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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
3
Fragmented notices describe a chaotic skating event at an auditorium with masquerade themes and noisy distractions. The passage mentions vendors, a street scene, and product pitches for patent remedies, with scattered references to names and locations. The overall tone resembles a bustling, cluttered page of ads and notices rather than a single coherent article.
Burial of Tanu Trvine, once penniless resident of a Chicago asylum, details a will directing 150 to the Bishop of Chicago for decency at burial for old poor women. Officials recount trunks with bank vaults, the will’s bequest, and long church ties with the Cathedral. A stark note on disposal of bodies at the Poor House haunts the memory.
Leavenworth Kansas notes the resignation of Lieutenant Wood from the U S Army. Rumors say he may join the British army or go to Canada or possibly Norway. Captain Z A Harris says Wood is an experienced aviator and could obtain a higher rank overseas. Wood's home is in Kansas City. A C Hazen, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W H Hazen, is visiting from Seattle for the holidays.
A Christmas service at the Christian Church features pure white decorations and a Bible school program. The event, at seven thirty, includes processions, scripture readings, choirs, and gifts from each department, inviting members to bring white gifts and renew consecration to Christ.
The fragment outlines duties for a church member including Home Department roles, teaching, visiting, assisting in Cradle Roll, leading meetings, and participating in Young People's Society. It describes involvement in missionary work, Ladies' Missionary Society, charity efforts, settlement work, and the White Gifts envelope program.
A garbled OCR notice touts seals for Christmas involving high school and various names, but the legible parts resemble an inexpert sales pitch with phrases about seals, stamps, and plagues, lacking clear details or context.
Inventor Joli Hammond claims a new white hot shell capable of scattering a deadly gas and igniting inflammable material upon impact. He says the weapon could reach Europe soon as belligerents negotiate, with the US conducting experiments at Sandy Dock. The device allegedly uses a cyanide chamber to intensify fires and is not to be used with siege guns.
At Conklin Self Filler Fountain pen shop offers xnigge items and a pliable pen. McCulloch's Drug Store features tailor made accessories for women. The inventor showcases efforts to prove figures will rise.
Reported dispatches describe German infantry and artillery actions across West Flanders and the Oise front from December 1 to 15. Allied counterattacks near Vermelles and Vermelles region push back enemy, with mines and captured trenches. heavy fighting and bombardments disrupt villages. Remarks include air and naval observations, and a note on public notices for local commerce and tobacco products.
Petrostad Dec 21 Russian forces continue to block German attempts to cross the Vistula at Bucy and reach Warsaw. Russian positions along the third line of defense hold as enemy efforts to advance are slowed. Aerials and ground actions are reported with cautious optimism for defense lines around Lody and Vietrolas. Bell Bros. Music Co advertises new stock and Christmas specials.
Hunters from Tipoka join regional crew for a coyote drive across eastern Shawnee and western Douglas counties. The hunt, directed by Watson Granee, covers Dich land Tecumseh and nearby areas with dogs and shotguns and rifles in use.
Fragments indicate a Christmas contest at a drug store with prize winners and references to names and dates. The readable text mentions candy prizes and a local newspaper or journal notice about the event.
Amid holiday chatter, customers discuss whether a Vietrola will grace homes this Christmas. Prices and stock hints circulate as shoppers weigh options for personal music devices this season.
Fragmentary ad copy promoting Foley Gathartic Tablets claiming health benefits. Includes misread phrases about a Velvetian demon, prices, and testimonials from Warren Spoford of Green Bay Wisconsin. Mentions that the tablets cleanse the stomach and bowels with no crippling or unpleasant after effects. Sold by Barber & Son.
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