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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1915

Page

5

Lawrence Ladies Elect Officers At Missionary Union Meet

The Kansas Hayne Missionary Union assembly in Lawrence elected officers for the coming year. Miss Alice Tseley of Wichita was named president, with G B VanHorn of Topeka as vice president and Miss Qda Reehter of Lawrence as recording secretary. Other posts covered Young People’s Work, Children’s Work, and Literature, with several Topeka, Wichita, and Lawrence women appointed to various secretary roles. The day featured a plea for a boarding house for Christian African girls and lectures on Home Missions and social purity by Dr. Emily P A Drake.

Kansas Hayne Missionary Union Wichita Follo Alice Tseley Wighita Topeka Ida Alford Lawrence Northwest Mars Bush Kingvin South Cern Yarding Fort _ Scott Ar J Kondas Ay Maynard Miriam Woodbiny New Vonk Untion Allen New York J. W. Bloom Liawatha R.C. Bussey Seabrook Thole Emily.p. A. Drake Ewiling S. I. Johnston Vespelin

Independence Meet Sets Municipal League Session

In Independence the next Municipal League session will be held. Officials chosen include President W. J. Berton Topeka, President elect Ryd Hook Gordon City, secretary-treasurer TL Pale Tit, and TI WV Hemphill Norton. Details mention Kansas and Arkansas City involvement.

Municipal League Tuiehinsin Oet Peidenur Kasas Wort Iehsta Arkansas City Doday Tusi Ae Tauris Et Kelly Vlosnus Officuss Chos W. J. Berton Topeka Ryd Hook Gordon City Pale Tit Lawrences Hemphill Norton D- FE

Loading test on Cord Ley school floors this afternoon

Arrangements were made for a loading test on the floors of the Cord Ley school building this afternoon. Prof Hind Rice of the University school of engineering was in charge for the test. Professor Rice has conducted similar tests recently on school buildings in Kansas and elsewhere. A winx, pretty party will be given tonight by Seward Donald and Dorothy Higwensi at their home 1232 Ohio Street, to compliment their guests William and Mary White of Emporia Kansas.

Cordley School Hind. Rice Univer School of Engineering Rice Kansas Cif William Mary White Seward Donald Dorothy Higwensi Ohio Istreet Einpazia Kansa

Lawrence High elects officers in big election

At Lawrence High School election day produced clear winners and some ties after morning polls ended. F M Perkins will attend a Washington Masonry event for the thirty third degree and plans to travel east in about two weeks after the ceremony celebration at the new Masonic temple in Washington.

Ghwrence Isigh School F. M. Perkins Washington Perkins Washington, D Montiny Masonic Temple Washingtons Gore Trem Lawrence

Masonic Meeting Promised With Squires and Fidelio Opurstie

Frame of event lists a Masonic meeting with Squires for the year and mentions Fidelio Opurstie Company. The notice is dated Friday October 15 as the key detail.

Not Plain But Lacking Ambitior Vivadity Tonic Claim

A damaged ad fragment touts a tonic named Scott's for improving vitality without alcohol or opiates. It suggests mothers or daughters who are frail or nervous may see betterment in one month of use. The copy mentions a nutty flavor and urges avoiding substitutes at drug stores in Bloomfield NJ.

Scott's Scot Seie Bloomifield

Civic League Garden Prizes Awarded at Schools

The Civic League announced prizes for garden plots at the schools. Florence Olmstead won first and Florence Olmstead joined by winners in vegetables and flowers with several youths earning cash. Gardens were inspected thrice. some produced food for families while others sold produce. Planning for next year begins as committee members listed.

Aig Fou Vegeen Elnbs Rhee Aftenoon Colley Florence Olmstead Lowry Renter Fields Gare den Commiitee Abs Arthur Huddleston Challedans Chris Armstrong WJ. F 0 Wn Haze AL BL Bir Mary Voit

Senior and Junior Student Ticket Leaders Named in School Election

The slate lists Senior Ticket President Russell and Vice President Keller with various officers including Secretary Eilis and Treasurer Dimstgd, plus Junior Ticket President Meulfles and other posts. Other lines note Sophomore and Freshman tickets, auditors, reporters, and a Covid mention amid scattered names and numbers from Adair to Don ald Masfrian.

