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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from Georgia and Kansas origin mentions a public figure urging officers to act, with quoted personal reminiscences about marriage and bread sharing. Content is unclear and partially garbled with names and street addresses.
A Lawrence reader cites an Ohio correspondent arguing that heated debate often degenerates into a wrangle. The item notes a man who spent three days in a tree waiting for floodwaters to recede, reflecting the era’s vivid dispatches from April 9, 1913.
A clearest statement from advocates argues there is no valid argument against equal suffrage. The piece emphasizes immediate rights for women comparable to men, urging action and unity among supporters.
Fragment discusses a tannery problem and the need for better sporks and cake. It mentions high cost of living as a consequence and hints at a starter. The language is informal and garbled with several spelling errors.
Señora Madero confronts Anulay Wilson over his murder, asserting he enabled the Huerta regime and accepting actions taken as for the greater good. She expresses sorrow over Mexico's grim situation and notes the country is not in an enviable state.
Fragments reflect voter action on a pivotal initiative and recall power. The text notes public sentiment about political leadership and governance, suggesting dissatisfaction with the status quo and a push to empower citizens. Specific names, dates, or places are absent or unclear.
The text extols the university for its numerous departments and broad range of subjects. It asserts the university is the heart of the state’s educational system and serves a useful purpose in many other ways.
The nation moves from legislative selection to direct popular vote for senators, a reform ending legislative corruption and marking a major step in people’s control of government. The shift, long debated, will alter how senators are chosen and how electoral power is distributed.
California emerges as the leading state in advertising influence on public policy with claims that the state’s laws are shaped by ad spending. The piece notes a proposed Francisca project and asserts California will not construct a state building, reflecting puzzlement over advertising driven decisions.
A fragment discusses a legislature passing a law to cap one third of costs on the city and mentions Lawrence facing funding for improvements. The speaker calls the law indefensible and urges stopping most variable upgrades amid local tensions.
Fragmented, unreadable excerpt discusses public life facing criticisms and mistrust. Mentions gender fairness, suspicious motives, and the ideal of principled, selfless work by people. text is garbled and incomplete, offering a partial view of social critique.
A historical note claims Brill Jagnite, once manager of a local company, took more than his fair share during a period of losses. The piece alleges the enterprise was unfairly used to benefit him while funds and profits dwindled.
Twenty years of advocacy for a tariff on wool and revenue needs clashed as Mrs Bryan supported free wool. The last congress favored wool protection, but the new plan proposes immediate free wool with a three year adjustment period for planters. Sheep and sugar interests face different treatments in the tariff discussion.
The text argues for levee construction on the Mississippi and its tributaries to stop ordinary floods. It emphasizes federal support and compares river needs in the Mississippi and New valleys, claiming flood control would protect property nationwide and highlight the river's regional importance.
The text presents a garbled protest about suffrage and leadership with references to men and women. It hints at restraint and responsibility in governance while urging restraint in property and life matters. The fragmentary lament mentions ballot access and cautions against rash decisions.
The Abilene Reflector faces critique for backing the standpat line and for supporting a convention deal. The paper’s editor is described as a beneficiary of prior feminist reforms and now aligned with the current Democratic government, signaling a shift in editorial stance and ongoing tension over progressive influence.
A garbled excerpt discusses Republicans and editors last fall, hinting at a contested political situation. The text references a state of five and questions the difficulty of making a case, but details are unclear.
A new plan at Mesper proposes to replace the discontinued academy with home based education for students seeking higher learning. Supporters argue it will satisfy the desire for knowledge while providing a path to high school work, though skeptics note limited opportunities and access.
A Kansas City resident announces retirement from city employment to pursue farming on the Weaver farm. The narrative hints at a quiet, practical shift toward rural life, with reflections on growth, carpentry of nature, and a simpler daily rhythm away from crowded streetcars and urban bustle.
A garbled OCR passage describes women at a New York gathering wearing varied outfits. It mentions pale slate colors with bright yellow edging, embroidered hats and shawls, and vividly yellow ribbons, with references to costumes and a last deception. The text is unclear and partially unreadable but centers on attire and display.
A fragment describes a woman in black silk evening dress with a cloak and a turban hat tied under the chin. It notes lilies of the valley on bows and the hat, with losger-me-nats as adornment. The scene emphasizes the color and floral accents matching the skirt.
The article notes a spread of home rule adoption by Kansas cities this spring with third class municipalities gaining powers to change their form of government. It highlights a regional trend across the central west with several states and communities considering enabling revisions to permit cities to utilize home rule, especially among larger cities.
A reader letter from May 6, 1912, claims Resinol Soap and Ointment cured a child’s eighteen month scalp eruption and itching after other remedies failed. The endorsement, signed by Shit ie i. Teeny of 148 Heckman Street, praises instant relief and speedy healing, urging readers to try the products and request samples from Resinol Chemical Co, Baltimore Md.
Washington reports on a reciprocity plan within the new tariff bill aiming to widen trade by granting favored rates to nations that conclude reciprocity treaties with the United States. The clause replaces the penalty provision and sets normal rates as the maximum, with special rates possible for compliant countries.
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