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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
4
In Topeka Kansas City Gas Company plans to raise prices and discipline customers if protests arise The Leavenworth Times notes residents fear price hikes could lead to gas shutoffs and urges scrutiny of corporate conduct amid rising fuel costs.
A garbled report claims Colonel Roosevelt will launch campaign events in Maine to energize Migne Republicans for a rapid finish. A stray line notes a local grower’s guide to achieving bigger yields, mentioning weather influence and cropping advice. From Beaumont Kansas a hog story involves hogs intoxicated on cider and misadventure, described with odd humor about animal wisdom versus humans.
Chanute city attorney Brown reported his wallet stolen containing cash and a speech outline. The wallet and money were later recovered, but the sender kept the speech notes as a compliment to the popular speaker.
Report describes officials directing gas supply to consumers amid a campaign that could have reduced thrill for readers and cost the company money on product sales.
County and adjoining counties lead in state efforts to use the Pendleford road measure to obtain funding for permanent road work this year. The county has already begun funding hard road construction and the government plans to coordinate with improvements.
A Kansas official notes state fire and health regulations while traveling, recalling tall tales of hotel safety and escape routes. He contrasts Kansas standards with other states and laments lack of recourse when abroad, highlighting compliance concerns and citizen welfare.
An unsigned historical excerpt discusses estimates of prisoners in the European War. It cites tens of millions of men affected, notes large surrendering numbers, and mentions Austria Russia Germany and Britain in the context of prisoner counts and supply issues. It reflects wartime rhetoric on scale and potential outcomes.
Editor endorses the Seaf cnal Service League's efforts in Douglas county to expand hospital-like aid to dependents. The Social Service League reports show patients entering the Social Service Hospital and outlines aid provided to residents of Lawrence and nearby towns.
A county report discusses poor relief costs and the operation of the county home. It covers inmate demographics by race, outside aid, and argues for equitable treatment regardless of color while noting potential efficiency savings. A reader also questions police car needs and urges resident input before purchasing a new vehicle.
A brief note thanks friends and neighbors for support after the passing of a husband and kin. The message expresses gratitude for kind aid during a recent bereavement and mentions a life insurance inquiry in a cautious, period voice.
Obituary item announcing the death of Barbara Kupper on August 10 1916 near Highland Iowa. It notes a slow fever since July 2 and lists surviving husband John two children Floyd and Leroy mothers and siblings. The piece quotes poetry and describes her as cheerful devoted to family and church including her Catholic church at Big Springs.
The C B D society of Valley Chapel will host an ice cream social in the church tonight Friday August 18. A short program will be given and all are invited to attend.
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to J. H. Botterberg and Grace L. Havhoth of Lawrence. Special notice for Wiedemann's Cantaloupe Dream, phone 182.
A promotional piece touting Sargol as a fat producing aid. It claims thin readers gain weight by using the product, describing digestion and blood nourishment and promising an absolute guarantee or money back. The ad urges cutting out diets and consuming the supplement with meals.
Ottawa reports six miles of roads treated with oil making travel smoother with no dust. Motorists experience reduced dust as oil roads become packed and well maintained after recent work.
A fragment notes Mrs Ralph Daniels Miss Meda Bundiey and cousin Miss Evelyn Country visiting relatives and traveling to Kansas next morning accompanied by Mr and Mrs Harry Davis and Miss Desesterday for Rich nel itak with Mes B Bow er Davis sister ate dunil fairly.
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