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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
4
A fragment describes an elderly Serone with wrinkled face and tottering steps, carrying a large basket, alone on one of Lugano's busiest streets in Italy. The tone suggests a moment of daily endurance amid a scenic cityscape.
The Z junior class elected its year’s advisors Mr. H C Emmett and Miss Birpsack at yesterday’s meeting in Koon. The sophomores elected Miss Harper and Mr. Beer as advisors, and a joint teachers meeting next week will set study period discipline rules. The high school Y W C A held recognition for new members with about 150 inducted.
A resident of Lawrence seeks a reliable partner with one thousand dollars cash to invest in an auto accessory business. Interested parties may address C. Bi? care of the Journal-World Adv.
The Standard Oil Co plans two additional service stations in town. One is expected in the west part and the other in the north part, with exact sites not yet decided. The company already operates a station at Tenth Street and New Avenue.
A quirky ad style note promotes a corn removal product with a provocative, humorous line about painless corn removal and a playful reference to a supposed peaceful method. The fragment presents a mock domain tone and partial phrasing.
The elephants recall Mrs. Indian Elephant's circus past and parade memories in a town, noting children’s laughter and the visitors’ fascination. She laments feeling less valued than African or Mr. Indian elephants, wishing to be seen as equally interesting while urging kindness.
Mount Oread Encampment Number 4 to hold a meeting this evening in C O F Hall for candidates from De Soto Linwood and Eudora. University Women's Association plans Monday afternoon October 6 at 3 o'clock with Mrs Frank Strong. Miercoles Club postponed to October 15 at Mrs Caldwell's home.
Sphinx, the honorary freshman organization at the University, will host a dance this evening in Robinson Gym. Coon and Sanders’ five piece jazz orchestra will provide the music.
The University of Journalism Department held a farewell smoker for W I Brown who leaves for a one year absence to join Union Bank Note in Kansas City. The professor in charge of the University printing plant since 1913 will earn $800 more annually. A traveling ham bag was presented at the event and Brown starts his new job next week.
In Mexico City the Teatro el Toro, once a famed bullfighting venue, hosts opera and other entertainments after Carranza's decree curbing bullfights. A legendary bull, El Botito, killed three barges and wounded many before a spectator, Miguel Ballo, offered sugar to the beast. The bull paused, then licked sugar from Ballo's hand and returned to his box unharmed amid cheers.
Service at 14 E. 8th street offers battery rentals for all sizes and continues while recharging or repair proceeds.
In restless modern life the world brims with activity yet many overlook the glory of sunshine, flowers, fragrance, beauty, charm, and joy around them amid relentless demands on time and attention.
Battery and work recharging offerings appear in a compact rental and service notice for Tire and Electric Service. The fragment suggests rebuilding or renting related equipment or services with a focus on batteries and charging.
The Federal System of Baking plans a Lawrence installation in the Stubbs building opposite Watkins National Bank. The bakery will show all baking operations to customers, with two ovens in shop windows. Lawrence men run it, Dick Williams president Burt Cochran vice president Eldon B Smith secretary treasurer and manager. Local ownership funds equipment at 7500 dollars. Each oven can bake 109 pound and half loaves every thirty five minutes. Opening is planned for early next year.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a neighbor named Mrs Smith, a child aged five, and an incident at a house with reference to glasses on an eye. Details are unclear due to corrupted text.
Fragmentary text describes a rabbit with tall ears and a talking mystery. Rupert and others debate what they know about it while a teacher is referenced. The scene hints at a curious incident and public curiosity but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Commentators discuss The House That Jack Tile as two Jingle from Chad Gadyoh and The Only Kid. The Jewish legend appears during Passover services, sung by father with family, translated for non Hebrew speakers. The tale links Israel’s trials to a kid and its tormentors, with God ultimately destroying them.
A Cleveland manuscript recalls 1776 mobs that mobbed Arthur Thomas for cursing Congress and Philadelphia tradesmen being cut off from trade for rejecting continental currency. A Tory imprisoned for disrespect to Congress highlights the era’s sharp partisan divide and evolving civil tolerance.
A Sunday afternoon walk turns into a firm refusal from Harry who wants to go. His father offers a nickel if he stays home and a bicycle if he behaves. Harry declines the incentives, replying he would rather go along and ride the bicycle back himself.
Tire and Electric Service at 14 E 8th-Adv advertises Vesta batteries with an 18 month guarantee. It promotes correct size for your car and urges customers to buy the best while buying.
The remark echoes across cultures as a moral gauge of character. It suggests that alliances reveal personal virtue and social judgment through shared beliefs and associations.
An unwoven cotton material dipped in various solutions and then compressed is described as an excellent substitute for leather. The process yields a durable, flexible material intended to mimic the appearance and feel of leather for use in textiles and goods.
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