Journal of Lawrence Aged Weekly News 1925 Edition
The Lawrence Journal weekly edition from August 5 1925 discusses yellow fever fears and US government action in the south, harvest labor shortages in Kansas and the northwest, a drowning death in an oil tank, a dispute with a monopoly, a Japan Russia peace conference note, and mixed prospects for Panama canal work. It reports on a Louisiana vessel capture by a Mississippi Navy boat, concerns over Japanese labor for canal work, and Kansas City drug trade case.
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Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Peace Commission
Lawrenes
Pean Juty Wiemena
Sheriff's Sala
Biete
Douglas County
Augustus BH
Orlewa
Mainz
Uugh Camaron
Lawrence
Twoxley County
Kansas
Lothe Bighewe
Houglas County
Kansag
Kun- Waa
Woodward
Lawrence council faces gas and electric franchises
Lawrence city council contemplates granting gas and electric franchises while balancing cheap power with city interests. Voters expect protection of rates, receipts, and street railway terms amid bids from multiple companies.
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Lawrence
Paley
Spd
Pias
Pat Mors
Half Truths and Light From Hidden Realities
The essay fragment argues that half truths spark progress when seen in part but become dangerous superstition if treated as complete. It cites religious pluralism and moral restraint, then critiques views on burial rights and Sunday observance. The piece notes global literary references and reflects on European influence, American identity, and political splits among Scandinavian Americans.
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Heaven
Are You a Drifter and Dreamer in Suggestion
The passage laments thousands who drift daily from day to day never taking decisive action toward their ambitions. They wait for favorable circumstances and a sudden change to improve fortunes, while endless dreams fade into unfulfilled intentions.
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Sam
Walt
Norokach
Bostetter
Victory for Popular Rights in Connecticut Laws Passed
Connecticut legislature passes a reform bill dubbed the corrupt practices act, mandating detailed publication of expenditures by political agents, treasurers, and candidates. It introduces provisions allowing courts to void elections after investigation into fraud, reflecting English law influence and party divisions over its approval.
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Connecticut
Morgan G Bulkeley
United States Senate
Bulkelay
Telephone Directory and Medical Endorsement Fragment
A damaged seventeenth century style directory fragment lists partial names and numbers and includes an endorsement for Electric Bitters as a remedy for neuralgia and stomach liver complaints. The fragment mentions Mrs John A Young of Clay New York and a testimonial about heart weakness cured by the medicine.
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John A. Young
Clay
N. Y
Barber & Som
Beitle
Marvelous Fruit Grower A California plant breeder’s wonders
In the Country Calendar W S Har wood lauds 35 years of work by Mr Burbank creating and enhancing plant life. He cites over 2 560 distinct species including the prince’s berry white blackberry and a plum with no pit plus a walnut with a shell as thin as paper and many other marvels.
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W. S. Harwood
California
Burbank
Prinnis
Anton Net
Dogs Gift of Trust Inspires a Grim Rescue Tale
A frightened dog with a soft eye comforts a writer as a dangerous rescue unfolds. The narrator recalls a tense moment and the unexpected mercy shown, noting the dog’s calm gaze and the subsequent hope that a companion, Bob, may survive. The scene centers on loyalty, fear, and a plan to save a life.
Cure for Deafness by Constitutional Remedies
A dubious claim lists deafness causes as inflamed ear tubes and catarrh and promises a cure through constitutional remedies. It asserts tubal inflammation affects hearing, and removing it can restore hearing while claiming most deafness is linked to catarrh. The text offers $100 for a case of deafness caused by catarrh.
Milking Whales Promises New Dairy Industry
A Port-au-Basques report says Prof Muller domesticated a herd of sulphur-bottom cow whales and perfected milking gear. The yield is five to seven hogsheads daily, producing rich milk with medicinal value. The herd now numbers about 60, with a dairy operation planned along the Blaine coast before moving to permanent pasture.
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Port-au-Basques
N. F
Muller
Jersey
Whitch
Hax Agers Arices
Remy Wile
Went Dudlan Islands
Ifea
Newfoundland
Rose
Kuever
Blaine
Supplement to July 15 Telephone Directory Additions
Subscriptions warn that several names were added too late for the regular July 15 directory and must be cut into the supplemental list. Residents with addresses in New York and Delaware are noted, including several listings such as White 5541 Bond Enos residence and Main 134 Leonard O P residence.
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White
Bond
Enos
Bol
N.Y
Howard
F. B. Rete
Delaware
Leonard
O.P
Wiedemann
Jilted Namqualand damsel and breach of promise note
A Cape Town report recounts Margareth Ackkers accusing Klaas Cloete of breaking her heart with a breach of promise threat. The letter dated Feb 22, 1905, from Margareth to Mr. Mallet ends with a resigned pledge of love. Klaas’s retort is philosophically dismissive. The item blends sensational marriage dispute with stray notices and a medical advertisement.
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Namqualand
Nababeep
G. W. Mallett
Klaas Cloete
Mr. Mallet
Klaas Cloeté
Margareth Ackkers
Klaas
Olce Girts
Cape, Town
Africa
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