Stock Market Diplomacy and Steel Prosperity Report
A New York report from February 26, 1916, notes the stock market under a weak undertone amid tensions with Germany and foreign liquidations. It highlights booming steel and railroad activity, with plants sold ahead at profitable prices and railroads placing liberal equipment orders. Labor tensions loom but appear manageable, while coal concerns ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
Congress
Wilson
Amerigah Securities
Wester
Banik
Tn Saime
Wouill
Tint and Comfort for Tired Feet and Pregnancies
An ad style notice touts Tin as a remedy for sore feet with claims of drawing out acids and poisons, providing rest for tired feet, and making shoes feel comfortable. It promotes a 2 cent Tin box from druggists or stores, and advertises a Bradfield Regulator Co guidebook for expectant mothers written for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield ‘Regulator Co
Lemar
War munitions orders and market outlook in 1916
The report notes a drop in new orders for war munitions and few repeat orders as Allies produce at lower costs. U S. manufacturers expect fewer foreign orders but continued demand from railroads and ship builders. Home building revives, boosting iron and steel use, while crop prospects for winter wheat look poor with some crop killed. The immediate outlook remains uncertain and influenced by foreign conflicts and securities pressures. Douglas county teaching positions attract applicants, with Supt. Hawley reporting multiple letters weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wenceforth
Amercan
Washington
Germany
Weather Report for February 1916 in Brief
February 1916 was average overall with below normal precipitation and wind. Mean temperature 2H.0 degrees, 8 degrees below February average. highest 64 F on the 21st, lowest 92.4 F on the 2nd, monthly range 60.5 F. Snow totaled 37 inches, rain measurable on several days, lurometer readings show a mean of 29.0609 inches. Wind run 7,030 miles, max velocity 36 mph on the 26th. humidity averaged 77.79 percent. Notes on fogs, thunderstorms, and an earthquake in Costa Rica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacu
Wai
West Jaities
Costa
Pretty home wedding ties Unger and Bidmeer couple
On February 28 at the Unger home Margaret Grace Unger wed Jacob Francis Bidmeer in a ceremony led by Rev. Palmer. The reception featured ice cream cake and candy as about eighty guests joined in games and singing, with many relatives listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Unger
Margaret Grace
Jacob ‘Francis Bidmeer
Noot
Migsula Denewiler
Ferns
Palmer
Charles Nichols
Preink Honk
Welix Tuckel
Aid
Leonard Nalfer
Grandma Bidingery
Roy Déskiny
Wa” Denewiler
Helen Balinnister
George ‘Anderson
Anna
Lavin
George’ Andersoe
Jake Rueselt Imdred
Vinland
Tom Murphy
Anderson
Julia’ Anl
Willie
Lapeer
George Anderson
Bernard’ Lavin
Callé
AV All Murphy
Will. Hanger
Dave’ Martin
Florence ‘Martin
Tessié Young
Lecompton
QO. A. Bidinger
Jaké Bidinger
Mike Murphy
George
M Wildenbrand
O.A. Bidinger
Water prescription in Rexall laxative ad message
An old advertisement promotes six glasses of water daily to relieve constipation. It claims Rexall Orderlies are the best laxative for men women and children and suggests taking one or two at night to feel fit. The piece cites a Houston Texas business context and uses sensational claims from a self styled authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Drug Store
Houston
Texas
Lys
Rexall
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Events
The community calendar lists visits and gatherings at several homes with Bidinger and Deskin family ties, plus a schoolhouse play Aun Awful Aunt at Decor Creek on March tenth. A Kanwaka T A U Hall dance is planned for March eleventh, and Ford parts are advertised with local agents offering repairs and autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidinger
Martin
B Roy
Herbie
Gress
Tom
Edwin Lee
Frank ‘Bidinger
Geo
Unger
Robert
Charlie Holak
Steele Farm
Myrtle Bidinger
Ray “Des
Eugene Lavin
John Martin
Frank Fitzpatrick
Jane
A. C. Walter
Wills Nutter
Paul
Lawrence
Leonard
Nutter
Mirs
Roy
Deskin
Len Tee
Grandma Bidinger
Charlie
Frank Deskin
Spring Hill
Kan
Roy Deskin
Charles Nichols
Frank’ Ilouk
John
Frank Wulfkuhle
Helen
Hoffsommer
Will. Bidinger
Johanna’ Lavin
Charlie Rollér
George Anderson
Palmer
Real Estate Transfers and Notices in Lawrence Area
Real estate transfers list warranty deeds among Andrew J. Barry Eu dora Kansas to John Shafstall for 1.00 and other values. Langley and Christie A Boultinghouse to 75 in University Place Annex Lawrence. Cornelia J. Hazzard widow to Albert Schwald for 100 and property exchanges on New York Street Lawrence. W L Kiefer and wife to C J Lewis for 6000. Thirty acre parcel in southwest corner of southwest quarter of 12 US 19. J W Spurgeon executor to Maggie Davidson for 1.00 and other considerations north half of southwest quarter 16 15 20. James Brown to Willard Brown and others for 1.00 and love and affection part NE quarter block ten North Lawrence Raind. Advertising notices include Rexall Liver Salts and Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children. Also mentions Republican caucuses at 8 o clock in courthouse and drug store ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
J. Barry
Eudora
Kan
John Shafstall
Joel’ T. Langley
Christien A. Boultinghouse
University Place Annex
Lawrence
Cornelia Ij. Hazzard
Albert. Sehwald
New York
W.L. Kiefer
C. J. Lewis
J. W. Spurgeon
Mary Spurgeon
Maggie Davidson
James ‘Brown and White
Willard Brown
Love
Alf
Belated Payment Settles Fine In City Hall Scene
February 1 report says Lutz appeared at city hall to pay 10.50 to the police department for a fine after striking Will. The judgment was pronounced shortly after the offense, but the payment was made only today, with most details leaking earlier.
