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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented text appears to be archaic devotional verse or liturgical prose. It references sanctuaries and blesses the reader, with calling upon divine protection and praise. The readable segments evoke prayer, reverence, and contemplation amid uncertain surrounding words.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions future plans and a person titled as Hil Leudis with unclear actions next week. Names and events are partially garbled, preventing a clear, factual summary.
A damaging week in Arkansas drew little public notice as a national convention loomed. The state pure foods commissioner issued a decree on food safety and sent notices to letters, while reports claim recent thefts and intrigues include horse theft and a surge in autothie activity near the Rio Grande frontier.
The piece surveys public doubts about Hughes and his career, noting slogans and political actors shaping opinion. It questions whether any man with memory of a justice's career could challenge Hughes, while acknowledging prevailing support and concerns about his loyalties.
A visitor from a nearby town complimented Newton for its fine pavement, grand homes, modern streets, and inviting business areas. The visitor noted the city’s well-kept appearance and lively economy, urging locals to be proud of their town’s progress.
A number of teachers and high school principals visited the Business College this past week. Visitors are welcome and will be shown through the school and invited to observe any class they are interested in. Robert Hudson Gi
Mrs Ellis Johnson and Mrs L Rockwell and Ars H Peters traveled to Kansas City for the weekend to see Billy Sunday. Rockwell, a student, plans summer work with Perfection Tire and Rubber in Chicago. his father is secretary. Miss Cora D B Vinnagh arrives from Winfield to teach English at Winfield High School this summer session. J Gear, a student, leaves for Ottawa Kansas for the summer. J E Arington reports a horse struck by lightning. the animal was insured with a life insurance agency.
The International Shows a high class carnival arrives by special train tomorrow, with Monday night opening at Woodland Park in Lawrence. Also announced death of Mrs. Anna Fitz Holcom at her Kansas home June 10 with funeral services Sunday at Luther Church Stony Point near Vinkund.
A 682 acre Kibworth ranch near Lawrence Kansas will be sold at public auction on Tuesday June 20 1916. The farm features fertile second bottom soil blue grass timber and pasture with water in every pasture and offers to divide into three parcels. Terms are 150 percent cash with balance day of sale. addresses and additional details provided by John Butcherling and Theo Tiny Auditors.
A large shorthand class starts as Summer term opens at the Business College. New students arrive Monday for special sessions in Banking and advanced Cast Act counting. Several staff and students move to new positions and projects, with 42 new enrollments reported in the past week.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional blood disease and not curable by local treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to work internally on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials promised. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists Cheney & Co of Toledo as prop makers and retailers.
A mother reports a little girl's scalp blisters and thickened skin improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She bought a box of each and says the itching and burning subsided, with the skin healing. The testimonial is credited to Mrs Charles Culnan of College Poplar Slutt, May 1915. Sample free by mail with 32 page Skin Book on request.
Work on the interurban railway bridge proceeds rapidly as the pile driving crew has laid track more than half the river crossing. Cars are not yet ready to enter South Lawrence. Track is being laid at the north end of Massachusetts Street today as work continues.
Members plan a large Fourth of July celebration at the Lawrence Country Club with golf and tennis activities during day and night and a fireworks display. A water reservoir top-set launch is planned from the club grounds. Prof. C H Talbot of the University of Kansas extension division will speak at the First Baptist Church tomorrow at 6 45 PM at a Young People's meeting open to the public.
A five day Baptist Church Travel Story series drew about 60 youths and adults, presenting tales titled Religion and Rum at Black Rock and Religion in the Mines of the Selkirk Mountains. The event included a Children’s Day program and graduations, with notices about summer hours at The Perkins Trust Company and a local agricultural society meeting.
Funeral services for the March were held at the home of their parents, conducted by Hargett of the First Methodist church, with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Many beautiful tokens were sent by friends from the town of her growth, cherishing the sympathy offered to surviving relatives.
E Busenbark a former University student and manager of the Jayhawker will take possession Monday of the Dodge City Journal. His brother Homer Busenbark, ex owner of the Reporter, is tied to the venture. The Busenbark family, known in Lawrence, moved from Lawrence to Lyndon after the school year.
Workmen begin framing the first two arches of the new bridge with reinforcing steel rods in place before concrete pours. A temporary pick is set mid arch to support moulds until the concrete cures.
Weather failed to dampen the turnout as Kansas suffragists led a march along Grant Park and Michigan Avenue. Drenched but determined, they wore oilskin raincoats and yellow bonnet bands while singing tunes and shouting slogans for equal rights amid puddled streets and gusty winds.
Eyewitnesses describe a large turnout at a Coliseum procession where women in black cloaks and purple sashes urged attendance as Antis prepared for a speech. About 6 000 women marched with 30 000 more expected if not for rain, marking a reportedly great success despite weather.
The text reports a departure for the summer from Streeles Colorado involving a person named Randolph a book agent who plans enrollment at a law university West Cal and mentions a Stubbs We on a business trip to Mandandla Colorado.
Miss May Miller departed today for her Wichita home after spending the past year attending the University.
Fragmentary text shows names Charles Parel and E Powell seeking GOP primary nominations. Mentions district court and August elections, with garbled phrases about offices and county terms.
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