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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1912

Page

2

Political Notes on Electors and Campaigns Mentioned

A fragmented letter column discusses electors for Roosevelt Taft and Rockevelt, noting voters may select up to ten, nine in one case, with cautions to avoid trouble. It mentions Madero declaring peace, Grider’s support for the president, and J. J. Brady as a Republican progressive candidate in Kansas Second District. The Ottawa Herald notes references to a Baltimore Sun reader, Wilson campaign manager McCombs and the thirteen-letter constraint in the nominating process.

Innwias County Roosevelt Taft Fie Grider Tait J. J. Hrady Farseongress Garnett Kansas Baltimore| Sun Iffords Woodrow W R. Marshall Yl- St Fou Wilson Liar McCombs Jett Min William 4 Biyan

Roosevelts Supporters Brace for Big Primary Vote

The Kansan editorial page urges voters to back the Roosevelt faction in the upcoming primary. It argues for continued progressive measures, cites party unity, and predicts strong turnout across Douglas, Bourbon, and Wyandotte counties with hopes for large county ticket support.

Tohturrow Nice Pheu Roosevelt Arthur Capper Dias Caper Congress Lasheen The Editeriat Idea Pipers Doulas Auklin Anderson Allen Linn Nios dJehneon Jose Bourhart Wigan Dotte Bourbon Jie Woyandotte Crider

The Wild Coachman of 1912 by George Matthew Adams

A fragmented verse narrative depicts a reckless jaywalker driving a caravan through a village street. The piece mocks civic order and self appointed authority as onlookers argue amid chaos, ending with a note on law and public behavior in 1912.

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Blessing to Women Promotes Pinkham’s Remedy

A grateful woman calls Lys dia E. Pinkhams a blessing after years of womanly weakness. The piece touts Vevetade Compound as a famous medicine for women’s ills that has restored her health and echoes the experience of thousands of grateful women who rely on this remedy.

Lysdia E. Pinkhams

Water Works Proposition Nears Completion After Hard Labor

Henry Bowman, contractor at the waterworks, is nearing the end of a long, tedious job. Within three weeks he is expected to overcome major obstacles and complete the project. Bowman deserves commendation for patience and perseverance amid many difficulties, including heavy dirt and extra work caused by recent floods. The western end of the cut and large main still require work, but infrared methods promise to hasten dirt removal and water priming. Although costly, final completion will provide a clean water supply for a town of about five thousand. Smith Center Pioneer reports Bowman is a resident of the city.

Henry Bowman Smith Center Pioneer Buwnain

August 5 1876 political and election notes

The Mouse Committee on Banking and Currency voted six to four to report a bill repealing the resumption act. Primary results list ward by ward winners in a Republican convention at the Court House. Also notes Taft’s planned White House trip in September to launch the GOP campaign and a Greenville Ohio school appointment.

Second Tumke Commonwealth Austra Net Kansis Wieveri Sniwati Fone Jrreng Aly J. le Riady Lawre Senate Sigve Beauty Ional Mouse Committée On Banking and Currency Court House H. Q.CA_ Norton CS. Tlampton Henry Fuel Oliver’ Paul Wari Jon S White Mex Jows Nird H. Q, Cotffin We M. Campbell Charles Andersen S. EL W.jalnson Sim. Allen Pith Charles Broces F. P My Wean J. Walken Wakaruss Willing Eyal S. Ty Norton Mr Gingesiel A. J. Harris Cront Township C. W. Tagrenney Withant Inva Washington Taft White House Middle West Missouri Nis

Farm Yields and Wheat Records Mentioned in Jefferson County

John W Johnson reports wheat on his Jefferson county farm at ix ac in, totaling 4 440 bushels with an average forty five bushels per acre. He tested 6314 pounds, while the penre est tested 61 pounds. H Leonhard on Robinson farm raised over 5 000 bushels and the Yeildsper aere was large. Thus Me Farkind who lives east of town raised 3 000 bushels.

John N. Johnson Jefferson County Johnson Eh. Leonhard Robinson Me' Farkind

Rat War In New Orleans Extermination Costs Discussed

In New Orleans health authorities battle a rat survey and extermination drive amid worries over disease. Dr. White estimates annual support costs around two dollars per person based on London research, warning four rats likely per resident in a city of about 375 000 and 3 100 000 yearly losses from rodent damage. Poorly drained damp ground and close ground-level housing hinder eradication while fleas remain the main disease vector.

Ang White London New Orleans Domic Dr. White

Real Estate Transfers Joli P Usher and Baldwin Trusts

Real estate transfers involving Joli P Usher and the Baldwin Trusts show conveyances to Iva Markham and to the Lambda Chapter Delta Delta Delta Fraternity at Baldwin. Property includes Lots numbered 1, 16, 17 and 18 on Mh Street in Baldwin with consideration listed as $100. The text references a deed quitclaim and trustee actions for sorority and fraternity properties.

Joli P Usher Lawrence Alpha Nu Beta Theta Pi Bevin Noother Widine Tewn St. Lawrence Tva Markham Lta Dea Baldwin Ivahirkham Et al Lamba Chapter Delta Delta Delta Fraternity

Hay Making Record Near Nottingham

Fragmentary report from Alabama notes a hay making effort miles north of the city. The team faced difficulties cutting and gathering the crop but persisted, assembling a effort that yielded a sizable tonnage despite early setbacks.

Nottingham

Complexion cream promises quick skin improvement

An advertisement touts mercolized wax as a daily facial treatment that removes dead skin, fades freckles and sun spots, and gradually smooths wrinkles. It claims visible results with nightly application and warm water rinsing, alongside a benzoin-like lotion made from dissolved substances.

Ian

From Brick Ovens to Modern Electric Cooking

A reminiscence of kitchen evolution from brick ovens to gas stoves, gas ranges, and eventual electric cooking. The narrator recalls early experiments with fire, the shift to gasoline stoves, the move to a sixty-dollar gas range, and finally a complete electric cooking setup, highlighting faster cooking and reduced mess as meals moved from hearth to table.

Fragmentary note on meals and table cooking practices

A garbled OCR fragment describes eating habits and table cooking in incomplete terms. It mentions meals and overall preparation but lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to identifiable facts for a full news-style summary.

Sheriff of Hickory Creek to Be Staged at Airdome

The Spence Company presents a four act drama The Sheriff of Hickory Creek at the Airdome tonight. They have leased the rights from Clifton M. and are the sole producers, continuing their current seasonal program with this production.

Airdome Spence Hick- 7 Spence Company Clifton M. Th

GOATS MAKE A LIVELIHOOD ON LIMBERTIS FARM NEAR LAWRENCE

Martin, living ten miles southwest of Lawrence, reports success raising Angora goats on eighty acres. He began years ago when pasture was overgrown with sumac and rush, selling about twenty goats for profit and keeping the land productive. The operation grew to forty head by last year, with goats replacing cattle for pasture maintenance and income, while local merchants promote animal health aids and fly control products.

Martin Lawrence Ives

Horse Collars and Sore Neck Pads at Klein Shop

ED KLEIN at 732 Massachusetts Avenue offers a range of horse collars and neck pads. Shop advertises all kinds of horse gear with a focus on comfort and preventive care for sore necks.

ED Klein Massachusetts

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