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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1916
Page
2
A 1916 Lawrence Kansas page blends miscellany from community notices to dispatches. It jokes about crossing trains and dead man’s hill while lampooning weather, stamps and corn growth with light editorial quips and brief overseas observations.
A commentary questions Kansas voters reception of Hughes stance on suffrage. It lauds his concise, decisive position and urges support from women voters who seek rights for their sisters. It notes Paris remains surprised by many war injuries and credits modern surgery with saving lives and enabling continued service.
The Journal World endorses J. R. Woodward for sheriff on the Republican ticket praising his four years as sheriff and his past service. It notes his lifelong party loyalty and strong enforcement record, urging voters to support him in the coming election. The piece reflects a local newspaper’s stance in Marion township politics and party strength.
A Chiedlgn jurist conducts a hearing to decide if pajama wear by a porch owner on his pawn back porch is legally permissible. The decision is awaited with breathless interest.
A campaign notice from a candidate for an important state office drew attention for declaring a large goal and outlining policy aims. The fragment mentions a name and campaign strategy, signaling a contested race and voter focus on regional leadership.
A marriage license issued to Ris Platz and Jennie Ice is noted. Rosene Learned returns home for six weeks after Bos ton Law School. Deacon A Gregg visits Oklahoma. W F Sinclair and several others depart for Excel sior Springs. Pears for sale at 1.25. Ed Campbell sightings near North College and Louisiana St with a reported mas querader firing shots. Prof Heynalds meets Supt Peaks. J C Banta, fruit grower, heads on a 5000 mile extended trip by train burro and boat.
An 83 year old woman, Mrs. Mary Moore, quietly funded a floral urn near the W. A. C. monument on Decoration Day. She saved for years and gave without seeking praise to honor unknown graves, proving her devotion with the words she hath done what she could.
TALES ABOUT TOWN describes the Shattuck trailer sold by Chas. P. Banker. It is a two wheel trailer with hard rubber tires that converts to a flat night setup with two spring beds and insect screens. It includes a gasoline stove ice box and space for two steamer trunks. Ready for occupancy in seven minutes and can be packed in seven minutes.
The passage recounts Moses and Aaron confronting Pharaoh with the Nile turned to blood as a sign. A camp meeting at Bunn's Grove led by Rev. Mark Whitney is announced, along with worship services at Centenary Methodist Episcopal, First Baptist, Church of the Brethren, Trinity Lutheran, Christian Science, Evangelical Association, Presbyterian, Union services, and other parish activities with sermon topics and times.
Friday 2 30 P M regular monthly meeting of Christian Women’s Board of Missions in church parlors. A business session after the morning service to consider an important matter. All members urged to attend. Saint James AME Church. Nelson Pryor pastor. Raily Day observances follow with sermons and classes throughout the day.
A large number of colored attendees enjoyed an entertainment by Blind Boone and his band at Woodland Park yesterday. Music thrilled the crowd with afternoon and evening dancing in the pavilion.
Lawrence woman Mrs. W. Peterson testifies in two statements that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her backache and kidney pain after an attack in 1910 and again in 1915. She urges others to use the same remedy, stating it never fails to provide relief. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
Maxwell automobiles agency in Lawrence unloads the eighth car, part of a shipment bringing total Maxwells to forty eight since September 15, 1915. The Detroit car at $595 features modern dash apparatus and claims twenty mpg, a value noted beside remarks on fuel economy. Dr Reding returns from vacation and resumes business.
The 1914 census reports U S manufacturers valued at 24.246 billion dollars, up 17.3 percent from 1909. Salaries rose 37.2 percent and capital invested reached 22.75 billion dollars. In the five years, value grew by 3.574 billion dollars. Clarence Hornaday departs for Kansas City on business.
William Black, an early Douglas County settler, died at 6 30 last evening at his son Charles's home west of Baldwin. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 3 pm from the home with Rev. W A Powell of Ottawa officiating. Burial will be in West Baldwin cemetery. He was about 85 and survived by sons Charles and Harry of Colorado and daughter Mrs Hattie Holloway of Lawrence.
The funeral for Charles H. Steeper was held yesterday at 1 o'clock from the United Brethren church in McLouth. Steeper had lived in Jefferson county since 1879 and served as cashier of the Bank of McLouth since its founding in 1887, being a prominent local banker with relatives in Lawrence.
George White a longtime superintendent at the Lawrence brick plant underwent a stomach cancer operation in Kansas City as his son in law and Mrs. Long and family visited. Mrs. White is Mrs. Longs father and Mrs. White will be remembered by many Lawrence residents for his years of service.
A historical long advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh. It features endorsements from C F J Cheney Co Toledo and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo, praising Mr Cheney's integrity. The cure is described as internal and blood reaching, with testimonials and 75 cent bottles. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mr and Mrs S Woodruff of Balin halted in Lawrence en route to Southern Missouri for a summer stay. Mrs Gertrude Horkman traveled to Canon City Colorado for several months away. Nearby ads promote Wied emann's ice cream and MecColloch's Astace Linen Fabric at 25¢ per box.
In separate notes, Notan of Kentucky touts Cardui as a longstanding remedy for headaches and backaches, praising its gentle herbal ingredients. Charles Smith was acquitted in justice court of peddling liquor after a suitcase of liquor found with him could not be linked to illegal sale, and the liquor was detained.
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