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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
4
The Journal World announces mail and carrier delivery options for the Kansas paper with instructions to call by 8 pm if a delivery is missed. It lists offices in Massachusetts Street and a Chicago representative and notes association memberships. The text also mentions a local event tied to a federation gathering and discusses ongoing concerns about guests and entertainment.
A distorted biblical text from Luke 15 11 20 retells a son asking for his share of goods and leaving home He faces famine and swine herding in a distant land Then he resolves to return and seek his fathers forgiveness The error filled rendering mentions a waiting father and servant names in a garbled form
A fragmented report describes an observance in the city centered on restricting reckless activity. It notes police not being fully present and witnesses offering uncertain testimony. The readable phrases hint at clues but lack concrete details or names.
A garbled report outlines a planned public exhibit and a $20000 levy proposal to fund displays. It mentions Shawnee County and Topeka officials weighing a time restricted sale or premonition tied to a notable local figure amid unclear references to a planetary omen and civic management.
A historic report describes widespread traffic laxity near a street railway line and police focus on enforcing the rules. It notes drivers and pedestrians increasingly risk injury as cars and automobiles crowd intersections and rear-ends occur, urging citizens to report dangerous incidents promptly.
Fragmented report outlines a libel case about party figures with Whit and Barnes amid political infighting. Miocdare i ervell, former New York governor and U S president candidate, features in accusations linking Roosevelt to covert actions. The piece references federations and local political factions in Emporia and Waoinen.
A Syracuse Monitor excerpt discusses a partisan suit involving Mr Roosevelt and Mar Barnes, defending free political criticism while safeguarding government integrity. It argues that citizen speech on public affairs is essential, regardless of personal attacks, and warns abridging rights could threaten democratic institutions.
A farmer reflects on shifting from manual labor to mechanized aids in the farm kitchen. He describes a transition from a spinning wheel to modern conveniences, noting cost, maintenance, and limited daily impact on labor. The piece discusses water pumps, stoves, sinks, and piping, stressing ongoing gains but remaining far from ideal. The farmer laments continued hidden costs and labor needs in adopting new appliances.
A verbose local column references Charles Pingh and his post office lawn remedy in Lawrence, criticizing the plan to plant Bermuda grass as a cure for dandelions. It notes Pingh’s letter to the Secretary of State for Botkin, the public reaction, and mentions Bermuda Grass as the proposed solution widely discussed in the state and city.
In a bustling street scene a cheerful fat man and a gloomy thin man chat about weather styles and scotch mixtures. The exchange hints at social tensions as the two strangers observe passing fashions and ponder who is a tailor or a bartender. A running thread questions age and relationship dynamics in a playful tone.
A collage of society items lists Misses Acnes Jenkins Powell Ivez Kanade and others elected to attend Tonehat and petition the Governour. It also mentions The Wise Fool quips about undertakings and several social events including a Manhattan week end and a picnic for the Rented Ves family groups.
Fragmented OCR text reads like an ad for cosmetics and hair care wares with claims of beauty benefits. It mentions products at a corner store and promises about improving appearance and features, though many phrases are garbled and unclear.
The column lists local residents and visitors across regions including Topeka Manhattan and Wichita. Mentions travel days for Gi Jones and the Devine family, with Several names like Pursey and Watts noted for recent stops and returns.
A tempered debate discusses two sides of dog related timing issues. The text hints at opposition concerns about wasted effort and time while considering how views differ on policy change and its impact on dogs.
A damaged OCR passage mentions Miss Marry Staite of Baldwin and Mrs. SCOTrool Vindimd visiting for a few days. It notes someone leaving this morning and a Father Pe bee, with unclear dates or places due to transcription errors.
A bulletin warns the stable fly transmits diseases among cattle horses and sheep and can affect humans. It notes surra souma and other illnesses spread by the insect, urges care in importing stock, and mentions the potential for septicaemia and even infantile paralysis.
Preacharty surgeons report a mix of freshly slaked lime and phosphorus can erase tattoos so they cannot be detected. The claim notes the method as a tattoo removal technique. The fragment mentions woodstones and theogien talks as likely garbled text.
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