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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
4
Herbert Corey notes Europie war as a contest of brait and that losers in even small movements pay with their lives. The piece frames the soldierette as a growing feminine ideal who may go far if she surpasses suffragette fervor and warlike ardor.
An Irish priest at St. Louis addressed a public meeting and draped the Kaiser’s portrait with shamrock. The action reflected reactions to German aims and the potential outcomes for the fate of the Isle, with sentiments noted as shifting.
President Carranza avoids multiple crises by approving a plan arranged by Scott and Obrego. The Diaz revolution in southern Mexico is expanding, making acceptance of the plan more secure.
The article argues that continuing telegram and letter campaigns to Congress over the embargo question would waste resources. It notes messages would be discarded into waste bases and the type-setting machines would be used again, underscoring paper scarcity concerns.
In Kan, the latest crop called Tilly Sunda grows popular, fueling stories similar to the many whispered Gin automobile legends. If Billy Sunday spoke on these tales, he would likely have more verse than the tellers, as the accounts seem crafted for a selective audience.
Attorney General Brewster will investigate reports of an organization of brewery interests supporting jointists in southeastern Kansas. The text suggests brewers operate within respectable business circles and align with liquor retailers, a fact increasingly recognized.
A fragmentary 18th century remark notes a juror accusing Washington of plagiarism and intoxication, while calling him a defender of liberty. The text suggests growing public impatience with attacks on Washington’s legacy, asserting his historical reputation remains secure.
An earnest effort to secure passage of water plant bonds faces a summer election with many voters away on vacation. The piece urges continued campaigning and timely action to ensure water service remains adequate, stressing the need to pursue every available opportunity until the mid summer election.
The Wildest Irishmen notes that Ireland's revolutionary leader was born to an Englishman, a claim the author says will become clear to Trehuul historians after study. The piece recalls centuries when English-born sons were seen as the crown’s most dangerous Irish adversaries.
A country town student came to Prof Breese for a West Point exam. Reports showed high grades but the examiner found the boy ignorant. The teacher asks why the boy’s father serves on the school board, revealing the boy’s father is the board president. The exchange ends with an unsatisfactory guess, highlighting the surprising outcome.
The Kansan advocates planning a spring public reception to promote Go to College Day inviting graduates from county schools. It urges encouraging youth to continue education and proposes a form of a program aligned with this idea, though it offers no financing or manipulation details.
The Newton Kansan reports strong Bethel College support for a county wide plan to encourage college training. High school instructors and boards of education across the county agree on the importance of college education and urge a unified approach among school heads.
The state prints a little book titled The Greatest Kansas Reform Primer at the Kan- printer shop. It lists a price per copy around 14 cents to 34 cents through schoolbook publishers before state establishment. Kansas, long a reform leader, begins a major effort including potential abolition of private school banks and county contracts, seen as a significant test with broad reach.
History of Jim Lane as a Kansas figure who rivaled Charles Robinson and settled in Lawrence in 1895. The tale recounts Lane’s arrival via a chance meeting at the Free State office, his Indiana origin, and early settlement links with editor Josiah Miller and Lawrence residents. Includes references to Lane’s later political help and connections with Lincoln Miller and Eliott.
When your child cries at night and tosses restlessly it may signal worms. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children is a trusted remedy to relieve feverishness constipation teething disorders and worms. Used by mothers for 28 years, 25 cents. Sample mailed free. Mother Gray Co Le Roy, N Y.
G A R Commander A Meak of Wichita and G M Brassfield of Topeka, state adjutants, visit Washington Post today for a reception at GA R rooms. Meak and Brassfield served together in the Seventh Missouri Cavalry, with Meek enlisting at age thirteen, while state commanders are hosted by Post Commander B Dunnimentt and Adjutant L J Churchill in Lawrence.
About thirty grade school pupils from county schools traveled to Lawrence to take diplomas examinations held yesterday and today. Ship school credits examinations will be held later in the month.
A vintage style note urges immediate advertising decisions to avoid dry rot in business. It cites the proverb that delaying ads leads to missed opportunities and urges writing to the Bureau of Advertising at the American Newspaper Publishers Association in New York for guidance.
The pocket picture machine named Ausco West is advertised with prices from 7250 dollars and up. The notice invites customers to view them at Mel Calloel's Drug Store. Some garbled text appears but main facts identify the product and location.
The Vesper service will be held tomorrow at the Unitarian church with the choir and organist assisted by the Girls Glee Club of the High School led by Miss Raymond. The Sunday school chorus will join for processional and recessional and other spring music pieces. Hubert Nutt may also perform a number, while remarks by a candid speaker are anticipated.
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