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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
4
Local discussion in Lawrence focused on funding and equity for purchasing the water plant. Citizens weigh the need for pure water against the cost to households and the impact of a potential vote on Lawrence’s future water supply.
A garbled passage discusses Walt Mason and a proposed project, referencing a paper, protest by readers, and a public viewing. The text hints at Mason’s intent but remains unclear, noting a plan to copy or forward material and confusion over the author’s meaning.
A fragmentary review discusses a publisher sending a book at a pivotal moment. The writer notes reading the work cover to cover and observes the author’s boyhood influences and distinctive style. The piece mentions Walt Mason and hints at readers wanting to forget or overlook due to moral concerns.
Open air staging on campus golf links featured a university faculty written play performed by students. The work by Peres Shostee and composer Arthur Neving impressed, drawing deep emotion from spectators as nature provided scenery and the senior class honored authors during commencement week.
A fragmented editorial discusses Tim reading and its effect on his short work. It suggests the reading may not harm him and hints at timing for a possible return, reflecting on personal and professional balance.
The Authors Union conside rs federation with the American Federation of Labor. They note business is speeding up and campaign demands, cautioning a novel a year is excessive. The voice jokes about strikes and references to Robert W. Sabotage is mentioned as a warning, while acknowledging wartime sentiment.
The Emporia Gazette notes a strong push for union solidarity and urges action at the earliest moment with a resolute tone and emphasis on collective effort.
McPherson High School girls, led by a French principal, vote to wear uniforms. Described outfits include white middy tops with plain color collars, various color skirts, and a colored band on the left sleeve to indicate class: red for seniors blue for juniors black for sophomores green for freshmen.
Barney Sheridan argues against mail order houses draining local markets. He cites the Paola and Kansas City pattern, noting reduced local commerce, higher taxes, and urban merchants outsourcing supplies. He urges neighbors to support home stores to strengthen property value and community growth.
On May 2 in Waukegan Illinois counsel for El drpet, a University of cousin student on trial for Marian Lambert’s murder, announced the parents of the young woman will testify about her mental condition before death. They will describe despondency and consultations with her parents about her troubles, while the defense seeks to show another claim.
Community snippets detail births visits and illnesses in KNOWLEDGE HILL ROTHWELL and HOSTELLER families near Oak Ridge and surrounding towns. Reports mention Mrs Josie Hosteller Mrs George Rothwell Mrs John Thins and others with children Liza Mae Bentha Thins and Stella Drnehiailler all tied to weekend gatherings and church events.
In Greater Berlin the washerwomen who do about 90 percent of the capital’s laundry work report soap up about 340 percent, starch up over 406 percent, and borax up near 900 percent, yet laundry prices stay near old figures. They resist raising prices saying public approvals would fail and anticipate fashion shifts to darker clothing reducing demand.
Worden library group met at Mrs. Tolan Stafford on Wednesday afternoon May 17 with six members attending. They discussed minutes, bulletin notes on table decorations, and an upcoming Friday evening entertainment featuring a brickery display and school program.
Sigma Delta Chi to meet tonight with Thema Delta Chi. The event location is the Bata houses and attendance is requested.
Local notices recount Mrs Cray and daughter Bernice Glenn visiting Lawrence, illnesses like measles affecting school, and various exchanges. Residents Brown Cramer and Ray Claar travel to Topeka and Cornell. family updates include birthday plans, missionary work, and a horse accident with injuries.
Fred McClanahan began carrying mail on Route 3 ten days ago. Miss Gellie Gy visited friends and relatives near El'try on Saturday and plans to stay until Sunday. Mr. Will-Glenn is building a small barn. Mrs. Waller Brown spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Will Brown.
An OCR ad fragment promotes El Vampiro Death to Mies and various tonics from Dick Bros leading druggists. It touts seasonal changes, a summer drink called Grape Fruit Ola at Reynolds Mies, and mentions a Lawrence business club event and a three month start of a sale or offer.
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