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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
3
A noisy string of church notices invites diverse groups including socialists and spiritualists to weekly meetings and classes. The fragment lists names and generic times for services, readings, and discussions, with multiple faiths advertised and general invitation language.
First Baptist Church and Ninth Street Baptist announce revival efforts with pastors and lay speakers from local congregations joining Salvation Army events. United Presbyterian and First Methodist churches list services, meetings, and guest speakers as Lawrence residents gather for spiritual programs and community outreach.
The Plymouth Congregational Church and First Baptist Church invite worshippers and volunteers for upcoming services and events. Speakers include Carpentier, Wing, and others, with notices for Sunday worship, youth groups, and missionary activities at North Lawrence, Palo, and nearby parishes.
A fragmented church notice urges Lawrenin voters to attend a parish event at the First Christian Church Verner Teath in Kentucky, detailing service times, department heads, and upcoming activities. Mentions visitors, a superintendent, and a special music feature by Miss Alu.
Fragments mention a meeting on Wednesday and a wedding related note. References include Christ, Regine, and Wiedemann. Content is garbled with misread words and lacks clear events or dates. Entities present are uncertain due to OCR errors.
A patchwork of local events fills the week: neighborly visits, birthday and Valentine celebrations, a wedding dinner for about seventy guests, and family visits across Pleasant Valley and nearby neighborhoods. The record mentions births, anniversaries, and farm news along with routine social visits and small-town happenings.
Fragmented ad-like text offers home remedies including a 30 cent wattle tincture and Farris linseed oil for healing oils and ointments. It claims sixteen ounces of a Menline Remedy for harness ail and cuts, with various cautions and a price incentive for selling.
Fragmentary report indicates February cabinet session on submarine developments with Secretary Lansing visiting the White House before naval leaders assembled. The discussion focused on United States wartime submarine policy and its impact on government position and naval strategy.
A fragmented note discusses how federal laws have brought great changes in cleanliness at factories and kitchens. It highlights required sanitation practices such as scrubbing, hot water washes, and regular baths for conveyor systems, with emphasis on consumer protection and purer food production under government standards.
Lawrence city ad copy recounts a man troubled by back pain and swollen kidneys. He experiences sleepless nights, fatigue, and weakness before trying Dean's Kidney Pills. After use, symptoms improve as kidney function reportedly normalizes and energy returns. The testimonial attributes the relief to the tonic from Milburn Cave Propr. Shulfula NY.
An unclear wartime item mentions a German escapee and a schooner escort near San Fernando in the Isle of Leon. It references a steamship and an escort vessel during a date not legible, with scattered phrases about concentration camps and evacuation.
A fragmented note mentions ladies, literature, and a mystery phrase. The readable portion hints at a discussion or event but lacks clear details or names to identify a specific person, place, or date. Further context would clarify the intended topic and participants.
In a string of notes from area clubs, the Ingleside and South Side Reading Clubs hosted guest speakers, butchered by Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins and Mrs. May Moore respectively. Musical renditions featured Miss Ay Siteaidte and Mrs. Amy Kincaide while social hours included refreshments for members and guests.
The text records a Current Events Club gathering with scattered names, activities, and desserts. It mentions speakers like Mrs. Ship and Mrs. Dias, hostess duties at 180, pink decorations, and various attendees, but many phrases are garbled and unclear.
A readible account details an evening at a residence featuring Mr. Chas Patton and Mrs. Patnan, with guests including Mr. Rt. Yoennta and Mrs. Waser. The program listed Danely Orchestra, one act skit Taree Stinsh, and various vocal and instrumental numbers as entertainment.
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