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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1916

Page

2

Lawrence High Leads Northeastern Kansas Basketball League

Lawrence high school joins a six team northeast Kansas league with Atchison Rosedale Kansas City Argentine and Leavenworth. coaches include Reber Hummire Harris McMally Farris Patterson. schedule lists Lawrence vs Kansas City Atchison vs Rosedale Arentive vs Leavenworth and more with a league cup for best winning percentage.

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Dead Letter Office Revamps Handling of Undelivered Mail

The Dead Letter Office reports 10.8 million letters and parcels processed last year with 3.68 million delivered, 7.01 million destroyed, and 101,485 items of value held for claimants. Reforms include a one cent advertised letter fee boosting revenue and a two year hold limit to curb unclaimed valuables.

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Figures on School Day Length Compared Across Cities

A survey notes only Lawrence keeps a longer school day while 4 of 74 cities have shorter days. A noon intermission is uncommon and plans consider starting morning sessions earlier to match other districts. Parents will be asked for input after the January 2 inquiry opens.

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Changes in Italy to Revise System Amid Nation Needs

A public statement from the minister of public destruction outlines proposed reforms to the linkin edters dlonal sie aitfer Fite vse. Gimrael a follmner patefessax notes the changes aim to address nation needs and improve administrative processes.

Leanaene Paneti Gimrael Follmner Patefessax

Say to the World Benediction at Six Tri-nitary Girls

A short school program titled Say to the World is announced with a benediction and performance by six Tri nitary Girls. The item notes an event gathering at the school and mentions a blessing.

Noted Patent Remedy Advertisement From Local Store

A fragment from a Sleepy Hollow page shows a merchant advertising Adler-i-ka as a quick remedy for gas and stomach troubles. The text mentions years of discomfort and claims immediate relief, touting Pick Bros Pharmacists as the source.

Ished Wighurette Lawrence Asto Adler-i-ka Pick Bros: Pruggists

Bell Bros Music Co Promises Savings on Pianos and More

Local advertisement touts Bell Bros Music Company offering direct-from-factory pianos and talking machines with easy payment plans. Shoppers are urged to buy at Bell Bros for lower prices and factory warranties, while praising the Dick Bros Drug Store for a broad, up-to-date selection and Christmas goods.

Anti Bell Bros Edison Columbia Christomas Bell Bros. Music Company Dick Bros Lawrence Douglas County George Leis Lowe Bros

Universities must lead in applying science to education

A speaker urges public schools and universities to broaden their mission beyond career training. He argues education should build character and duty, not merely cultivate scholars, and stresses the country needs science driven by practical purposes and moral responsibility.

Iive Universites Pierson Papper

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Promise Refund

PAZO OINTMENT offers a money back guarantee if it fails to heal itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. The first application provides relief and rest. The ad states the price as 50c in old currency.

Fragmentary Warranty Deed Record Readout

A garbled OCR snippet lists names like McCrab and Hutson with property terms and dates. It references deed transfers, Lot Wan Pearvern Street and N Baldwin area, and mentions J E Howerik and Lawrences with assorted parties. The fragment lacks clear actions or outcomes.

Dethi Spripson McCrab Mary Pearvern N. Baldwin Vietor T Sobason Tawuta G. Hutson Lawrences Rank Gov O. Plery J. E. Howerik Tock Lawrence

Foley's Honey and Tar Croup Remedy Claim

A reader from Eckford, Ga describes using Foley’s Honey and Tar to treat two children’s croup attacks three weeks prior. She reports the cough stopped after a dose and the next morning both children were fully well. The note promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a standard low priced remedy for bronchitis and grippe coughs.

Croup Billig Mayberry Eck Lert Bertime Foley Barber & Soin

Bird imports reported with high volume in a day

A report notes a large number of birds imported in a single day, with figures suggesting tens of thousands of birds arriving. The piece mentions named places and quantities, indicating a significant volume of poultry or exotic birds transported for sale or distribution.

Fragmentary Speech on a stern parent and a kiss

A garbled dialogue fragment mentions a stern parent, a planned withdrawal, and a potential kiss. The overheard exchange centers on a tender moment and unclear intentions amid disrupted narration.

Lutheran Evening Service With Christmas Program

A Lutheran church hosts a Sunday evening program featuring prayer, choir performances, and Christmas songs. The service includes readings from the Bible and an offertory for the Cape Cod Orphan Home. Local choirs and children perform pieces such as The Little Boy, Sweet Songs of Joy, and That Song Divine. A tableau titled The Golden Star closes the event.

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Regulation tightens six month claims for lost parcels

Officials say claims for indemnity on lost parcels must be filed within six months though many failed to do so. An order will issue altering deadlines from twelve to six months. Last year 395,161 parcels were found undeliverable, prompting changes and notices. Cole! Cole! Cole! Leave your order with Kreachumber & Coal Co.

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