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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1914
Page
7
A collage of public remarks and stray notes from era publications. Joseph Parker joked about his audience spanning the Himalayas to the Rocky Mountains. A mix of AP market lines, light tips on incandescent cleaning, and humorous anecdotes about streetwear, appetites, and a tramp’s punchline end the slice.
A fragmentary column reflects on charity and personal duty with moral maxims. It contrasts American travelers valuing Europe, cites two American girls in Paris debating activities, and humorously notes habits of hyenas and crocodiles.
The Plaindealer prints a strong hometown tribute to James R. Holmes, praising his lifelong public service and candidacy for mayor of Lawrence. The piece notes Holmes's Kansas birth in Linn County in 1868, his leadership roles including president of The Link County Publishing Company and owner of local papers, and his steady support for common people. It lauds his integrity, industrious nature, and readiness to help others, urging voters to back him for mayor based on character and proven service.
Oscar Heinen and neighbors attended meetings at Baldwin and Tucon last Thursday evening. The Farmers Union delivered a load of corn to View schools hospital and spent the week with relatives. Young people joined a literary program at Eixeel fast Pri and a spring alliance event. Many families visited, with Miss Viola Qehrle and Inez Heffner noted. A weather threat limited attendance to eleven but a pleasant program continued. the Worden Women's Bank met with Miss Margaret and Sophia Heim.
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