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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
2
The Northwestern Los Toovhles home office ships Beeghley’s advertising method as a notable advance in life insurance promotion. The tool, backed by widespread signa ture endorsements, seeks wider recognition in the advertising world and promises a distinctive approach from a leading trade figure.
The article discusses Mr Beewhley developing a reader response method for newspaper advertising. It details his yearlong study to craft questions and a 25,000 inquiry, noting readers' replies and new business driven by his approach. It mentions his impact on insurers and other industries.
Firemen from across Oklahoma arrive in Cushing Oklahoma May 23 for the four day convention. Chief Bellehaat organizes an agenda of addresses entertainment and athletic events. A Thursday parade is a feature with participation from local students Fraternal orders societies and visiting guests.
At the valley track meet strong performances push records with Jayhawk standouts Ernie Witte and Hartke among those cited. Missouri Valley competition features high marks in quarter and pole vaults, mile, and relay events as teams chase notable times.
The article notes Kansas players losing to Missouri rivals with mentions of Captain Test securing a second victory. It references university teams as they head toward Ames and discusses upcoming matches and routine schedules amid a busy period for both programs.
Fragmentary Valley Grove notes mention community events, misspelled names, and scattered references to residents and activities. The unreadable text shows household names and social notices without a clear single event or outcome.
The readable fragments mention Mothers' Day observances and social visits in Lawrence. References include Miss Ward and Miss Snyder with names like Abrs, Mand, and Ter. Some lines note rain, plans for a May 10 service, and a Sunday afternoon gathering.
A garbled note discusses saving money and devotion, mentioning enthusiasm and fatigue. The readable lines imply personal reflection rather than a clear event or public action. Entities are unclear due to damage, no concrete names or places are detectable.
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