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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1916

Page

2

Call For Play Directors in Kansas Schools

A new band of instructors seeks play directors for summer work with Kansas children under Prof W A McKeever of the university. Contests to pick top prices in the state require trained leaders. jobs pay 68 to 90 a month with duties to be arranged through McKeever before June. Several schools already plan to employ directors, and interested young men and women should contact the professor at the earliest opportunity.

Kansans W. A. McKeever Department Chile Universi Kansas Melvever Siu Makrever

Will Address Washburn Football Assembly At Talk

Dr. A R Kennedy will address a gathering at Washburn College about building a winning football team for Tapuka school. The event aims to inform on conditioning for strenuous workouts and to outline the role of alumni and coaches in supporting athletics. Speakers include football men who will discuss preparation and expectations for the fall season.

A. R. Kennedy Washburn Bert Ivennedy Luderd Eanei Plivideat Proatt Washburn Collexy Washburn Callewey Vouel Jusk Tapuka Vue Abaninsi Siew Inc Nemody

Jayhawker Tigers Tie to Decide Valley Championship

Kansas and Missouri clash in Lawrence this week as the Missouri Valley baseball title hinges on two games. Key moments include Smee's sharp play aiding Kansas in Columbia with a seventh inning rally featuring Spies and Oke jantes in the batting trail. että

Missouri Valley “Conference Lawrence Ronel

Hold a Woman's Meet at Columbia Track

The athletic event for women students is set at Columbia today May 1. The meet features entries from Swans and other colleges with notable performances anticipated. Coaches expect strong times in relay and sprint events as participants vie for top honors.

Columbia Todey Finjan Wail Sells

Cement Bags Sold Fast in Europe Demand Boost

Reported in Saint Louis Missouri a dramatic rise in demand for cement sacks used as armor by soldiers in Europe. Supply is said to be seven times higher than before hostilities began, with sacks filled with earth and limited charging of troops.

Europe St. Lantis Gatdo Pantie Leant Ager Renent Company Enanape Carl Sahgs Tara

Soldier’s improvised shield aids wounded guard in combat scene

The report notes a soldier using improvised shoulder protection to shield a comrade while fighting. It mentions Pat stating the makeshift shield and quick actions improved survivability as shrapnel and bullets flew nearby.

Pat Iabotic

Baker Haskell Meet Postponed and Rescheduled

The Baker University track team planned a meet with Haskell in Lawrence. The event, postponed due to weather, started at 4 o clock on Saturday afternoon. Haskell reportedly ended season early after quitting track last week.

Baker University Lawrence Aimonia Wifly Haskell Laskell Todi

Kansas Bureau Of School Survey Begins Nationwide

Hist and science cliques enlist as Kansas school survey gets under way. Dean I A Ivelly heads the effort for the Bureau of School Survey, planning to study grade schools and teachers across cities including Coffeyville, Wichita, Emporia, and Newton to compare conditions and standards.

Hist Secone Kussas Vontiaugus School Snevey Universi Kansas Edgelools Kansas Dean I. A. Ivelly Schooliaf Education Wale Bureau of Wangas Pereeth Gees Whitdyen Selina Age Net Sehool Ite Coffeyville Whitehingon Erets City Nausas Piltshore Si Tint Wighita Abilene Anthiony Agroansas City Baxter Springs Caney Flofien Joka Duretionibys McTherson Maalatlim Minneapolis Seodestia Newton Gosburne Pratt Sphoen Winter Yared ‘Center Chaa Alaryvsville

University of Kansas Seeks Return of Fossil Lizard

Peter L. Garrity of western Kansas renews proceedings to compel the University of Kansas to return a historic fossil lizard found on his property or pay its value. The Supreme Court reinstated the suit from Garrity against university officials over who bears liability for the fossil. The delay cites missteps by Garrity’s attorneys. University scientists say the fossil has scientific interest but may not be valu able. The case heads toward October term with possible orders for the fossil’s return if deemed valuable.

