Lawrence Building and Loan Association organized in Lawrence
The Lawrence Building and Loan Association, formed five years ago, has grown as a local financial option. Depositors’ funds support new homes and local development, with directors including J. W. Jones and E. Ell, among others. The group faces regulatory review by the Bank Commissioner amid ongoing examination of its operations and deposits.
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Lawrence
Vic Lawrence
Swis
Lawes Asselin
Vito Peut
Aloe
Xationg
Laveraner
Ec Law Association
Nile
Persia
Risidene
W. Jones
OS Plank
J. Meade
Bow
Varsity Theatre Seeks Bigger Audience After Change
The Varsity Theatre under new ownership by Elavil Ware plans to expand seating and improve film offerings. They aim to seat about 500 with better pictures and timely shows, while noting prior management and upcoming improvements to attract larger crowds.
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Varsity
Elavil
Ware
Saawit
Lawrence
Hace Phen Die
Bonnes
Mtr
Students craft Christmas gifts at Manat Training Normal
Orphans and pupils from the cabinet and woodwork department spent hours making Christmas presents. The class combined festive work with lessons in skill and thrift, while a morning Lutheran service and special music marked the day.
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Vitislay
Qanta
Iy Lutheran Church
Cantata Jest Night At Church Pleases Large Crowd
A Cantata Jest night drew a large crowd as the committee discussed the mittens and decided to proceed. The program pleased all, with expectations for even better attendance next Sunday at three oclock.
Kaw Valley Creamery Praised For Quality Milk and Chickens
The Kaw Valley Creamery thanks its patrons as it reflects on a year of strong prices for chickens and meat and its growing reputation in the town. The management extends holiday wishes and gratitude for loyal customers.
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Kaw Valley Creamery
Ifhis
Kaw
Shaler Drug Store Becomes Busy Bee Confectionery
Mr. Stam, who took over Zuttermeister Confectioners, renamed the shop Busy Bee at the same location on Massachusetts Street next to Merchants National Bank. He promises low prices and full service, touting improved goods and a Christmas sale with candies from ten cents to fifteen cents per pound. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year are wished to readers.
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Lab Gand Nove Cay
Shaler Imi
Massachusets
Merchants Jonal Bank
Tawrence
Elianes
Shaler
Nhatlee
Stam
Zuttermeister
Mr. Stam
Ion Rile
Lawrence Pantatorium Brown Keeps Lawrence Shop Open
The Lawrence Pantatorium Brown in Lawrence is praised as a new idea facing skepticism over low prices. Brown, trained in Tuskegee, runs a modern plant with dyeing and specialty services, keeping customers with good service as other shops close. He thanks patrons and wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Lawrence
Brown
S. Low
Tuskegee
Smany
Nelly
Lawrence Pantatorium
Sunes
Home Bakery earns praise for fine baked goods
A fragment from C. M. Williamson's Hunt Bakery at 9 Massachusetts Street notes the bakery’s high quality and skilled baking. Familiar customers and friends are praised for support, with holiday wishes from Griffin Coal Co. for a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
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Brett Nnae i Lawrenes
C. M. Wil- Tirmaent
Hunt Bakery
Massachisetts Street
Williamson
Wile
Wil‘Tiamson
Whitcomb and Son Offer Fine Flowers at Lower Prices
Whitcomb Greenhouse at the corner of Tennessee Street advertises cut flowers and potted plants, inviting patrons to shop with reliable service. The note thanks customers and wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Whitcomb and Son
Poyndar Price
Whitcamb Greenhouse
Tennessee Street
Whitcomb Greenhouse
Thudium Meat Market Reputation in Lawrence Stated
Thudium Meat Market has established a reputation in Lawrence for quality meat. Mr. Fleidian remains the only Lawrence man who does his own cutting and preparation, according to local notes.
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Thudium Meat Market
Thudium
Lawrence
Fleidian
Lawrence's music move with Bell Bros store range
Lawrence showcases a music store boost claiming updates in stock and direct factory shipping. It touts lower costs for locals who can maintain instruments here and ship directly, praising Bell Bros Music Co and Kenmore as aligned with customer needs for the new year.
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Lawrence
Bell
Puredy Geries
Bell Bros
Merriam
Mis
Kenm
Local Piano Peddlers Compete Amid Busy Lawrence Market
In Lawrence and surrounding towns two piano sellers vie for customers. Peirce touts imports from Aeolian and Chickering while boasting large staff and wide reach, contrasted with a rival selling self-made instruments. The piece notes strong Christmas sales, service, and popular theatres run by local businessman Mr Jones.
