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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
8
Lawrence baseball team won 4 to 3 against Sunny Side after starter Male failed to appear. Dunbar replaced him late as Wilson caught, with strong pitching by Lawrence hurlers. They travel to Bonner Springs next Sunday.
A popular verse in the paper features Hagel in a humorous or affectionate setting titled One of Our Girls. The item reflects local humor and culture, pairing a familiar name with a lighthearted line.
People from Kansas City visited in town and stayed with local families. Attand Mrs PLA and Noah Hargler with spouses were guests of U S G Plank. Mrs M M Hiatt and daughter May Hiatt traveled home via Boulder and stayed with Miss Beulah Murphy. The Smithmeyers and daughters Sophia and Mathilda arrived from Grandview Wisconsin. The Vinelys hosted Floyd Finch and others at Buck Creek summer camp. Miss Grave Power visited Prof and Mrs Engel in town.
Fannie Schoenfeld, seventeen, wins the 100 and 200 word tests with near perfect accuracy, setting new world records at the National Reporters Shorthand Association championship in Atlantic City. Eight first positions go to stenotypists, as Behr in and others also claim top marks, boosting the stenotype's standing and noting Lawrence College's new emphasis on stenotype courses.
A film adaptation of Jack London’s Sea Wolf will be shown next week at The Varsity theater. The event promises a special texture reflecting London’s style and tone.
The Merchants Association reports its letter campaign to raise circulation membership is working. Several recipients have contacted Secretary Sparks or met him to express favorable views. He plans to meet all letter recipients personally, hoping to add many new members.
A meeting of the State Association of Kansas Tailors will be held in Salina on September 5 and 6. Mr Winey of this city, vice president of the organization, will attend and is expected to participate in a meeting of the officers the day before.
Principal Olney of Olney High School said there would be no material changes in this year’s course, though some requirements may be altered next year. He expects enrollment at about 675, roughly matching last year’s total.
Markets Kansas City Mo Aug 31 cattle receipts 17000 market steady weak prime feed steers 9.50 to 10.50 dressed beef steers 8.50 to 9.60 cows and heifers 4.25 to 9. stockers and feeders 1 8 73 43 calf values 46.50 to 10.50 hogs receipts 5000 market steady to 10 up light 49 to 30 leavy 0 170k 80.30 xb packers and butchers 9.08 30 butter reamery 25 1 2 first 26 1 2 second eggs extras 21 1 2 firsts 18 Chicago Aug 31 cattle receipts 20000 market steady to 10 tower beeves 6.75 to 10.60 stockers and feeders 5.80 to 9.25 cows and heifers 5.50 to 8.15 hogs receipts 19000 market strong 10 up Baldwin City guest misadventure at boarding house prompts sugar tea mix up in ice tea joke.
September examinations planned with dates and times for Arithmetic Geography History Language Mathematics and Science. Students must notify the principal by Wednesday September 6. PF Smith Superintendent and FH Olney Principal High School issue enrollment reminder and public notice. Hazel Dawn featured at the Ane in the famous international romance One of Our Girls.
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