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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1917

Page

7

Equal Suffrage in Russia as Women Gain Vote

Petrograd reports women’s suffrage advancing quietly in Russia. Provisional Government hints at voting rights for women in municipal and rural councils and in the General Constitutional Assembly elections. Mass demonstrations and active involvement by women mark the revolution, with women prominent in bread lines, councils, and teaching roles as educational reform and civic engagement grow.

Petrograd Associated Press Russia General Constitutional Assembly Ruri Duma Yonge Impronp Tuomaes Orate Pisces Permnanens

Close Watch Films Barred by British Censors

The British Board of Film Censors rejected about 900 of 4200 submitted films last year. Grounds include impersonation of the king, scenes mocking or disparaging allies, German propaganda, graphic war horrors, irreverent treatment of death, and sensational depictions of crime or religious symbols.

London May British Board of Film Censors Otheringe England

Worden appoints Fay Rothcock and Pearl Pence at local schools

Castoria for infants and children is cited. Miss Fay Rothcock of Pregeant Grove is hired to teach Centre school this term, with Miss Pearl Pence of Willow Springs to aid teach Enion School. Elmer Luts spent Sunday afternoon with Mitton Warner, Orta Johanning and Miss Otil Ike of Kaw Valley were unit.

Fay Rothcock Pregeant Grove Centre School

How to Register the Baby Event Notice

Fragmented text indicates a registration event occurring Thursday and Saturday at a rest room. Names or contacts appear garbled with partial numbers and addresses. The piece lacks a clear date, location, or organizer. present information is insufficient to confirm full details.

Local Nuptials Highlight Quiet Village Life

A wedding was held at the bride’s parents home Saturday with both families noted as respected. The groom, a longtime neighborhood resident, and the bride’s family welcomed guests at a chavarri hosted Tuesday by Henry and Mrs. Johanning Sr., with over fifty in attendance.

Henry Johanning Henry Fleer Walter Dehle John Teeim Edward Johanning O Central Mara Churchbaurgh Vernon Anderson Chas van Jesse John Tein Hy Laughlin George Lawrence

Doan’s Kidney Pills Advertised Relief for Backache

Lawrence resident Mrs. W. S. Lefferd describes dull backache and fatigue from kidney discomfort. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills she reports prompt relief, endorsing the product in a Buffalo poster ad. Price five cents at all dealers.

Sidney Pub Lawrence Weimann W.S. Lefferd Connecticut St. Lawrence Doan

Valley Center Installs Women Led City Government

Valley Center Kansas May 3. Miss Avia Francis heads an all female city government after appointing Mrs Wm Chodrich as city marshal and Mrs George Hrught as street commissioner. The female slate governs with a program to clean streets and alleys and enforce all ordinances.

Valley Center Kan Avia Francis Wm. Chodrich George Hrught

Dr Orelup Eye Ear Nose and Throat in Dick Building

Mr William Beal of Clay Center will spend the weekend at the Sigua Chi house.

Dr. Orelup Dick Building William Beal Clay Center Sigua Chi House

Baldwin Shaw Steen Wedding Unites Mabel Steen and Dr Shin

The Baldwin Shaw Steen wedding joined Mabel Steen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Steen of Baldwin with Dr. B. K. F. Shin of Lawrence at the bride's home last Thursday at 3 PM. Rev. T. C. Maughlin officiated. The double ring ceremony used. The bride wore a white crepe de chine gown and carried carnations. Immediate family attended. out of town guests included W. L. Steen? and Mrs. Wo UL Stover. The couple will reside in Lawrence where Dr. Shaw practices as a chiropractor.

Shaw-Steen Mabel Steen W. C. Steen Baldwin BK. F. Shin Lawrence T. C. Maughlin Second Presbyterian Church W. L. Steen Macurita Wichita Wo UL Stover Maize Kansas Drea BF. Shaw Dr. Shaw Merv Clay Leland Brown Baker University Kes Baldwin Military Compsins Lone Oak Ark Anes Waldron Harvey County Thirold Grove Trynn Tre Sep Pot Kem Cit Grace Thorn Baker Krees Geer OG. Duff Horton Miss Leah Wise Po Peks C. J. Aus Nashville Tenn J. O. Osborne Fred Riley Hutchinson Janet Gibbon Burlington Allen Gibbon Gibbon Lee Trotter Baker Company Beng Reledwin Lee John Hyland Kansas City Powers Walter Mann Westplindia John Hitchcock A. E. Mann Russell Banker Florence Banker Phi Mu Mrs. Earl Uhl Ottawa J. H. Griffin

Training for Fans Wall Clubs Open Camps in Louisville

Training for fans will open two weeks from now in Louisville as part of a league wide program. American Association President Thomas J Hickey says every club approved the plan and aims to start in eastern cities first then western. An Army drill master will be stationed at each city ballpark to train players and public during games and in non game hours at the park. Each drill master will be paid 100 per month. The public sessions will run afternoons and evenings to suit all citizens regardless of status or vocation. W J Dantina a Western railroad man will go to Russia as part of a special delegation.

War Department Ion Club

Railroad Defense Committee Item and Local Notices

A report notes a railroad committee selected by the Council of National Defense with Howard and Elliott named for potential roles, while Wilson may appoint the railroad member to a political and economic panel. The rest records a prayer meeting with Mrs Cummings, a lesson on Timothy, and local social notices including visits, club meetings, refreshments, and surrounding names and addresses.

Council of National Defense Howard Elliott New Haven Wilson N. Cummings Timoothy Bessie Murphy J. T. Steele Edwin Steele I. J. Moss HE. of. Humphre Edith Smith W. Metealf W. A. Demeritt W. HL. Tucker James Steele Moss Bessie Murphey Maude Steele Flaywood Jackson

More Boy Babies Born During War Says Registrar General

The Registrar General's annual England and Wales report shows the war period raising the ratio of boys to girls at birth. In the first wartime quarter 1,045 boys per 1,000 girls, then 1,044, then 1,050, 1,051, and 1,045, with figures above prior fifty years and aligning with continental trends.

London England and Wales

Real Estate Transfers Reported In Sparse Notice

Warranty deeds record transfers in Pougla County and Kansas with names including John Champion and Lawrence, plus an unclear transfer to Janes Price for 8750. The fragmentary notice lists street names and parties in a terse legal transfer item.

John Champion Pougla County Wanaas Hanahbean Pion Lawwterce Karisite

Pimples in Sore Spots on Face and Neck Details

A fragmented medical notice describes pimples in sore facial and neck spots that refuse to heal with Cuthura. The text mentions blots, later sore patches, and cautions about itching, cleaning, and treatment challenges. It cites vague patient experiences and suggests seeking professional care.

Cuthura

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