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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
3
A garbled OCR summary describing performances by elephant dancers, barbers, soldiers and clowns, plus a large Arctic exhibit featuring ten full-crown Vedits taught to walk a rope, perform handstands, and shoot clubs. The text mentions training schools, rival shows, and sensational attractions in a period voice.
The Thirteenth Cavity Band presented a farewell concert in the city park. A splendid program drew the largest crowd ever seen for a city concert, with two downtown acts scheduled earlier in the week as part of Feats and treats for residents.
Charles Sessions faces a pending injunction filed by J N Dolley of the State Central Committee to bar the names of Taft and Sherman from the November ballot. The suit, to be heard in Denver next Monday, follows a conference with Sessions and Dolley over certifying electors. Sessions travels to Denver today to contest the order in federal court.
Governor Stubbs issues a Topeka proclamation honoring working men on Labor Day. The document notes the observance date and calls for public recognition of labor contributions in Topeka and Anis.
Text reproduces Governor Stubbs proclamation making Labor Day a legal holiday in Kansas, urging observance and respect for labor, with notes on civic virtue and the laboring class. Includes a brief medicinal anecdote about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy purchased in Dayton, Ohio.
High Prairie affair hosted by Mrs Ben Hammond with sixteen members and fifteen guests attending. Program included scripture, hymn reading, and prayers followed by quilt making and apron making. A three course tea served by the hostess and Mrs John Hammond. Future gathering to be hosted by president Mrs Will Russet. Local news covers Drew Vamond teaching in Peru Kansas, Moore family notes in Carnas Washington, and several community updates on farming, school positions, and social events.
Article discusses a cosmetic wax product and its growing popularity among women. It notes that calized wax absorbs gad to act as a substitute for creams, claiming long shelf life and preservative qualities. The piece mentions price trends, availability in chemist shops, and a home facial routine using saxolite powder and water to improve wrinkles and contour.
Wholesale prices for nearly all lumber grades rise sharply due to floods and mill outages. Dealers report wholesale increases of up to seven to eight dollars per thousand feet in many categories, with retail prices following. Demand remains strong while supplies dwindle as mills resumed operations. Local yards warn that further wholesale gains could trigger retail hikes.
Governor Stubbs spoke at a picnic in Loveland and has three more speeches lined up with requests for twenty additional engagements before the November general election. He is set to address audiences at Hocke Crave near Kansas City and in Arkansas in September, with a stop in Sedsit on September 22.
Mary Bilbve, seven, daughter of Mr. 3, Tole Hithee of Winfield, vanished after leaving home at five p.m. She was seen in an alley behind the yard earlier, but has not been located in over twenty four hours. Police, aided by relatives and friends, conduct a wide search as grief-stricken parents seek answers.
A group of Englewood New Jersey residents and local businesspeople petitioned the board of health to prohibit all morning deliveries before 7 a.m. The move aims to curb early disruptions caused by newspapers and mail deliveries.
A health pamphlet highlights the kidneys as central to well being and links Bright's disease to high mortality. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root, touting its cure record and offering a free sample by mail, with bottles sold at 30 cents and one dollar.
The Oread Training School of the University of Education will start its second year on September 18 1982 offering a full high school curriculum including languages history civics geometry botany physics and music. A large amount of new equipment has been added to improve work. registration is September 18 and 19 at Myers Hall with Bell phone 2058.
The government orders troops to the Hermosillo to Nozales corridor in Sonora to shield two Americans, Frank B. Cu and Arthur Cunningham, beset by rebels. Refugees report worsening conditions in Sonora and Chihuahua as the War Department nears a decision on further action.
The report states General Homer Lea’s temporary blindness from a wood vessel bursting in his head has passed, and he plans to resume military duties in the Orient soon. Lea has been resting since leaving China and is a distant relative of Mrs. A. J. Prentiss of the city.
Fragmentary text shows deeds involving Deeils Tengie B Swain widow to May B Swain Thompson with acres in southwest Coast Quarter and scarce references to warranty deeds. Mentions to Walterino R Meadows for $100 and Lot 4 Fair Grounds Addition Lawrence Kansas with names Charles Tucker and wife and February date.
The Morticultural Society holds a Monday picnic at Garrett ro NX farm northwest of town. A picnic dinner is featured and tree spraying will be discussed with scientific results from Lake View, Kansas. Dine will be shown in the orchard. Everyone is invited to attend at Lake View Schoolhouse on Sunday evening, September 1, 8 p.m. Local organizers invite all to join.
Woodward & Co. offers expert advice on camera options and undecided points, noting improvements in efficiency and simplicity this season.
A Liberty dispatch reports a treasure find near a Lawrence raid fuels a suit over title to hidden riches. A farm hand’s haul exceeded 10 000 dollars, with locals claiming a much larger sum. The case centers on who owns the supposed old house cache and the burden of proof rests on the plaintiff. Nearby, fall hats and shoes advertise at the Leader as hearings for William Jones and Wiedemann’s continue due to the attorney’s illness.
A Kansas court settlement avoids using the Woodmen name. The Modern Woodmen of America head camp backed by Kansas group to stop the Fraternal Citizens from using Woodmen. The new group plans to operate as Kansas Fraternal Circle with a general assembly and officers named president secretary treasurer and 20 commissioners. Hutchinson hosted a convention as the group sought a charter. officials say the fight over the Woodmen name may continue but they prefer delay to court costs.
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