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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1915
Page
4
Leaders from multiple denominations gathered to discuss the city’s church work, pastor contributions, and the role of faith in community service. Presentations covered volunteer efforts, spiritual leadership, and how pastors’ decisions influence neighborhood welfare, with names of attending ministers and affiliated churches.
The Kansas State Retail Clothiers Association was formed in Lawrence to protect merchants and the public from deceptive practices and misrepresentation. Officers include President Jones of Ottawa and vice presidents Howe of Newton and Addison of Smith Center, with headquarters in Lawrence.
George W. Maflet was badly injured and shaken after a runaway farm team crashed into and overturned his buggy near the Leader store in town. The team, owned by farmer Tainmond, began to run south to Ninth Street before turning east, hitting Maflet as he prepared to hitch his horse. He lost consciousness, with one horse jumping the rear wheel past him. The incident occurred on Manchusetts Street as Maflet had just driven up to the tea store.
A scrambled OCR fragment describes a team pulling a buggy that swelled and struck another vehicle. One wheel broke and a wagon owned by Le Swahson was damaged. Mr. Maffett’s buggy was damaged, and the team continued running toward Eighterstreet where a bystander halted the scene.
Ross, formerly a teacher and athletic director at Lawrence High School, has been promoted and transferred to a new position in the Philippine islands. He is now stationed at Luena, about four hours by car from Manila, with three trips a day. Previously he was stationed on Au island with a small white population and limited staff.
Mr. Frank Marshall has managed this season and built up a fine quality lineup. The community praises his direction as the season closes Saturday with strong houses and good business. Johnson leaves for the National Association of Retail Clothiers. Welch of Senandoah visits, while Mrs Lester and others host guests. WANTED General housework helpers needed for washing duties.
Names of residents visiting friends and relatives surface in a stream of social notes. People such as Helen, Edna Austin, Anna Belle Garvey, Erma Rudolph, Minnie Grooms, Ella Pixley, Mil dred Quail, Nannie Parker, and Marie Erhardt are recorded with movements to Topeka, Lawrence, Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, and Abilene. Mentions include hospital graduations, planned moves to Tacumenti New Mexico, and nursing duties.
Washington dispatch outlines how American industry benefits from world war conditions. The department of commerce notes expansion of markets, new manufacturing branches, and better use of natural resources across the United States. It cites increased imports, foreign demand, and heightened price realization as factors driving growth and self sufficiency.
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