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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1916

Page

5

Europe on roads and highways contrast with America’s vast system

RE Olds, president of the REO Motor Company, argues Americans boast of better roads than Europe. He cites selective European travel, noting road quality varies by country, with Switzerland and Britain praised, while the United States shows rapid highway growth. He compares terrain, climate, and construction challenges across states, concluding Americans have built more road mileage in less time.

RE. Olds Reo Motor Car Company Europe Vailese Turkey Shuti Bywonys Melia Sybraska Switzerland British Isles New England Alveston Tronston Texas Caraxra Appian Dolersite Richiven Maine Terial Inwa America Radinik Draung California Eiuropean Ameri i

End of Bomb Incident Settlement in Mukden

Announcement states settlement negotiations between China and Japan over the Mukden bomb incident. Three Chinese students arrested by Japanese officials will be turned over to Chinese authorities, with terms including payment of $20,000 Mexican indemnity to the murdered medicine dealer. Japanese authorities reserve trial rights and warning measures target subordinates to maintain order. Chinese newspapers object to render of justice and allege opium dealer ties and Japanese jurisdiction over Mukden.

Peking, Lin. S China Ching Wang Lo-min Havine Thesadermont Prissal Jnhiinest Fanishmenit Iso Mukden Ebiee Shay Mukdenig Dapmnese Association of Juris Etty. Ea

Unclear fragmentary text on stock and sleep

Fragmentary OCR lines mention stock care and feeding with vague timing. no clear names, places, or events. cannot determine a coherent news item or reportable summary.

Dodn's Kidney Pills Marketed In 1916 Ad Claims Relief

An old advertisement fragment notes claims for Dodn's Kidney Pills sold for 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co. It mentions a Mrs. Weiser Tid and a fabric woman involved in a rotnance rumor, with statements about back pain and quick relief after use. The ad reflects era marketing language and medical product promotion.

Lawrence Noan

Keeps Our Bodies Warm Pure Food Ad Claims Blood Help

An old advertisement suggests blood quality keeps the body warm and promotes blood as essential for heat. It urges readers to obtain this product at Wiedemann's on Friday and Saturday, highlighting medical endorsement and immediate availability.

Charlotte Nase Wiedémann’s

Whaley household guests and visits noted in local social

Whaley hosted an evening with refreshments as guests departed quietly later. Attendees included Miibel Russell Myrtle Thoren Therese Grosdater and others while Mrs J Russell and Mr J Ott visited Kansas City recently. Neighbor ladies gathered at Mes home to craft a comfort and shoes Word report includes Mrs J Russey Dade Russell of Paola and several Forsythe and Conher family members.

Whaley Tafe Tellwi Myrtle Russell Russell; Mh ‘Lila’ Thoren Théresia Grosdater Ald Geo Oli Ernest Russell Chas. Ott Albert George” Gros i Oxhouse Wimner Irvin Chiffon Jobo J. Russell Ott Kansas City J. Russey Dade Paola Sell Guo A.J Conher Richard Donald Martha Peer Estelle Forsythe EB. Forsythe

Prices fall as cost of living drops in Germany

A reader summary notes lower living costs in November with a weekly average for a four person family at 39.86 marks. The decline followed price controls and reduced maximum prices in nine hundred towns, reflecting post war economic adjustments.

Masimuin Eporta

Marriage License Avrmarrna bigenge by Probate Jo Lindley

A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon by Probate Jo Lindley to Topeka resident Topeka and Lillie Hieri Rosenquist of Lawrence.

Jo Lindley Topeka Lillie Hieri Rosenqui T Lawrence

Island Without Water and Steamship Mystery

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a maritime incident involving a steamship Persia with 119 passenger fatalities and 217 revivalists or crew members missing. Unclear place and date. text mentions French ownership and naval timing.

Oiden H. Naval Lemos Dardainellés Ie Steamship Company Persia Pas Erizers

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestion Relief

A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and gas. It claims relief within five minutes by dissolving meals, preventing sour stomach and nausea, and promising positive changes for the entire household with a fifty cent case.

Pape

Legal Notice Bankruptcy Sale Dates Preserved

Fragmentary OCR shows a bankruptcy legal notice from the District of Kansas. It mentions a district coach and a district division, with garbled references to sale dates and county or calnia. The readable bits indicate formal actions pending in bankruptcy proceedings.

Gankruptcy District of Kansas Caln Ia

Farm sale notices and livestock at public sale near Knowledge School

Auction includes Jersey cows and calves with freshening dates from February to May, several 4 year old milk cows, 7 year old Jerseys, and assorted Holsteins. Equipment listed includes farm wagon, cultivator, plows, harness, hay, straw, chickens, dining and kitchen items, and farm implements. Terms stated Usual terms. Buyers accommodate on grounds by Leach, Jones, Wilson, and Asher.

Dicker Lawrence Oreth Midlanst Dariuary Bia Jersey Dyck Jerzy Janesville Jaeh Aursie & Jones Wilson Asher

Out of Work Applies for Marine Corps Service

A fragmented notice reports 22 year old John Haley seeking enlistment in the United States Marine Corps. The text notes he is seeking work and references the Marine stance that Marines are always ready to fight and perform services. The readable fragments indicate a desire to join the armed forces amid unemployment.

Hale Sérying United States Marine Corps John Haley Todiy

Baby Week Observed In Topeka For Child Health Outreach

Posters depict babies and children as the state reports the Child Welfare Department notes a recent observance. The campaign promotes outreach efforts by the Union and related agencies to monitor and support child welfare initiatives across the region.

Topeka

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