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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1914

Page

4

No Sunday deliveries extend into spring

Message states no Sunday deliveries of gear on Sue day and that the last delivery occurred at 8 50 Sowubdey night signed Byron Jones.

Reform adviser urges keeping boys away from homes

In Topeka Rev. H J Corwin, parole agent of the Kansas Industrial School, tells Gov. about his year long work. He says returning boys to their homes often repeats the cycle of misbehavior and urges no return except in unusual cases.

Topeka Dee! L Kansas Industrial School H.J. Corwint Heys

American Ambulance Efforts At The Front

A World War era note describes American Ambulance Corps at the front. Doctors, nurses and drivers worked amid shellfire with many wounded evacuated, while a British ambulance unit near an American car was hit by a shell, killing or wounding the crew.

Paris Dee Matis Wiig -Hilledsby Shell

Woman's Federation Meets for December Program

The Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its December meeting Thursday at 2 pm in the Fraternal Aid Hall. Short talks on Christmas related subjects will be given by Mr Seagive Mrs Hbeih Reading Club and Mrs Qua enbush No- Name. Mrs JW O'Bryan from the Round Table will present readings with music by Fr. James Butin I TV Whistler All women of the city are invited.

Federation of Women's Clubs Owill Inve Seagive Hbeih Quaenbush JW. O’bryan James Butin I. Tv. Whistler Ity O Altoa

Hidden Be Fishery Which Fev I Cross Flag

Berlin reports a Red Cross flag altar bombardment and heavy guns behind a fisher behind which a heavy battery lay. French losses described while eastern Prussia reports no new data. See harsh frontier action near Nancy and Lowicz with Austro Hungarian cooperation noted. A child’s sunlit moment closes the piece.

Berlin Rheims Red Cross Argenne Nancy Prussia

Purity league meets in Topeka to hear anti slavery congress speakers

Delegates from across the state gather in Topeka for the purity league event with speakers including Fred Robertson U Diskinet Attorney Dr Martin af and B K Stedwell International President. The meeting focuses on government ensurch school criminal and educational topics ahead of the annual congress.

Topeka Nan. Dee Tospuka Kanpurity League Fred Robertson U. Diskinet Martin Af B. E. Dawson Kangas City B. K. Stedwell League State Reformatory D. A. Whilsworth State Teachers Association Honor American

Still Believe in Charme Among London Children

A London physician serving poorer districts reports 28 percent of observed children wear charms and amulets beneath their clothing. The finding reflects superstitions among urban youth during the era.

Charme London

House-Fly Lifting Power and Odd Quips From Life

A collection of short humorous quips and observations from Life magazine style items. It notes a house fly lifting a match, a man lifting a beam as a training metaphor, a wife’s reply about worrying, and other light vignettes including cartoon caption style lines about training teeth pick habits, a garage mix up, a student praising apartment efficiency, a finger counting joke, and a remark on eyesight and integrity.

Harber Nominated for Western Missouri Revenue Collector

Washington Dec 9 Edward M Harber of Trenton Ma has been located by President Wilson for collector of internal revenue for the western district of Missouri and his nomination is expected to go to the senate.

Washington Edward, M. Harber Trenton W ‘Lson Missouri Senate

Case Heard Before Utilities Ommission January 8

The federal court in Topeka yesterday dismissed as a formality several 1907 injunction suits by railroads led by Joh. Dawson attorney general against the 2 cent fare order of the old railroad commission. The railroads will bear their litigation costs. Applications to raise passenger rates to 3 cents per mile will be heard by the public utilities commission January 8, filed last month.

Utilities Joh. Dawson Atorney General Bish Ynil‘oad Commission Topeka Missouri Pacific Dawson Old Railroad Commission Nebraska Publc Utilities Act Public Service Corporation Pub Utilities Commission Kansas Public Utilities Commission Commission

German consul N Ablers convicted of treason in London

Nicholas Ablers formerly German consul in Sunderland Borough was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death. The indictment notes his naturalization in 1805 and his role in aiding German reservists to depart England for Germany after the war declaration.

England Germany London Nicholas Ablers Sunderland Borough SLI Ablers

Queue Removal Sparks Disorder in Peking

In Peking the Interior Ministry ordered forcible cutting of queues from rickshaw coolies. Police, armed with scissors, met resistance and injured officers as foreign advisors warned the move infringed citizen rights. Officials argued the queue signified servitude, while advisers noted its cultural origin and hair tradition.

Peking Dec Fordivn Sudvisers Ministry of the Interior Yuan Shi-kai

University Band Makes First Appearance Concert This Year

The Kansas University Band performs Thursday evening in Fraser Hall. It is the largest and strongest band this year, with a full program of marches overtures grand opera and instrumental solos. The program includes March Lo Patrol of the Scouts Intermezzo Peruvian Dance Scenes Pittoreques Lizyomb Magsenet Marche Uf Air de Ballet III Angelus Fete Boheme Duet Alice Where Art Thou Descriptive A Hunting Scene Gaprice Busking in the Sunshine Selection from Comic Opera Ob Ob Delphine Ivan Carell University Song Crimson and the Blue

Kansas University Band Avil Fraser Hall Boccalart Air de Ballet Alice Apther i. Welch Cornet Jno Pegace Ehaly Cameron Comic Opera Delphine

British and Jewish claims in Palestine spark neutrality debate

The Globe reports that Egyptian integrity could be endangered by a Palestine right of way and questions who should govern if Palestine becomes neutral. It notes the Jewish longing for a homeland remains strong after two millennia of exile and ties it to the wider political struggle in the region.

Palestine Peru

Digestive Advice on Acidity and Diet

An editorial piece argues most stomach trouble stems from acidity and urges sufferers to eat modest portions of preferred foods and use dissolved magnesium as an antacid after meals. It claims this neutralizes acid, relieves pressure, and avoids drugs. It also notes both England and Russia favor a long term project hinted in wartime discourse.

Tomash Terme Palestine England Russia

Proposal for a Jewish state gains world attention

The London Globe reports support from England and Russia for a project to create a small neutral Jewish state in the Holy Land. It labels the plan as a potential Christmas present and best protection, noting potential international backing.

Englid Russia London Globe England Geta Larned Holy Land

Funeral notice for Alexander Ruse at Baptist church

Washington Post No. 12 G AAR members meet at Post Hall at 1 30 p m Thursday December 16 1914 to attend the funeral of Alexander Ruse at the Baptist church at 2 p m The Post will have charge of the funeral arrangements by order of N Chowder Eric Owens Adjutant notices include a call to see the K N G pictures at The Grand and details of a Christmas sale at the Unitarian Church on Friday December 11 with hours listed.

Washington Post No G. Aar Avill Post Hall Alexander Ruse Baptist Church N. Chowder

Window display highlights Hoosier Cabinet by Stracy Furniture

An eye catching window display features the Hoosier Cabinet showcased by Stracy Furniture Co. The unusual piece attracts attention with its design and craftsmanship, drawing shoppers to the store.

Hoosier Stracy Furniture Co

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