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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
3
Delegates debate civic management favoring a commissioner manager system over elective commissions. They argue professional training and centralized responsibility ensure stable, efficient city administration and clearer budgeting.
A historical report notes hard water raises household costs in Kansas and strains child and family budgets. It describes effects on plumbing, tanks, pipes, and porcelain ware, with projections of higher expenses and calls for studies into water supply improvements.
A fragment reports Prof A Wiice head of the department discussing concrete use. He notes many plants in the state produce a coin walk cannot be sire phased by any other tract on the market. He mentions having quantities of glass cement at the university and other details from the service.
The program lists Prof TL R Hesser from the University of Kansas Sanitary Engineering Department speaking on city planning, Prof Wee McNown on civil engineering topics, and Ligh J Cooper from Weatherford Oklahoma addressing municipal issues in the forenoon. Kansas City Star editor Wred ue ok will discuss reform in state government in the afternoon. Officers and committee reports close the 1974 session after a visit to Miksen Furniture and a music performance by the Christian Church orchestra tonight.
A biennial report shows about 2,600 tuberculosis cases in the state over two years with 1,084 deaths in 1912 and 1,088 in 1913. Dr J A Sippey notes growing recoveries thanks to Red Cross efforts and public health education. calls for notification of every case and stronger health action. The article lists real estate transactions and local notices alongside the health data.
Fort Scott Kansas hosts a Woman's Christian Temperance union convention with about 100 attendees. Mrs Lillian Milchner, president, says Wan gna backs the Union and its move ment. Delegates hear superintendent reports praising progress toward national prohibition by 1920 with optimism on temperance and traffic reduction.
A garbled OCR piece notes denials and war matter talk, mentioning British export bans on raw wool and a London government ban. It references editor positions and local officials, with unclear names and places, but highlights wartime controls on supplies and a call for milling or armament topics.
A late night announcement shows appropriations for river and harbor works this year. A total of 850000 dollars is allotted for improvements to the Arkansas River Basin area between Washington D C and the Mississippi River.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula sores and emotional issues, claiming it purifies the blood and improves digestion and the entire system. It emphasizes a radical health transformation through this tonic.
The article notes Bolivian tin ore exports to Europe for smelting and US import capacity. It mentions 30 000 to 40 000 tons of tin concentrates shipping annually from Bolivia, with over 20 000 tons of metallic tin produced and a potential US absorption of smelted tin. It also advertises a variety show at the Opera House and a local shop event at Mass Street.
An epidemic panic in Holy Y Kansas leads county health officer Dr Satelite to ban public gatherings in Allen County amid school closures. The event highlights strained quarantine controls and fear of diphtheria like illness spreading through the community. Other items note political appeals and a violent incident where Peter Dulachek raced wild, injuring several before being shot by police.
Young opened the high school chapel address and discussed prospects for a strong football season. Tickets have reached about 250 with a goal of 300. canvassing of merchants may occur. The Budget staff will be chosen. the first edition is due in early October. Class elections are underway with several tickets formed for president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, and other posts.
An old advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a cheap tonic that nourishes hair roots, promotes growth, and removes dandruff and itching with one application. It claims to restore brightness and vigor to oily, brittle, or dull hair, offering a simple treatment from Laymond and Co. for soft, silky, radiant results.
Amusements note promotes the new musical whirl featuring Flo the leading comedian in a family friendly performance at The Bowersock Saturday October 10 with matinee and night shows. The cast includes principals chorus girls and a non singing lion as part of the act. Costumes for The Moon number were designed by Victor Florenti of Paris and imported for this production.
The new plan for combined concert and festival guarantees limited liability to 5.00 and releases a guarantor after purchasing two course tickets. Days in advance seating remains, return envelopes are sent to former guarantors, and interested parties should contact Dean Skillton. Only 200 guarantors sought. visit Eriksen Furniture tonight 8 to 10 for the Christian Church orchestra concert.
Notice from Grafts Store at 37 Massachusetts Street announces clearance of worsets due to discontinued handling. All worsets offered at half price with sale details and limited quantities.
Miss Helen Sams of Chanute visited Tuesday and Wednesday with her sister Miss Josephine Sams who is at Baker. Mrs A Gibbs and Mrs L Atwood of Topeka visited friends. John Drer went to Lawrence Wednesday evening due to illness in the family. S Healston went to Kansas City on business. Mrs AL Mesdardon returned from Michigan after weeks away for health of her daughter Mrs T A Dyer. Property trade on Seventh and Indiana streets for a farm in Coffey County. AY LH Trobbs Democratic county treasurer candidate in Lawrence to meet local residents. Mrs Geo Green of Akon Ohio visits with Mr and Mrs C G Wolfley. Mr and Mrs F Manon visiting relatives in Salina this week, driving here.
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