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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
5
A bakery announces installation of a new machine, claiming it will improve efficiency and product quality. The message references testing of equipment and mentions individuals, locations, and brand names in a clipped, partially garbled style.
Two marriage licenses issued today register Bidinger and Pie Voser of Levemipton along with Jessie Rhoschamel Hone Sie in a ceremony. New silk, linen and wool materials are displayed at Jen, Sen's with a special cherry? sale and wide wineings announced.
A refined luncheon at 17 East Quincy street hosted by Mrs B B Power Mrs J F Caldwell and Mrs Gifford featured a red theme with lace guests including Simp le Dennis and Saliita Stockton. Tables wore red hatchets place cards and red candy vessels while a novel centerpiece used a red vase and a laneheon decoration.
Miss Stough attended Lawrence High School and the University, graduating in 1910. She joined Kappa Alpha Theta while Dry Cooka, later Mrs. Cook, graduated in 1910 and belonged to Pi Upsilon. The couple left for a wedding trip to St Augustine and Boston, then will reside in Boston and Florida. Albert Fred Jolintz will join her. he is employed with Dubai Railroads. Miss Jones attended the University and graduated in 1900, while Mrs Jolintz graduated with the class of 1910 and is listed at 1820 Ken Nineky street.
A long list of residents including Toe Turner in Eudora and GW Hale in Topeka visited nearby towns for business. Others such as Mrs. Kinney, Mrs. Rice, Frank Veatch, and J. Hall traveled to Ottawa Kansas City Garden City and Merriam Nebraska on daily trips.
A crisp restoration note promotes a hot milk beverage as a source of energy for a half day of work. It suggests serving with bananas or other fruits and mentions production at Niagara Falls New York.
Fragmented OCR notes show a meeting with members present tonight. Acords something about association and duties were discussed, with emphasis on freshen and duties.
Students from the engineering faculty present a petition to the University Senate requesting rescission of a previous action regarding Engineers Day and the annual banquet. They argue the holiday boosts school spirit and value, while law students plan a parallel move to protect their own traditions.
A district official writes to every veteran urging opposition to a contingent army and support for increased ambiana taard and pay for services. He favors government manufacture of army and navy equipment, noting past shortages and asking veterans to share views on national defense.
A derailed OCR note from Lawrence indicates Lansdon, formerly of Lawrence, may be the Democratic pick for governor. It mentions Lawrence residents traveling to Topeka to back the party, a rally, and attendees including T J Sweeny and Mary Sweeney among others.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Mae gene Walter play adaptation loaded with errors. It references a murder in Philadelphia and a Sept date, with mentions of Foley, Lamphelt, Averett, and various localities such as Oklahoma and Mass. The text also lists contact names and prices for items and events, presenting a cluttered, uncertain notice of performances and social items.
The University orchestra will give a program in Fraser Hall tomorrow evening. The lineup includes March Militaire by Schubert Overture by Mozart Walther’s Trill Lied by Wagner Spanish Dances by Moszkowski Surprise Symphony by Haydn and other works. The event features Miss Hopkins and Barber among performers.
The citizens water committee, in charge of the water meeting held last night at Plymouth Church, plans further discussions on the water bomb election issues. Tentative plans call for a Friday night meeting to continue talks and set next steps.
Sixteen men were lodged at the city jail last night. A man described as foreign appeared to wander into several houses in North Lawrence seeking food and money. Police took him into custody and escorted him to the jail, where he remained this morning as officers continued handling the case.
The Junior boys of the Ys ALC mark Washington Week with a monthlong celebration and a club gathering. Members enjoy a group outing and social activity as part of the association’s weeklong events.
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