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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1915

Page

8

Romance In Ireland To Nantuckt: A Kansas Wedding Tale

A fragmentary romance from Ireland unfolds into a Kansas wedding as John Patterson a Baker student marries Miss Eleanor Ward in Monticello Kansas last Saturday. The long path from Ireland to America includes work and study, entry into ministry, and a planned voyage before marriage.

Ireland Snivrien Kins City Frederick Les Hd Ley Bater Ministey Amd SMGW Mirditsat Pal Patterson Thor Mae Swart Smbunar

Patterson says no submarines sighted in town

Fragmentary report notes Patterson denies any submarine sighting. The obscured text mentions Mr and Mrs John Patterson planning to reside at a hand house on Ebina Street, with a reference to Rev Hausen in unclear context.

Patterson John Patteraol Ebina Stivet Houge Rev. Hausen

Water disturbs slumbers at Bank Hotel prank by sorority

Alpha Chi girls planned a top of the Bank Hotel sleep stunt but pranksters backfired when stolen hoses and a water blast drenched the party. Mrs McMillan woke to screams as water soaked the room, leaving the girls shaken and the night largely unsettled. No charges yet filed.

Bank Hotel Alpha Chi Bank Ihey Doris Sol

Children Day Exercises at Methodist Church

Metho dist Church observed Children Day with a ten thirty start and morning preaching. The program featured processional songs drills and group performances by junior and senior departments including a flower ceremony and a David and Goliath impersonation. Ten children were baptized and four received into the church.

David Sant

Cattle Market News From Kansas City Yard Prices

Kansas City yard prices showed gains with salesmen dictating higher values as 700 head were offered. Steers and heifers moved strongly with prices up to 35.23 and cattle futures looking firm. Receipts moderate with hay and rain delaying large numbers. demand remained robust for beef and sheep. Corresponder reports activity across Western stock, with Texas and Colorado calves noted and higher prices in various classes.

Kansas City Stark Ochitle Wade Sog Colorado Montina Trady Texas

Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint Ad by Jaedicke

An old advertisement touts Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint as durable and protective for property and wallets. It promotes a long lasting finish and features F. W. Jaedicke at 724 Massachusetts Street, H. 2 Agency, urging readers not to repeat past painting mistakes.

Devoe Zink

Hogs Receipts Fall as Market Lets Down Prices

Market signals show hog receipts at four thousand with overall price declines. No. 2 and No. 3 hogs weaker. No. 4 led lower. Corn and oats mixed with market unsettled. Prices cited from Chicago notes dated May 18.

Associated Press Joe Ey

Merchants Association Dinner Draws Big Turnout

A large turnout filled the Merchants Association dinner, with rail official Kail predicting wheat yields and urging public support for rail service. Credit week efforts were outlined, a Woodland Park purchase for the Fair was discussed, and road-work plans depended on weather with a potential postponement.

Ymin Merchants Association Kail U. DP Ray TL. Sweeney Kaill Qtr Gutler O. i Perkins Py Walt Fe Taha

Aggies Rally Past Valley Champs In Close Finish

Aggies defeated the Missouri Valley champions 4 to 3 after trailing into the eighth inning at Melook field. Key plays included Hodson's threatening hits and a late two-base burst by Morrow and Moss, with Savored fielding saves and a defensive mismatch by Jayhawkers.

Kantwas Aggies Melook Field Missouri Valley Jayhawke Aggie McCarty Whitt Jayhawkers Morrow Moss Wood Delany Tindye Russell Frank Ptogs

Controversy Over Lusitania Incident Sparks International Debate

A late page 1 note cites a German publication arguing England bore guilt for the Lusitania affair, claiming American law would imprison the ship captain. The piece references a confidential editor note and mentions old Dutch wooden shoes displayed at the Journal-World office.

Harry ‘Mutehines Journal-World

Water Report Action Delayed By Absent City Officials

Commissioners plan to discuss the water report presented by Commissioner Cleland and consider presenting it to Receiver J. H. Mitchell. City Attorney Hurley advised including the full report in the comm nanivation tote. The adjourned session will reconvene tomorrow at 2 PM to finalize decisions on the report and any proposed actions if the court rejects the plan.

Cleland Ci Y Hurley Holyfield J. H. Mitchell Harley Mitchell Shipv Idi Dimmire Wilities Dleypartment Lis Iden Oelack Hatley Recviver Aude Pollock Soo Water Company

Would You Stand For It Dates in Lawrence Society

A correspondent wonders if it is customary for young men in Lawrence to read newspapers with dates in public spaces. She notes a couple observed at a shop, a young man reading aloud to his partner, and questions whether such outings imply courtship or engagement, asking if Lawrence youths and girls tolerate public dating norms.

Lawrence Joe Meg Dimaclf Jet Dade

Irish regiments at front prompt parliamentary question

London Irish regiments are at the front prompting Parliament to urge details on their actions. MPs note London Irish battalions are sometimes listed as London Scottish, or London Irish, causing confusion. A government spokesman cites differences in old Territorial units versus newer Irish Rifles battalions.

London London Irish Goverment London Seattish Irish Rifles Bods

Women fill Paris city jobs as men mobilize

Paris reports a shift in employment with women taking roles in street swiping subway guarding elevator work and telegraph editing across all arrondissements. Employers register for help and job seekers, including many servants and private trades, face layoffs as wages rise in some areas while skilled workers struggle to find positions in others.

Paris Ne Orie Miust

Fiske Hand Cut In Paper Cutter Accident

W H Fiske superintendent of the Journal World mechanical department sustained a severe cut to his right hand while making repairs to a power operated paper cutter. A blade on slight pavement snapped, injuring the hand and opening a deep wound. Dr Simeons dressed the wound. infection unlikely and rapid healing expected without complications.

Journal-World Mechanical Department Fiske JournaleWorld Ian | Ile Simemons

Kansas towns seek lantern slides for Extension Division

Kansas towns apply for lantern slide service under the Extension Division. Details note changes of residence and motor travel among local residents. An inquest at Entikid linked the death of artificer Cook to overwork at the royal small arms factory. He worked 33 hours a week over normal limits, after 25 years at the plant.

Kansas Onine London Entikid Cook Royal Small Arms Roctory

Zion Mule Transport Corps formed in Alexandria under British flag

London May 18 The Alexandria correspondent of the Jewish Chronicle reports an interesting account from that city of the Zion Mule Transport Corps, a Jews legion. The unit, composed of men from Palestine and other lands, forms to serve under the British flag.

J. AW. Patterson Vonmarth David London Alexandria The Jewish Chronicle Zion Mule Transport Corps Jews Legion Pal

Dance Halls Close in Berlin as Authorities Scan Hours

Berlin authorities order shutdowns of public dancing halls on May 18 while dancers and masters defy the ban by organizing quiet hours. Notices must be filed with police in advance listing pupils and expected hours, with lessons limited to two hours and gatherings capped at fifty people.

Berlin Patice Ande Bertiz No Ice

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