This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
8
Markets overview from the Associated Press desk mentions September activity with scattered figures for cattle hogs and lighter trade. Prices shown include 7250 6000 and 75, with several items marked weak and noted gains and declines amid mixed demand for cattle hogs and light livestock.
The notice invites readers to consider Lawrence as a home, promising convenient location and courteous service. It advertises accommodations and deposit terms, aiming to attract residents to relocate.
Sept 15 market notes show dull trading in cash wheat with prices for No 2 and No 8 different by grade. Corn prices listed for mixed and white variations, with wheat moves around 460 bushels traded. Closing bids for September, May, and December contracts noted with various cent adjustments.
A large crowd gathered at Woodland Park last night to hear the First Regiment band perform. Attendees appeared eager to enjoy the Sunday evening concert and full results were not immediately available.
Jennie Webster of K U O 1904 resigns from her post due to failing health and a protracted vacation. She will visit Florida to be with her brother George Webster in Jacksonville, while her sister Alys takes over.
A brief notice urges obtaining aerated distilled water stored in sterilized bottles. The message emphasizes immediate action to secure safe water.
A dispute on the Zimmerman farm escalated into an assault injuring Glenn and prompting police action. Paul Zimmerman reportedly fled toward a Santa Fe station, was captured, and jailed. A preliminary hearing was set for 10 o'clock Wednesday with bail set at 80.
Four men were released from the county jail last week and sent to work on roads. This morning they reported to the roads crew and began duties southeast of Iastcell In Fitatte, continuing road maintenance in the area. Each man serves a parole term to work out their sentence.
Professor L A Rice visited Ottawa to inspect flood damage caused by the overdoing river rise last week. He noted the Franklin County fair was put out of business and that the inundation will require time to remove the effects.
A summary of the AS board meeting records a routine monthly planning session focused on air quality and related committee updates. Key participants and actions are noted as the group reviews ongoing projects and schedules future agenda items.
Comais attorney reports a negotiation with the Santa Fe railroad about funds for a bailing of Raw bride crossing. The railroad agrees to cover costs for an ordinary span but objects to paying for a heavy span now required for rail traffic. County attorney notes failure to reach agreement could affect state commission actions.
Fragmentary OCR lines hint at a town named Klefelt with farming life and distant figures. The readable bits mention ears touched by farming living and a two line reference, but the overall meaning is obscured and cannot be reliably reconstructed into a proper news item.
Brief OCR fragment notes Pineapple incident near Wiedemann and street areas. Mentions police watch, drivers at inter section, seeds, and schools referenced in unclear context. No clear persons or organizations fully readable.
Delegates from three Lawrence organizations head to Kansas City, Kansas for the EU district meet tomorrow. Names mentioned include Mrs. Bred Williams and Mrs. Woodward among others.
An article fragment mentions a new interior lighting system at Odd Fellows Hall and references a Rhodes Scholarship examination to be held at the university in October. It also notes oil price changes by South Pennsylvania Oil Company and a new barn construction near the city with debris, describing a two story modern structure.
Pleasant Creek area resident Siler reports a steer missing from his pasture on August 14. He believes the animal wandered off with a passing herd, driven past his home, and may have escaped from the pasture fence.
A promotional note advertises a handsome new model thermos bottle retailing for one dollar. Calls to see it urged. Separate item notes the Lawrence fire department has not responded to a fire alarm for three weeks, with members awaiting their next duty call.
County commissioners review bids for bridge repairs and road improvements in Dougi county. Engineers estimate costs and identify damaged spans near Blue Mound Lone Star area, Spring Creek Bridge south east of Eggert and Tiarvison Bridge near Baker schoolhouse needing repairs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.