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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1916

Page

4

Evangelical Conference Plans Big Woodland Park Program

The Evangelical Association summer conference at Woodland Park from August to 1A will feature a varied program with Bishop G Hummiller Rev B R Weiner and Miss Susan Bauernind among speakers. Numerous men and women are assigned to different departments and tasks, signaling a broad lineup of talent for the event.

G Hummiller B. R. Weiner Susan Bauerneind The Evangelical Association Woodland Park Acton

Oklahoma Voters head to polls on literacy test amendment

Oklahoma primary voters the state for minor offices and a key amendment to the constitution that would abolish property qualifications while applying a literacy test for electors. The ballot also includes a state tax commission proposal and a provision on employer compensation to dependents in case of death.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okla United State Tax Commission

Religious figures to speak at church conference in Ohio and Iowa

Denominational leader Bishop Heinmiller from Cleveland will deliver sermons and lectures at a general church conference, with Rev Ty Winner Poit of Ohio handling missionary work and Bible instruction. Maurine Banerfeind and Miss Susan Bauerfeind will also participate in Sunday school and outreach events. Funeral notices for Williston Drake and other local deaths are noted with service details in the same report.

Bishan Metaniller Cleveland Ohio Hive Eicensing Bia Dessons Tony John Heinmiller Cones Young People's Movement Ty Winner Pyarland Cedar Falls

Repair Work Delays Dim Lights At City Area

Fragmentary OCR notes report repairs causing power dimming in the downtown district. No clear dates or official statements included.

Real estate transfers across Douglas and Lawrence counties

A list of warranty deeds and transfers in Douglas and Lawrence counties Kansas. Transactions involve Lillie Tuttle Cornelia J Huzsar Sarah KE Trary James and others with varied property parcels in Sinclair Add Jersey Sh Lawrence and nearby areas. Considerations range from 900 to 2600 dollars with several parcels described by lot and block numbers.

Lillie Tuttle Douglas County Kints Cornelia J. Huzsar Sinclairts Lawrence Mana Shawnee Joel A. Tomer Lee Jersey Jolintz Kuns Mito Drnsdell Kans Gowiuns Tosselyn University Place St C Douglas Kunz Lizzie Strede Add Olin Setler Lydia Severns Massareet KancAdow Nfeugle

Baldwin Depot Robbed. Robbers Not After Money

Intruders robbed the Santa Fe Baldwin depot Sunday night only entering the express room and taking a case of beer and an auto fire. No money was taken and no trace of the robbers has been found, with no bottles scattered, suggesting the case was not opened yet.

Santa Fe Baldwin

Weight Loss Tablet Ad Promises Easy Reduction

An old promotional note touts a simple safe method to shed excess fat without dieting or intense exercise. It recommends Round Corner Ding Company capsules, daily dosing after meals and at night, weekly weigh ins, and claims weight loss and improved mood. It also asserts oil of heroin is harmless and aids digestion as part of the regimen.

Round

Needie-Craft Club Hosts Social and Birthday Surprise

Yarnold Needie-Craft Club met at Mrs. Lester Rake’s home with twelve members and eleven visitors. Activities included singing and piano selections, a two week later meeting at the Fitzpatrick home, and refreshments. A large birthday surprise honored Margaret Gress for her seventy seventh birthday with many neighbors and friends attending.

