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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
6
A bold assertion states 450000 troops can be fielded and accuses Greece of not being an economic asset to the Allies, signaling debate over Greece's role in allied war plans and manpower commitments.
A 1914 wartime geography bulletin outlines Greece’s area nearing 146000 square miles and a population around 4 million. It notes military manpower of about 60,000 in peace, potential to mobilize 50,000 more, and describes ships Kilkis Lemnos Averoff George I and Admiral Coundouriotis, built in the United States, plus the navy’s strategic reach against Balkan neighbors.
Charles Jefferson Harrison of San Antonio Texas confessed to taking part in a Baltimore and Ohio train robbery near Central Station West VI on October 8 1914. He received a twelve year penitentiary sentence in Atlanta. Eugene Dies Grady Webb were named in connection with the case with Webb never arrested and Dies to be tried next.
A fragment reports using a powder delutone mixed with water applied to hairy skin for about two minutes to remove all hair. The skin is washed to remove residue. The claim states no harm from the treatment and warns to ensure genuine delutone quality to avoid disappointment.
New York announces that Frederick W. Rubien selected Robert Simpson of the University of Illinois and Fred Murray of Bangor to join Ted Meredith and J. O. Loomis on the American team. They will compete in events planned in Christiania Norway Copenhagen Denmark and Stockholm Sweden on October 3 4 and 27.
Dr Krom Heller a Mexican diplomat was forced by the British to cross the Atlantic three times before reaching Switzerland. He carries credentials and is noted as expressing Mexico’s thanks for Switzerland’s recognition of the Carranza government. Open, Sanires Studio to open Friday September 15 in Reedy Atchison. Howard Reedy, former Kansas football player, will attend Midland College at Atchison this year and may join the Midland College team. He left Kentucky to secure a job and help with expenses through school.
Mr Louis Eastivan has moved to Kansas City for a position with Montgomery Waray and Co. Alf Smith attended the Lecompton fair Saturday afternoon. School opened Tuesday with twenty two scholars enrolled. Mr and Mrs Akres visited home in Haatveysville after days with Ridley families. Miss Cora Eastman goes to the University and will board with grandmother in North Lawrence. Wilfred Martin to continue University study. Mrs Wilson Martin hosted Robert's twelfth birthday party with several guests. Guy Bigsby and wife visited his mother L Bigsby and George Bigsby.
A long list of community members from La'ven, Linwood, Ottawa and nearby towns visit relatives in Barkers, Lawrence and Topeka. Students Josephine Y beman and Eugene Keifer begin new school years. families travel, host guests, and attend local events including Stull Band performances and Lecompton fair games.
A period health notice extols hot water with limestone phosphate as a daily morning drink to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims pores in the bowels absorb impurities and promises improved digestion, complexion, breath, headaches and energy for those who start each day with two glasses of hot water and a spoonful of limestone phosphate.
Dr M Pierce asserts simple methods aid kidney disorders. Drinking hot water each morning, ample fluids, and a light diet are claimed to help daily poison filtration. He notes pain signals and discomfort from kidneys and urges starting treatment promptly.
Tecumseh social notes list Miss Bessie Murphy returning home from Watson to stay with aunt Mrs Prink Buchheim for the summer. Will Bidinger visited Eugene Lavin on Tuesday. Stella Hoeffsommer stayed with the Stull family Tuesday. Mrs John Unger visited Mrs George Hildenbrand Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Jake Didinger spent the afternoon at the Unger home. Dorothy Hildenbrand Bertha Ellsworth Lillie Hoffsommer Raymond Hoffsommer John Unger and Erwin Hildenbrand will attend Manhattan school next week. O A Bidinger traveled to Topeka on business.
Local column records start with notices for Cole family orders and Exeter Lumber, then school enrollment of twenty three pupils including George Jesse and Ralph Dyer. It reports community happenings: Mrs. Stafford and others visiting, a funeral at Ives Chapel, a new concrete bridge at Grant Ingle pond, and ongoing Union schoolhouse improvements. Social visits, missionary meetings, and town events fill the week with names like Fraunfelder, Brubaker, Kring, and Hird appearing amid farm and church life.
The weekly Worden column notes a strong church attendance and a step in Sunday school with five new cradle roll names. Residents reported rain aiding wheat sowing and late pasture, roadwork on the Santa Fe Trail hills, and plans for the annual missionary meeting. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Horrel, Hird, Baklevin and others, with school reopening and students arriving in Lawrence Business College.
Valley Grove began Monday with Miss Leota Cushitt as teacher. A small group of scholars attended to start their work as Cushitt arrived at the home.
Advice favors plain refined cocoanut oil over soaps and shampoos for washing hair. It claims the oil is purer, greaseless, and gentle, producing a rich lather with water to clean scalp and hair without damage. The article notes it is cheap and widely available at drug stores for family use.
Sunday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Ira Ward as plans were made for a winter home. Painting boosted schoolhouse comfort and curb appeal. Miss Margaret Eggert and Miss Veda Petrie will attend McLouth school this winter. Several residents moved near McLouth and Enid Oklahoma. Local visits spanned Wichita Thornton Topeka and Lawrence with Civil War era surety. Numerous neighbors and relatives visited, traveled, or hosted gatherings at homes and churches.
Frank J Cheney of the firm Cheney & Co swears to a nationwide offer paying one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath was sworn in Toledo Lucas County on a December date before Notary Gleason. The cure is claimed to be taken internally and act through the blood and mucous systems.
Mrs. Lewis Tucker and children visited her mother Mrs. Dear on Wednesday. Miss Ferne McQueen enrolled at Lawrence High School on Thursday. Several locals plan to attend the Farmers Union program and supper at High Prairie on Tuesday. Club members and guests, including Mrs. McQueen, gathered for embroidery and refreshments, with meetings set for September 25. Numerous visits and shopping trips to Lawrence are recorded among residents.
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