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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
4
.subscription note outlines 1 month and 1 year rates with a calendar price hike and advance payment terms. The text reports on strikes in Wall Street war brides cases and a broad sweep of political debate about New Year legislative sessions, a new bridge over the Kaw, and references to Tampico and Villa with international tensions.
A terse note asserts residents of the Danish West Indies will not vote in U S presidential elections. The oblique reference hints at political status and ties to California.
An old advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a reliable medicine for common diseases including scrofula, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, and debility. It claims forty years of testing and urges readers to get it today.
Railroad men report earnings reduced as railways adjust schedules to the Adamson law. The industry says it will pay based on the Supreme Court’s interpretation, which may alter workers’ expectations of the law’s impact at passage.
The article notes widespread bonus payments by large companies to employees in the past year. It suggests bonuses replaced some wage increases and aimed to keep labor content with regular pay plus bonus gains, as profits vary and firms hope to avoid higher wages.
The Brook ilyn Entomological Society editor Robert Dow claims Five was Adam’s second wife and innocent of the apple tale blamed on Lilith. He portrays Lilith as a red blond figure and questions origin myths in a curious, speculative piece.
A fragmented note notes a surge in demand for doctors as strict food and drug laws, the rise of automobiles, and speed enthusiasts strain medical services. It highlights the balance between provider availability and growing public health needs.
The Fraternal Aid Union grows stronger through consolidation with the North American Union, aiming to offer adequate rates and reliable benefits. The Arkansas division prepares a regional field force of 38 workers across three states to meet demand, as fraternal organizations shift to stable reserves and long term service.
The fragment hints at a satirical or editorial tone about fire safety and meat prices with misread phrases. It mentions Champ Clark advising people with 20 feet of ground to keep hens, and suggests interpretations of garden adjacency amid a holiday season note.
Fragmentary local column lists Willow Springs residents visiting, family gatherings and church events around Christmas. Includes names such as Elmer Churchbaugh, Miss Kesler, Bessie, Postma, Markley, and others. notes visits, wood cutting, and a church program with songs, recitations, and a gift presentation to the superintendent.
A Yarnokt schoolhouse program and box supper followed a Christmas lesson. Students led by teacher Mr. Chi performed recitations and songs including A Sad Preacher and Rosenhail’s Goat, while Harold Souk and Harvey Houk starred in others. The event ended with a faculty table and a debate on national defense, a popular vote prize, and Christmas gifts for the teacher.
Several residents and relatives share holiday time in Lawrence. Grandma Bidinger celebrates her 91st birthday with friends. John Lavin and relatives visit. many names appear at gatherings with meals and small talk. Local families including Walter, Deskin, Lavin, and Gress are noted in Christmas activities and calls.
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