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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1916
Page
2
A large audience gathered for the Christian revival's opening role led by Chris Chivel. The event promises guidance to followers with sermons and prayers. revival activities continue through the week.
The fragment reflects Easter week meditations and plans for prayer gatherings. It lists attendees and addresses among church and community members, noting local meetings and church activities alongside brief personal notices and district updates.
Fragmentary report describes a private visit and a meeting with various individuals including Miss dathon and Mrvsad Mars. Details are garbled with mis-spellings and absent context, but references a spending time and attending a meeting with local residents and officials.
An old advertisement for Bell-Ans states it absolutely removes indigestion with one package costing 25 cents. The rest of the text mentions various social notes and travel updates with names and city references, including Sylvie McConnell and Miss Margaret Luptin planning visits and trips.
Report from Columbus dated April 77 mentions Generalirst and Civilian Scouts as push for more volunteers. It references Wilbur’s body find and ongoing investigation. Names such as Davidson and Hart appear in a disjointed note about motor vehicles and officials.
A local project expands access south of the University with an extension connecting to the cinder road and a new path toward the boiler house area. Landholders south of the campus faced compulsory payments and the matter was ordered opened, with details listing subscribers and assessed amounts.
An old advertisement touts a liver and bowel cleansing remedy as the secret to staying young. It links slowness and a sallow complexion to inactive bowels and promises a natural glow from using The Olive Tablet Company product. The column lists price at 25c per bottle and implies medical endorsement by a Dr Bawand Obie.
The Baldwin school board met with attendance as members debated school start dates and year plan. A vote approved delaying opening to September and choosing a second menu for calendar months while planning interior redecorations.
The Baldwity school held a prize contest for essays with entries from the Wee T hadies. Winners included Fathel Fuiekinger for the seventh grade and Ruth Rifey for a second prize. Gladys Vangel won first place and Helen Vet received a prize in the poetry category. Judges included Miss Balchin, who selected winners for the Lawrence contest.
Local column lists visitors and social calls across towns. Names include Phyliss Lowen, Miss Barkin of Homewind, Mes. J. figsoni, Miss orn Chlasseach, Co Stowari, Lane hae Satiedas dookies, and Miss Geneva. Mentions of Lawrence, Topeka, Bonner, Fairview, and Leawrence TRS. Residents attend services, shop, and host relatives. Rev Monglon preached, Bishop We AL Quayie will host events.
In Ottawa Saturday, visits occurred with Mae and three kin. Walter Fiulkins phoned Pam Holt Saturday evening and spent time with family at home. Stevo Dominson secured a teaching job at Spearville High School for next year.
The university will shorten the Easter break and shift guest lectures and conferences. Professor Fraser will deliver two addresses, with other speakers planned as sessions resume in midweek. The annual conference of the American Society for Journalism will run Friday through Saturday, featuring reports and discussions across campus venues.
The funeral for Matilda Willaus Williams, who died Saturday, was conducted at St. Lake’s Ny XL B. The service was led by Terai and followed by interment at the Dale HN cemetery.
A Lawrence area resident named McKone announces his bid for sheriff. The report notes his family background and local ties, highlighting his recognition in the community.
A noisy fragmentary OCR item mentions a person with ties to a home, a political lounge, and a month in February. It includes unclear names and phrases about ideals and motives, with references to family and children. The readable portions are sparse and do not form a coherent report.
Fragmentary text describes a university draw or selection sequence with names and locations obscured. Readers cannot determine teams, dates, or outcomes due to damaged OCR.
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