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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
2
The Washington correspondent summarizes a cabinet and administration debate on U.S. policy toward Britain and the blockade. It argues the president must balance international self-interest with isolationist sentiment, urging informed congressional input and preparedness across diplomacy, commerce, and military lines.
The text reflects on disturbances among Lansing convicts blamed on political intrusion from outside. It mentions English threats of revolution over conscription and speculative attitudes if Germany cannot defeat youth, plus references to Bryan and a Char fit editorials.
Vernon Kelley, a well known Lawrence figure, will address the University Club this Sunday about his stay of several months in Europe. He plans to talk with former associates in Lawrence and share his experiences, drawing keen interest from locals lingering on his return.
A fragmented report compares American and Japanese governance in the Philippines, noting how authorities waver amid disturbances while public opinion reflects on prospects for ending revolts. It mentions strategic considerations and diverging views on administration and reform.
An unclear passage discusses an event or topic attracting interest and mentions Dent Wilson and a festive setting. It hints at opening a new idea or venue in Tatinn for those interested in the present and future course of the ft in pol.
A fragmented, archaic prose piece argues that educated writers and leaders shaped major reforms from revolutions to abolition. It cites Emerson, Phillips, and Sawner among others, asserting educated men guided movements despite enduring social feuds and public upheaval.
A garbled 25 year old notice recalls Curt Loday a winter clerk in a Kansas City store and Hargis traveling to see a wife. Swank left for Louie to become a traveling salesman for a wholesale house. Monet and Miss Dolce start a kindergarten at 224 Rhode Island Street with senior grade work. A piano star by Pred and Mrs Eanpuan performs at the Yo3. Sweetins shipped fresh staples to Mienga HL.
An open letter from GEQA PORTEOUS urges landowners to invest in a county fair plan offering shares to youths and promising prizes. The proposal includes livestock categories, prizes, and events, plus a call for monthly meetings and a shift of the fair to late August for better weather and turnout.
Barber & Sun advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar, Kidney Pills and Cathartic as three family remedies. Readers are urged to mail 5 cents with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive trial packages. The copy emphasizes coughs, grippe, chest tightness, kidney ailments, rheumatism and digestive cleansing benefits.
Sunday activities at the Evangelical Church featured a Christmas program with a large turnout. Local residents including the Walkie and Stull families spent the day with relatives, sharing dinner and holiday greetings. An annual church election was held Sunday, and several households hosted gatherings afterward.
Columbia area social column lists weddings visits and family news. Names include Mrs Curtis and Mr Curtis, Miss Flory and family, Mr Bond and sons, Eva Markley and Pleasant Grove guests, travel plans to the bride’s home, and various nearby residents’ social movements and illnesses.
Fragments suggest a early 20th century medicine ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine for cold relief. Mentions names like Edith and Roy Berry, vague locations, and a signoff BE. Cares a Cold. Readable text hints at a promotional product with claims of rapid symptom relief.
Valley Grove residents share Christmas visits and social plans. Friends and family from Lawrence and nearby areas are noted, including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown, J. Clair, and Lois Elainer. A box social at the Sunday school is planned, with date to be published later.
Notice states Ness closing noon on New Wist Thig and remaining closed until Monday morning. Names mentioned include Teter's Cash Ceeery Hollaway Jones Bigelow Strong Bros W. AL Dienire IL L. Kane and G S & S Grae. Invalid text and garbled lines follow.
A garbled notice lists a Bowersock Theatre showing the Bee a dare dai diarst and a whele wife production. The Aluar Steel Seal and Mie Co received an order for 2 000 cat seals while the Ford Atote company plans another frame order using an average of 200 HN arity.
A fragmented account describes Mia Hiul and neighbors sharing a Christmas dinner at Canary residence with Will Skeet Arla Ons and others in Worthie Wellman district. Kansas City visit by Peter Fin Kennethines and Mr Oyo Brachmiller recounts illnesses and a week of grippe. Local school vacation continues as Dorothy Humphries spends vacation at Williamstown and Sunday school reorganized with new officers Mrs John Th Supers intendent and Mrs Della Mul supervisor Edgar: Fi rariats Miss Beulak Thiry.
Community members including Paviane and Irvin Hulee, Arthur Onsdalt, and Rothwell families spent Christmas with relatives and friends. Mrs Phiry recovered from a bout of influenza, while the Helping Hand club meeting was postponed. Several residents traveled to Kansas City and Gabieeontre for business or visits, and Baby Lila Onstall visited this week.
Fairview social column details visits and travel of residents including Ulrichs, Walborns, Lasswell family, and others. Mentions Lawrence dental work, Topeka trip, King City visit, card shower, gifts, and local library book arrivals. Also notes school library additions and a Christmas celebration with a large gathering and gifts.
From Lawrence a string of social updates and local notices. Mentions of Miss Elsie Hinnon, families visiting from Missouri, and neighbors moving between towns. References to local commerce, a car load of corn, and small town gossip about kin and weekly activities in the community.
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