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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
3
Students and faculty fill the campus with festive activities from Christmas caroling at fraternity houses to formal dinners. Alpha Chi Sigma hosts an informal party while sororities like Ma Phi and Alpha Delta Pi plan dinners and programs. Local choirs perform, and a mission society meets to begin Christmas vacation plans.
Personal mentions note BA Armstrong of Denver spending a few days here. Mars Cotterl of Vinland also visiting a day. W H Atkinson holidaying with relatives in Beloit. Winnona Gibons returns to Kansas City after a visit. Penk Sauter departs for Ft Huachuca Arizona then Albuquerque New Mexico on business. Laura Pendleton expected home from Madison for Christmas. Mrs Theodore Poehler and Miss Mans staying with FH Smirk. John T Mayers to return to Denia California for health reasons.
Report from Warsaw via London says a German wedge has pushed south and taken a position about a quarter mile west of Schoc zow after heavy fighting with serious losses. The Polish campaign now centers at that location as the front line sharpens.
Kansas University students began packing Friday afternoon to leave for home for the Christmas holidays. The move marks an early start to the semestral break as friends and relatives prepare to welcome them.
North Lawrence proceeds with a new orderly numbering plan for homes to replace irregular old numbers. Residents will confirm their addresses by submitting former numbers to city offices, while current street numbers are being assigned for easy locating during the transition. In a separate dispatch, Puebla, Washington D.C., reports evacuation and departure of Carrizal forces from the Trovatat station after holding it briefly.
Crustafson the jeweler appeals to country patrons to visit his store, promising a view of goods for their benefit and convenient access anytime. He argues country customers value fair prices and guaranteed quality, praising methods that offer one price and reliable quality.
Readers report the Gustafsen store drawing praise from locals as customers feel valued and the jeweler earns appreciation for his trade. University theory discussion and a Christmas class join arts activities, signaling a festive community tone.
An irregular notice describes a scene titled Cloistings owned by Prank Sheeh. The piece is described as ready and promising, drawing attention for its value and potential.
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