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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
7
Boys game postponed as Monts Woilt Tatertere faces practice conflicts ahead of a Lawrence meeting. Six teams expected by week’s end with plans for three recitals. free admission to fourteen youths with aid tickets. Ottawa sent to Ottawa this morning as Oscar Seagic headlines the University concert course tonight.
A fragment indicates the junior basketball schedule opening Saturday with games beginning soon. Details are unreadable, but the notice points to a first series of matches and youth participation in the season kickoff.
An old health note warns that many soaps contain excess alkali harming hair and scalp. It recommends using refined coconut oil with water to cleanse, moisturize, and leave hair soft and shiny. Coconut oil is advertised as cheap, pure, and long lasting for the whole family.
Fragmentary notes show Henry Boehle from Baldwin City attended a funeral for David Fox last Friday. Ernest Harrington hunted Saturday and described the trip. Vanglis, Mr Neay, and Sam ars were seen in Baldwin City. one local resident is ill.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Guiley, who died, was held in the morning at the North Third Street home. Services were conducted by Rev. WeHelyfield. Interment followed at Oak Willow Cemetery.
Market report notes mixed receipts for No 2 and No 2 mix categories with varying prices. Cattle and other commodities show unsettled quotations reflected in the week’s tally, with no single trend dominating. Market activity remains modest as buyers and sellers assess current demand.
Last week cattle and hog markets at Kansas City improved with steers selling to around 7.50 and hog receipts near record levels. Trade noted heavy packer purchases for state lots, with feeders and stockers active amid rising year start demand. Sheep demand remained steady as prices firmed, while western shipments from Colorado and northern Panhandle aided the better tone overall.
Lawrence National Bank held its annual election today electing the entire existing board and adding A D Weaver to the directors. Officers including J K Mornde vice president Gr W Ikuling cashier and Geo T Wetzel assistant cashier were reappointed. The bank reported a prosperous year and strong finances applauding stability and growth despite economic challenges.
The page notes Farrar in Temptation and a performance by Oscar Seagle as part of University Concert Course tonight. It also mentions an election day at the YMCA and a studio advert for framing pictures, with thanks expressed for sympathy to the Henderson family and others after a death.
Motion Picture Machin Installed at Topeka Jan 31 announced as part of a plan toward a state bureau of visual education. Secretary said the Kansas Board of Education will provide films for use at the state normal Pittsburg Olathe and other institutions. The board aims to serve all schools and begin photography courses, supplementing lessons already taught.
An advertisement describes a cosmetic paint to remove blotchy complexions. It promises a simple nightly topical treatment applied over the face, then washed off next morning, claiming whiter, softer skin and removal of blemishes. It urges daily use until the blemishes fade and skin appears healthier.
A public sale publishes for Thursday January 2 at 10 a m listing horses cattle and farm equipment to be bid near Kanwaka State, seven miles west of Nee Cay California Road and Ye north of Léecompton. Lots include Jersey steers black heifers white heifers Holstein and roan steers yearlings calves farm machinery riding cultivators Deere riding cultivator gasoline stove binder hay and seed. Terms listed by seller. Also advertising a separate rental or sale notice for a new four or five room modern corner house with contact numbers.
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