Journal World ad and misc notes from 1916 Lawrence issue
A dated Kansas newspaper page notes circulation figures and home delivery terms, with staff and advertising associations listed. It includes a quirky montage of social observations, a Hutchinson bloodhound robber trace, circus notices, weather remarks, and a quote about stage life from Billy Markham of the Baldwin Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Markham
Baldwin Ledger
Kansas State Editorial Association
Recklessness Cited as Deadly Foe Behind Border Deaths
Column cites Colonel Recklessness as greater killer than bandits. It notes 1086 persons, about four regiments, killed in evade crossing accidents last year, showing dangers when guards are not posted. General Carelessness also referenced as a contributing factor.
Verdun Serial Declines in Front Page Style
The unofficial observer complains the Verdun serial is monotonous with overplayed adventure and romance. Readers favor decisive endings in the probate judge’s office or the parsonage, and fear this installment will not deliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unofficia Observer
Seeing America First Inspires Local Sightseers
The article notes war abroad reshapes travel tastes as Americans increasingly explore domestic wonders. It highlights Kansas as rich in scenic and historic locales, offering mountain seashore and lake areas within reach for readers who cannot travel abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Ixkek
Summer Reading: Cool Tales Amidst Hot Weather
The article questions why summer reading leans to light fiction and suggests cooling alternatives. It cites Arctic travel and polar exploration titles by Rex Beach and Jack London as better fits for hot days, arguing such reads lower mental heat and expand knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Rex Beach
Jack London
Alaska
Arctics
Arcti Prairies
Inside job suspected as Detroit payroll robbery unfolds
Five bandits robbed the Burroughing Machine paymaster in broad daylight near Detroit. Officials consider an inside job theory while a guard Rudolph Cooper is wounded in the hip. Police extend search within a 100 mile radius as county commissioners meet and process bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mick
Aug
Burroughing Machine Company
Rudolph Cooper
Pendleton Birth and Community Notes From Lawrence
Born last night a daughter to Mr and Mrs W H Pendleton Emma Hyde left for Berwyn Indian Territory to resume missionary work among colored people Geo Leis in Kansas City Ed Lander returns from Newton C Blodgett and wife go east Miss Hattie Willis returns from Manhattan Miss Lucene Barker travels to Topeka to visit Miss Jessie Edson Prof Frank Hodder notes meeting Prof Sterling in Springfield Mrs May Wilmoth Critter and daughters visit from Omaha Mollie Magan visits Lawrence W H Arnold heads to St Louis and Pratt Institute notes August 6 1891 items from the Journal neighborhood updates and travel plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma’Hydeé
Berwyn
Indian Territory
Kansas
Edward Martin
Oliver Schutz
Fred Eggers
Fairview
Missionary Society
A. Schaal
Vinland
Marguerite Welsh
Emma Schutz
May Welsh
Verdilla Gaumer
Florence Claxton
Elzy
Clarence Davi
Edward Young
Colorado
Chris Schaxke
M. Schutz
Armstrong Martin
Charlie Gaumer
John Garret
A. Welsh
Henry Welsh
Ray Dissinger
Robert McFarland
George Chambers
Cordelia
Elenor Ames
Helen’ Cosgrove
Pred Eggert
Charlie Wilson
Plin White
Harald
J. D. Martin
Ethel
Carol
Walter’ Harbour
Tom Harbour
Blue Mound
Arnold
Robert White
Roy.Lawrence
N. N. Chambers
N.N. Chambers
Fred Chambers
Fred Eggert
Walter Kluss
Holvin
Charlie Boone
Laura Claxton
Florence
Minnie Garret
Charlie Young
Lawrence
Harold
Elvy Davis
Marshall
Olson
Roy ‘ Dissinger
Charlie Cox
Walter Harbour
Louis Schutz
Marguerite
Mary Welsh
William Fitean
Cutting County
Okla
Sins of the Father and the Moral Decline Debate
A sermon or pamphlet critique rails at immorality sweeping the country. Doctors Keller and Keen cited, wealth and scandals condemned, prostitution, degenerate authors, and a call to public figures to end silence. An August 9 screening at The Bowerville notes age restriction for children.
