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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1916
Page
8
A historical ad touts Little Egypt hand made cigars with best selected stock and the Piersons No 106 New Shape. The popular 5 cent price is emphasized alongside friendly advice about avoiding strain on friendship.
Registration will be open all day Thursday September 14 and Friday September 15 and until noon Saturday September 16. Regular class work begins Monday September 18. The school staff and equipment have expanded to improve all lines of study. Principal H W NTT announces.
A parade of opinions emerges from a fragment discussing self control and ethical behavior. The remark suggests some prefer being provoked to reveal character while others learn through discomfort, reflecting social norms about politeness and restraint.
September 23 set as the last day for beginners to enroll as principals and Supt. R A Kent reported on attendance declines. Grade school enrollment trails last year with 570 in high school aim slightly behind 614 last year. Few changes expected despite crowding. districts plan few alterations.
The Locust street paving is said to have been damaged by a tractor which passed over its yesterday. Commissioner Cleland objected to the ordinance as being too drastic, and no auction was taken. The city attorney was commenced for sending out warnings to persons who had not paid their poll tax, and was instructed to issue warrants if the warnings were disregarded.
A Columbus report states Charles S. Prosser, 56, head of the Ohio State University Geology department and noted writer, was found dead in the Olen tangy river near the university area. The incident is described as a possible suicide.
A concise feature highlights Weidemann's emphasis on high quality products as the store underlines its commitment to customers. The piece notes selective sourcing and trusted brands, aiming to reassure shoppers of superior value.
Friends believe Professor Prosser, a noted geology expert, died by his own hand. He served as assistant geologist with the United States Geological Survey and the State Geological Surveys in Kansas, New York, Ohio, and Maryland, with references to Washburn College in Topeka.
Berlin reports from Bremen indicate a merchant submarine like the Deutschland and Bremen may depart for the United States at month end. None of the projected sister ships have been completed, per a director of the Ocean Navigation company, owners of the Deutschland. When asked about the Bremen arrival in America he replied that only God knows and declined further comment.
A fragmented note on simplicity in design and advertising voice cites Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The passage highlights plainness as a virtue in mid-century marketing and literature, suggesting elegance arises from restraint and clarity.
In a curious remark a local observer notes patched trousers at the rear not proof of crime. The speaker urges charity, suggesting some men think more clearly while seated and in less formal attire.
Associated Press markets brief shows cattle receipts at 21000 with steady to lower prices for prime fed steers and mixed results for cows and heifers. Hog receipts at 15000 with gains of 5 to 10 cents. butter eggs and cash wheat and corn prices listed with various No. 2 hard and red values and September futures figures.
Market recap from Chicago with cattle receipts nine thousand and hogs ten thousand, prices range for beeves cows calves and hog types. Also notes on butter fat pay, sales offers, a Jersey cow taken up, and an ordinance change in Lawrence Kansas affecting frontage of Lots One and Two in Black Four Lane Place.
Classified notice seeks a woman to do starels ironing by the day with steady work. Call 725 Elm St. or Tet 297 387. Also sale notices list John Denwiler auction near Lawrence on Sept 27 twelve miles west, and Mrs W O Skaggs sale Sept 25 ninety-seven miles southeast of Lawrence with auctioneers Thomas, O. 10.
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