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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR item notes second class matter at Lawrence Kansas post office and mentions Boston believing it has captured Joan Cronos. Vague reference to poison, ciel, bean soap, and elissie capital. No clear event date or outcome available.
Fragmentary notes describe an intensive Verdun action with minimal casualty details. Outposts and skirmishes ripple through the front, while official counts appear subdued and selective.
A Kansas forecaster struggles to predict weather beyond one or two days, while a Texans approach aims at assessing changes over two weeks. The remark highlights regional differences in forecasting scope and confidence.
Reports indicate nearly all Austrian and German forces are recalled from the Balkans to the west front. British artillery supports at Verdun as the Allies strengthen a longer western line to back the French. The massive assault could steer the war into a new stage or even its final phase.
C H Tucker, candidate for Republican national convention delegate, expands backing in the second district as county committee chairman presses for party unity and organizational strength. Local towns show growing enthusiasm for Tucker and the Republican slate.
The advertisement touts Zeino as a safe, replaceable remedy to relieve itching and cleanse the skin. It claims pimples, blackheads, eczema, ringworm and similar conditions will disappear when applied as directed by a druggist. The product is described as a penetrating liquid that banishes eruptions leaving skin soft and healthy.
Ambiguity in party strategy suggests Teisan’s district may back an essential tactic for success while the second district pins hopes on Mr. Tucker representing them in Chicago. The text signals internal lines and potential candidate assignments without detailing outcomes.
Pete Foley, representative of the Mulvane group at Parsons, failed to secure Mulvane endorsement at the Lahette county convention and could only gain a few of his men as delegates to state and district conventions. The issue centers on forming a Douglas county Republican delegation that truly represents the county, avoiding factional wheelhorses and personal loyalties.
Citizens weigh whether to buy the water plant to switch billing to city rates. Proponents promise cleaner, safer water and reliable supply with no rate increase for non buyers, while opponents urge sticking with the current provider for water and service.
An offset to the Verdun squeeze may be found in Yurkey where Russians press from the east. It appears a junction between Russian and British troops may be achieved soon. Military experts say the war’s decision will come from France, not peripheral campaigns.
Government bulletins say wheat escaped cold damage from ice and wind in Kansas. Winter-killing has not been reported this year. Ground is soft for early plowing, but weeks ahead may fix it. Prospects are good for another fine season when sunflowers bloom.
A citizen asks Journal World readers about Lawrence water quality and its economic impact. Estimates show University students spend about 350 annually for room, board, and clothing, raising questions on how water quality may drive families away and affect town revenue. If 25 families avoid Lawrence due to poor water, local losses could reach 25,000 yearly, with greater losses if conditions worsen.
A reader argues that university funding benefits Lawrence more than railroad revenue to Parsons and urges residents to approve the water plant purchase. Local leaders including Chancellor Strongs, Dr. S J Crumbine and Dean and university reps press voters to back the plan to secure better water and remove years of handicap. They note previous failed bids and warn that turning down the current offer risks poor water and negative national coverage. The message stresses voting Yes on the water proposition next Tuesday.
A satirical Emporia Gazette remark calls the Emporia secret the need for one to vent troubles alone. It asserts a town’s prosperity hinges on the knocker’s self pity, suggesting misery loves company and that silence ends when the listener stops knocking.
The Wichita Eagle argues that Senator Gore’s remarks accusing the President of desiring war with Germany were reckless and dangerous in the Senate. It contends the charge relied on gossip, elicited White House and Senator Stone denials, and could embolden German jingoists while undermining American rights. The piece likens Gore to a match in a powder magazine and condemns the act as dangerously indiscreet.
Moonlight School in southwestern Oklahoma near Randlett reports rising enrollment. The night class serves uneducated older residents seeking basic education. J McReed, district superintendent and founder, oversees the program at the Rabbit schoolhouse.
Rev. Gardner of Clinton Presbyterian opens a weekly publication titled Messenger to distribute church and community updates. The bulletin targets neighbors and parishioners, offering a novel approach to sharing local church events and notices.
A public campaign argues for purchasing Lawrence’s water plant to improve service and standings. Supporters include local business leaders and university figures while a letter from W. Woodbury criticizes other valuations. A theatre notice concludes the page with Gaby Deslys in The Strange Case of Mary Page and a cooking oil ad.
Elmer Arndt, a University student, was taken to the university infirmary after a serious incident. Arndt, employed at Lor's College, faced a critical medical condition and remained under care.
A Kansas City pawn shop check for 107 arrives at Rye Vermont Street. Friends of kK T student Douglas Douglas claim a prize puzzle was sent in as part of a joke. The check, though, bears fine print offering an offset impractical for any real purchase, stirring confusion and local talk.
A scanned snippet shows discussion on butter prices and several political notices. Names include Malley Perkins Holmes and Squires Studio. Announcements declare candidacies for Sheriff and County Treasurer with Republican primary references.
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