Needie-Craft Club Lester Rake C. J.kraft Ethel Waller T. Fitzpatrick Herbert Frost Fitzpatrick Roy Deskind Pearl Florence Martin Fred Buchheim Topeka C. A. Bidinger Sam. Buchheim Grandma Buchheim Charlie Bra John Greeawaka Henry Stulland A. Hoffsommer McPherson County Man‘Rattan George Houk Stull Frank Keohlar George Anderson Margaret Gress Grandma Kanye Will Gress Noble Messer Will Wulfkuhle, Jr Hilbert See August Nuffer Unger Lillie Boehringer A. Bidinger Sam Buchheim Will Shaw T.A. Shaw Charlie Scheer Link Woodv S. Stull Henry Bahnmaier Will Murphy August—Kampschroeder George Auserseny T Johanna. Lavin Kate Bidinger John Gress George Hildenbrand Fire Brass Lola Shaw Kate Myrtle Bidinger Margaret Lavin Ethel Walter Ruth Gress

Hughes Outline Campaign Issues

The document outlines Republican concerns on Huerta and Mexican policy, preparedness and national security, international arbitration, industry and trade, agriculture, the Philippines, woman suffrage, budget efficiency, and labor protections, arguing for non militaristic preparedness, stronger American rights, and systemic reforms. It emphasizes defending American interests abroad while promoting economic strength, conservation, and social safeguards.

Organization of Peace Organization of ‘Peace Ool Europe Republican Party Oas Philippines Phil Tye

Family gathers for holiday gifts and good wishes

Harold Boehringer and guests including Russel Houk Harry Kampschroder Charlie Gress Roy Gress and Grandma Gress share late evening presents before guests depart. Kathryn Eunice and Ruby also featured with warm well wishes.

Boehringer Harold and Russel Houk Harry Kampschroder Charlie‘ Ice Roy ‘Gress Grandma Gress Kathryn Eunice Ruby

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad From Early 1900s

An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh cure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It includes testimonials about F P J Cheney, a 15 year trusted business record, a National Bank of Commerce endorsement, and claims of blood cleansing from internal care. Also markets a constipation remedy with 15 cent price.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo FP. J. Cheney National Bank OF Commerce

Commission Bondi Ordinance Seeks Sewer Bids and Donations

The ordinance proposes a 2 percent class with a 34.9 expenditure causing about a 35 cent per thousand tax increase. It directs bids for Third Street and North Street sewers to connect with Maple Grove Drainage District. A donation of ten lamp posts for school swings was given to the school board.

Lawrence Hatea Lon North Street North Lawrence Maple Grove Pavera Schooly Donajon

Survival of the Fittest and Lydia Pinkham Remedy Endures

An essay debating the survival of medicines like Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as proven by forty years of strong sales. The piece frames Pinkham's as a dependable standard for women's ailments, noting merchant performance and public confidence. It also includes a collage of jokes and anecdotes about work, humor, peanuts, and a quip about national anthems.

Lydia E. Pinkham

From the Chestnut Tree feature with a brief rail exchange

A New York World caption sketches a traveler exchange on a train near the Chestnut Tree. The passenger declines a brush off and asks to wait and alight in the usual way if the train stops, highlighting a casual scene aboard the car or platform.

New York World

University to Close Potter Lake August 16 Over Guard Costs

Daily water tests at Potter Lake show purity as attendance reaches about 250 each afternoon. University guards face trouble keeping beachers out on Sundays, and the lake will close for the summer on August 16 unless guards are funded by Lawrence residents. A $1 season fee applies. new seasons would require another payment, as the university will not guarantee guard salaries this time.

Potter Potter Lake Lawrence Wvill University

Combination Shot Polisher Hits Market With Refillable Tube

A flexible tube of sos blacking in a steel case mounted on a bristle brush and lambswool polisher is now marketed with patents applied for. The blacking is dispensed by turning a key and applied to shoes by brushing till a dry shine forms, then a friction polish via lambswool finishes the shine. Replacing an empty tube allows continued use.

Kansas University Weather Report Seeks Dry July Record

The month was unusually dry with no measurable rain and extreme heat. Mean temperature 83.0 degrees tops July records, high 102, low 62.5, humidity 59.3 percent, sky 18.6 percent cloudy, 23 clear days, 62 half clear, 2 stormy. Wind mostly from the north and northeast, total distance 5470 miles, barometer averages 29.064 inches, seismograph records show no earthquakes.

Rae

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