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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1916

Page

3

Varied College Math Ideas Attract Attention

Prof Garrett shows eight-question freshman math test used in Kansas and eastern colleges including Harvard and Mount Holyoke, noting high accuracy in eastern programs and lower prep in Kansas high schools. Socials and visits fill Baldwin scene as local residents attend events and gatherings with many names and places mentioned.

Garrett Harvard University Mount Halvoke College of Massachusetts Abe Elasé Kansas East West Pacific States

Remedy Wheat Shortage Moves In Portugal Parliament

Lisbon March 23 The world has drawn attention to Portugal s agricultural state Despite wheat imports often equal to half home consumption droughts and war raise fears of hunger Portuguese economists urge agricultural policy measures Parliament bills aim to irrigate Alemtejo promote wheat corn and rye sowing to boost output Also proposed are rice farming expansion and beet sugar production with sugar prices above 12 cents a pound Minister of Public Works backs irrigation and agricultural incentives for farming regions

Lisbon Wird Portueual Hugh Alemieja

Hirst Methodist Episcopal Church Seeks New Conference Year

Corner of Vermont and Tenth Streets invites students and strangers to worship. Sunday school 9:30 under Mrs. Bechtel. public worship 10:50. Evening service 7:00. Centenary of Bishop Hibury observed with talks by Rev Gordon Thompson Professor F Elis Johnson and the pastor. Epworth and High School Leagues meet. cordial invitation to all attendees.

Hirst Methodist Episcopal Church Vermont Tenth Sts Henry W. Hargett Gordon B. "Thompson University J.B. Bechtel Bermon Weatherby Epworth Hibury Gordon Thompson Hibuary F. Elis Johnson

Christian Science Church Services In Boston Area

The First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 11:00 am with the subject Reality and a Sunday school at 10:00 am. Evening testimonial meetings with W Laney begin at 7:00 pm. The reading room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. All are cordially invited.

Christian Scientist First Church of Christ, Scientist Churceh Dl Oa Laney Christian Science

Ninth Street Baptist Church Sunday Service Notice

Ninth Street Baptist Church at corner 6th and Ohio invites all to a 11 a.m. service led by Pastor GN Jackson with the sermon The Enmity of the Heart. Sunday school at 12:30 led by Mr. William Harvey, forum at 4:30 p.m. chaired by Mr. GQ Booker, Y P W presiding at 6:50 p.m. and 8 p.m. preaching by the pastor on Unselfishness with two choirs performing. all are welcome.

Ninth Street Baptist Church 6Th and Ohio GN. Jackson Win. Harvey GQ. Booker Wiley Thompson

Sunday Services Readied At First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of N Lawrence announces preaching at 12 45 PM by the pastor and 8 PM usual service. Sunday School at 12 45 led by Sloan Hines, Superintendent. 6 30 PM at the Hill. President Mr. on Hill and T D Lee, Pastor, will lead.

First Baptist Church N. Lawrence Sloan Hines On Hill T. D. Lee

First Society of Spiritualists to Meet in Lawrence

The First Society of Spiritualists at Lawrence will hold a Sunday meeting at Sunshine Band Chapel 20 Mass Street second floor at 7 80 p m. Weekday gatherings are held every Wednesday at 8 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Society of Spiritualists Lawrence Sunshine Band Chapel

Centenary M E Church Promotes Welcome Service

Centenary M E Church at Corner North and Elm announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows with Epworth League at 6:25 p.m. Evening evangelistic services at 7:30 p.m. The pastor will preach both morning and evening. A gracious welcome awaits.

Centenary M. FE Elm Sts Roy FE. Burt Epworth League Centenary

Socialist Local Lawrence Meeting in City Hall on Sunday

The Socialist party group in Lawrence will meet in City Hall on Sunday at 3 pm. The session opens with a business portion, followed by a discussion on current events, then the regular Socialism class led by M. Dr. Wells. An invitation is extended to all who wish to attend.

Lawrence Socialist Party Hsh Focal

Plymouth Congregational Church Service Schedule

Noble Strong Elderkin, minister. Sunday school at 9 50. Morning worship at 10 45 with sermon on Thought and Science. University hours at noon. Junior and Senior Endeavor clubs. Evening service at 7 15 with sermon Where the Militarists Have Fooled You. Choir performs Gaul’s Passion. Church supper and conference Wednesday at 7 00.

Plymouth Congregational Church Noble Strong Elderkin

United Brethren Church Snyder Memorial Notice

United Brethren Church Snyder Memorial at Vermont and 17th announces officers meeting at 9:45, Sunday School at 10, preaching by Thacin, Junior at 8, Christian Endeavor at 7, evening preaching at 7, prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7. All welcome. pastor ML Testerman.

