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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1915
Page
3
A historical note contrasts handmade leavening with modern powders like Royal. It warns against alum as an inferior substitute and praises ingredient labeling as protection. The Royal Baking Powder Co endorses purity and safe practices for families and children.
A Kansas City topeka gathering hosted by MacLennan honored Paul Cowles and A L McCall, with twenty five Missouri and Kansas editors and publishers from the Associated Press and regional outlets attending. A formal round table followed elaborate menus, and a photograph was given to each guest.
WicaA Ward of St. Louis to conduct a series of special meetings in the ¢ hall in Lawrence, starting Thursday night April Vath. An educational course of lectures with song services will run five nights, no repetition, each lecture on a different subject, followed by discussion with local speakers. Ward, formerly a minister, travels nationally and leads the People’s Institute in Wichita since November.
District court in Shawnee county heard the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway case. The road paid 2500 dollars under protest as its share of the Kansas corporation tax for the current year.
A wartime style notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds and throat irritation in children. It claims relief from croup whooping cough and other illnesses and cites the product as prompt healing under medical guidance.
Fragmentary report describes Innes Tanners Strong and others at Massachusetts Street in Trent with red, white, and blue banners. Mentions welcome signs taken down and ends transposed with several banners still visible at two locations.
The article notes Russia bans export of poultry both live and dead to conserve food stocks. Poultry World claims all available poultry is gathered and shipped to Finland for cold storage. It adds that England normally imports nearly a million dollars monthly in Russian hens and chicks.
Martin brothers Wi H H and F L are constructing a modern four room cottage at 1110 Oregon. The dwelling will be ready for oven spancy in a few days, signaling nearing completion of a compact family home.
Philina Marie Messer, age 17, sues for divorce from George Anson Messer, 38. She alleges undue influence due to age difference led her to run away and marry in Kansas City in August 1913.
The Ion Pacific branch between Lawrence and Leavenworth will stop carrying mail by train after retirement of the mail clerk. R P Henderson of Olathe is among the senior clerks to retire, with a pouch system likely replacing train mail service.
Charles Smith, residing at the county home, was given a hearing in the Vralete court for admission to the state hospital. He was adjudged insane or in need of care as ordered by the court, with proceedings conducted by Squires Studio.
John C. Evans sues Albert McNish for damages after a October 23, 1914 bicycle collision at With and New York streets. Evans alleges he was thrown to the pavement, his bike wrecked, and bodily injuries sustained in the crash.
Earnest Karnes son of Taiwcrence Karnes died yesterday at the home of his parent Mr B Lawrence located at 6 Maine Street. The obituary notes the loss to the Lawrence family and local community.
Four Wichita faculty members and alumni call for the resignation of Dr Stanley Theve president of Friends University. Directors meet and affirm support for Theve noting his long service and value to the university and community. Former Lawrence educator Dr Edmund Stanley previously led the Lawrence city schools and state instruction department before joining Friends University.
The Gardening convese is conducted by the Civic League and needs someone skilled in gardening to assist boys and girls planting their scudls. Several children wish to enter the contest but lack help. Mr. Boltz appeals for men to devote time to improve Lawrence’s vacant lots and support local side gardens.
Welfare officer PL W Boltz urges residents to curb street trash as Mayor Franetses appeals for an end to the practice. The Y M C A and the Boys' Club plan coordinated work to beautify the city with weekly meetings and a directors' session to outline plans for community service.
A fragmented note previews next Friday’s high school Hindget basket ball issue. It hints at a story on the team and a cartoon feature, with limited readable details from the irregular OCR text.
Review of the season is expected to be announced with the managers pushing for a lighthearted, humorous tone. Students are asked to drop any jokes in the Budget Box placed at the head of the stairs in the high school building.
A brief item notes a ginger ale brand with a stated best by date and reference to Bottline Works in Plinnes 18. The readable fragment includes product wording and a packaging cue, but lacks full context or additional details.
The Take Club Picture Troup plans a group photo for the school annual at their meeting led by Don Hoffman. Wichita delegates will decide whether to display pictures at the high school and another location. Mrs. H W Taggart arrives with household goods as the new pastor’s family moves to the parsonage.
Mrs Stoerkner wife of the pastor of St Paul Lutheran church at Endora is in the city yesterday. Walter Cadmus a University student went to the infirmary with scarlet fever and is recovering steadily.
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