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Lutz
Lawrence News Aims at Water Plant Purchase Debate
A long Lawrence Chronicle snippet notes Sam Galitzky and Sam Talesnick in town. Robbery near Seventeenth and Grand injures Kimberling. a daytime assault leaves thirteen stitches. A victim, Mex & Kimberling, nearly killed. A Monday Unitarian Church program features Lawrence men speaking. Public opinion grows for Lawrence to buy the water plant, hailed by Dr. Ch W Jones as vital. Local leaders pledge support. Lawrence’s paving and water access tied to university attendance and growth. Lorene Walton visits San Mex and misses Lawrence. Chas. Lewis buys land south of No.6 school for a country home with gas and modern comforts. A traveling salesman triggers a flurry of shop etiquette in C W Sams’ office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch. W. Jones
Jones
Lawrened
Old-Time Cold Cure Tea Promotion
A vintage ad promotes Hamburg Breast Tea or Hamburger Brust Thee as a remedy for colds. It advises stirring a tablespoon into boiling water, straining, and drinking a teacupful to relieve congestion and loosen bowels. The product is described as inexpensive, entirely vegetable, and harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Neal Institutes and Protections Against Alcohol Abuse
The article discusses Neal Institutes in St Joseph and six principal cities, claiming alcohol and drug misuse damages intellect and family life. It cites Dr. Cairns’s harsh view on drink, highlights water plant purchases in Lawrence, and notes Arthur Herman Fast’s appointment in the USDA legal department after Baker University and law school honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Alex. Cairns
Neal
Iinstitute
Sth
St. Joseph
A&e
Nea
Arthur Herman Fast
School ‘of Law
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Fast
Baker University
The
University School of Law
Flo
Republican Convention in Lawrence Kansas 1916
A Republican delegate convention will be held in Lawrence Douglas County on March 11 1916 at 11 a.m. to select fourteen delegates and fourteen alternates to the State Convention in Topeka March 21 1916 and fourteen delegates and fourteen alternates to the District convention in Ottawa March 14 1916. Primaries are March 10 at usual voting places from three to five p.m. in towns and country precincts and four to seven p.m. in Lawrence. Apportionment based on combined 1914 vote for Secretary of State. invites former Progressive Republican voters to join in primaries and asks eligible women voters to participate. L At PETTE FISH Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Kansas
Lawrence
Topeka
Ottawvia
Usnxil
Baldwins
Vinland
Black Jack
Eudora
Marion
Clinton
Lecompton
Grant
Big Springs
Wakarusa
City of Lawrence
Seaifen Sete
Bee Ry
Administrator Cressman Estate Notice and Drainage Bid Call
The Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas has appointed Edmund Cressman as Administrator with will annexed. Sealed bids are invited by Vernon M. King Secretary at Maple Grove Drainage District Lawrence Kansas until 12 M noon March 1016 for 2500 ft of 30 inch Segmental Block Sewer and related works. The Maple Grove Drainage District reserves right to reject bids. bid security required. plans at district offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Kansas
de Bonis
Cressman
Douglas County
Edmund Cressman
Vernon M. King
Maple Grove
At - Lawrence
Aveill
State of
Lee
Pine
B. ST. Dunmire
rEngineer
Notice of Appointment In February 1916
Notice reads that on the 2nd day of February in the year 1916 an appointment was made. The fragment documents official action with no further details available from the readable text.
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House of
Henry Clews
le Bepeied Dri Company
Pyramid
Mugshbal
Mich
Hawley
Tie
Yarnold
Riesling
Rexall ‘Store
Co. W. Smith
Ford
Mass
McCulloch’s
Wiedemann’s
Court House
Mother- Gray Co
le Roy
N.Y
Tales OF the Town
Sam .Galitzky
Sam
Talesnick
Nakitzky
Ruby McBill
Ing
Advancr Company
Kansass
City
Mex &Kimberling
Tongandxie
Kansas City
Seventeenth and Grand
Mr. Kimberling
General Hospital
B. Bullene
Mr. Bullene
Rowell
T. J. Sweeney
Aliss Lorene ‘Walton
J. C. Walton, Sr
San Mexo
Miss Walton
Chas. Lewis
Jake View Club
Hosford Investiment & Mortgage Company
MI2
Kiefer
Chirrman
C. W. Sams
Atenogragues
Mr. Sams
L. At Petetfish
Daily Journal-World
Lawrence Daily Journal World
Lawrence Daily
Journal-World
District Court
Hougtas County
Tracy L. Talley
Tinie
E. Richardson
Tha Iieus C. Richardson
Pearl & Talley
Jane Watter Talley
Clyde Walter
Annie M. ‘Talley
Ethel Mr. Petefish
James F. Tretefish
Lettie V. Talley
Minty
Marion Twnship
Iansas
Douglas County Court House
Wid. Cummings, JR
Douglas’ County
Kausas
TS Amick
J.C Hemphill
J. Griesa
Ohio
Cathy
J. Az
Robison
Laptad Stock Farm
Plane Red
Dell
Dehoney Taiyland: Grain Co
St. L. Ave
Kangas City
City OF
Mipréson
Francisco
Fld. Brooks
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