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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1915
Page
4
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At the Isis Prize ceremony a speech or remark sparked discomfort among attendees, with observers noting the stark contrast between the award event and the solemn legacy it evokes. The moment drew mixed reactions and critiques from attendees and commentators.
It Bill Singaller of Vinland Vine moved to Fort Smith with Col Brady as the Vinland outfit changed leadership. The Ottawa Herald notes the organization seeks modern methods to boost trade and outlines a plan likened to a swift, modern romance through new window-to-market tactics.
District judge orders destruction of a seized caroad of Billard campaign Tirekabiere secured in Wichita raids. Details indicate legal action following police operations in Kansas City. Authorities will oversee disposal under court supervision.
In a wartime report, Zeppelins allegedly targeted Valle in a supply scare involving Chinese stink bags. The account describes terrorizing civilians and disrupting local life amid ongoing hostilities.
The article notes that far progress toward ending hostilities remains elusive while aircraft have proved valuable as seaports? sensors or scenes in the conflict. The text emphasizes the planes' wartime utility despite no breakthrough in negotiations.
A fragment from a 1920s style newspaper recalls American papers highlighting Mexican leaders and figures, noting quick shifts in focus as portraits of a general and evolving imports of commentary circulate, reflecting press trends of the era.
Governor E K W Hoch after two years on the Board of Administration urges placing all state educational charitable and penal institutions under two permanent boards in continuous session to streamline governance and oversight.
Representative Lobson retires after March 4 and urges a District of Columbia prohibition bill. The note questions why he did not propose the measure earlier, calling the timing a mean trick on colleagues.
The National Retail Grocers association joins a crusade against trading stamps, aiding the Washington State association in its fight and proposing to push the case to the U S Supreme Court to end stamp pricing.
The war has shown the average person how little good these weapons accomplish. Five months in, great fleets expected to win have done almost nothing. If a business machine underperforming at a plant were kept, it would be discarded.
Readers are advised to scrutinize lenders before applying or paying money to distant companies. The Journal-World rejected several proposals to adver tise Idaho firms after finding misrepresentations. One company charged an application fee and ...
A rugged exhortation urges fortitude and fighting spirit. It compares surrender to weakness, cites a Yankee response to British threats, and praises stubborn perseverance. The piece links resilience to victory, quoting bold phrases about starting to fight and rejecting self-pity.
A fragment notes a promise to make a loan in the future but no return date fixed. It contrasts the safety of dealing with a local lender versus sending money away, likening lending to other business practices and urging choosing the man at home.
The writer recalls Col Nelson who once thwarted whiskey interests by expelling their business from the Star, a move that has kept those interests out. Across the nation better papers are also abstaining from liquor advertising with Chicago’s Bovee cited as a recent convert.
The piece notes farmers enjoy boosted profits from big crops and postwar demand, with a warning to avoid extravagance. It predicts continued high farm product prices for about a year as European nations recover from war. It cautions against debt as good times tempt borrowing, even if a Republican victory could boost business.
The text argues for reclaiming eroded roads by narrowing streets in Kansas and Arkansas. It notes current roads are 20 to 30 feet wide, with much wasteland and weed growth, and claims 250,000 acres of farmland could be reclaimed. It cites A. Smith of Arkansas who proposed narrow streets to reduce dust heat and maintenance costs, citing Fort Smith as a successful example.
Sympathy pours in for Mr and Mrs Wm Orr as their infant daughter dies after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at home Monday afternoon with Rev McFarland of the Christian Church of Lawrence delivering comforting words. Floral offerings and the community mourn the bright young life, likened to a white lily, as a poem expresses the mother’s grief and faith. Belgium slides at Methodist church and eye ear nose and throat specialist add local notes while social fashions draw comment.
The Franklin County case filed with County Attorney P A Waddle by Mamie Osborne’s grandmother seeks removal to a reform school. Mamie and a friend split time between Topeka and Lawrence after parental divorce, with Mamie living at times in Ottawa with her grandmother. The grandmother claims Mamie is unruly and disobedient while Mamie says she would rather go to jail than return home. Mamie’s mother currently resides at 718 Massachusetts Street, Ottawa.
Lawrence sends delegates for the Older Boys Conference at Wichita in February. Sunday School boys and clubs statewide will send representatives to discuss youth questions. Noted speakers and music planned. Delegates will cover carfare and a 1.00 registration fee, Wichita hosts to provide entertainment. High School club may send several members.
A biennial board of administration report to Governor Hodges says Kansas classrooms are crowded and need at least 2 million dollars for improvements to reach better adequacy. The university and state schools are undersized, with 8 AM to 4:50 PM use and crowded offices hindering faculty-student interaction.
School started Monday after a pleasant break. Three pupils are gone as Mr. Roberts and family moved to a farm several miles away. Harold Martin remains ill and miss ed school. Eugene Kiefer has been absent several days. Goldie Piper resumes teaching Riverside School. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay hosted friends Saturday night for their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of Colorado. Mrs. Eaton visits Mrs. Bigsby to help with Pleasant Hour Club Wednesday. Next meeting will feature Mrs. George Siler of Lawrence. Kiefer family visits brother and daughter Vida. Mr. Kromb hails from Pawando Kansas. Mrs. W. T. Davis misses Lubh Wednesday due to her mother Mrs. Barnes’s illness.
Laredo reports the battle of Saltillo began around 3 o'clock this morning per an official Carranza notice from Nuevo Laredo. The fight is not inside Saltillo, as Carranza forces evacuated the city two days earlier, retreating toward Hipolito, with the official message noting ongoing combat after several hours. A card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Frye expresses gratitude for kindness and floral offerings during their daughter's illness and death.
Local notes report Kaw Valley Basketball team defeated Business College at the MOV A yesterday by a small margin. Boys class beat Boys B class in Sunday action. Wartime Belgium slides shown at Wiedemann's alongside buttercups and maple nut ice cream. Methodist church advertises Sunday nights with stereopticon scenes of Belgium and fruit salad offered by Wiedemann's.
Mr. Myers is very low and his son Oscar of Oklahoma has been tele graphed to come at once. Mrs. Myers and family have the sympathy of the neighborhood. The Yellowine children received perfect attendance certificates for the month of school just ended. A list of students follows with multiple names. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Radiger are home again after New Year visits to Leavenworth and Kansas City. Mrs. Jim Flemming of Savage Montana visits her parents. Friday and Saturday are fruit salad days at Wiedeman’s.
Nellie Harmon and husband of Little Rock transfer undivided one sixth interest in a 4266.67 tract described as T91x7H6 feet in the Northwest quarter of section 2, 12, 18, excluding lots 16 and 17, block 49 in Lecompton to J. H. McClanahan. Abbie E Hood and husband of Lecompton convey undivided one sixth interest in the same tract as described in the prior deed to J. H. McClanahan.
A protest meeting at a Lutheran church on Thursday night January 7 adopted a preamble warning that the 1915 Kansas legislature may destroy the democratic primary law by requiring filing fees and enabling candidate elimination by convention. The group urged Douglas County representatives to vote against any such legislation.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this preamble and resolution be presented to each of the Lawrence papers and to each of Douglas County's representatives. L. N. Walling, Sec’y Resolutions Com.
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