Russell Alifach Keller Eilis Dimstgd Stubbs Eliott Ha Benson Evans Haworth Sceratley Cutler Lale al Engel Lant Singpiont Covid Adair Boyles Ogle O'Doupell Wilson Colin Eustalay Carter Deay Strang Awalthors Svevetary Tritt Endicott Plultatt Achning rDrébmer SL Fene Murphy Larned Underwood al. Comnisil Alartiidale White Docking Radelite Hocle I, Neal jMackie Arlo Prin Whiveing Stables Fit Rat Bpotts Edwina

Mexican Mountains and Rock Formations Overview

The text outlines Mexico's geology with a granite foundation in the Mexican Mountains and a dominant limestone layer in the Yucatan peninsula. It notes Jurassic and Cretaceous ages, volcanic origins for high ranges, and crystalline rocks from the Lower Cretaceous period.

Yucatan Mexico

Doctor Pomp and Forap Mentioned in Family Dispute

Pudge argues that every case is serious and criticizes repeatedly calling Doctor Pomp while referencing Doctor Forap, who the speaker says has buried their family as far back as they remember.

Attend Synod in Topeka With Clergy Delegates

Rev EB Stauffer and F Ed Anderson to travel to Topeka for the Kansas Lutheran Synod session. Delegates will participate in synodic proceedings and discuss church matters opening relations with local congregations.

Stauffer fEd Anderson Topeka Suirnal Cee

Two Orphans Recalls Fire At Brooklyn Theatre

W I Robinson recalled the 1876 Brooklyn theatre fire while noting the play Two Orphans would appear at Varsity Theatre. The blaze killed 985, including two cast members, and 85 bodies were recovered and buried after the incident. Robinson oversaw rescue efforts and kept a tin program as a memento.

Phinis Varsity W. I. Nohinson Betsy Brooklyn Robinson Lye Jol Union Cemetery

Foley advertising copy for health remedies pamphlet

An old clipping urges readers to cut out the ad offering Foley & Co health products. It touts Foley Kidney Pills for backache and rheumatism, Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing and bowel regulation, and claims they aid coughs colds and chest congestion. Garber & Son is listed as sellers.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley Garber

The Rector Was Right About Evening Events

Relatives of the bridegroom attend a wedding where guests throw oats at rivals and resist the act. The uptown church ladies guild planned an evening entertainment and asked the rector to announce it on Sunday. He advised charging admission to ensure a good crowd, a suggestion the women accepted.

Ladies’ Guild New York Tribune Thia Venta

Pickups and Police Recover Bicycle on Massachusetts Street

A bicycle was picked up by police on Massachusetts Street after last night when a man named Tin is taken to the station. The owner can recover the bicycle from the station.

Pickus Massachusetts Tinis

Sale of scattered Kansas lands from estate of Elivahethe

Probate notice for sale of 40 40 acre tracts in Jefferson County Kansas from the estate of Elivahethe deceased. Includes Northwest quarter of Section and Southwest quarter in specified townships. The will authorizes sale with cash down. possession and conveyance details provided. November date given for bids. executor El Wilkes overseeing.

EL Wilkes

Olive Tablets and a 1925 Lawrence ordinance mix

A garbled assemblage cites Olive Tablets and a 1925 Lawrence Journal-World excerpt, then presents Ordinance No 1135 about a Douglas County Kansas bridge project. It describes city county cooperation, rights to construct a reinforced bridge, and specifications filed in the county clerk’s office.

Lawrence Dpity Journal-World Oet Douglas County Kansas Pny Lasanil Board of Coun Board of County Sach Board of County Commissionery Sail Nike Lawrence SMH CLEY City of Davilas County Hanss Massachusttts Street Focason Aeth Iffe Fife Eluric

City of Lawrence to maintain bridge and related undertakings

Ordinance requires the county and city to support and maintain a bridge linking Lawrence with public utilities. If the city loses rights, revenues from the bridge vest in Lawrence. Public sale announces goods and livestock at 1 o clock, including horses, cattle, hay, implements, and household items from the sale site near Pleasant Grove.

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