Snyder Memorial Cor Vermont Thacin Pee Christian Endeavor ML Testerman

Bible School and Church Events at McCaike

Corner Kentucky and Tenth streets hosts a Sunday school with morning worship at 10 a.m. and an evening sermon. The week features a large chorus, prayer services, and activities led by Miss Bertha Sallees and Lemler, with events including a Thursday meeting and a Friday Get-together Supper for all church members and friends.

Kentucky Tenth Streets McCaike Lemler Bertha Sallees Pavan Neal Lovne Luke Yesus mThursday

Friends Church WLP Haworth Weekly Worship Meeting

Rev Carl Byrd of Mavikind Kansas will address the young people at 7230 psa during a worship meeting. Midweek services and a monthly Pastoral Committee session follow, with a study class held at a local home on Wednesday evening.

Wlp. Haworth Carl Byrd Mavikind Kansas Kield Wressuge Bool Seligol agne Calvin _ Kessingter Rollie - Vee Asvist Byrd Eine Jd Cox

United Presbyterian and Trinity Church Services Set

Regular services at United Presbyterian Church corner Tenth and Kentucky with Bible school at 10 am and morning and evening worship. Mission speaker Mrs Jenneatte Alter will discuss Sights and Scenes in Mission Work with a baritone solo by Mr H 90 Clark at evening service. Trinity Church rector Rev Evan Alexander Edwards observes Lent with morning prayer and catechising in the afternoon and evening services.

United Presbyterian Church Tenth and Kentucky Sts Bible School Jenneatte C. Atler Oregon Alter Women’s Missionary Society United Presbyterian, Church Clark Rogers Trinity Church Evan Alexander Edawards Holy Communion Neah Taan Braden ATL Women Welcote

Sunday Services and Classes at First Presbyterian Church

Sunday schedule lists morning service at 1 45 with sermon on The Child and Education by Professor Selweg ler. University Bible classes at noon. Evening preaching at 7 45 on The Forces That Wear The mid week prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 6 40. Christian Endeavor societies at 6 0 and 2 30 Sunday school.

First Presbyterian Church Selwegler Christian Endeavor Societies

Unitarian Church Vermont and 12th Sts BE

Sunday school at 9 50 a m service at 10 30 Rev Paul Dansingberg of Kansas City will preach sermon on Culture and Reform Class in Applied Christianity at 11 40 a m Junior League led by Miss Marcell a Chalkley discusses Apparitions No evening meeting this week due to illness of Av Yankol folks.

Baldwin L. M. Barnest C. Wise Seattle Lloyd Stuckey Tola Aleta Brady Yates Center John Davis John Ahs Delbert Preston Manhattan Miss Preston Carl Walliday Larned Meleury Sharpe Akansas Tinas Lawrence Stickle Kansas City Ottawa Cramer Black Jack Anna Cavinger Topeka Miss Cavinger Christ's Hospital Batavia Chas Beeks Mernl Smith Tarkio SEO Phi Epsilon WL Wicks Chas. Lewis Johr Riling Alice Snodgrass Vermont 12Th Sts BE. B Paul Dansingberg Marcella Chalkley Av. Yankol Bulgaria

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Restored Vitality

This old advertisement claims spring fatigue signals impure blood and low condition. Hood's Sarsaparilla is lauded as a trusted blood medicine that “relieves the tired feeling,” cleanses blood, and restores life, strength, and cheerfulness.

Hood Tood Mr Hood

Trinity Lutheran Church Lent Services and Concert

Trinity Lutheran Church one block east of the courthouse invites worship on the third Sunday in Lent with morning and evening services and special music by the orchestra. Miss Hopkins and Mr. Schumann will perform a violin duet. the choir will provide selections. Sunday school begins at 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. League event follows with Midland College concert company Wednesday night under Luther League auspices.

Trinity Lutheran Church Tlea Luther Leaguré Midland College Concert Compathy

Sunday School and Sermons at Second Presbyterian Church

Corner of Pinckney and Maine invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. with the subject Preparation, and a Lord's Supper observance. Young People's Prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:3 p.m. God's Provisions for Sinners. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30. All cordially invited by the pastor.

Second Presbyterian Church Pinckney Maine Wight

First Baptist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Special Meetings

First Baptist Church led by Pastor C. C. Brown outlines Sunday program at 9:45 Sunday School with special address by E. Stucker at 106 clocke to the combined Intermediate Adult and Home Departments. Dr Stucker to speak at 10:45 and 7:45. Special meetings to continue each day next week except Monday night. Young people's meeting at 6:35 p.m. Junior and Senior groups noted.

