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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
2
The article describes a busy start to the college term with students returning and classes scheduled. It notes a fuel shortage affecting court weather and calls for enrollment and class planning. Several staff and students are mentioned by name in passing as they arrive on campus.
A fragmented report lists numerous residents and visitors including Mrs. Raiepy, Miss Ella Heath, Miss Mary Richmond, Miss Higdon, and Miss Wellmernt. Mentions of travels to Lawrency, Princeton, and Lawrence, Kansas, plus various social visits, business trips, and church connections across multiple towns.
Henry Newby died at his home on Neaslersey Street aged mii. the cause of death was arterdle pwieoning. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 oclock from the Wipsé Christ Church. He is survived by five children, TF Newby and Weheeen Starties of Leavesworth, nine grandchildren, and clever arent grandchildren.
Mrs Gardner Mary A Gardner longtime resident of Washington and widow of D. Gardner dies. Born in Washington, she lived in Fox and later returned to the city. Survived by her husband and two sons, with other relatives noted in the notice. Funeral arrangements not specified in available text.
Notice states the death of former Clinton Dayton resident Jak Wasseman is received. details remain unclear. Further particulars have not been learned at this time.
OCR snippet shows scattered names and places including Kansas City and Wausiss City market mentions. Fragmentary text mentions bids, bidders, and a week spent in an unidentified locale. Content is garbled with no clear events or outcomes.
A vintage health column urges using limestone phosphate to cleanse the liver and bowels. It claims the remedy stimulates digestion, purges toxins, and improves complexion. The piece endorses hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast and warns against salivation.
A local mock court event is set for Wednesday evening at the Superior Court building in Lawrence. Citizens will observe a simulated legal proceedings, with two hours of testimony and argument styled after a real court trial. Nearby news notes mention ill health in the community, travel, and local incidents, including illness of Geoma Bleakley and family updates.
The readable scraps mention Leavenworth and Missouri in a jumble of items. It references a weekly schedule, a Creole school, a Pony act, a cold prevention product, and an ad price around 10 cents. Several names and places are unclear or partial.
Interest rises as contestants vie for the title of Princess in the Lawrence pageant. Nominated entrants include Lucile Tibbas Ruth Ransome Genevieve West Ruth Endicott Margaret Fitch Velin Hallagher Mary Roberts Josephine Stimpson Dorothy Angevine Hazel Ravi M Patton Mildred Light Jane Sheets Lois Greenlees Margery Kennedy Mary Hi Helen Allphin Agnes Eugle Alice Cweather Luella Bailey Tidna Fuller Lindley Adrienne Atkinson Mickey Theker Marvy Beak Wea Anderson Grave Rell. Purchases at local theaters and stores support subscriptions to journals Wadd.
A fragmented exchange shows a philanthropist questioning a man about feeling called to help others. The reply is garbled but conveys uncertainty about purpose and duty in aiding fellow men.
Fragmented OCR text mentions HEMO, a foot bank, and claims of increased speed and energy. It also references sleep refreshment and a water addition suggestion. Quoted names appear garbled, with no clear event or outcome. The passage reads like ad copy and nonsensical fragments without a coherent report.
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