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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
A 1916 column notes President Wilson proposing a seven member unpaid council of executive information to aid his cabinet. It questions why specialists were not included in the original cabinet and contrasts honors and pay between groups. The piece appears in the Iola Register syndicated in Lawrence Kansas.
The St Louis delegates are eager to proceed with nominating and return home, while the nation anticipates a vigorous campaign. The convention faces no major issues and promises a clean race, with Mrs Hughes and Mr Wilson both shown as capable leaders free of personal attacks.
A certified public accounting firm analyzed the harvest company’s books and found the average hourly wage paid to workers in 1916 rose by 7.02 percent from 1915. The report argues higher prices for consumption do not deplete company coffers, showing the firm increases wages alongside machinery spending.
Political announcements of S candidacy for office will hereafter be debareed at the following rates. Cash payment in advance is expected on all political announcements. The Journal-World discusses wage effects, prohibition in Denver, and Lawrence water service questions, urging voters to participate in the upcoming election.
New York agents assert Barnum’s venture is a million dollar bazaar under the sun. They reference a million dollar babies in the infant variety and a chorus girl line, noting extensive wealth associated with the show.
A Broadway actress praised for a sweet heart raises funds at a bazaar tied to a wartime theme. Her photos and a decollete pose appear on page one as seats in the front row fetch excessive sums, while press agents rail at scalpers crowding the Woolworth and Leavenworth Fort scenes.
Denver District Attorney John A. Rush reports prohibition cut crime since the start of the year with saloons closed. Violent crime fell 46 percent, theft and assaults dropped, and business thrived as customers paid promptly and bought more goods. Rush plans a vacation while provisions of prohibition hold, noting enforcement is smooth and saloon districts closed with militiamen.
Emporia Kansas June 16. Dr E Ay Ross a leading sociologist denounced unrestricted immigration calling it a torch for breaking the lines of organized labor and harming American labor. He urged protective tariffs for labor as well as goods to prevent employers from paying too low wages.
A damaged ad-like fragment touts GOLD MEDAL Hashipory Oil Capsules as a universal cure. It claims UL approval and government backing, promising kidney health and daily use benefits while urging readers to consult druggists and demand refunds if unsatisfied.
A cure claim offers the double strength oitline treatment to remove freckles at low cost. Purchasers pay nothing if no removal occurs within applications, with money back guarantee. Includes warnings about rare cases needing little product for stubborn freckles described in convincing ad style.
A 682 acre Kansas farm near Lawrence advertised for public sale Tuesday June 20 1916 at 9 o clock. The Kilworth ranch features fertile second bottomland bluegrass timber pasture running water and two complete improvement sets including a premier Kansas barn. The property can be divided into three farms and is 40 miles west of Kansas City near a major livestock market. Terms 15 percent cash with balance to be announced. For details contact John Burcheding Bellevue Iowa and Theo Martin auctioneer at The Savoy Hotel Lawrence after June 12.
A farmer mowing eight acres of alfalfa found four quail nests with 63 eggs. One mother quail was killed by the mower. eggs were moved under a setting hen. A second nest with twelve eggs was placed under a pantam hen. another quail returned to her nest partially covered with hay. A nest with twenty wag was destroyed by crows. A skunk and seven young were also found fattening on chickens. The scent of new hay did not entirely dominate.
A brief note reports shields cut to fit at 1000 Mass featuring Lt C EL Matthews and Lumbert. The item appears in a local wartime supply bulletin with little additional context.
Mr and Mrs C W Harris assume charge of the Social Service League hospital yesterday and will reside in rooms next to the hospital. Mrs Harris a practical nurse with prior league work, the hospital now has no patients and is undergoing thorough renovation. Phone 34 for Kindown Glass. C E Mathers Lumber Co 1000 Mass St.
Everett Henderson faced a police court after neighbors swore out a complaint for toting a gun. Officer Henry Smith arrested him. Judge Finch found him guilty and fined 50 dollars, with jail until fine and costs are paid.
Miss Genevieve Elliott of Lawrence, living at 1511 Haskell, earned honor student status among 300 graduates at the Kansas City School of Fine Arts. She was named to the commencement program and received a silver medal awarded yearly for the accomplished pianist graduating.
Brackett and Mrs John Levette attend a local society gathering titled S and Bacons sigs. Hazel OF TL appears in attendance, with guests and community members present for the evening event.
Miss Northrup of Lawrence campaigns for the Republican nomination for Register of Deeds. A long-time exhibitor at county fairs she is known for prize winning work in painting and design including a state contest for a D A R flag. She is a bookkeeper and stenographer by trade with schooling from Lawrence High School and Kansas University and runs a China Painting Studio.
Sunday gatherings include priests at the fc P. Davis home and a family reunion at Nanwaka with Mr. and Mrs. Al Smith and family. Miss Goldie Piper traveled to Law rence for Edie’s summer school. Mr. Ben Anderson and family visited Topeka Friday afternoon. Mrs. Arbuckle and grandsons called nearby. Henry Stutsman visited Topeka and stayed with Mrs. P DeWitt’s family through Wednesday.
John Riling, a Lawrence High School graduate who attended KU Law School, has practiced law in Lawrence for six years with the firm Riling & Riling. If nominated he plans to devote full time to public duties, moving his office to the courthouse and forgoing outside work.
A playful bid asks if nine tailors make a man or is a man self-made. It notes a woman is as young as she feels, then laments she does not always look it.
A garbled OCR list shows multiple announces for Republican nominations in Douglas County. Names include M. A. Torill for State Senator Fifth District, J. B. Wilson for County Attorney, C. Stewart for Clerk of the District Court, B. M. Gregory for reelection Clerk, and Charles Olwell among others. Primary date appears as August with 1091 misread.
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