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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
8
Market summary from Ramsas City Mo shows fluctuations across commodities. Wheat and corn futures noted with May and July contracts. oats futures steady. Livestock prices include cattle and hog market activity with steady demand and varying weights.
The article contemplates the role of international sport after peace, arguing it can foster diplomacy and unity. It cites plans for football between Germany and Britain in Berlin, notes U.S. support, and mentions riders, polo teams, and automobile races as potential avenues for postwar competition. Names include Vanderbilt, Prize Trophy, and various European participants, with references to venues, tours, and upcoming events through March.
College athletic activities fill the week with indoor football drills led by Coach McCarty at Robinson Museum for first workout Thursday. Basketball hopes rest on captain Slats with a broken finger, while Kansas baseball looks to rely on veterans Craig and Stree and Adrian Lindsey’s ineligibility for hitting power. Track updates note Larey Winit dominating long events, with Patton vaulting ten feet as teams prepare for upcoming games and meets.
A telegraphic update from Willard reports severe conditioning problems ahead of the March bout. References to Tom cable and late preparation hint at delays. Col Chase and Topeka figures visit with Kansas flour distributors as Forest Wins inventory is said to be moving.
Ad copy urges quick care for bronchitis or stubborn cold symptoms with Scott's Emulsion. Claims forty years of relief, alcohol free, and urges readers to seek Scott & Bowie in Woomfeld, NJ.
Miss Creneve Elliott and Miss Martie Seluliz visit friends in city this morning. Mrs. Bayless and kin return home after visiting. Alyss Roller wedding attended by Lawrence group at Menoken Post. Mrs. C K Robinson back home after visit. Miss Mally Robinson at Ibula University. Hattie Robinson returns to Kansas City after visit with Miss Chase Tatanis. Lawrences residents note updates from Doglus County and hospital news.
An unreadable mix of community notices and stray lines from different ads and stories. It mentions membership drives, a meeting to boost a club, and plans for a late night airing. Scattered phrases include a Boy Scout event, a garden and cow care notice, and a quip about a grandpa asking for screws with ruffles.
Local theater listings note Mary Pickford appears in a two show program at the Bowers. Children and adults attend as film screenings and live elements fill the evening.
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