try a trial and purchase at the drug store.
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Adv
Mrs Dannahower Family Return From Visit
Mr and Mrs L Dannahower and two children returned Tuesday to their home in Kansas City after a visit in this city with Mr and Mrs Chas Hackler T Bruce went to Odessa Monday for a visit Mrs R L Britt left Monday morning for a visit with relatives in Montgomery Mo
A New Kind of Battle Against U Boats Opens War’s First Naval Clash
The New York Times reports the first American war encounter and the first duel between a submarine fleet and an enemy fleet. U-boat boats attacked openly, faced swift Allied fire, and fled as their dream of sea combat collided with reality.
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Admiral Gleave
Admiralty
New York Times
Sand Bezema Cure Promises Clear Skin Aged Ad
An advertisement claims Sand Bezema Cure removes blackheads pimples and bezema with pleasant use. It promises smooth skin and urges a trial for five cents at the drugstore.
Mrs Mary Meisenhelter Visits Kansas City for Day
Mrs Mary Meisenhelter traveled to Kansas City on Monday to spend the day in the city. She planned to return the same evening and was seen visiting local shops and attractions.
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Mary Meisenhelter
Kansas City
Richmond Bottling Works
Lexington Bottling Works
Mrs Warder Visits Higginsville. Arkansas Relative Arrives
Mrs J W Warder Sr traveled to Higginsville for a family visit. Mrs Logan Walters of Little Rock Arkansas arrived Tuesday to visit relatives. Geo P Blackwell went to Marshall on court business.
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J. W. Warder, Sr
Higginsville
Logan Walters
Little Rock
Arkansas
Geo. P. Blackwell
Marshall
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United States
Agency For
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T. A. Howard
13Th Street
M. A
Palm Beach
Crawford's
Matthew Kenney
Prairie Home, Mo
Mr. Kenney
Mrs
C. L. Kenney
Z. M. Williams
Warrensurhg
Epworth
M. UU
Sanol
Archie Moore
Neves
Hollwegg
Main Committee of
Reichstag
Teutons
Semadonsberta
Fio
Intelligencer
Kansas City Journal, Daily
the Intelligencer
Kansas City Post, Daily
Kansas City Post
Fletcher
Mec
Academy
J. A. Rankin
Main
College Streets
Nn Wilson
Mia
F. R. Neet
20Th
Bloom Streets
Wesley Kroeck
Andy Wilcox
G. Cgeles
Collins Oil
A. Rankin
Tabo Bridge
Warwick Hotel
Nic Ritts
Petre
Sadas
James E Buchanan
Lexington Chautauqua
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