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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
4
In a provocative address, Karl Trefd akel asserts the present war drains Germany’s resources while postwar policy must be reconsidered. He criticizes government delays and inflationary impacts, urging a united relief effort for the needy amid looming winter hardships and emphasizing charitable mobilization alongside official plans.
A critical reading of a Chicago election note argues that last spring’s 150,000 Republican lead came from linking the Democratic candidate to pro Germanism amid wartime sentiment. The piece warns GOP promoters to base strategy on facts rather than optimistic assumptions.
Washington expects allied powers to declare cotton contraband for war materials. Authorities note cotton is essential for explosives and propellants, with precedent for labeling powders and their components as contraband. The argument cites China’s Boxer Rebellion era exchanges as influential in policy.
A fragment from the State Journal hints at efforts to develop a marketing approach. It mentions pricing and timing as key factors and references distributing a product or message. The readable text suggests a focus on timing, advantage, and strategy without detailing specific entities or outcomes.
The piece cites the Walsh led minority critique of a commission report on Standard Oil labor troubles in Bayonne. It argues the majority views are politically biased and that the commission’s two year, $500,000 effort may be discredited by one prejudiced mind. It notes eight others’ labor and opinions deserve recognition. It also includes notices to pupils and tributes to Alfred Cutter, plus a lengthy eulogy style memorial passage.
A Des Moines area crowd gathers during a public holiday to observe a dry town scene. Thousands travel from Des Moines and nearby towns to see Atlantic dogs and other sights, choosing sobriety over whiskey as they tour the area and return home after a festive but sober day.
Early indications say the United States will see a record peach harvest in 1915. Reports project yields rising across major regions with Colorado and Missouri Territory among notable gains. Oklahoma, Georgia, and the Northwest may set new state and regional records, while California could approach last year’s totals.
A correspondent reports a sermon and vision scene as a missionary urges faith and action. The account recalls a Macedonian call to help and praises ongoing weekly meetings at Apple Pie schoolhouses where song prayer and worship uplift attendees. The piece notes Rev Palmer’s appreciation for World Wide Mission work and calls for further brave outreach.
A testimonial from Mrs Redmaitial of Lawrence Ohio describing four years of kidney trouble and relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She cites back pain dizziness swelling and fatigue improving after treatment with the pills and urges readers to buy from local dealers.
A garbled 19th century social column lists visits and callers across Sibley including Mrs Tosse, Mr and Mrs Gr te, Mrs Mirellin Ren, and others. It mentions Mrs Feed Cowles, Miss Rebba Quad, Miss Mar Wwlus visiting Wellsville, and various weekend visits, with references to Oklahoma Wise Hew, Mrs Rootang, and Mrs Fe A Liper. Mrs Karnes returned from the California exposition and Chas Smith dined with Mr and Mes. Frank.
A county arrest reports Sam Conly for perjury after he allegedly lied to officers in a liquor case. He is to be tried in the circuit court as prosecutors seek formal charges and the record notes prior age and marriage details.
Members of the Mother's League and their families will gather for an afternoon and evening picnic at Woolland Park.
Local restaurant Roy Balis plans a new front for his eatery, aiming for a modern appearance. The project features a striking design, with contemporary elements intended to attract patrons and refresh the venue’s street appeal.
Rural post office directs a new rural route directory be compiled for every patron. Blank forms require the first full name of each person in the household, including children and servants, using titles like Mrs Miss for females. Patrons should return completed lists promptly. no postage is paid on returns.
Coroner's jury rules Leo A Rank died by lynching with unknown perpetrators. City and county officials state they sought facts but made little progress. Marietta merchant Jon A Benson recalls a fleeing mob and an ambushed car. he suspects what happened but did not intervene.
A 19th century advertisement argues women are naturally despondent due to an abnormal condition and nervousness. It promotes Winkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure claiming it restores health by addressing headaches sleeplessness and general malaise. The ad lists ingredients and alleges testing and price information for this patent remedy.
A fragmentary account traces a jade diamond tale from Ellsworth to Suction City, tying a purported treasure to a non commissioned officer once at Fort Riley. The stone reportedly surfaced in 1897 with Mrs Wolfe seeking Governor Capper’s help while jeweler Lis Porterfield recalls the thief’s European noble lineage and military past.
On Sunday August 22 a surprise birthday gathering honored Mr LD Mow at his home south of Lay 12. About 40 guests, including many children and grandchildren, joined an elaborate picnic dinner after church. Mr Howard, an early settler from Michigan, has lived on the Kansas farm since 1867, and relatives from Holton and Topeka visited, with neighbors and friends expressing thanks.
A Wilmington reader praises Eckman Alterative after mistaking lung illness symptoms for other conditions. The advertisement claims the remedy clears lungs and improves bronchial catarrh without harmful drugs. It notes available directions, price, and a booklet from the Kekman Laboratory.
A Kansas City bound keg of liquor caused a quarrel at a railway station in Ottawa. A man argued with the station agent over freight clearance and attempted to haul the keg home by rail despite a law against crossing state lines with intoxicants. Officers intervened as the incident escalated toward a confrontation.
In Topeka yesterday the Colored Masons honored members of the colored lodge with officers elected. Lawrence men CL AL Tanner and K B Brew were named as high priest and other key posts. Deputy officers from Emporia and Minneapolis were listed along with several captains and sentinels for the lodge’s activities.
Real estate transfer notice shows Parker and wife Tauwrenen of Kansas selling to Fred Logan for a stated sum. Describes Lots 1, 3 and 4 in Addition 5, North Lawrence. Heirs of Rose Bulel and Carl Intel listed with uncertain location references in a legal transfer record.
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