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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
5
Readable text shows alleged organizers in New York City linked to fake charity enterprises. Reports mention fraud schemes claiming millions in donations and misusing funds. Authorities pursue charges and potential prosecutions against individuals connected to the schemes.
Community updates from Lawrence area note visitors at the Petrie and Victs homes. A two buggy procession down Wellman hill ended in a crash injuring Miss Petrie and Charley Petrie but with no serious harm. Harvest is underway with wheat in shocks and local social gatherings including Richard Petrie’s surprise party.
A historical notice lists candidates for Douglas county offices and party primaries. J R Woodward seeks re election as sheriff, Sam Heflin runs for county clerk, Geo C Brun for county superintendent, and Q J Lane for state representative, all subject to August primaries in 1918 and 1919.
Daily life items include visits and travels among Weisner Jones and Curtis families, with multiple calls and suppers noted. Local real estate transfers list Maude Bryant to Hollis A for a 100 dollars, Belmont Addition lot 14, and other parcels in Lawrence area.
John Kieth arrived from Par sons Kansas Saturday to spend a few days with L. Jones. W S Curtis visited G W Markley Saturday afternoon. Mr John McCail, Miss Hazel Jones and Master Charlie Jones were seen about town. Dust hosted guests at Clifford Deay Sr.
The Southwestern Division of the American Red Cross seeks immediate volunteers in St. Louis to drive and repair 25 motor trucks for overseas service. Participants will be maintained equipped given uniforms and transportation and receive 386% month while serving. Applicants should contact Director of Personnel American Red Cross St. Louis.
A fragmented market report outlines cattle hogs and grain prices with scattered figures and brand names but contains many garbled words and unreadable segments. It mentions cattle steers hogs and wheat with sporadic prices like 16.43 and 16.70, and notes sales activity around June 29 but lacks coherent data.
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