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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
3
Topeka reports a heavy bill load as the kansas legislature nears final adjournment. House and Senate totals reach 412 and 378 with about 100 trimmed and 400 awaiting committee action. Major topics include teachers pensions text books taxes and constitutional issues.
A Paris conference today brought together British Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George with Alexander Ribot and P. Dark, the French and Russian finance ministers, to discuss a joint loan of fifteen billion dollars bearing interest at a specified rate. The event highlighted wartime finance planning involving multiple nations and large capital mobilization.
Public notice of performances at Frazer Hall featuring Hear Mine and Oliteka scheduled for Monday January 25. Also advertised are health tonics Pensudar Extract Malt and Cod Liver Oil and Elkaya Syrup, with 25 cent bottles offered at McCulloch's Drug Store along with Colvates soaps and Violet Glycerine products.
The Benoist Motor & Supply Co enlarges under L E Mason and Q L Wall with J E Nottingham and C E Benoist, moving from 524 Vi St to 708 Mass St. It incorporates as Central Motor Co with Benoist president Nottingham VP Mason secretary treasurer. Buick agency continues. auto livery expands. machine repair shop to open around February 1. The public is invited to visit the new location.
The Haskell team fell to Emporia Normal 42 to 23 in a fast, close game. Emporia led early and held a small advantage most of the contest while the Normals' teamwork stood out. Haskell faded late as the lead widened.
Mrs. M C Paschal of Rockford Alabama reports relief from nervous prostration headaches backache and smothering spells after using Cardui a tonic with over fifty years of record. She recommends it to every sick woman and says it keeps her from bed and makes her feel fresh and happy.
Sheriff W J Cummings finished serving summons after a week in cold weather. He completed the task of notifying the jurors for the February term of court.
The Journal-World promotes a limited time premium offering a 9 piece aluminum cooking set with a 32.00 certificate toward related items. Old and New Subscribers can obtain the set with three months to one year subscriptions, while supplies last. Demonstrators can call to show the set and assist with ordering.
The Chicago Herald profiles Mme Tosa Olitzka seeking a naturally gifted girl to train as a future prima donna. Olitzka, famed contralto who has sung in New York London Paris and other major centers, plans to mentor a prodigy for the highest operatic honors.
Walter M. Doggett has earned his LL B from the School of Law and yesterday was admitted to the bar in Topeka. He came to Lawrence from Seota Kansas four years ago and worked to finance college. He has been with the Journal World circulation department and various pursuits. Two years ago he married and may continue studies to obtain an A B degree.
Local ads advertise Rexall Cold Tablets as best to break a bad cold with 25 cent boxes at McCulloughs Drug Store. Also promotes Pensular Extract Malt and Cod Liver Oil as aids for weight loss. Dick Brog advertises similar remedies.
A large party including Prof Oscar Gleason and W W Ross travels to Havana Kansas to view a powerful two thousand pound Percheron stallion described as fearless and highly dangerous. Local interest from Independence Havana and Elgin grows with plans to attend the Lawrence show on April seventh, 1915. Citizens urge support for Gleason and urge merchants to cooperate in hosting visiting guests.
Menu lists Salmon Salad Chicken Giblet Soup 5 Oyster Cocktail and fruit choices. Includes cabbage salad lettuce cucumber Roast Beef Pork and chicken dishes with sides like potatoes peas cauliflower fried eggplant and mashed sweet potatoes. Also offers special porterhouse and loin steaks by the order with veal chops and oysters.
Cash wheat and corn prices show little movement with No. 2 yellow bard around 138.41 and mixed corn bids near 74 cents. Oats and pork futures post minor shifts while receipts list 5 wheat, 66 ears. Prices quoted for January and July contracts reflect market steadiness amid thin activity.
Madam Rosa Olitzka renowned Russian contralto will perform at Fraser Hall on Monday January 5 at 5 pm. She has appeared in 65 Metropolitan Opera roles and led contralto parts with Boston and Chicago companies. She recently drew 3,300 in Denver and will tour Kansas City and Lawrence. Repertoire spans operatic arias to the “Baby” song. Prices Balcony 40c main floor 75c. No refunds. tickets at the door.
Renowned soprano Mme Olitzka performs at Prager Hall Monday January 25 with a program of classical arias. Local music lovers are urged to attend as tickets and seating are limited.
St James A M B Church at corner 7th and Maple hosts revival services led by Rev J A Broadnax. Psa notes and dry bones in the Us meeting at 9 30 p m. Allen Christian Endeavor League at 2 30 p m led by Miss Nellie Peterson. preaching at 5 p m by Rev J A Broadnax with sermon titled The Prodigal Son.
Mr Geo A W Hart of the Remington Typewriter Co led a special elimination in the typing department on Thursday. Enrollment continues to rise with twice as many new students since January 1st. Several students won gold medals for proficiency on the Remington. Miss Michelle Head, Shorthand Reporters Assoc. member at 200 wpm, visited and demonstrated. The college plans a spelling bee, captains Conners and King were chosen, and a civil service exam for stenographers will be held next Tuesday.
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