Peter L. Charity Western Kansas Tewil University of Kansas Supreme Court Cisiziel Court of Eos Garrity Kansas Slint

State superintendent race sees no clear candidate yet

The candidate scene for state superintendent of public instruction remains unsettled after a narrow recall two years ago and current reports indicate Abr Payne visiting Lawrence as a potential candidate.

le Thisne Earporia Public Instruction Payne Lawrence

The University Week Brims With Arts and Sports Events

University activities show a lull after two hectic weeks as The Week previews remounted performances of The Fruit of Laughter by Paxey Shostae at Marvin Grove and Yellowstone travelogue in Fraser Hall. Mary Junie and Miss Cla rehearers assist, with a spring concert to follow in Fraser Hall. A sophomore mixer, the annual Student’s Day, and a Pine Tiger baseball series are on the slate, while underclassmen plan a spring party and upperclassmen prep for a permanent yearly event.

Activitie Marvin’ Grove Paxey Shostae Satunday Audienée Charles N. Hil Yellowstone National Park Praser Hall Mf Hanks Saral Park Frager Fall Afiss Canitzalto Mary Junie Clarehearer Uder Onakin Billy’ Koester Mixer Commaine Suul Wnty Altidents Seinel Kansas Hennys Dix' Sor Missouri Olavis Shy Weal Pine Tiger Conet McCarty Columbia Ate Stissium Treshanit Universitiy Mebiason Gymousian Elliott Department 3

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Worst Cases Allegedly

A reader recalls skepticism about rolu le inheritance and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla completely cures the worst cases, though the statement reflects historical promotional tone and unverified medical claims.

Merchants National Bank Opens In New Lawrence Home

The Merchants National Bank invites the Lawrence public to visit its remodeled new home at the same location. The lobby features Rose Tavernelle marble and walnut trim with soundproof telephone booths and customer rooms. The bank aims to better serve patrons and showcases its updated facilities during opening week.

Merchants National Bank New Home National Bank Saaa Saeeity Merchants Bank Lawrence Islidation

Humane Week Training For Scouts Instructed

At a monthly meeting scout leaders agreed scouts would aid in Humane Week by observing the event. The program will open with a talk on Humane Kindness by Her. AL Buwands Endacott will speak. J. R. Holmes of the Humane Society will sell buttons or tags next Saturday to raise funds for the society.

Ries Veuer Ig Jess AL Buwands Endacott Tani “ Kindnes J. R. Holmes The Humane Society Boy ‘Scouts

Lawrence Community Club Golfers Lead In Big Tourney

In the Lawrence Community Club annual wall tournament qualifying round, top scores included 83 by Dr HT Dones and 86 by A Barteldes, with other strong marks from 85s and 88s. The field set up pairings for the final rounds as weather allowed, with matches continuing through Thursday and plans for either 18 holes in one day or nine holes on a second day.

Lawrence Comunty Club Dr HT. Dones at_scene Bisley Foes Walker Uc Barteldes A. Barteldes Ples Sterling Va. Spalding Halt Meade Roeylands J Hill Jardon Gilh Sterling Lindley P. A. Dinsmeer H.C. Adlon J. Or Jones F Owen Plaers

Stuff of Laughter Pleases Big University Audience

Nearly 100 people witnessed the presentation of the play The Stall of Laughter at the university. Percy Shosing led the English department in the poetical fantasy inspired by medieval times, with a complete score by Prof. Arthur Nevin. Students participated in acting, singing, and dancing, praised for talent and stagecraft.

Saturda Percy Shosing Department of Winigie Arthur Nevin School of Pine Arts Ated Slarmoi Percy Shastas Erst Paol Ilelen Chirk Spotis Auate Bi Marly Elon Pine Teeland

Fragmentary OCR notice hints at a court sale and public event

An unclear OCR passage mentions a court matter and a sale or public event. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but it implies an upcoming action related to a court or public notice. The text is fragmentary and lacks coherent details to identify the parties or location.

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