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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1915

Page

5

Biggest convention held in America draws thousands

A vast national gathering filled to capacity as registration neared 3,526. Speakers urged unity among churches and public schools while delegates from Shawnee, Jackson, Douglas, Jefferson, Dickinson and other areas contributed sizable numbers. Key addresses focused on moral instruction, Sunday school work, and better home church collaboration, with substantial fundraising and life memberships announced.

Clutistianb Shawnee Connie Jackson Douglas Jefferson Dickinson Brown Charles Ernest Seobt Tsing ‘Wan Uvhina Tse Tont Public School Meme Brockaway Flai M Brockwity Tit Nancity Laday Os W. S.sensner Safin Mb. Hensner H. Engle Asaisas Sanday School Oernadt Vaan Wangas Marion Lawminer

French Remedy Aids Stomach Sufferers

Paris is praised for a kitchen remedy said to clear stomach troubles. A Chicago druggist George H. Mayr claims personal cure with oils imported from France and offers Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He guarantees satisfaction or money back if one bottle fails to help.

France Geo. H. Mayr Chicago May Mayr

Fragmentary note on financier cleanup efforts

A damaged OCR fragment hints at a financier beginning cleanup actions around a site, with unclear names and specifics. The readable words suggest efforts to tidy or restore an area, possibly linked to a local project or business operation, but precise details and entities remain unreadable.

Waterloo name spurs German protest over battle title

The piece reports that newspapers urge dropping the name Waterloo for the 1815 battle. Germans argue the proper name is Belle Alliance and Wellington disliked the term, fearing misinterpretation. It notes Blucher’s view and asks why history should name the battle after the place of overnight stay.

Waterloo la Belle Aliance Wellington Rhodes Germain Wellington Blacheer

Leland Thompson Elected Student Council President

Leland Thompson was elected president of the student council for next year, defeating Chester Drelage by a majority. Other elected members include Ames Hogers Howard Adams W W Woolfes Brite Shomber and several others. Joe Gnilskill named cheerleader leader for next year. five athletic board members chosen. A new flag pole will be installed at Oak Hall cemetery within days.

Leland Thompson Faitskill Senate TBO Leland ‘Thompson Juanior Colleg Couneil Chester Ames Hogers Howard Adams W. W. Woolfes Brite Shomber Hylasmith PD. Munter Neal Ireland Ted Crim C. A. Poland Ed. Pauner Jes. Hayvenhuel Pauki Gee Clement Read Homer Blincae W. Wood Benjamin Baltzer Joe Gnilskill Luader Yeat Yates Oak Hall Lee

Kansas Meets Nebraska Dust Meet at Lineg Tomorrow

A garbled report describes a Kansas versus Nebraska dust meet to be held tomorrow afternoon with scattered references to football, arrests, and police action. Fragments mention a Corulskerville location, noon timing, a vaseline of names, and a rising arrest count tied to alleged ordinances and morality concerns.

Aridtron Warrions

Samuel A. Woodard Dead Funeral at Friends Church

Samuel A Woodard died recently at about age sixty five. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 o'clock in the Friends Church with interment in Lawrence. He had lived here for many years, worked as a shoemaker before later driving an engine for War Famous South American Falls. The article also notes nearby falls Tequendama near Bogota and the height of Incotiongo but the details are garbled.

Friends’ Church Samuel A. Woodkird Akina Ath Foy Avany Bogota United States Colombia

Wax Paper Trick for Hine Cake Pans Release

Waxed paper inside cracker boxes silences the release of Hine cake pans that are two trifle thin. Cut piecka to fit then four them, pour in the batter, and bake. Invert onto a wet cloth and let stand five minutes for easy unmolding.

Timber's Strength Ranked Among Iron Like Woods

Strongest timber name Timber. The Fate, a hardy Australian wood, reputed as the strongest, with an average tensile strength near 24 000 pounds per square inch and a maximum strength around 38 000, comparable to steel and wrought iron.

Australia

Truth and Duty in Pursuit of Vision

The excerpt argues truth and duty are intertwined. If we ignore known duties we gain no new truth. Ruskin notes every duty obscures some truth we could learn, but accepting each duty guides us toward larger vision and growth.

Ruskin

Trial of Lewis Dubois In Vienna Court Ruling on Belgian Status

Amsteraam May 7 report from Vienna Landesgericht covers the trial of Beloit resident Lewis Dubois. The court ruled that Belgian subjects retain citizenship despite German occupation, rejecting the idea that Belgian status could be erased by occupation.

Amsteraam Lewis Dubois Beloit Letore Vienna Landesgericht Ania Slareeo Fvadd Ghent Ca Corman Tihe Accusel Citizenshi

Read and weigh yourself before buying fat reducing foods

Fragmented text discusses weight, dieting, and claims about fat production. It mentions scales, measurements, and supposed benefits of certain foods and products. The passage references Lawrence and Judding, with repeated warnings about skepticism toward weight loss claims.

W. P Willy Renee Ag Tivkirigy Bargel HS Conlaine Amity Lye

Society and Personalities at Miller Party and Gatherings

Party at Miss Wila Ruth Miller’s home drew several friends for an evening of dancing and socializing. An Upper Class gathering hosted by Sigma Kappa sorority featured indoor activities and a May basket event. A next day picnic is noted at Brown’s Grats with plans and invitations extending to classmen and notable society members. An elaborate supper followed in honor of a deathdate, with accompanying entertainment and guests.

Wila Ruth Miller Sigma Kappa Amd

Picnic at Woodland Park Highlighted by High School Club

The High School Boys Club held a picnic this afternoon at Woodland Park. Mothers Day events and a Sigma Kappa gathering are noted in the surrounding items of the issue.

Y. Wand Woodland Park

Crescent High Dance Featured Lavish Hall Decor

The Crescent Ch Jastevenme hosted a high school dance with lavender and white hall colors. Chandeliers were lit with bright explorers, creating a lively atmosphere. A two course meal was served during the program, and the event was noted as enjoyable by attendees.

Savas

Imperial Club Tie Lipecial Aeetion in Kerwoodls

A fragmentary note reports Imperial Club event details in Kerwoodls with mentions of LeTuips Emory, Sellards, and Stranton UL as the scene shifts to an afternoon gathering. Names and place hints are incomplete.

Imperial Club Ghaty Mgs LeTuips Emory Kerwoodls Sellards and Stranton

Beaversacke Flees as Pictures Reveal Reon on Lar

Fragmentary OCR text shows a curious scene with the Beaversacke fleeing and readers noting portraits. The readable words mention Reon on Lar and suitorish imagery, but the full event remains unclear.

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