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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1915
Page
5
A fragmented society page recounts residents around Williamstown and nearby towns, with notices of leasehold changes, visits, and local events. It mentions Harvey Baker as a tenant, Wheeler household visits, and Mrs. Wollaston’s extended stay. The report includes farm market notes, weather and wheat market figures, and a Kansas city bid notice for Oak Hill Drive paving.
An agreement aims to substitute women for men in labor and commerce roles during full mobilization. It proposes women receive equal pay, with plan details to be finalized. The measure includes provisions on wartime family support and manpower reallocation, effective April 1.
Market report from Kansas City shows steady receipts with 29 000 total receipts noted. Descriptions include dressed steer and heifer offerings and figures referenced for Marvel 23 and Bugeliers categories.
Mr A G Plank of the Kansas Building and Loan Association reports new state legislation on building and loan societies. Mortgages secured by these associations will be exempt from registration tax, filing fees drop to a flat rate, foreclosed mortgages may be sold under new rules, and annual examinations by the banking department increase oversight. Kansas now has sixty associations, with Lawrence and others growing. average rents and payments enable homeowners to finance homes, as the group plans further expansion to one hundred associations in two years.
The passage discusses ongoing water quality concerns with iron elements and algae, noting that the chief aim remains improving water quality if necessary. The speaker asserts dedication to serving the people and expects federal court action to protect citizens' rights.
A speaker recounts how playground openings in poor city quarters reveal harsh street language. A man notes language shifts as large and small boys interact, claiming justice and discipline evolve with time and use of swing sets and play areas.
The passage notes Castoria for infants and children has a long history of use. It remarks that while children may still speak roughly, their playground language has faded from their daily life and become a minor element.
A theatre lineup highlights Wednesday's Broadway feature The Invisible Power based on mental telepathy and adapted from Dumas with hand colored costumes. Thursday offers Stop Thief a five act Broadway farce by Cohan and Harris starring the original Broadway company.
Friday shows feature California scenery in the background and a Saturday appearance of D W Griffiths Monster in a sensational home drama by Hichard Harding directed. The Mutual Masterpiece program at Willis Wood Theatre includes The Quest a dramatic love tale and spectacle. Admission is ten cents for some programs with special pricing for the Mutual Masterpiece.
Fractured and garbled ad copy promotes Cunningham's Kidney Plasters claiming quick strengthening for backache. Also touts Dick Bros Dime Store offerings and various medical products and services, including eye wear and interior work. Mentions phone calls and local shop references with scattered price hints and promotional phrases.
New York cablegram from the Persian war relief committee reports devastation in Arennsiah with two Christian quarters looted, many killed, women captive, and about fifteen thousand refugees seeking aid at an American mission. Gas is reported used in extracting teeth and in mining stock sales.
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