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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
8
Market trends indicate steady receipts for cattle with prime fed steers and dressed beef in demand. Hog numbers total 22,000 as the Abbeville area prepares for upcoming harvest and a local entertainment notice hints at The Varsity event featuring Lina Cavalieri.
A fragmented text discusses rats and a quirky projection of their reproduction. It muses on Abe and a deli, listing foods and items, then pivots to a numerical chain predicting rat population growth across generations. The passage mixes odd humor with a bizarre logic about a family of rats.
Notice announces Christmas shopping emphasis at Carrolls News Depot store offering fine pipe, Christmas cigars, pocket and smokers articles. The gift store will assist ladies in selections. A fresh shipment of Allegretti chocolates is noted, with references to The Varsity program and Manon Lescaut performances. Lucien A tenor highlighted as grand opera figure.
A front line report notes five regiments moved to the rear for overhaul as soldiers prepared to march again. Officers expect full units to be issued clean uniforms, while a front line officer observes soldiers prefer a football game afternoon and a night at a music hall over anxious anticipation of more duty.
Fragmentary notice mentions Bell and the Barone families from Havre with names like Broqueville Binet and Smiths, plus S. Pelle mniner and an artillery member who took part in Antwerp. A minister received a promotion.
The article notes many state high school teams began the 1914 15 basketball season with Friday night games. Basketball is rising as the prominent sport in the region as some schools lack football teams, including Baldwin and Tolander, which opened their seasons last night.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Jane Jefferson who died Thursday at the home of her son William in Cowan Street area. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Paris reports police in Geneva have detained a naturalized American named Muller accused of organizing a major German espionage network with links to Lyons and eastern French cities. Muller will face trial by commital.
Neo Hanging Bee Phoenix reports no change in men at Florence regarding clemency for Governor Iran. The incomplete dispatch mentions ReNORDES and a capital C but contains fragmented wording and unclear details about actions or individuals.
A heavy snowstorm covered northern Iowa eastern Kansas and parts of Illinois and Nebraska with depths up to four inches. In Kansas City Topeka and Dodge City regions the weather service warned of continued snowfall until Sunday morning and a temperature drop expected after the storm passes.
County teachers gathered at the Court House for their monthly meeting. Sheriff Liot addressed the group warning about the Monroe doctrine and revolutions while praising natives for making the best of rough instruction. Dr. E. E. Stauffer stressed shaping life through influence and urged careful spirit toward children. Helen Enel voiced W. ToU wishes that teachers aid rural districts.
The District Court of Kansas issues a notice that W H Mannion of Lawrence was adjudged bankrupt December 8 1914. The first meeting of creditors will be held December 30 1914 at 10 am at the referee office 701 Jackson Street Topeka Kansas. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. First published in the Lawrence Referee in Bankruptcy December 12 1914.
A fragment from a 20th century notice highlights a Carrolls Christmas sale offering money saving deals for children and holiday apparel. It references footballs and fall dress items as part of festive merchandise. The text underscores shoppers’ expectation of joy and savings during the season.
Opera star Lina Cavalieri appears in Manon Lescaut with assistance from renowned tenor Lucien Murattare at The Varsity Monday, promising a high profile cultural event in the city.
Weather cold and meat orders delayed on Sundays. Albhquerque visitor Omar As and Mercy relatives will meet on Mississippi Street Saturday for Christmas exercises, with a program to follow.
Secretary Daniels told a committee that the Navy had combed the country and found only one aircraft in time of war. He described efforts to raise volunteer militia ready for service and noted contracts had been placed in Germany and France. He warned the U S was at the start of aircraft development and urged building domestically.
Vatican authorities released a document detailing the Pope's efforts to secure a Christmas truce. The plan failed due to opposition from a certain power, as stated in the official communication from Rome dated December 2.
A notice announces a lost twenty dollar bill between Lenders and Bell Bros. The Hess Meat Market will be open all day Sunday and will take orders until 9:00 Saturday night. Return to Journal World for a reward.
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