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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
2
The piece profiles Governor Stubbs as a reformer who sacrificed friends to push principled policies. It notes his rise through political channels, his independent stance angering Republicans, and a near United States Senate bid after electoral defeat. Walter Roscoe is highlighted as a steadfast ally in his political battles.
Lawrence Kansas weekly newspaper notice with subscription rates and offices in Chicago New York City and Lawrence and a note on Western Union service. Mentions Kress summer cleanup sale and a speculative line about a super Zeppelin and wheat prices.
A fragmentary line notes pleasant or humid conditions in Kansas this week and hints at ordering a large supply now. The readable text is limited but suggests strong interest in stocking up due to the weather at hand.
Reports from Pershing's army praise the soldiers health but warn parts of Mexico will not be popular health resorts for Americans for at least a year.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a day lost as the sun sets with Villa killed. It suggests poison by a nurse or another person, described as unknown to the correspondent, yielding a largely unresolved report.
Reported in the Democratic campaign speeches the speakers express some displeasure with Mr Hughes but acknowledge strong odds he will become president after March fourth. The tone suggests cautious support amid ongoing deliberations within the party.
Topeka reports that Kansas party councils convened to address any omissions in current platforms. If no new points emerge they will still have a chance to restate familiar positions in a novel presentation.
The state hoard of agriculture notes corn prospects are modest, but a famous crop at the state college draws attention as students craft a standout record.
A hush note from the Brewers Yearbook editor warns that thirty six Kansans drowned in July, illustrating the deadly risks of water misuse. The editor suggests alternatives like drowning sorrow or drink would have extended the days, a paradoxical caution in this era.
The article notes a hardfoot girl with tan cheeks may swim in Atlantic City this year while stockings will be correct next season. The director rejects the idea that sharks are drawn to bare legs and says the stockingless fad has reached extremes, especially at the feet.
Dr Lydia A Devils of the state board of health and H C Bowmin of the state board of control disagree on the number of mentally deficient in the state. Devils says about 30,000, Bowmin urges 7,000 as sufficient. The doctor may have included people who drink large amounts of ice water on hot days in her count.
In Southwest Kansas, women confide stories of burly assailants and oral accounts of attacks. Authorities investigate the pattern as community fear grows and local officials seek to verify details amid evolving testimonies.
Long passages note faked rumors fade with investigation. The piece highlights prairies, monotony, and loneliness shaping imagination. It praises farmers and their wives for endurance and calls for shared credit as the region develops.
The Balkans loom large as Romania enters the war and Greece may soon join the Allies amid Bulgarian pressure. Romania seeks gains from the conflict, while Bulgaria tightens alignments and the Allies push toward shifting the war’s momentum away from the German staff. Romania hopes to be on the winning side as European cannonades continue.
Ex governor Walter Roscoe Stubbs remains in the public eye as he expands ranch holdings across the West and contemplates a move to a large Texas cattle unit. The Kansas political figure is noted for a meteoric rise, reform legislation leadership, and a stance against political conquests, while remaining tied to Lawrence and its region.
The Denison Bulletin and other Iowa papers face steep cost hikes as print inputs soar. White paper rises to five dollars per 100 pounds, prompting price boosts from $1.50 to higher outside Crawford county. Des Moines Capital hikes to $3 from $2, Cedar Falls Record warns of August rate increases, Eagle Grove notes ads and job printing cost climbs, while linotype metal, stereotype paper, and ink rollers all jump, squeezing publishers across the state.
A letter from Mrs F B Kitzenberger and the executive committee thanks the Journal-World for publicity of the Evangelical association Young People's Alliance conference held at Woodland Park from August 9 to 15. The note expresses appreciation for coverage and goodwill toward the city and event.
Torneden and family visited Baldwin relatives while D J Osborne family spent a week in Anderson county. Elsa Armstrong of Lawrence vacationed with her sister Mrs James Tenner. Vorneden family, Haas and Simmons groups visited relatives. Lula remains away several years. Anna Sachler stayed with home folks. Penner and Figa Armstrong visited Henry Bartz. Larkin club and PTA picnic events noted with local residents visiting Lawrence and Ottawa.