First Baptist Church C. C. Brown Simdlay School Stucker

Missouri Indoor Track Meet Sees World Record Bid

St Louis March 25 A planned attempt to lower the world's indoor 50 yard high hurdles mark headlines tonight's Missouri Athletic Association meet. Entrants include Robert Simpson Missouri, F H Starr Cornell, Packer Town State Agricultural, and Ames Illinois. Also in action are pole vault leader W Floyd Missouri and runners from several colleges as Kansas may share in honors and Trewecke high jump, with Rodkey and Meredith noted for recent form as the Kansas Aggies seek revenge on Missouri Tigers.

St. Louis The Missouri Athletic Associations Robert Simpson University of Missouri F. H. Starr Cornell University Faa Bet Packer State Agricultural College Ames University of Illinois W. Ployd University of Misnet Ds ‘Foss Cornell Culp University of Ilinois Graham Thie Chicago Athletic Association Xnourek Illinois Athletic Chicago Floyd Missouri Valley ‘Conference Kansas Trewecke Fler- Tait Grady Sproul Rodkey Ted Meredith K.o. Aversiy Missouri Tigers

England's housing plan aims to ease war scars

England faces a 400000 cottage shortage with old districts needing clearance and modern homes. The National Housing and Planning Committee proposes a national plan to house discharged soldiers, create smallholdings, reforest, reclaim waste land, settle disabled veterans, and develop town planning with roads, playgrounds, and open spaces, with a national convention planned for next April.

London England Naional Housings Tava Licalse Drm Housing Council

Registration Increase Report From Aywil City Hall

City section Aywil reports registration swell with about 200 names added since city primaries. Clerk estimates total voters nearing 800 as primary day ends. notes busiest turnout on yesterday’s registration push at Velock City Hall.

Berlin Marriage Figures in War Time Weddings

Berlin statistics show age differences hardly affect marriages. Eleven grooms were under 19, the oldest bridegroom 82, a widow married to a 40 year old. others included brides aged 17 to 77 and grooms from 21 to 79. The report notes engagements can be broken over pasts or gifts.

Berlin

Mother Gray's Worm Exterminator Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming to cure night crying, restlessness, fevers, and teaching disorders by expelling worms. It promises quick relief within hours and offers mail samples, priced at 2 cents, sold by agents.

Gray le Ruy

Marriages and births dominate the year’s records

A report on marriages notes sixteen dissolved in under a year, seventy four under two years, and one hundred fifty four in three years. Silver weddings parted in fourteen cases, two marriages ended after forty years, and one after many years. Births show a high illegitimate share, nearly thirty percent, with thirteen thousand five hundred twenty five legitimate births and nine thousand five hundred twelve legitimate. A stray line advertises banana nut ice cream at Wiedemann's.

Editors Fight War Office Exemption Rules for Newsstaff

War Office refusal to exempt editors and staff from service sparks widespread protest among newsroom workers. Art editors photographers and dark room staff are excluded from editorial exemptions. society editors fiction editors short story editors and headline writers face conscription. London editors assert publication of war updates should not decide staff exemptions. readers urged to note policy and stay informed.

Winell The Loudon Tor Solvier

Britain Makes Poison Gas Bromide Exports To Britain From Japan

According to Mainichi from Osaka in March 95 Britain receives large bromide exports from Japan used to produce poison gas. Japan lacks rock salt but has extensive salt farms in southern districts. Brine from table salt byproducts has previously been used as fertilizer and in bean culture.

Japan Osaka Great Britain Germany Empire England

Tire trade deal listed with bargain prices detailed

A fragment notes quantities of tires of various kinds offered at bargain prices in exchange for Lee Puncture Proof tires. The text appears to be an exchange listing from a local business or advertisement. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations.

South

Building Dye Factory To Boost British Dye Output

Leeds March 24 British Dyes Company detec tors push construction at Huddersfield on 250 acre site to supplant German makers in aniline colors. Much of the new works will operate this spring as Britain increases production of dye materials and makes aniline dyes domestically, importing Swiss dyes in unprecedented quantities.

England Leeds Eng Huddersfield Switzerland Englaul Germany

Reynolds Bros Introduce Six Varieties of Iceremnan Ice

Reynolds Bros. announce six varieties of a new icercamn product with names and features described for consumer selection. The listing highlights quality, packaging, and pricing details for grocery shelves.

Aut Reynolds Bros

Largest sugar crop on record in San Juan Puerto Rico

San Juan Puerto Rico reports the island will produce about 380000 tons of sugar this season an increase of 75000 tons from last year Prices are rising to about five cents per pound Labor unrest has largely eased with pay raises and shorter hours except at Arecibo where disputes persist The Majardo Sugar Company set nine hour days and wages around cents a day with bonuses up to thirty percent Various mills have tied wages to sugar prices and labor has received wage increases coordinated by the Insular Government Bureau of Labor.

San Juan Porto Rico Porto ‘Rico United States San’ Juan Arecibo Sugal Ie Majardo ‘Sugar Sinedag Bureau of Labor of the Insular

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