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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
3
The text claims IXG Baking Powder 52 is a blend of two powders one activates with moisture and the other with heat to sustain rising through baking. It compares KC Baking Powder as cheaper and superior to old fashioned quick acting kinds and invites a risk trial to be convinced.
A cyclone near Hays caused heavy rain and widespread disruption across county districts. Reports describe washed-out roads, damaged farms, and property impacts as authorities assess the extent of the storm’s damage. Weather conditions lingered into the evening with continued rainfall and warnings in Beloit and surrounding areas.
Report in Salt City notes harvest will begin this week with wheat near ready in the southern fields. Specialist Dr. Hamman reports rye and corn are advancing, while local merchants advertise eyewear and graduation gifts, including paper and glass items.
Readers protest harsh German policies as barbarous and condemn wartime conduct. The text notes loyal Britons opposing German actions and mentions a secretary’s visit and a morning trip to Rautsas Cols for market signaling, reflecting tense wartime mood.
Kansas orchards will yield about 35,500,000 bushels of apples if conditions stay favorable. The report notes above average quality, with widespread spray adoption, and mentions impacts from December cold in the northeast. Peaches, pears, and berries show mixed effects from rain and cold across districts. overall fruit prospects are strong despite some losses.
Bethel Harvesting is nearly done and many residents report continued activity. Sunday gatherings featured numerous neighbors such as Mr and Mrs Silat Doddar and family, Mr and Mrs Chita Williams, Mrs Cas and granddaughter, and others at Vera Maslaw’s and A Smith’s. Several households spent afternoons with friends, attended outings to Ottawa and Overbrook, and a horse was struck by lightning.
The second annual commencement at Kangay State Agricultural College held in the auditorium featured Dr. Eenny Jackson Waters, college president, and Dr. Charles Allen Prosser delivering the address. The event included music by the college orchestra and glee club, with 198 seniors receiving degrees. The afternoon program was marked by showers, a campus band concert, and the annual Varsity Old Star game canceled.
There will be Children's Day at Barker Sunday afternoon June 24 with Rev C C Brown of Fence to preach. C A Rickards returned home Saturday after a two week visit with her sister in law Mrs W T Porter of Fredonia Kansas.
The Minervian Club gathered last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Nace at the Peterson home in Riverside. Several residents were noted visiting and calling, including Mr. Barrett Ponting returning from Kansas City, Mrs. Laura Winter hosting, and Mrs. gel Rose leading the Do society meeting. Thomas Hird shipped a carload of sheep last week, and local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. J M Harrison and Mabel Wiggins, drove to Cameron for events.
Public records detail quit claim and deed transfers citing W M Newmark Kau J dames Tes toon New York Street Lane Kathis Annan UAL Tenvers and husband to Helen M Selierer and Matilda Vift to Dessie Carter. Lot references include Lots 44 45 on Diam Danes Street Baldwin Rhode Island Street Linwi th in Wood County Oklahoma and Lawrence additions. One bulk transfer notes $1.00 and other considerations for parts of blocks and streets in Bal Enlarged Addition.
Austrian native John Gregory alias John Grevorich may be deported after lifer sentence for white slavery. He sues to avoid removal while federal charges allege fraud in his naturalization papers. Government claims he lied about age claiming to arrive before 21 and lived in the United States long enough. Gregory lived in Washington state where he was convicted and imprisoned at Leavenworth. If deportation proven, authorities would repatriate him to Austria.
Delays in the wheat harvest spark concern as workers fear stalled fields and a shifting labor force. In central Kansas, mobilization chatter grows while some farmers return home, others seek new jobs, and several workers request guidance to enlist.
Baptist Young People's group plans an historical meeting Sunday night with short talks by Prof E M Hopkins Ales Prent Jonathan Dow Reverend and Miss Louise Towne. Fire Photo Shop at 20 Massachusetts is selling artistic postcards. Belmont offers 22 houses for sale including plans and payments. salesmen on site Friday and Saturday near Woodland Park, 74 Massachusetts Street.
Holyfield traveled to Kansas City to confer with Union Pacific Railway and Kaw Valley and Western Electric Railway officials. He discussed the UP stance and proposed levees along the north side of the Massachusetts Street bridge and land controlled by Union Pacific for the electric line.
Robert Seidentoi has been away on a two week business trip and will return tomorrow. An advisory notes that floods have affected an aids plant, delaying sweet corn crops. twenty days remain for the crop to mature. Call Valley Canvety Co at 210 for details.
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