Mrs Penner Elsa Armstrong and Harold Osborne called on Mrs F R Harbison Friday afternoon. Miss Anna Koehler visited Lawrence Friday. G G Bowling was a Kansas City visitor Friday. Philip Kraus and family spent Sunday at Ed Whitman’s in Desoto bottom. Mr and Mrs Penner were Lawrence visitors Sunday.
Local postcard stand at McColloch's offers boys picture cards from Eagh Pass for five cents each. Proceeds go toward ongoing community events. Clear, affordable keepsakes with scenic imagery and local interest.
Agnes Thompson was named secretary of the University of Kansas Alumni Association and editor of Graduate Magazine for 1916 17 at a Fraser campus meeting. She replaces Prof. Leon N. Flint, who becomes journalism department head. Flint was praised for eleven years of service.
A former Lawrence man, A. D. Flintem of nearby lineage, invests $12,000 in a two story duplex apartment at Ohio and Seventh streets. The six rooms per floor feature red oak floors gum wood trim and mahogany finishing, with tinted chandeliers and open fireplaces in each sparler. The design emphasizes kitchen and pantry convenience and a basement prepared for two families with two furnaces.
The residence features separate coal bins two clothes chutes and two large lockers and is finished in stucco with a sod yard and cement walks soon to be completed. The structure is described as very handsome with interior and exterior appeal. Lawrence men led the building work while Mr Flintom heads the Kansas City Feature Films company with three offices in Kansas City and additional offices in St Louis and Des Moines. He owns eight Kansas City houses and plans three more.
A. M. Venice was elected last night as the new Indian football coach for the season. He will be assisted by W. E. Lockart and Dr. Ensign. Practice began last night and will continue as the team prepares for the season opener at Lawrence against Bethany Swedes. Fifteen men suited up, including seven lettermen, with Captain Williams and Clemnts returning this week.
Small classified note from the Cole family asks readers to leave orders with Kreech window and Cale, with a phone contact for Lez. The terse item implies a local vendor setup or personal sale arrangement.
Linwood and Reno area residents report visits and meetings with friends and relatives. Miss Dollit Daniels returns from Skinteok to start three weeks at home, while Miss Kathryn Corone comes back from Lawrence after schooling. Community members attend church, shop, and host guests as nearby travelers are seen in Lawrence and Fall Leaf.
Mrs. Carl Todd and J E Wat kins from Yonganoxie spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs H A Hallenbeck. Mrs August Torneden called at Mrs Hallenbeck’s Tuesday. Edna Luckani visited her sister Mrs Julius Torneden Friday. Lloyd Douglas was in Lawrence Thursday. Mrs James Willis of Beatrice Neb is visiting her parents I L White and family. Ed Doyle helped grade roads in Pony Creek. Donald White was in Lawrence Thursday. Otto Luckan and Stax Smith were in the Tonganoxie area Sunday. Augusta Minnie Alma Tornaden spent Sunday with cousin Anna Tornaden. Lena Luckan called on her folks Sunday. she works in Lawrence. The new devik-Eig Butter milk Dick Dros.
Nan is unable to complete payments for a piano. The piano will be turned over to a satisfactory party who will pay the balance either in cash or five dollars per month. Sehmeller & Alueller Piano Co. Omaha, Nebraska.
Skin Matthews is one of the test of all he had invested in the fire at the Peerless. He had lately purchased a secondhand Overland to use as a livery car and carried no insurance in the Hospital. Miller Carpenter of Company EB was in the army hospital, according to the last news received from him.
A severe storm battered Pratt Kansas causing a fire that razed the Jette Mercantile Co. and the Morrello and Lucent stores. The loss is cross estimated with the origin undetermined as heavy rain drenched victims nearby and one man suffered illness.
Early this morning supplies were provided for the firemen as they completed work and prepared to depart. The timely refreshments were appreciated and described as prompt and welcome by those at the scene.
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