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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
4
The item notes the Journal-World is entered at the Lawrence Kansas post office as second class matter and urges readers to call Western Union if not received by 7 p m with a copy to be sent promptly. It also mentions reactions to Mexican trouble and war poet concerns.
The Leavenworth Times says Kansas Republicans missed a chance by not naming a woman as a delegate to the Chicago convention. It argues a woman delegate would have helped advertise suffrage, noting Kansas and the Republican party are friendly to the cause.
The Ottawa Herald reports a campaign for a new high school building alongside a water supply debate. The coverage mirrors Lawrence papers in tone, highlighting education as a priority while stressing the water supply issue as central to community betterment.
Dispatches from the Moexi cot bureau describe fluctuating reports on who controls areas south of the border. They note confirmed defections to Villa and denial of some detachments, while Pershing’s column movement remains unconfirmed, signaling increasing instability in Mexico.
The text hints that border coverage is being deliberately planted to hasten deteriorating relations between Carranza and the United States government. It suggests a search for the source behind these acts aimed at blocking any Mexican question solution short of intervention.
The Hay bill would set a fifteen day annual state training period for the National Guard, up from ten days in Kansas and from a prior seven day period. Guardsmen with service under both conditions note that the three extra days addtime, with two and a half days for setup and strike camp, improving training value. Military leaders anticipate the five additional days will greatly benefit home trained units in the Nation Guard.
A Transportation Brotherhood circular from Cleveland frames the eight hour workday fight for train crews as a question of whether labor costs are being padded by railroads. The piece notes stock is mostly owned by railroads, and argues the men gain sympathy from other workers while shop, office, and yard staff accuse the unions of seeking unearned boosts.
A fragment from a 20th century column notes a puzzling estimate in Mexico, labeled a classic example of misinterpretation. It hints at confusion over value and timing, with sparse references to local figures and dates, leaving the broader event unclear.
A fragment from a Lateadio Hearn piece reflects on ancient Greek views of truth and beauty in speech. It argues that real truth was expressed directly and plainly, in language simple enough for a child to grasp.
In the first three days after Congress allowed a 3200 man Regular Army increase, recruits filled the Chicago recruiting office. Lieutenant Kenny says the figure could reach 10 100, with two of ten new arrivals already former soldiers. Recruits describe pride in serving and willingness to endure hardship, reflecting a national urge to answer the country’s call.
Wiedemann's advertises Special Orange ice and a full line of fresh vegetables including new potatoes cauliflower asparagus orange, radishes young onions and cabbage.
A line item shows an order for aerated distilled water labeled Menish with product code 19S. Details specify quantity and delivery terms as part of a procurement note.
A funeral conducted Wednesday morning at ten o clock from Hizt New Jersey street for Mrs. Mifflin and Mrs Jane Bligebeth Ammin who died at home. Rev Doods McCreary former Kansas City pastor officiated. Interment followed at Linton Cemetery Irene.
Some with higher skill in learning show distinct progress when trying to quit smoking. Researchers note differences between those who find quitting easier and those who struggle.
An advertisement claims Stuart's Calcium Wafers clear complexions after five or six days. It touts removal of blackheads pimples and eczema with a harmless formula led by Calenn Strahide and promises quick results. Boxes sell for 50 cents at drug stores.
Lawrence Daily Journal reports on local politics with Wakefield, editor of the Jeffersonian, and Ed Ackley, a Concordia lawyer, as potential treasurer candidates. Rain and snow spark gardener worry but farmers welcome moisture. Miss March’s mezzo-soprano solo is highlighted for tonight’s concert with a forty-voice chorus at the Congregational church.
March 21 1891 at Idridge House a meeting planned a regional athletic league among Washburn Baker and K U with each college to play baseball football and tennis annually and to assess funds for prize awards. Miss Estelle Pol won a prize advertised as Canadian Queen for making the most words from Dominion of Canada. Mrs T Woodward left for Philadelphia. George Fricker back in the city after years as a company agent now farming in Bourbon county.
A March 22 1891 social column details a Latipy trip to Kansas City by Mrs J W Stailey and an entourage of venue ladies including Libbie Burbank Leavenworth Alice Stadey Topeka Sadie Stailey New Mexico Marye and Celia Watt and Cora Van Voorhis. It highlights prominent local artists such as J E Little Franks Marvin Cora Parker Ed Stimpson O D Walker and others with remarks on their plates paintings and etching. The piece also mentions gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs M G Manley in honor of Mr and Mrs Taylor who plan to move to St Joseph and social entertainments by Miss May Walker and Misses Fila Belle Taylor.
Miss Jonnie Stare of Topeka is visiting her sister Mrs Charles Grovenor on Tennessee street. She attended the tenth anniversary of the Temple Builders Society of the Baptist Church. Mr and Mrs T W Hargis celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a informal party at home. Minnie Patterson of Place Fraser has recovered from an attack of grip. Mrs H L Schaum returned from Winchester Indiana bringing her mother Mrs M J.
The notice reports Willy Al bach marrying Pauline Palsken of Falls City Nebraska on the 19th. It notes Worden suffering from nervous prostration and confined to his spine. Westerfield of Salt Lake City visits C Z Kelso. Afr J Yewdall of Knutlyn in Douglas County is engaged to design and plant a park for the Union Pacific railway at Cheyenne Wells Colorado.
Last evening about nine, couples surprised Mr Abe Lowy on Skentucky street ahead of his birthday. Ed Shininfelt married in Kansas City yesterday morning to a Great Bend lady. Mrs Iloay hosted at 119 Tennessee street honoring Prof W F Martin of Princeton Kansas visiting friends. Win de Lesdernier, ex-Lawrence resident now clerk at Cheyenne Agency, Indian Territory, in city with wife. Belle Smith returning home after three months in Baltimore. J F Wilkinson editor Ottawa Daily Republican in town for a few hours. Howe M Summerfield seen in Yope Axebtorchy. A rare wrizzly belt added to the Bismarck collection of wild animals. Our The Vlaht ready for work. 14 Hast Sth.
Neil Donnelly spent the day in Kansas City on business as Brinkman’s Bakery advertises varieties of cookies baked fresh each day.
Relief comes instantly or after a dose every two hours to end grippe misery. It opens nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, and eases sore throat and sneezing. Ends stuffed-up feeling with a pleasant taste and no inconvenience. Priced at 25 cents in any drug store. Be sure you get the real product.
A remedy claim says Zemo clears pimples black heads and eruptions and leaves skin soft and healthy. Drugstores offer Zemo claiming it cures acne eczema itchy pimples rashes brickheads with overnight results in many cases. Safe clean easy to use and inexpensive it costs about 3 dollars for a large bottle according to Cleveland advertising copy.
Reynolds Bros reports Miss Helen Pendleton of Douglas Mississippi traveled to Kansas City this morning to spend the day.
A brief public notice states a candidate seeks the sheriff post in Vougms County subject to Republican primaries. The message uses a formal pledge of candidacy and party affiliation.
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