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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
4
In Lawrence Kansas a 1914 newspaper ad lists World Company items and pricing for daily and monthly journals. It shows attention to delivery times and customer service with a 7 p.m. cutoff for messenger delivery and 8 p.m. last call. The page includes garbled text on war topics and local personalities.
Fragmentary OCR text references several named items and people but lacks clear, coherent facts. The snippet mentions Saline, five items, a theft on a single day, and names such as Jone, Teo Tad Chew, and Palatapeyeles, but no verifiable context or outcome is provided.
Fragmented OCR style text hints at a Villa declaration and Mexican governance debates. Mentions Wal tin administration and a potential leader Jable or Chimuza in a Mexico government context, but details are unclear and names appear garbled.
Last week newspapers in Europe and America focused heavily on the global war news and the upcoming World Series. European outlets offered extensive wartime coverage while also highlighting American and National League battles to readers.
A garbled item notes a western Kansas theater play and its predicted reception among married couples. The Chianti Priferine is mentioned as not knowing the actors by name, while chatter hints at opera and chambers selling influenced seating or refreshments.
A damaged wartime text claims 100,000 dead, wounded and missing, urging scrutiny of official counts. It suggests truth may reveal much higher casualties as battles continue and German losses mount across multiple fronts.
A muddled report mentions the owner of the Nedeas fearehat in connection with a Milfomobile incident. The text includes garbled references to damaged ears, a date at 27, and unclear actions by several parties, suggesting a chaotic local incident with no clear facts.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Decade revival, Abe Capper, and a political speech about independence. The text is garbled and lacks clear facts, names, dates, or events to confirm a coherent story.
The article argues horses are costly to replace and crucial for transport in war. It discusses cavalry roles, German and French uses, Kitchener, and the impact of horse shortages on logistics, farming, and future plowing as supply lines and mileage strain grow.
Fragmented OCR poem advises maintaining cheer and resilience in tough times. It urges readers to smile, endure troubles with warmth, and find light in daily weariness, framing humor as a duty to improve the world. Named author Walt Mason referenced.
Mrs A J Preavus of At Home Store located at 917 Tenn Street issues a notice to inform customers and patrons about upcoming offerings and business details. The message emphasizes serving the local community and invites inquiries.
Old settlers near Bald win district gather for a dinner to raise money for an endowment. The event featuresэж a modest collection from attendees and notes on town history. Key figures include A. L. Andrews as president and T. Andrews as vice president, with several local members listed as deceased since the last meeting. The next meeting is slated for the first Tuesday in October.
Mr and Mrs Myers of Lawrence attended the old settlers meeting in Baliwin City Tuesday and visited with friends for a few days Mrs Te Ab of Oxford NE and others from Nebraska joined the gathering. Lawrence attendees shared reminiscences and met neighbors during the event.
Coach Leon McCarty discusses adding big freshmen to the squad amid trials with inexperienced players. He notes several hopefuls resemble football types and stresses the importance of practice and earning a place. First-year training praised by Kansas football figures as valuable, with many trying for spots.
Stockholders state the Ottawa Fair Association’s finances are sound after a full inventory of expenses and receipts. About $1,900 was paid out in prizes this year. The president notes expectations that at least half of the amount will be recovered by bounty commissioners, and Allen county uniquely bans 30 percent of the prize fund for premins.
Amid a wave of distress, Lawrence church movement members plan special prayers for all those affected by a terrible slaughter in Europe. Churches nationwide will hold individual services rather than a single union service, aiming to halt the violence and invoke peace.
A garbled OCR fragment appears to reference writing to Dr W. B. Caldwell at 4 Washington St, Manticelo, Nl. The text mentions tasting, sales, and prices in vague terms, with incomplete phrases about a person named Shack and a Mr. Caldwell, though the full meaning is unclear.
A garbled advert claims a complexion renewer is effective and economical, promising removal of freckles, dark spots, and blemishes. It mentions ingredients and astringent lorine properties, urging nightly use with washing in the morning for best results. The text is incoherent but centers on cosmetic skin whitening and spot reduction.
Cro Shaler Phipuacy student Kinsley Johnson went to Leavenworth on the sixth and seventh of the month to take the slate Piauinvey exams Alis-prades. He achieved a general average of Stu, exceeding his nearest competitor Al silijerts by A points.
Society notes describe Methodist Ladies entertaining at Mrs JH Molten in Massachusetts. Mentions Missionary Society of the Print Luther Church to meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Katie Squire of Clemmond as guest. Fraternity pledge and past presidents referenced. scattered items indicate social gatherings and religious group activities.
A historic ad promotes a cholera remedy praised by J. H. Hough and others. The notice recommends the hot Giles fort Chioléta and asserts many thanks for the men. It claims no traveler or resident should be without this grease remedy and notes Fox sale by all dealers.
A fragmentary report notes members of a crew, with two exceptions, reached Nassau in the Bahama islands. The date references Sept 3 and Sept 23 appear in the dispatch, indicating an incident near Vestan Hall and the Thuendel area.
Bert Kennedy's Indians face a full slate as Wilk Bave and Big Bill Hargiss lead Normal pies in a tough game at Hakkeolt. Frida ternodu and Ley contribute, with the outcome hinging on early innings and strategic pitching.
A stray clipping notes that Miss Aelon Bardick and a Topeka tutor are visiting Kan City this morning as guests of Mrs Bodhurl, with the event described in a brief social note.
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