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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1911
Page
4
Fragmentary remarks show Taft described as not a typical politician while discussing party dynamics. The text references Tom MeNext Tas, Tom Inis, and Kansas doctor Jinkee Ga erille as figures in gubernatorial and presidential scenarios, noting shifts in support and internal dissent.
The document critiques U S border policy and war readiness while discussing church figures and university administration. It mentions Glick and Lewis, names institutions, and questions governance, ethics, and public trust amid social tensions. The piece weaves political, religious, and educational commentary without a single clear narrative.
Letter from Mrs Orville Ruck claims avoidance of surgery by taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after a failed operation and extended illness. She credits regained health to the remedy and urges others with female complaints to try it.
The scrambled text describes a barber racing to shave a patron during a chaotic scene. It references a city, a train, and a reporter's possible questioning of a talk. It mentions a superintendent warning schools, parents, and children, and hints at a larger political or editorial conflict with references to a university student and a press dispute.
In a political column the piece critiques Roosevelt's sensational style and his Panama Canal stance. It contrasts dignified, conservative methods with his public posturing while noting Taft's peace proposals and the cost of arms. The text also discusses lessons from Passion Week and the resurrection narrative.
The article discusses war fatigue and expenses mirroring Frederick the Great, cites Dr Willis Moore on tornado avoidance, and reflects on Kansas political reforms. It notes weather warnings, elder hazards, and historical cost savings in government, suggesting parallels to modern budgeting and safety practices.
Senior students armed with hickory staves roam Fraser Hall and other halls enforcing rough discipline on freshmen who wear the diminutive cap. A party of seniors was forced from the pharmic quarters by freshmen, then the upperclassmen paddled and ran a gauntlet from Snow Hall to the Chemistry building. A bonfire was later built to burn paddles as a social coercion to drop the issue.
John Lo Kibworth moves toward relocating Lawrence away from Pine Street by starting three concrete buildings in the 100 block on Vermont Street. The town aims to reduce main street traffic and create a single business spine.
The ordinance levies provisional special assessments on properties along Ontario Street in Lawrence Kansas to pay grading curbing and paving costs from Massachusetts Street to Barker Avenue. It lists numerous lot numbers across Babcock's Addition South Cranson's Sub-Division and Willusser's sub-division with assessed amounts and lot portions.
Fiosford Investment and Mortgage Company lists phone contact at S24 Mass Street for inquiries or business communications. Records show a single location address and telephone line for customer outreach.
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