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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
3
Opinion notes a flood of workers entering Kansas for harvest work, arguing many are not here to stay and expressing concern over strain on resources. The piece argues against mobilizing trains or fleets to relocate all workers, noting widespread labor advisories and economic hardship in the region.
A classified ad lists several autos including Overland four passenger and Cadillac five passenger models, Ford five and six passenger cars, a 1914 Oakland Six and a seven passenger version, plus a Studebaker trade option. It promotes a Regal electric five passenger car at 3650.00 and invites readers to visit G. E. VARNUM at 1026 Mags. St with phone contact.
Fragmentary remark argues unemployed people deserve help and treatment as fellow Americans. It notes citizens should be aided until work is found, reflecting a call for sympathy and practical support.
Presidents send letter testifying loyalty to President Wilson amid calls in New York and elsewhere for arms limits and peace by peaceful methods. The document signals unity among college leaders and a desire to avoid radical actions while Germany remains at issue.
A fragmentary report details a chaotic scene with teams and crowds, mentioning Vanier and Watles. It notes shots fired and a resulting collapse or sinking event during a football encounter, with references to a crew and milled spectators and a dramatic disruption of play.
The passage notes that sailors were ordered to take to the boats after a submarine shelled and sank the bark. The Norwegian bark Bellglade, nearby, later met a similar fate, underscoring a dangerous maritime encounter and its immediate human costs.
Rev Gastrock completed a month long trip to Deer Creek with preaching on Sunday and return home ill. Residents and visitors from Lacrosse Kansas and Baldwin shared meals and attended church and social events. Ice cream social at Schwalm Grove drew a large crowd but program shortened due to track washout. Various locals attended Children’s Day program at Bethel Church. several confirmations of visitors and family news across community including births, travels to Ottawa and Topeka, and minor social gatherings.
An advertisement extols S S S as the best safe blood purifier that cleanses skin troubles and removes impurities. It links skin health to blood purity, warns against substitutes, and urges readers to buy from The Swift Specific Co at 113 Swift Ride Atlanta Ga with a circular on the bottle.
Lawrence residents report visitors and gatherings across the week including Nellie Osehul and Nora Hadl noting health updates. Allen Dhimes and J. A. West attended local activities while the Ladies Aid hosted a meeting at Mrs. 7]’s home. A note promotes Me Nish distilled water and Wiedemann’s products as offerings in the neighborhood.
Paris newspaper Te Temps lauds President Wilson for a firm stand on the American note. It emphasizes his conviction to uphold high principles and reject concessions on humanitarian rights and democratic ideals. The piece frames his position as unwavering against compromise.
Private American companies enter the rifle production field for Europe as arming efforts shift from U S arsenals to private firms. One builder in Comiellent secures a contract for four million rifles destined for allied nations, signaling a broad expansion of domestic arms output amid the European conflict.
A Belgian minister protests to Washington that Germany seized Red Cross funds and equipment within its lines. He claims the Red Cross was refused permission to continue its work and that women were employed improperly by German authorities. The Belgian government seeks urgent clarification from the state department.
Washington officials review proposed grain rate increase by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad for western elution territory. The Commerce Commission will hold a hearing and suspend action until September 3 as investigations continue.
Reported here yesterday a balance of about 36000 seized from an oil company by Carranza forces in Larvedin Texas. Apparent authentic telegrams say Carranza authorities in Nuevo Laredo opposite here had seized about 56000 of Willy money belonging to the Pierce Oil Corporation, an American concern.
A special Lincoln school board session last Saturday failed to resolve charges against C. B. Venerable a Black teacher designate for next year. The meeting drew many colored residents who backed Venerable and questioned the accusers while the board adjourned to decide Tuesday night after reviewing deposition testimony from local businessmen.
The report describes high water breaking a wash line at Peter Dreher’s home and ongoing fuel aid suspensions for several days. Local residents including Bert Mitchell delivering peas, Mrs. Ida Walburn and Mildred visiting Burr Oak, and other neighbors coping with floods. A church gathering is planned, health improves for Atwood, and a dramatic flooded road incident ends with a swimmer stranded on a telephone pole until rescuers.
A garbled Pleasant Grove note shows Mer and Mrs Charlie Puckett of Lawrence visiting the Pue home from Saturday to Monday. Hy Boeke teased fans in Lawrence, WHS Tanwrene visitor Monday. Puckett marketed 20 crates of strawberries daily from half fields with thirteen pickers employed. several were absent. A telephone meeting occurred Saturday.
Attendance from the neighborhood marked a county evaluation exercise as Miss Way Rothrock plans retirement. A large youth gathering joined the Petersons for Sunday church at the Grove and a Children's Day program at High Prairie church. C N Peterson was a visitor Friday.
Endora Bridge repair plans were sent to the state engineer for approval today. Engineering and county officials expect a final decision after review by the utilities commission. The project, pending authorization, would involve remodeling work and may affect traffic until construction is completed.
Prisoner Juhi Janeisen was released this morning after serving seven days. The lodger within the city bastile had earlier been jailed for drunken disorder.
Mrs Elia Powell of North Lawrences stands charged with violation of the Prohibitory law. The raid last Thursday seized one and a half gallons of whisky and a half gallon of liquor. She will be asked to explain the possession. Mr and Mrs Gert Ober were Kansas City visitors.
Testimonial from Mrs Augustus Lyon of Terre Hill Pa praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing long standing female troubles and aches. The ad extols the product as a grand remedy from roots and herbs developed by Lydia E Pinkham forty years ago and claims mass acclaim across the country with many letters praising its health benefits and avoidance of surgery.
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