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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1915
Page
7
Prize winners announced at the Lecompton picnic with awards in fruit cooking and livestock judging. Entries covered horses, roadsters, saddle horses, cattle, hogs, poultry and grains with multiple 1st and 2nd place prizes awarded across classes A to D and miscellaneous divisions.
Ottawa Kansas Sept 22 Ten buildings in Rantoul a small town ten miles east of Ottawa burned yesterday morning. The loss is estimated at 20000 with half insured. Fire started in the Lester Shreve bakery. A light rain and bucket brigade aided by a small engine kept the stone bank building and a row of wooden structures from total loss. A movement to rebuild most structures with brick and stone has begun.
A London report from September 22 cites General Gurion of Chinese Laie predicting a future conflict driven by rising naval powers. The text claims a quarter of a century will bring a formidable naval force, potentially surpassing England, and hints at Germany as a key adversary. The passage is fragmented and rephrased for clarity, preserving the gist of the cautious forecast.
Eureka Sept 27 Beechase of every conilitivis on Road Days observed in Greenwood county. Governor Capper proclaimed observance that month but it was not generally followed. County commissioners and engineers organized farmers and local automobile club to improve roads tomorrow and Friday.
Three men took the Rhodes scholarship examination at Oxford University. Fraser Hall will host the next exam October 1. Raymond Robins will speak at two University of Kansas events, one for men at 3 pm and another public talk at Robinson Gym. The student directory project for KU begins, with early release planned. enrollment and name trends discussed. The final hand tryout at Fraser Hall Wednesday aims to form two bands. over 1,000 husks distributed on campus. The directory includes university information, athletic schedules, and miscellaneous content.
State Board of Educational Administration proposes a commonwealth opera house as a national music hub. The report notes U S spends 1 100 900 000 annually on the arts and education. Kansas seeks to keep cultural funds within the state. Des Moines Journal of Iowa prints a Des Moines store interior view and Lawrence window displays as a pattern for shop layout and display.
A meeting of the board of the Associated Engineers’ Societies and the editorial staff of the Kansas Engineer was held at the engineering building. The discussion covered publication quality, individuality, and refinement as guiding ideals. A cordial welcome was extended to attendees at the event.
Sweden refuses to yield to English demands guarding its neutral trade amid wartime shipping tensions. Officials tell The Associated Press that Sweden will not halt its exports to Germany or allow unrestricted transit to Russia if it compromises its neutrality, warning such steps could push Sweden toward alliance with England.
SIBLEY John Geonaed fot Raton New Lepent Sunday nights with his sister Mrs FS Cowles Mr and Res George Cruzan of california spent ie cori ik Pinnona with Lorrell Catherine Morehouse Vanity of Eudora Netaant Alive Robes spent Sunday afternoon with Louise Harbour May aatek Mrs Wibb Hopkins and children Mrs Reynolds of Be lio Kansas sport Thursday satel Thursday vist with Mrs WeaA Marshall and family on their way to South Dakota Savoyard Cow spent Sunday afternoon with Whig Cooper Mrs Geord Pictu of Brackett neighborhood came to Mr Bow neni s Thursday evening Mrs Sarah Smith visited with Mrs Rebecca Harvey MM Cc Karnes Mrs K Bowman Bert Wells Hattie Corries O doy FL Rressler Ofte Tuttle Bowman Keanard Cowles N Schaal and Mel Laughlin andig thase who hveut fron Bibley Ay the Topeka Fate v urs their nice
Framing details note Mrs J A Freese and Beert Harwood planning a Thursday afternoon event. Distill events suggest Sunday reception with Mr Fink, unclear location.
Lawrence box office reports Howard's new musical review titled The Gift of Tomorrow. Jos is credited with hook and lyrics and the show will debut in Atlantic City on October 4. Tickets for the season are available at the Journal-World office.
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