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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1916
Page
3
The article records exam and teaching notes from Mond path school with two teachers and mentions boardings for Hummels and Kelsall families. It lists community events including band, encampment, church society meetings, visits, births, and family happenings across Topeka area towns. Names of residents, relatives, and neighbors appear with scattered dates and places, reflecting a lively weekly social calendar.
A fragmented report notes a prisoner named Barney Moorf released after several months in jail. It mentions warnings and a string of violent incidents, with sentences already served and a plan to hold remaining prisoners in jail for a short term.
Fragmentary accounting of local figures, Hutchinson in Iowa and Rosenbaurk editor Yoder noted. Mentions Bainbridge daughter of Mic and Mrs with a late event, and a clouded reference to a Weenie and a Talay ward. Likely a community update with partial names and dates.
Partial notes describe hearings involving Willie fat the court and references to sorority events at the campus. The Women Pan Helene groups decide to shorten rounds of parties and entertainment with plans for events at various locations and later gatherings, signaling a busy social week amid legal proceedings.
Fragments describe a hairstyle or skin treatment advise involving hair removal practices. The readable bits reference washing skin, removing hair, and a recommendation about using a cautionary product, but the passage is garbled and lacks cohesive facts or identifiable persons or organizations.
Lawrence fire department responded to a blaze at the residence of Mrs. John Gilmore five miles east of Lawrence. The fire started in the fireplace and was confined to the woodwork around the hearth, preventing spread to other rooms. Local officials credit the quick actions of the department with limiting damage.
A large turnout gathered at the Stril school house last night for a Democratic rally. Local residents, including many neighbors, attended to hear speakers and discuss community concerns.
A fragment lists Lawrence residents attending a meeting including WH. dranning Herman Broeker J. B. Fogute Wenry at tach and O. Sherwood and notes unrelated items such as 48 sheets and metal velapes.
Stage licenses issued this afternoon to Joseph V. Cates and Haveldell Jordan of Springfield, and to Joel A. Robinson and Stella Flesstin a DeWitt, Lewerenev.
James Woolf and wife file quiet title suit in district court Saturday afternoon against Unity Pacific Railroad Co. to settle ownership of a property strip north of Lawrence Lierson's Hand Made. The notice also mentions fair schedule changes and a misprint affecting jewelers list. No further details provided.
A recently invented thumb tack features handles that fold down into the tack head, keeping them out of the way when not in use. The mechanism allows easier drawing and storage, offering a compact design for convenient handling.
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