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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1916
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal-World date Aug 9 1916 issues include subscription terms and postal details, A PS and advertising affiliations. Wartime notes discuss England holidays and the shift from horse to motor transport on Douglas county highways, with a light aside on automobile license tags. The piece references telephone numbers for delivery and a weathered civic tone.
Two Alabama editors were arrested to stop a duel, amid reports the dictionary’s vitriolic language exhausted its options and left no other recourse for settling the dispute.
Stories claiming Raymond Robins and other progressives are rapidly entering the Democratic Party appear exaggerated. The article suggests similar tales of progressives stampeding to the Democrats may be of the same questionable origin, casting doubt on immediate party shifts.
A reflective note on Kansas adopting better systems to determine primaries and election results, aiming to avoid partisan delays and keep citizens informed without protracted waiting or political friction.
A Carterville man received a satisfactory settlement after his mustache was clipped off at a saloon. The case implies many others harmed in saloons lack redress.
A historical manuscript note cites Eras mus on war as a critique of press focus and urges debate on news priorities. The piece condemns a proposed Stephir bill aimed at controlling advertising prices, portraying it as a manufacturers’ price-fixing trust that hurts consumers nationwide.
A July report from a bi national printing committee urges curbs on leave to print. It would reduce costly, unread congressional materials and trim thousands of dollars yearly. The measure aims to cut redundant speeches and immaterial reports while preserving legitimate records for public access.
A New York committee of newspaper men seeks measures to keep papers operating amid scarce paper and rising costs. They pledge to cut exchanges and ad checks, avoid extra pages, and limit free copies. The Journal-World plans to relieve expenses by shrinking type from nine to eight points and eight-column layout, aiming to save and secure paper despite price jumps.
Tulsa Democrat notes American city boys training outgrew ancient Greek standards in broad jump and overall physical tests at the College of the City of New York. Rehearsed discipline and training yielded superior results, with modern sanitation and nutrition aiding development, though critics debate if gains outweigh sacrifices.
Primary election day is dull this year in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs James Clair left for Montana Wednesday to visit Mr and Mrs Clyde Edens and Cecile Ward and her child Alfred.
Dr. John A. Gregg of Lawrence is described as a successful educator now serving as president of Edward Waters College in Jacksonville Florida. He previously directed the Teal Institute Cape and spent years in Leavenworth St Joseph and other posts. As a trustee of Wilberforce University and leader in southern education he is set to share opportunities and insights from his progress in education.
The text lists numerous neighborhood happenings including funeral attendances for Mr Chirley Steepper at MedLauth and services for Emonds and Arville South. It records visits by Ovin Smith, Mr John Bb, and families. mention of telephone lines out. and social gatherings at the homes of residents like Mr and Mrs. Sly.
Local readers report several G A R members back Capt Patrick H Coney of Lincoln Post No 1 Topeka as the Kansas choice for national commander in chief at the upcoming encampment in Kan ty from August 29 to September. The letter cites his long service and asks officials to honor Kansas by selecting him, signed by Lawrence’s W H Lemon and other officers.
In Topeka Kansas on August 9 the state adopts a double election board system for the November general election after an attorney general ruling. All city precincts and most country precincts in larger counties will run two boards. The first counts ballots as they arrive, then hands them to the second board for final tally.
Alexander departed this morning to visit friends in South Dakota, traveling to reconnect with acquaintances and spend time away from home.
A Lawrence party including Mr and Mrs J A Henley Miss Marion Henley and Mr Walter Smith headed to Chicago found rain elsewhere in Kansas while remaining dry at home. They were delayed twice in mud between Lawrence and Olathe but remained uninjured and resumed travel. Ice cream and soda ad lines accompany the fragment.
Fragmentary quote from Tolstoy Ruskin-like text encourages daily acts of kindness and personal growth. The garbled OCR yields an inspirational note about leaving a record of kind deeds and learned wisdom for others and oneself.
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