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Kelley
Baltimore
W. W. Keen
Philadelphia
Stanley
Bowersvék
Wernesd
Real Estate Transfers and Property Notes
Warranty deeds record transfers including John Herman and wife Lawrence Kansas to Aaron Friedman Lot 102 Ohio Street Lawrence. Joseph Schopper and wife Eudora Kansas to Will Schlegel. mentions 2 acres in southeast quadrant. Additional entries reference Baldwin Clayton Dearborn St and a religious/ads section. Social notes list Fannie Wilson and Joris Ladean Rodgers visiting in Kansas City.
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Herman
Lawrence
Sansas
Aaron Friedman
Ohio Street
Ferloseph Schopper
Eudora
Sas
Will Schlegel
Ipheus
B. Cavan
Sarah C
Banel Hutte
Baldwin
Jah C. Clayton
Los
Dearborn St
Rane
Henleys Plan Move to Chicago and Visits Follow
Marion Henley and Mrs Walter Smith of Horton Kam will leave tomorrow for Chicago where the Henleys will establish a home and Mr Smith will visit for several weeks. Carroll S to visit Mon and Mrs W C Simons with their children who drove to Shawnee Kan yesterday and spent the afternoon with George B Reineke and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Martin
Ezra Fortnéy
George
Robert Schutyz
Washington Creek
Harry Welsh
John ~Garret
Walter Young
Minnie
Garret
Laura ‘Claxton
Twin Mound
Mrs. Claxton
High Prairie
Fred Eggert
George Chambers
Will Johns
Robert White
J. D. Martin
Ralph Davis
T. L. Davis
Oscar ‘Cox
R. de Combs
Plin’ White
Robert McFarland
Oscar Cox
TI ’S Davis
Walter Kluss
John Whitelaw
Lawrence
Woodard
New Bridge
A. Welsh
Boone
Mr. White
Wilson
Krums
Freel Eggert
Carl Graeber
Krum
Charlie Wilson
Geneva
Evelyn White
Neill
Elea
Philip Fynest
A.B. Pasig
Gladys Keri Leans
Tazel Shiraz
AL Wi Matoes
Ting
J. A. [Henley
Misa
Marion Henley
Walter Smith
Horton, Kam
Chicago
Henleys
Mr. Smith Awvill
Mon
W. C. Simons Sind
Shawnee, Kan
George B. Reineke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merchants National Bank
the Bank of Good Service
the Journal-World
the World’ Company
W. C. Simons
Massachusetts Street
R. R. Keator
Hartford Building
New York
Geo. H. Alcorn
Fifth Avenue
Newark City
Member
Associated Preda Audit Bureau ‘of Circulations Bureau of Advertising
American ‘Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Journal-World
Western Union
Hutchinson
Bell-Ans
Dick Bros
Irene Brown
C. KL Mitchelay
Lawrence Daily Journal
W. H. Pendleton
Geo. Leis
Kansas City
Ed_Lander
Newton
C. Blodgett
East
Lucene Barker
Topeka
Jessie Edson
Frank H. Hodder
Sterling
Springfield
May Wilmoth Critter Arel
Helena and
Bessie
Omaha, Neb
City
Mollie Magan
W. H. Arnold
Journal
Kinddery
St. Igoe
Supt. Peairs
Mr. Winans
Kansas Schools
Jim Owens
R. Delahunty
J. C. Holloway
Jennies Wallace
Will Stimpson
Brooklyn
Pratt Institute
Riddle
Stella
W. C. Spangler
Scott Matson
St Louis
Andy Will Hoadley
Marion Conly
Denver
Anna Paine
F. D. Meloy
the Floridge
Sherman
Kate Brass
Ida Wagner
Manitou
Mrs
D. S. Alford
Franklin
Desson
Kansas State Board of Censorship
Newell
Dwight Hillis
Boston
Bowersock Theatre
Stave
Marie
Doro
Paramount-Bray
McNish
Fannie Wilson
Joris and
Ladean Rodgers
Carroll’ S
Illinois
Wisconsin
Upper
Michigan
Fisherman’s Paradise
Milwaukee & St.Paul
Sharan Zaha
R.A. Laughlin
Main St
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