Fireworks Ban Enacted by Kansas Fire Marshal War Order
Fire Marshal L T Hussey forbids all fireworks within 1000 feet of any building or grain area as a wartime measure. The rule ends major public demonstrations at fairs in Topeka and Hutchinson, and aims to curb disloyal activities. It comes amid broader wartime restraint and patriotism calls. Also included: a low-cost sale of Normal Cops lots in Kansas with a box number.
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Kansas
L. T. Hussey
Mr. Hussey
Topeka
Hutchison
Sere
Normal Corps
Cou
Hays
John
Frank
Jim
California
Logan
Dione
Jesree Eee Bey
Service
Funston
Honolulu
Ogiven
Glenn
Minnie
Hank
From Our Soldier Boys Letter Home May 1918
A long fragmentary letter from a U S Pioneers Force soldier describes daily life in transit and camp, food, troop trains near Green River and Ogden, camaraderie, and fatigue. He notes vaccinations, gear costs, and a wishful plan toward Honolulu, plus requests for boots and horse gear. He addresses his mother and father, mentions friends and shipper letters, and closes promising further correspondence. The father is asked to send birthday items and newspapers.
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Pionary Force
France
Boche Avions
Papa
Brien
Kacere
Stal
Cainey
Kennet
Chaplain Lee Virden Writes From Camp Funston
A letter from Lee Virden at Camp Funston Kansas describes his duties as custodian of the Kansas building and acting chaplain for units without a commissioner, including a nightly service drawing 1,000 to 3,000 attendees. He urges prayers for Silverdale residents and mentions organizing concerts wrestling and wrestling events to help morale, while planning further updates.
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Kansas Regimental Building Co
D. B
Camp Funston
Ibis
Cantonment
Kansas
Nolassary
Riley Post Chapel
Silverdale
Lee Virden
Letter from Director General of Railroads on wartime taxation
A 1918 correspondence requests Governor and state departments to ensure that state county and city taxes on railroads are borne by the U S government during federal control. It notes the shift from private to government taxation increases wartime burden and stresses prudent budgeting to fund the war effort.
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United States
Pietaucoees
Rates Boost Across Classes May Be Adopted June Twenty Fifth
Kansas Governor McAdoo notes impending rate increases to be effective June 25 across several commodities and services. Coal and coke rise per ton, building stone and road sand up per 100 pounds, brick lime and plaster higher, grain and mill products up 25 percent, cotton and live stock up as specified, copper and smelter products adjusted by regional quotas. Also mentions a Democratic House reminder amid debates on government procurement rules and a proposed cost pricing measure.
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Excey
Middle States
Ky Oak
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Notice of Special Session on Valuations in Hays Kansas
Notice is hereby given of a special session at Hays Kansas on Tuesday in June 1918 at a designated hour to hear complaints on valuations of lots or parcels by appraisers. The hearing will be before the city council concerning the curb and gutter projects on Walnut Street and related matters. City Clerk Geo A Jr, Abilene, Kansas. A separate notice warns of a fraudulent log book scam attributed to B A Barnes and a false claim of official Golden Belt Road Association activity.
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Hays
Kansas
Walnut Street
Juniata Street
Oesie
Geo As Jr
Feber Holnmeister
Mayet
Golden Belt
Golden Belt Road Association
B. A. Barnes
Jen Res
C. M. Harger
Abilene
Methodist Sunday School Notes and Epworth League Meeting
Church notices show 9:45 AM Sunday School and 7:00 PM League events with a large student turnout. Epworth will present a medal program Friday. the league invites youth to a spiritually focused meeting with sermons at 11 PM and 3 PM and the topic Christ in the Midst of Life's Vexing Problems. Baptists schedule 10:00 AM Sunday School and 11:00 AM Morning Worship. Children's Day exercises and baptism of children follow the interdenominational service with a 7:00 PM text: The E.
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Epworth
Baptists
Eee
Veteran candidates vie for county attorney seats
In Rush county veteran lawyer Sam Hale runs for county attorney while in Ellis County another veteran, Pestana, seeks the same post. C D Price of Kansas City, visiting Ness County, attends Decoration Day ceremonies. Barney Oldham reports to T M Wood that his division is the banner unit and he plans to organize a new division with machine work. A stray fragment mentions large corn bed investments and grim wage figures for Japanese workers.
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Rush County
Vetera
Sam Hale
Ellis County
Pestana
Barney Oldham
T. M. Wood
Camp Life
Stuer Notes On American Political Economy
Glen in Wyoming in March 1918 suggests belief in the American political economy and asserts Peri and Lana are to decide commercial destiny amid broad public discourse.
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Glen
Wyo
Stuer
Shane Easier Ee Ere to His Wealth Sold by King Brow
A fragmented sentence notes the sale or transfer involving an individual referred to as Shane Easier, with ownership or wealth context tied to a king named Brow. Details are sparse and names may be garbled in the source segment.
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Shane
King Brow
President Wilson War Savings Proclamation
President Wilson urges a national thrift movement to boost war production and conserve resources. He calls all citizens to save and invest in Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps, pledging to join the effort by June twenty eighth and support government securities through war societies.
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Treasury Department
United States
The
Gov
Great
Volunteer Army of Production
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