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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
4
A fragment on Lawrence guardsmen and local pride describes how five guard units left for front service in under a week. It discusses community effort, political views, and the need for nonpartisan leadership, plus notes on summer sessions, local editorials, and campus plans.
Twenty of Annisston Albania's prominent businessmen signed a petition to execute all pets, stating they would hang every pet if it applied to them, arguing they followed a local custom and not divine law before signing.
Movements start in nearly every town with National Guard units to aid dependent families left on the border. Citizens at home pledge support as soldiers selflessly serve the country, ensuring families do not suffer hardship due to the patriots' absence.
The Douglas county central committee considers a plan to hold a Hughes and Fairbanks ratification meeting. It signals party alignment with Chicago convention leadership and seeks unified support, contrasting principles with loyalty to strong leadership. Ratification is deemed fitting to solidify party unity and address committee concerns.
The piece notes spelling variations from Shaxpeare to Shakespeare and Shakspere, with Dowden defending the older form. It cites papers and printers as examples of press workers stepping into service. A Concordia Blade quotation praises journalists who leave posts to serve, calling their patriotism exemplary.
William Vearsable notes the heated dispute over how to spell Shakespeare's name. He cites Shakspere and Shakespeare usage by Shakespeare himself in his will and Stratford on Avon council records, which show varied spellings across dozens of instances.
A collection of local notes reports rain from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon 2.22 inches Official flood fears rise from the Kaw Christian Church of Lawrence finds a new pastor Rev Aaron D States from Mangrove Fort Scott Commencements at Haskell attended by John Sullivan and wife from Kansas City Mrs Alec Rankin returns from Cheyenne Agency and Indian girl care G A Lewis plans move to Missoula Montana Mrs Lewis to join later Palmer's perfumes advertised at McCulloch's Drug Store Post salaries for border service unsettled and civil service exams determine vacancies W Smith advertises tire and Ford business at 946 Mass St
Mrs. Jane Sutton spent Friday at the Bert Sutton home. Several neighbors and family members, including Miss Leona Jardon and Miss Grace Baker, joined in visits, church plans, and a Childrens Day rehearsal. A birthday party for Donald Miller was hosted by Mrs. Philip Miller with a cake bearing three candles.
Long roster of callers and guests visits to the Baker, Osher, Rockhold, and Jardon households. Neighbors gather for dinners and church day plans. Sunflower Embroidery Club hosts sixty in Lee Hadley grove with readings, ice cream, berries, and cake. Ed W Parsons announces move to 725 Massachusetts Street next week.
Fall Leaf visitors include James Ward Eva Meinke and Herbert Meinke of Linwood with attendance by Alice Koerner Milli Snapp and Eva Snapp. Local calls include Miss Nettie Gibbs on Miss Ethel Lamborn and Rev and Mrs Lewis on Charles Lamborn.
Mr H Hemphill of Welcome and Harry Craig of Lawrence called at Thos Pardee s. Ford Winters called at F and Jordon home of Independence. Miss Ferne McQueen in Lawrence spent Saturday night and Sunday at home. K A Roe called at Grossman s Sunday. Eldon Harris with Marvin Griffis Saturday afternoon. Jessie Holcom called on Ruth Craig Sunday. Will Pumroy Jay Price Tuesday. Several from Stony Point attended a Vinland Welcome and Fairview Sunday schools picnic Thursday. Charley Kassinger spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs Ford Winters Baldwin visitor Thursday. Harold Roe returned from Manhattan where he has been at KSA LC. Joe Settles and Clarence of Le Loto dined at Charles Ice home. Mrs Will Winters called on Ruth Craig this week. Mrs Geo Tucker and Nellie called at Thos Pardee s Thursday. Albert Lawson spending a few days at home. Will Pumroy called at Fleshman s Thursday. Eldon Harris spent Saturday night and Sunday at home in Lawrence. Lloyd Jordan of Independence called at Ford Winters home. Ost worked for Mur-
Miss Marvel Reed visits Limwood grandparents and Ferne Deay hosts a club meeting with Berniece Griffis as guest. Twelve members and two honorary members attended with refreshments from Mrs Deay and Mrs Griffis. Next meeting set for June 29 with several listed attendees. Local social notes and hospital update follow with multiple visits to Kassinger’s and nearby homes. Harold Roe recovering from appendicitis at Baldwin hospital. Palace of Sweets note confirms pure ice cream and galllons tested. Esther phone 931.
Miss Julia Gray of Hoge and Mr. Oscar F Bacon of Sanger California wed Monday June 19 at Ex celsior Springs Mo. They will live in Sanger where they own a fruit ranch. Local acquaintances note Miss Gray’s longtime ties to Tonganoxie and many friends are pleased by the nuptials.
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