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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1916

Page

2

Y M C A Leads At The Finish In Twilight League

Twilight League nears close as Y M C A holds pennant prospects after a 8 6 win. Kansas University lags with a crippled Summer Session squad that drew in local Indians for a lopsided play at Haskell Park, while Y M C A and Knights and Ladies contest a final close.

K. U Knights and Ladies Haskell C. Spicer Moundman R. H. EY Hakell Poolam Puke Ahriauts Hupiosan Knights Woodland ‘Park Y. M Roltz Y. Mig. A Duteh Clirlaub R. A. Ie Ye

John J. Riling Seeks Republican Nomination for County Attorney

John J. Riling a local lawyer born and educated in Douglas County and Lawrence graduates from the University School of Law seeks the Republican nomination for county attorney. He calls his life an open book and states he is qualified to serve the county and its people. He notes strong voter familiarity and aims to broaden his campaign reach as votes are counted.

Bom Douglas County Lawrence The Univer John J. Riling Riling

Ford man Smith relocates to 77 Garage

Carl Baer departs for a Kansas City and Topeka business trip. Miss H S Jackson and Miss Ruts Jackson plan to join Mr Jackson in Menasha Wisconsin for the summer. Miss Lorraine Steer of Trenton Mov plans to travel to Wisconsin City tonight after visiting Ruth son.

CW. Smith Ford Carl Baer Kansas City Topeka Miss.h. S. Jackson Ruts Jackson Mr . Jackson Menasha, Wisconsin Lorraine Steer Trenton Mov Miss Ruthson

Train Brotherhood Leaders Consider General Strike

Leaders of four train service brotherhoods representing over 300,000 members may be empowered to call a general strike. Vote results and regional sentiment show strong approval for granting leaders power to refuse arbitration. Counts to be finalized in New York early next month.

Chicago New York

Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted For Aches And Pain

An advertisement-like fragment promotes Haarlum Oil Capsules as a remedy for stomach issues and headaches. It mentions possible symptoms such as stomach pain and appendicitis risk and positions the product as a pure oil supplement with claims to relief, amid warnings about other substitutes.

Haarlem

Rumor of 200 Candits Near Rio Grande

Teletyped from San Antonio on July 26 reports reach Terlingua that 200 bandits are south of the Rio Grande, with Carranza troops reported moving westward to engage them. General Funston cautions that the source lacks precise location and official confirmation.

San Antonio

Olcott Players Make Big Gain

The Olcott team has stepped up their game with solid gains in recent matches. Bartel’s defense faced pressure as opponents closed the gap, and players combined for impactful plays to improve team performance.

Olcott Barteldes

Dinner Tournament on Local Links Chooses Winners

The largest golf tournament yet held at the local club nears completion with Olcott leading Barteldes 23 to 27 after today’s play. Eighteen matches completed, new pairings due to players on vacation, and a post tournament dinner planned to honor participants.

Olcott Barteldes Jones Garl Vic Johnson R. Uhnlauh Black Lindley Williams Starkweather Carter Fiteh

Fragmentary Vivid Chat Echoes Roman Night

A fragmentary dialogue playfully references ancient Rome and candlelight, juxtaposing lurid lighting with medieval imagery. The quip imagines gay dogs and Roman rites in a humorous, anachronistic exchange about evening rituals.

Hopkins set to spend summer at Woodland Park

Prof. and Mrs. E. M. Hopkins plan to leave tomorrow to spend the rest of the summer in Woodland Park Célo. The speaker comments on cottages by the lake and the lack of water.

Weill Aeven Blaetter

Peril From Forest Fires On Pacific Coast

Forest fires render the Pacific coast perilous as smoke drifts over the sea affecting navigation. Small things that count remind readers that little information gathered daily becomes education and moral teaching becomes a sermon.

Pacific Ic Ocean Nevikation

Prices of mentals rise amid July 15 dairy trends

The Department of Agriculture announced today that prices in the month rose 17.6 percent from a year ago and 8.5 percent from two years prior. Hog prices increased nearly 20 cents per 100 pounds, surpassing monthly averages and marking the highest level in recent memory.

Washington Uys Tran EU Department of Agriculu Hee

Testing textile fibers with electric motor wear tester

A fragment notes an invention from England that tests dirt on fibers using edged blades driven by an electric motor until the blades wear through. The terse item hints at a mechanism for fabric durability testing.

England

Hutchinson Boy Wounded in France War Action

Paul Baker of Hutchinson, age twenty, was wounded while fighting with British forces in France. The incident left him with a head injury as he was taken to a hospital for treatment. He had enlisted at Liverpool at the start of the war and later reached the front with his unit.

Hauchinson Paul Baker France Yilis

Salubite Explosive Promises Safer High Power

The article touts Salubite as a new explosive 50 times stronger than dynamite yet safer since it detonates only with a percussion cap. It also notes an astonishing claim about watch mechanisms, stating a roller jewel endures 32,000 impacts per day, equaling 157,680,000 annually and 3,153,000,000 in 20 years, with one horsepower capable of running 270,000 watches.

Mankind's Injustice Prompting Question of Fair Reward

Unease over justice and self interest pervades public thoughts as moral scrutiny probes whether even generous acts are driven by self gain and hope for reward in the afterlife.

Rolling stone proverb surfaces in Puck

A witty line from Puck remarks that a rolling stone gathers no moss yet becomes smooth, implying that constant motion yields polish even as it unsettles. The quip reflects early 20th century humor about change and effect.

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Y.M.C.A Association Licof Revene W. L John Riling, Lawyer Ford and Trarvey Four Brotherhoods Tov Rio Grande Shaw Washburn City D. W. Hazen Prof Mr. Hazen Opuis GEO. P,.1de & Co., Makers Troy, WY M. J Lawrence, Kans Detroit Chasp American Press Association Bradley A. Fiske United States Navy Grarles A. Gove P Stilt Gos Ke Ans Hutchinson Sarrannel Bell-Ans Trely Klein Bell Geo. C. Wetzel Irving Hill MR. Farmer Journal-World the World Company
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