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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
6
A garbled passage promotes a hair dye product promising instant coloring and scalp benefits. It touts gray coverage, conditioning effects, and a soothing rinse with claims of darkening and toning. The text mimics a sales pitch aimed at women seeking cosmetic enhancement.
The note urges readers to provide a sketch of war kit details while resisting others ideas. It advocates presenting two viewpoints to contrast with one’s own. The fragment reflects a wartime public engagement approach and prompts civic participation.
A message from the university discusses special students in the School of Fine Arts at Pine, outlining a new orientation and enrollment fees. Faculty supposedly approved reduced rates, while critics say the changes burden regular students and prompt requests for special lessons elsewhere. The piece mentions a range of names and affiliations, plus commentary on teaching staff and the impact on the program.
An OCR damaged notice reports deaths and obituaries linked to Excelsior with scattered names and locations. It mentions Ma Dainne Maller, Maller attending in Missouri, and a mother present at the time of death. Regional hospital and local names appear, but many fragments remain unreadable.
Unclear OCR fragment lists several names and terms such as Atee Toluy Jones Arthur Tamer Brain Kansas Worden telefihae company and various dates. The text is damaged and does not form a coherent event or notice.
The fragment reports a robbery at a farmhouse in Leavenworth County with a sum of money taken. Scattered OCR text names Lawrence, Deegmber, and individuals such as Newwine and Kanily, but details are unclear. The partial account mentions 65a bills and a door disturbance tied to the crime scene.
County Attorney Amick travels to Topeka pursuing will contest linked to fraudulent will testimony. Fire deaths and a burning stove are noted around David Fox, Lone Star area resident, with his widow and daughters surviving. The probate matter centers on a will identified as the last will of the deceased.
Lizzie Ferguson, aged about 1, died last night at her home on Sireet. Funeral services will be arranged locally.
Vague OCR fragment mentions votes, place names, and numbers. Contents are unclear but indicate a polling or election related notice with directions or results. No definite individuals or organizations can be confirmed from the readable text.
Fragmented OCR traces show names of directors and election context at Farmers State and Sainde Bank. Listed figures include Everett, Sasihorn, Nogner, Schaake, Sint, Gee, Krecek, and others in a scene of post election officer selections.
Praises for J R Holmes superintendent of Lawrence AHCHEY Farmers Bankers Life Insurance Company highlight a remarkable showing in the northeastern region. The event features a cash prize near $174,000 since October 1 with Mobness taking second place and several agencies vying for top honors amid a yearlong effort.
Ceremonies were held last night at the Odd Fellows Lodge marking the installation of new officers. New members were initiated following the formal proceedings in a ceremonial program reflecting lodge traditions.
Tragic report from Kansas City claims Arthur Henderson died in a train boarding accident. Relatives doubt the circumstances and question the official account. The incomplete clipping notes authorities and porters involved, with confusion over the body’s identification.
Former governor spoke from the pulpit on Sunday praising Evane List and the evangelist work. The report notes Stubbs spoke to a small audience, stressing faith and service while naming no additional participants.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a marriage by a judge and a coyvere couple. Readers should interpret as a formal notice of marriage proceedings or certification, with limited legible names and roles.
An old advertisement page notes a January 1916 promo for a bronchial cough remedy praised for throat and lung ailments. It emphasizes non-harmful ingredients and warns against substitutes, detailing small and regular bottle sizes and a two dollar price.
The stockholders of Lawrence National Bank will hold their annual meeting at the bank office on Tuesday January 11th 1916 between 10 oclock a m and 3 oclock p m in Lawrence Kansas. Names of officials and corporate actions are to be considered during this session.
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