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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1914
Page
4
The article notes the popular shift toward Archduke Franz Ferdinand as heir apparent to Emperor Francis Joseph. It describes Ferdinand’s youth, rising status, and growing support while detailing plans for rapid grooming in state and domestic affairs under the guidance of officials and tutors.
An investigative report by the Association of Hotels Servants reveals how unskilled workers in Berlin hotels face long hours and high expenditures. It states the highest monthly wage and wage requirements, with 5 percent earning under 100 hours weekly, 42 percent at 100 to 112 hours, and 8 percent at least 18 hours daily.
Acting Consul General Nosworthy reports Nectariats sending to England aboard the Lusitania next Tuesday as British naval forces prepare for contingencies. A Berlin communique cites French initiation of hostilities with German troops invading French territory, noting air raids and border crossings by both sides as relations fracture.
The suspended bills of exchange in London faced hastened passage amid government effort to secure assent. The opposition leader, the Marquis of Lansdown, signaled willingness to support the government in difficult votes. Miss Addie Buckminster has returned from Hatfield, Wye, after a month with her sister Mrs. Frank Anderson.
Washington Aug 3 The secretary of the navy plans to establish routes to carry mail passengers and freight from Europe to the Americas and back. The move aims to assist tourists and mail service, expanding wartime logistics and coast to coast transportation.
Washington May 3p president Wilson has his Senators Gallinger Simonton and DBrandagee to meet him tonight They expect to urge Senate Republicans to back relief measures amid the United States emergency wartime situation.
Washington August 3. The president sent a special message asking the Senate for immediate appropriation of 250,000 dollars to assist distressed Americans overseas. The appeal emphasizes rapid relief for citizens in foreign lands.
An Atchison man named Peter etpibender, an employee of Scholastica, left Saturday for Cologne Germany to serve if the fatherland goes to war. He said he felt it was his duty. He has six brothers in the German army.
This opinion piece extols W R Green as a candid and earnest public servant with a track record as Commissioner of the Poor and county clerk. It highlights his honesty efficiency and service to Douglas County noting his ability to balance budgetary needs with aid to the hungry and needy. It asserts broad support for his bid for county commissioner based on experience integrity and people-centered governance.
Misses Annie Monroe Arinie ts Alnrlaugh Agnes Laptad and Mr W L Hutt arrived in Lawrence after two weeks in Cascade Colorado visiting EL Hutt family. Miss Margaret Grimm and Miss Theresa Morry spent the week with Mrs Frank Jennings returning from Denver. Frances Cosleyv of Denver is visiting her grandparents in Lawrence. Pie Ford is described as a successful athlete with lean build and strength under tension.
The report details bacteriological findings on Lawrence wells south of the Kaw, showing only one in five wells good for drinking without boiling. Nearly three quarters of wells near Lawrence deemed acceptable, but contamination risks persist and typhoid concerns loom, urging a city water supply free of contamination to reduce risk.
Lawrence State Water Survey analysis shows many wells on both river sides contaminated after rain water carries sewage into groundwater. South side wells show higher contamination. North side soils act as filter but many wells remain risky. Boil water advised for south of river. survey seeks to finish overlook list and notify residents.
Associated Press Market Report Kansas City and Chicago covers cattle and hog receipts, steady to weak markets, and column prices for feed steers cows heifers calves and stockers. Grain quotes include wheat corn oats rye and timothy with nearby and deferred contracts and receipts cited. Also a wanted to rent ad for a modern seven room flat in Bell.
An OCR fragment lists various advertisements and notices including claims for Texas Wonder cures for kidney and bladder issues, a mail order note from St Louis, and other local ads for ice cream, butter, insurance, and hardware. The text references multiple products, prices, and vendors such as Kaw Valley Creamery and Green's Hardware, with scattered incomplete lines and mis-spellings.
Mr and Mrs Kersey Cosley of Dover visit Lawrence friends. Mrs Ross Rien and daughter depart for Gloucester MA. Miss CL Wolters leaves Nokomis for St Louis Chicago. Mrs Mary Cowgill of Terre Haute visits F H Kennedy family in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Chas Strang and Mr and Mrs Laman McCurdy head to California to visit relatives. Inez Duckworth visits Burlingame. Gussie Dixon in Kansas City visiting her brother. Arline Johnson returns from vacation. Eli Dorsey returns to Williams after weekend with sister Mrs Ralph Judkins and Edw Bishop of Pratt visit. Mr J Beyman and sister Grace Scrimopski return to Topeka after visiting Mrs Abe Wolfson.
Mr and Mrs Prairie Messenger of California spent yesterday as guests of Dr and Mrs ALLE V Wolfe and FL today for Lansing Michigan where Messenger will be Professor of Drawne in the State Agricultural College Miss Vickie Miller went to Man attan Saturday and wak jac compare Jed wppen fer return by her sister Mrs HT Wendell sid baby Herbert Rev OLCO Brown pastor of the Baptist church and three men of the Baptist Gospel team went to Linwood last evening and held services The attendance was good and the congregation seemed deeply interested W Richy formerly a well known pumber in Lawrence was up from Kansas City yesterday to spend the day with acquaintances Ralph Davis returned Saturday from the cast ALK Koons who is 2 expert workman has purchased from W Banks the shoes shop at 950 Mass street and is now in charge.
Mrs. Righard of Spencerport New York reports relief from headache and nervousness after using a tablet remedy sold by dealers. The ad touts restored health and includes scattered promotional lines about savings on travel and a cream product, with stray misspellings and OCR glitches.
The listing advertises Pure Bred licensed horses including a black Percheron stallion and a horse named Dick Pateh, with pricing at 1250 dollars for each horse or the tack. It notes mares to stand for fees, care and liability details, and that breeding stock will be at Nor ia 314 miles east of Lawrence. Also listed is a public sale of farm stock and implements at the farm southwest of the city on Friday August 7th, detailing horses, mares, mules, calves, milk cows, farm tools, wagons, plows, harrows, mowers, harness, and other equipment with quantities and conditions.
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