Markets in Kansas City Receipts Mixed Across Ports
From Kansas City on December 2 the article notes cattle receipts at 8,000 head and hogs at 3,000. Market sections mention stockers and cows with lower prices, while totals show varied activity across components.
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Kansas City
Lost item reward for purse return in North Lawrence
Lost Wednesday evening. A blue oval Keepsake purse with contents not specified. Finder may keep the money if the purse is returned to The Journal-World or Mrs. Jelia at 320 Sixth St North Lawrence. Leave at City Library. Reward offered.
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the Journal-World
Jelia
Sixth St
North Lawrence
Public Exhibitions and Odd Notices From Vermont to D.C.
Aks the text describes Gleason as a famed public educator who gave exhibitions to millions nationwide and before the President and Senators. It mentions a 1875 Vermont exhibition and claims he educated over 2,008 horses, with no charges for his services. It lists event details at an auditorium and notes local businesses Suters and Marshall, plus references to Shubert and University athletes in the era.
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Jarty Veags
Gleason
Hivg
Aberte Quest Taoring
United States
Vermont
Larses
Dadies
Alfred Lewis Dead and Newspaper Man Writer of Books
Alfred Lewis, noted newspaper man and author, died today at his home. The death follows a long career in journalism and literature, with his work widely known among peers. A Christmas program at Friends Church will include readings and distributions to be held Friday evening at 70 Street. Public invited.
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Dee S
Alfred Ley
Ingheathther
Friends Church
Frieddse Ware Street
Christmas Eve Program At Trinity Lutheran Listed
A Christmas Eve program at Trinity Lutheran School features a series of songs recitations and solos by students including Hazel Eberhart Margaret Lohman Ruth Anderson Nora Ecoeh and Merle Muceffels. The event also lists a piano duet by Hazel Eberhart and Margaret Lohman and various class performances with themes centered on Bethlehem and the Nativity.
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Trinity Sunday School
Hazel Eberhart
Margaret Lohman
Oh, David's
Bethlehen
Francas Penehard
Tlonize Holtmann
Christ
Riksen
Piyere
Hirl
Merle Muceffels
Joha
Imas Lambs
Stoy
Louise Taekin
Dorothy Dowers
Rimma Penehard
Emporia May Get In Oklahoma City Franchise
Oklahoma City December 24 report says the Western association of the baseball franchise holders, led by FE M. Tamean, purchased a local syndicate stake. An upcoming Muskogee meeting will decide expanding the circuit to include new cities. Many owners favor including Springfield, Joplin, Pittsburg, Emporia and Durant with representatives from Denison, Sherman and Paris Texas also attending.
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We Crn
Hunter
FE. M
Tamean
Prim Waence
Mablie
Western Association
Muskogee
Oklahoma
English Germans Exchange Prisoners Aimed As Equitable Basis
A wartime note describes exchanging civilian prisoners held by England and Germany. The proposal emphasizes a fair basis amid many German prisoners in Britain and English prisoners in Germany, with Britain reportedly opposing certain terms.
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England
Germany
Britain
Fire Drill Averted Large Institution Fire
A fire started in a dormitory room at the institution but was quickly contained by students who laid hose and kept flames under control until fire equipment arrived. J Burr, the physical director, directed the efforts and ensured all students evacuated safely as the alarm sounded.
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Conta
Wityis
J. Burr
Pratt Voters Seek To Approve Or Submit Ordinance
On December 24 Pratt Kansas filed to require the city commissioners to adopt or submit to voters an ordinance covering electric light service. The petition alleges the city refused to listen to a petition signed by forty percent of Pratt voters calling for a new electric service provider. Johns Dawson as attorney general handled the action.
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Pratt
Kansas
White House expectant mother to bring a baby
Reported by X.N. Murphy from Butler Mo that Mrs Francis Bowes Sayre is due to give birth at the White House while President Wilson and relatives remain nearby for Christmas. The event would mark a rare birth within the executive mansion in more than a century.
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Francis Bowes Sayre
Washington
White House
Ain Carty
Wilan
Francis Bowes Sayer
Sayre
Executive
United States
German Navy Aviator Bombs Dover Reconnaissance
December 21 report notes Lieut Stephen Ivani Proudzynski flying over Dover bombing and reconnoitering the British fleet. In Poland a number of Russian court martials are reported as hanged. Sunderland and other cities suffer damage with police making no arrests. A Portuguese aviary is mentioned along with Kansas visitors and a family connection to a daughter.
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Ivani Proudzynski
Dover
Ussian
Poland
Sunderland
England
Penialace
Pulice
Lishou
Aehers
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