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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
4
A jumble of notes describes Velvetina demonstrations at Dielem Bros and social chatter about sweets and beverages. Mentions Kansas City business, Rutasell, and various shops with scattered items like hot chocolate and whipped treats amid unclear timelines.
National Farmers Union lecturer Peter Radford laments European war harm to cotton on the American continent. He cites broken markets, rising prices, and $400,000,000 in farm losses, urging cooperation, storage expansion, and relief measures to stave off mortgage and famine in the South.
A quirky note describes a set of special baskets praised by a busy housewife. The topmost basket stores baby toiletries while the other baskets slide under to save space. The writer highlights the ease of use and compact design of these baskets for household efficiency.
Report notes severe supply gaps in Germany with difficulty provisioning essentials. Officials say releases of prisoners could ease shortages, while authorities have managed to buy meat and leather goods for export, highlighting scarce but ongoing imports of footwear and hides.
Secretary Marty Sparks cites Lawrence Kansas records for a public notice about a referendum on advertising changes. The message promotes a merchants committee, urges time and money savings, and warns against damaging the association by opposing the plan.
Local notes indicate horses in county farms suffer a disease that causes death in some cases while others appear to recover. Officials urge monitoring and veterinary checks to limit spread and protect livestock.
Cecil Spooner, famed for stage work with Lawrence ng and Popeka Uris, joins the film The Dancer and the Ring. She plays the dancer who saves a life and helps a beloved sweetheart, with memories of family and former partners referenced.
Washington reports farm crops worth 945,852,000 with potential to feed the world if properly distributed. Winter wheat and corn yields are listed, with figures for production and values across multiple crops and markets.
Baldwin notes holidays begin with school closed for break. Juniors beat Seniors 24 to 7 in a basketball game as both classes prepare for vacation. Travighurst and Naylor led the Junior squad while McMillan starred for the Seniors with Armstrong and Bradley among the listed players. Various local updates include Baldwin residents visiting relatives and several names tied to holiday travels and errands.
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Louis Martin head of the Walt Beagle paper in Pittsboro Kansas died in a Girard hospital after an operation. He led a fight to drive saloons out of Walnut Me and was a noted advocate of prohibition. Martin a Prussia native brought to America at birth was about 60 years old. Funeral held this afternoon as crowds gathered for the treasurer’s office open house before penalties.
Berlin reports an official release showing telegrams between Emperor William and Johann Kaempt on the Falkland Islands battle. The exchange notes national grief and pride in heroic death, with the emperor expressing resolve that heavy losses be borne with unity and faith in God.
The readable fragment reflects a reflective line about fortune, misfortune, joy, and sorrow, hinting at a belief that a difficult hour can become a blessing within a broaderpath to change or endurance.
Edward Plank Alback and George Inoer won the right in a debate tryout and will compose the team for Lawrence High School to debate the Dread High on January 2 over the question: Resolved that the several sites should adopt the unicameral form of government.
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