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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
8
Baldwin residents hear Fred Hall named to fill the late council seat as the Baldwin community discusses electric lights. Weather brings a cold midweek with record lows and gas shortages causing worry among townsfolk. Community Club plans a meeting to address town needs and safety.
Use cocoanut oil plain and unscented to wash hair. It creates rich lather with water, cleanses scalp, removes dust and oil, and leaves hair smooth, bright, and manageable. It is cheap and can be bought at any drug store, lasting months for a family.
Friends and supporters hail Miss Lillian Scott as a leading candidate for the state superintendent of education. Newspapers show strong backing from The Kansas City Journal and The Galena Tribune as she weighs resignation from a recent teaching role and pursues the election in the coming months.
Irving Bacheller appeared at city hall on Tuesday delivering the final lecture of the BL Us Le A course. He spoke on modern life, urging people to resist idle vanity and seek practical living within their means. Members noted his engaging style and the audience reacted with keen interest.
A fragmentary item notes a sale postponed due to inclement weather affecting a student and her mother in Nansag City. Names and details are unclear but reference to a local sale and weather delays are evident.
Tuesday visits with neighbors and relatives. Rev Nichlet called to McPherson County to see a seriously ill patient. Woodmen meeting and Royal Neighbor installation held. Mrs Dive Horrell of Lone Star staying with daughter and family. Arthur Lesh visited relatives, Georg White traveled to Topeka. Church services featured by Topeka preacher, daily thought and reflections.
A disjointed basketball clash sees Washburn fall to Nebraska with mismatched lineups and second-string players given chances. Ashben and Fayhawker open scoring as the Sayhawkers dominate, while Patseh and Cole anchor the center position. Officials announce next year’s schedule alongside local ads and obituaries for Celia Owens and others.
The Haskell Redskins defeated the Swedes 16 to 12 at home highlighted by strong team play. Oliver and Lindsey led scoring while Udskell maintained a slim lead for most of the game as Haskell built a late edge.
Football workouts start soon after the second semester opens. Report indicates teams will begin spring training to prepare for upcoming games.
An unclear report details Lawrence High School alumni engaging in a practice session and plans involving upcoming travel. Mentions individuals such as Mr Hoover and Mr Willis, with scattered remarks about visits to Manhattan and congressmen, plus brief notes on timing and procurement of items. The text is fragmentary and presents a snapshot of informal activities and preparations.
A Kansas City Star market note repeats a quirky line about a standing offer of gold for the first person who talks the other into death. The fragment suggests cryptic market chatter and press captions rather than clear data.
Hair care tip article advises using a liquid preparation from a druggist to create lustrous waves with a heat iron. It promises long lasting effects and easy styling in the morning, claiming a few ounces will last a long time.
Court action in Douglas County includes a sale of real estate known as West Lawrence, by order of the District Court. Judgment favors I W Millers and O C Brown for interest and costs, with a 10 percent per annum rate, setting a public sale date and terms.
A Chicago wife describes enduring years of hardship and abuse in her divorce filing. She alleges years of mistreatment and seeks final relief. The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the case as a domestic dispute highlighting long suffering and legal action.
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