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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1915
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas Jan 95 1915 The editor of the Journal World has now been connected with the paper for twenty three years the longest term in town history This piece notes the paper's rapid growth and links to local schools and churches while marking the editor's tenure and the paper’s status in the community.
MATL DeYoung leads the San Vranieisen Chironivte as publisher in a ceremonial edition announcing a Calden Jubilee and Exposition. The paper notes community events and plans for a nine year two period with a focus on local culture and civic pride.
A narrator notes the burden of inheritance tax on a wealthy estate owner who built a fortune through work and capital. The text argues the tax doubles after death, reducing the estate and prompting questions about fairness and the widow and heirs.
The piece argues lawmakers are state employees and taxpayers are owners and inspectors. It urges voters to visit the legislature with ideas and to lobby for or against bills, challenging lawmakers to respond to public input.
The pool hall proposal in Poria failed at the polls with 3150 votes against and 3100 last year, while streetcar questions also showed weak support. The defeated measure ends a long-running campaign with no clear principle involved.
Commissioners debate official counts and paper printing bids amid contention that current local rates are too high. The county may award printing to the paper with the best bid and lowest advertising rates, aiming to serve taxpayers best the Journal-World and Sun World call for rate reductions and fair competition.
L H Menzer, Henry Bowman and C W Carlan announce candidacies for mayor subject to city primaries. Primaries set for March 9, 1915, and March 9, 1935, with rates listed for newspaper insertions.
The Peace Conference of women drew 300 participants in Washington including Dr Shaw Mrs Catt Mrs Blatch Miss Addams and Mrs Pothick Lawrence. They urged opposition to militarism and a neutral nations conference to promote international peace and urged immediate action though the movement starts modestly with prominent American women leading the charge.
An old account recalls Lawrence awaiting a street railway and notes the Home Company’s faster schedule under Mrv. Skinner. The streetcar system spurred neighborhood development, increased property values, and extended city suburbs, with permanent lines shaping continued growth and suburban housing demand.
Charles Thaddeus Kosciusko Tren tive, long tied to Lawrence, died this week surrounded by family. He spent forty years in public service, connected with local lore and police guardianship. His life reflected dedication to the public, serving newspapers and the town with a fierce cap as a symbol of steady presence.
An advertisement urges readers to drink four ounces of Jad Salts in a glass of water before breakfast for several days to flush clogged kidneys. It claims the product, made from grape and plums acids with lithia, cleans urinary organs, relieves backache and bladder irritation, and is safe for all ages as a daily health drink.
An old advertisement promises quick relief for children and adults from constipation and digestive upset using California Fig Syrup. It touts gentle, safe bowel movements, claims no injury, warns against counterfeit syrups, and urges asking a druggist for a 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Company.
In a vividly garbled scene readers follow Charley Prentice and Lawrence as townsfolk debate destiny, fame, and loyalty. A mix of rumor and personal names floods the narrative while a trial of character unfolds amid social pressures and local figures.
The article notes the ordination of two deacons, Charles Walker and Junieg a Meck, by the Seredd Chiris lay echo group. W. M. Hancock attends special meetings as plans move toward revival events in Kansas and Hannibal, Missouri, with some supporters praising the revival style.
Young People Sunday School of Fairview Church sponsors a lecture series at Pairview led by Rev. O02 Co Brown of Lanwrence. The talks aim to connect church and neighborhood life with social issues, drawing audiences from Lawrence and nearby areas. The last lecture was well attended and organizers expect strong support again.
A fragmented program listing for a Merchants event outlines sessions on window trimming salesmanship and store service. It mentions speakers from Detroit Kansas City Wichita and other locales with topics on advertising retail trade and customer service.
A fragment notes a cooperative meeting or discussion about customer cooperation and trade. Mentions round table format, clothing and grocery trade topics, and participants including Parsons and Rector with references to timing and inventory.
A brief notice describes a social auction event by the Society Auction Club with Mrs. Arthur presiding on Tuesday afternoon. Names such as Miss Della Wotermalleriweig and others are listed among participants, reflecting a community social gathering in Kansas City.
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