Epigrams and wartime thoughts voiced at local talk
The piece recalls a Chautauqua speaker Col J G Camp and quotes a Coleridge like epigram about thinking. It notes Dr John Merritte Driver's death in Chicago and argues allies should advance into Russia via Vienna and Berlin to defeat the Hapsburgs and Hohenzollerns. It compares wartime costs with a German indemnity and mentions the Black Sea ships.
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Col. J. G. Camp
John Merritte Driver
Chicago
Russia
Vienna
Berlin
Archangel
Vladivostok
Almost Doubled Quota in Red Cross Campaign
A Kansas and Missouri cross state report details Red Cross War Fund success. C L Hardman writes of $9400 raised in Wa-Keeney chapter against $5000 quota while state totals surpass $2.76 million of a $1 million target and Southwestern Division exceeds $17.18 million of $7.25 million. Governor Capper appeals Kansas voters for support in primary, citing duties and political opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Capper
Financial report of Second Red Cross War Fund in Kansas
Wa-Keeney and surrounding towns list subscriptions and sales totaling 9 462 83 with deposits to W G McAdoo treasurer and county banks. The report shows 25 percent paid to Trego County Red Cross chapter and names C R Kirby and C L Hardman as signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Red Cross War Fund
W. G. McAdoo
Trego County
Red Cross
Wa Keeney
Kansas
Bigger Pensions for Veterans Under New Law
Pensioners already on the roll will receive the congress granted increase effective August 4 1918. Rates vary by service time and age from 30 to 40 dollars per month, with higher amounts after longer service. Those on lower rates must file for the benefit. Spanish war veterans, widows and orphans also covered. Wanted Your gunny sacks to Farmers Elevator Wa-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Commissioner of Pensions
Pettijohn Announces Candidacy for Secretary of State
The announcement of L. J. Pettijohn of Dodge City as a Republican candidate for secretary of state is praised as well qualified. Voters are urged to consider his ability to meet the duties of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Pettijohn
Dodge City
Pettijohn
Pettijohn Lauded as Ideal Public Official Candidate
Hutchison News praises L. J. Pettijohn for integrity efficiency and courteous public service. It notes his strong business record in Southwest Kansas and his significant role in growth and progress, as well as his popularity and personal connections.
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Southwest
Kansas
Pettijohn
Hutchison News
Letter From Corporal Neil Ufford France 1918 War Diary
In a June 5 1918 letter from France Corporal Neil D Ufford describes hospital life among Tommies Scots Australians and Canadians, gas injuries and a thrilling sea voyage during which two submarines were sunk. He recounts resting in a barn near the front lines, experiences with cribs and tea, seasickness, orders to the other side, and a patriotic mockery of the Kaiser with a U S Navy chant. He notes homesickness for Wa Keeney Kansas and asks for mail while praising American resolve and the rumor that the war may end soon.
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France
Ralph
Pierson
Peg
M. O
Sonny
Philadelphia
Fritz
England
Ber-lin
Kansas
Wa-Keeney
States
Prof. Niesley
Tommies
Esiph
N. D
Corp
Neil D. Ufford
Bat
A. E_ FL
Maine
Panama
Navy
Letter From Cecil P Ruppe On Board July 3 1918
A brief 1918 letter from Cecil P Ruppe written aboard on July 3, addressing a recipient for the first time. The writer mentions noticing other boys have written and jokes about avoiding the waste basket, signaling informal men aboard life.
Red Cross Renewal urged for 1917 members
Red Cross asks all who joined in June and July 1917 to renew now by filing a renewal and paying the $1.00 annual fee to a membership committee member. Contact Mrs. G. Jones, Mrs. F. C. Wollner, Mrs. J. H. Heckman, or Mrs. C. M. Hutchison for convenience. Also notes War Savings Stamps sale at post offices and banks as a saving method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
G. Jones
F. C. Wollner
J. H. Heckman
C. M. Hutchison
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Dr. Gordon
Topeka
Richman
Poorman
Butcherman
Black Sea
Rance
The
WaKeeney State Bank
P. E. Keraus
Fairbanks & Morse
St. Louis
C. L. Hardman
War Fund Campaign
A. R. C. Trego County
Hardman
War Fund
J. L. Johnston
Capper
Tam
Washington
Wa-Keeney Clothing Company
Wa-Keeney Clothing Co
Collyer Sale
Ogalish
Riverside Sale
Wa-Keeney State Bank
Trego County State Bank
C. R. Kirby
Neil Offord
Tipperary
Italy
U. S. Navy
Hindenburg
Rhine
Margaret
Swiggett
Cecil P.ruppe
Red
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