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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
2
The Fraternal Aid Association announces premium trips for members with raffled tickets and travel for a Panama Exposition event. The program aims to recruit new members and reward current ones, with trains departing from multiple cities and accommodations arranged for four months of activity.
A long newspaper item highlights Woodward's store offering high quality razors, pocket knives, safety razors, and Christmas gifts. It lists Kodaks with carrying cases and tanks, perfumery, brushes, combs, and photograph albums. The piece also notes a Mexican arraignment on a liquor charge and local courtroom proceedings. It then pivots to a government report on post office building construction and future projects across Kansas, with several cities named as sites for new or extended facilities and related funding considerations.
Report outlines women who join the Constitutionalists in Monterey and Monclova, replacing brothers, guarding train wagons, and aiding in sieges. Notable figures include Senorita Maria Saneites and Mrs. Alonzo Alanis, with tales of daring raids and maternal determinations amid the Mexico conflict. A separate note warns on fire safety with inexpensive extinguishers for homes, barns, and vehicles.
Mrs Dern Schueuemann, a Chicago widow, directs a Michigan forest operation with her twin daughters Elsie and May to cut and ship Christmas trees to Chicago. They plan to honor the late Captain of the lost ship Reuse Slatmoens by having a Christmas ship bear his name. The girls monitor Chicago shipping lists to select vessels for treetop deliveries.
A brief home tip describes cleaning long necked vases by filling with hot water and small newspaper pieces. Shake vigorously to remove dust and sediment from the interior.
A humorous opinion piece mocks a matrimonial broker offering blunt photo guidance. The lady is described as ugly, yet the agent suggests taking the photo to become accustomed to her face, provoking a wry, satirical take on marriage matchmaking.
Travelers in Moscow note a humane law prohibiting whips for cabs carriages and vehicles. The practice yields well groomed horses and sleek carriages, reflecting the citys high standards for animal care and transport.
A Pall Mall Gazette note cites a 14th century ordinance by the City Guild of Carpenters, requiring members to attend funerals of fraternity residents in the city or suburbs, reflecting early suburban usage discussions among citizens.
A witness in several major cases refuses to take the oath, declaring he will not swear to tell the whole truth. Lawyers press for full testimony, but the man resists, saying he cannot reveal it.
A fragment from Chicago News highlights a claim of a true heroine who speaks up but remains understated. The text is partial and lacks clear context or names to identify the subject or event.
A fragmentary quote questions how many in Massachusetts would be fined today for fashion laws that ban short sleeves and require arm coverage. The text humorously ponders the 18th century rule on women's sleeve width and notes the impracticality of enforcing such wardrobe restrictions.
Public auction on premises Saturday December 20 1915 at 11 am sells the 108 acre Bar ron farm five miles southeast of Lawrence near Henry W Eggert. Wakartsi overflow excluded. Part of Sec 1h Township 13 Range 20. Terms half cash. Inquiries: J B Harris No 1 East Warren Street Lawrence.
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