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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
2
The piece argues jails are incubators of crime and advocates wholesome outdoor labor as reform. It urges the legislature to authorize state use of outdoor work on roads or a municipal farm to aid prisoners and benefit the community. It cites a 1916 Lawrence Kansas publication context and touches on broader penal policy issues.
Long clipping recounts editorials on La Follette and Mexican policy, plus local items from July 30 1891. Mentions La Follette’s stance, Chicago 1912, Huerta, Wilson. quotes Wichita Beacon and Leavenworth Times. Also lists local movements, travel notes, birthdays, and community updates in Kansas.
The estimate places the price of a single life at about 19 000 dollars, enough to sustain an individual from infancy to adulthood, provide technical training, and leave seed money for starting a career.
A brief, reflective snippet questions the value of living long versus living fully. It ponders aging, mortality, and the allure of a short, intense life over century-spanning existence. The fragment hints at deadlines and rules governing a very long life.
A fragment hints at aggressive campaigning in the state over a controversial issue and the law offenders faced with broad disapproval. The text suggests public interest in reducing drama and enforcing legal boundaries.
A Sedewick Panther graph notes a mother with ten children who raised four speaks on state wars and public health. She is described as fully qualified to judge the state's wars and the health system, referencing serum and antitoxin methods and their broad impact.
A newspaper note claims the Fool Killer has been derelict in his duties in Suez this summer and reports plans to circulate recall petitions. It cites several reckless acts attributed to him, including a rocketing fool harming a lover and another mismanaging alcohol on a foxhunt while leading friends. The piece urges action to remove him from office.
In a statement Governor Capper urges adoption of a work program for county and city prisoners as the remedy for the issue described. The address underscores use of prison labor to aid local governments and reduce inmate idleness.
A large Topeka party at the lake enjoys good sport including fishing and frog shooting. Residents listed include Mr and Mrs Harvey Fowler, Mr and Mrs FL Snow, W H Willey Will Rowley, Blanche Fowler Ida and Anna Henry, Carrie Rosier, and Mr Humphrey and wife.
The article quotes Willian H. Os born, United States commissioner of international revenue, on saving as a path to wealth. It relays a story of a bride who saved small coins in a cigar box labeled furniture box, grew her fund to $2,000 then invested in land, later sold for $3,000, and built a fortune. The piece urges young men to adopt systematic saving and prudent investments.
The July 28 1891 item notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Geg Schell and local entries on parking lots improving streets. basebalI franchise changes. social plans. and a lengthy discussion on newspaper costs led by references to the Tennesseean and American and to Rockefeller philanthropy highlighting relief efforts and medical advances.
A compact note reports prolonged hardship facing newspapers as market dynamics shift. Industry struggles include reduced ad revenue, rising production costs, and stagnating circulation impacting local papers and staff.
The Boston Herald questions why praising John D. Rockefeller invites censure and why demagogues use his name as a symbol of depravity while Congress debates funding his foundation. It suggests newspapers fear to praise Rockefeller and notes the pattern of denouncement by sensational editors.
The article discusses a shift toward legitimate advertising in commerce, with New York Stock Exchange rules pushing honest practices. It notes cooperation with advertising leaders and exchanges, the push for higher ethics, and the hope for clearer investor value amid vast annual misinvestments. It cites Christian Science Monitor commentary and reports on rising demand for Pierson’s No 106 cigars and a local motor trip to Lake View.
Swift and Company announces a national pension plan funded by a $2,000,000 foundation built over six years. More than 30,000 employees are eligible, with no employee contributions and annual costs estimated at $400,000 beyond fund income. Pensions range from 240 to 5000 dollars yearly. Chicago area expected to include 8,000 beneficiaries. A five-member pension board, consisting of Swift and Company officers or employees, will administer the fund.
WF Gernandt of Omaha, architect for the new school buildings, made a final inspection in Lawrence yesterday. He will report his findings to the board of education soon and returned to Omaha last night.
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