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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
8
A report discusses meals at seven cents and the burden of rising costs at Beren College in Kentucky. It mentions student hardships, dining arrangements, and college administrators seeking affordable options for inmates. The piece notes dietary planning and planned meals to ease expenses for students.
An election of officers will take place at this time and all members are requested to be present.
Prancis Willisois is in the border area with Mars visitors. Miss Williametta Nabb visits Wellville with sister Mrs. Maywood Saith. Mrs Edwerd Huey travels to Lawrence Tuesday morning to see her mother Mrs. AT Messer. In Kansas University town, George Brown visits and looks to a future move. The piece records many names, travels, illnesses, and holiday plans across Baldwin, Lawrence, and nearby communities, noting social calls and preparations for Christmas.
An advertisement claims backache stems from lumbago or sciatica not kidney issues. It touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless, fast acting rub On application it supposedly eases soreness stiffness and pain from neuralgia rheumatism or sprains and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist.
Odd mixture of notes includes a praise for Musterole comfort and a stream of daily items from a small town. Harvey Duk returns home from Lawrence hospital. a Hope Club bazaar at Mrs Elmer Browns raises funds. Jenkins celebrates a birthday with a surprise party.
Across New England Texas and the Far West dealers report rising allotments and strong demand for Chalmers cars. The Central Motor Company distributes Chalmer cars in the region as prosperity grows in multiple sectors. Farmers and buyers of smaller four cylinder cars are targeted for the popular model priced around $1000.
The Dec 21 report details wartime transport gains on a 450 mile front with 2448 miles of railroad rebuilt or paired and 1800 miles of cables laid for the system. It notes 200 miles of narrow gauge, 200 miles of operating real, and 120 engineers plus 200 workmen, backed by 100000 army men and 50000 wagons.
Ernest McCain of Topeka once a sheriff candidate attended the Perry ceremony. Arthur Owen and Miss were married by Rev. A in a Leavenworth area event. The couple plan to reside south of McIntosh station in a well furnished home as friends send best wishes.
Market notes show beef and hog markets steady with mixed bids. Prime fed steers ranged near 10.50 to 11.50, dressed beef steers 7.50 to 10.25, cows and heifers 5.25 to 10.50, stockers 6 to 8.50, bulls 3.5 to 5, calves 6.50 to 11. Hogs receipts about 6,000 with bids around 9.60 to 10.20. Cash wheat mixed with slight declines. hard wheat at 1.58 to 1.66, nearby futures showing slight changes.
David Lloyd George is described as England's premier and head of a prominent family. His wife Mrs George and their daughter are noted for relief work, while all five of his sons are at the front. The text stresses the prime minister's temper and leadership during wartime.
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