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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
2
Lawrence Kansas December 26 1024 a university message emphasizes that true success stems from the willingness to serve. It notes service quality can command high prices yet the best service remains in demand beyond monetary value, urging students to study the meaning of service and act accordingly.
A writer recalls Ghent in December 1814 when peace commissioners drafted the treaty ending the War of 1812 era conflicts. Bells once signaled goodwill now contrast with cannon fire and a world awaiting peace, as the holiday amid wartime laments its absence.
The Journal-World quotes Geo. C. Westie registrar at the University of Kansas urging attention to student needs. He says the freshman class prompts broad concern and asks for permission to proceed with measures.
A garbled report describes a chaotic scene around Sheriff Millhantt as tensions rise over a ceremonial event. A plan to elevate the mayor and peppered instead leads to a shattered session, with onlookers recounting the emotional collapse and the sheriff’s awkward attempt to stand.
A local report recounts a judge and public sympathy for a young man at the University facing hardship. It describes charitable views on financing education, urging support through small loans and a revolving fund to aid worthy students, with calls for patrons to help and for a more generous new year.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls pain and loss of a son and credits Cardhi for relief. The speaker mentions Mrs W Bf in Baltimore and a Madison Street address as a reference point for seeking remedy. The note reflects gratitude and memory of health improvement.
The Baldwin bulletin notes a Christmas period of family reunions and travel across Oklahoma and Kansas. J. Landsbury and relatives visit in Sedan and Topeka while J. E. Rapp and family spend Christmas with relatives in Fairfax. Several items mention teaching duties and plan to spend Christmas with parents or kin in nearby towns including Colony and Chanute.
Fragmented lines lament soldiers slain, noting a mass grave and a chilling lack of clergy or relief. The passage portrays war’s toll as graves are dug, shields of fear rise, and the living fear disease and further loss as shells and shrapnel scatter the dead.
Fragmentary text recounts Herod’s fear upon hearing of a child born in Bethlehem of Judaea and the Magi's arrival guided by a star. The Magi ask to find the child and report back, while Herod schemes to eliminate the threat, and the journey ends with the Magi departing by another route after being warned.
Fire swept a large Chicago store as workers fled the scene leaving Christmas shop displays. The seven story building suffered extensive damage with injuries reported among firefighters and one person hurt by falling debris.
Judge Lathaw tentatively schedules parole for Lee Smith a freshman, with a decision expected Monday. The plan includes paroling him for participation in war communications efforts and requiring compliance with conditions set by university authorities.
Report describes a blaze at a shopping site where flames engulfed structures at night. The incident involved a welder named DakteGinan Wharles Walker and a reporter noting the early hours of destruction around a store location.
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