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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1916
Page
6
Farmers report subsoiling with the Big Bull Tractor increases soil moisture retention and yields. Aimed at reducing drought risk, it provides better traction, requires less power, and lowers operating costs. Testimonials from G W Gowney and others cite quicker payback and broader farm efficiency.
Obituary and hometown notice recount Charles H. Steeper born in Lincolnshire England on December 35 and rising from farmer to reporter, broker, and bank manager after emigrating to the United States. The piece lists his moves from Cornwall to Plymouth Liverpool and McLouth Kansas, family details, and community mentions while touching on lingering health and local notices.
A fragment mentions meeting a man about civil responsibility and accountability linked to a broader claim of vaunted civic virtue, leaving the exact context unclear. The sparse text references a discussion about who bears responsibility for the stated civic outcomes.
An English account describes Princess Elizabeth or Ela of Hesse dying at seven after a sudden illness linked to alleged poison or poisonings. Witnesses say two grand duchesses screamed and claimed a winged figure appeared. doctors found Ela in a coma before she died. The czar and czarina reportedly supported Miss Eager’s account in her book.
Market shows strong cattle and hog demand with higher quotes across receipts. Kansas City figures list feed steers cows and heifers and calves with price ranges, while wheat corn oats and hogs follow firm to higher trends and futures. Chicago round reports similar cattle and hog movements with steady wheat and corn values.
A Wat sonville bank president Langley advertises to boost the town and state by signing fake five dollar bank notes with a distinctive signature. Waiters are given checks stamped with green paper and scissors to cut the notes. Bank cashiers allegedly sign the notes, attracting attention to Langley and the Pajaro Valley National Bank.
The Presbyterian board notes Syria mission activity continues despite Turkish censorship. Attendance lags due to wartime finances, yet Brerat girls’ school receives more applicants as other missions close and pupils shift toward the American Girls’ school in Bei rut.
A 100 inch diameter reflecting telescope mirror for Mount Wilson Observatory in California will be completed early next year. The massive lens will be 13 inches thick and weigh about 414 tons, molded in a single solid piece.
The phrase warns that hostility from adversaries disrupts daily tasks and undermines essential duties. It stresses prioritizing core work over ongoing conflicts and distractions caused by opponents.
A garbled page fragment reports a statutory charge and a preliminary hearing then shifts to a city hall muskmelon delivery by City Attorney Harley. A fire at Twenty third and Ohio Streets ends without major damage. Various small ads offer real estate, business sites, and items for sale from Bonner Springs and nearby areas.
7 room recom house modern except heat offered if taken before Sept 1. Call Home 284 or inquire at 931 Maine A A Helwig.
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