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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1914
Page
3
A fragmented article notes a large membership approaching 190 men on a stock roll of the country. It discusses potential delays due to site committee issues and a push to complete boundary walls. It mentions elected directors and debates over routes and proposals affecting progress.
Police report describes a Topeka man linked to a plant operation extracting gold coins. Investigators say several suspects were detained after a raid on a building, with a federal district attorney stating charges will be pursued. Officials note recovered coins and ongoing efforts to identify accomplices.
Merchants Association presses for better facilities while plans by Movelarats Association and city commission face delays. Fractured OCR text notes cars stopped everywhere and a stalled street parking system. Hitching posts remain debated as streets fill with parked vehicles and confusion grows about proper curb use.
A garbled exhibit note discusses a remarkable elephant display. The text references Indian origins and a public event, noting anticipation of visual countrywide reach during the show period.
Irregularities surface in several Oklahoma counties after the recent Democratic gubernatorial primary. Officials report disputes, with candidates including B A Robertson contesting results as observers flag questionable ballots and routing. The move prompts calls for review across multiple counties.
In the upcoming Ohio primary, voters will choose party nominees for federal and state offices including president, Congress, and state legislature. The ballot will list candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House seats, and various state and local offices as defined by election officials.
A nostalgic column reports on neighbors and events in the area. Mentions Ma Ops phar ents, Merv and Mes, Sin-Hog, and Charles Cantrell. little details describe visits, travel to Kansas City, a horse accident injuring a rider, and various family happenings among Mrs. Kuhward, Bert Tarbonr, and Mr. and Mrs. Holmes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Sunday visit with Mr Sunday and Otto, mentions Missouri connections, Mrs Curtis and her relatives Myre, McWinley, Hart, Gertend, and Bary. Indeterminate places and dates given. context suggests a family or social gathering with several individuals named.
Arkansas prepares for the arrival of state troops with the National Guard to encamp at Logan H roots, Logan Hill or nearby locations. Adjutant General Beek oversees mobilization, ensuring supply lines and equipment readiness for Little Rock units.
A fragment reports Kansas troops headed back from Brownsville Texas and packing at Mort potentially moved to Fort Riley. The unit previously deployed to the border in April and now prepares for new assignment.
The piece notes swings and activities at Christi School with helpers aiding the day. It mentions younger and older children receiving provided swings and entertainment from Harris and others, plus expectations of good weather and a warm, enjoyable day.
Kansas market notes show cattle closing at near record highs with heavy demand from packers. Hog prices remained firm with top bids around seven to eight dollars, while lambs and feeders rose on good gains last week. Trade activity indicated tightening supply and cautious buyer stance, as western and midwest entries posted steady to higher quotes.
Garret, head of the Department of Sat ie at Fakre University, has been granted a year’s leave from Fakre. He will spend the month at Li vat University and then join Harvard University for the coming year as a staff member teaching two classes per week while pursuing advanced work in mathematics and contributing to time studies.
Promoters anticipate an international field meet in Baltimore, Maryland, next month with top sprinters and distance runners from many nations set to compete. American star Howard Prew is noted as a leading hopeful, with Applezarth and Trew among strong contenders in the 220s and sprint events.
Health officials in Costa Rica say no new cases have been reported in the last nine days. No further details or related measures were provided.
Local dispatch notes ongoing war coverage and reports that Rev. Ainslie will address the Brotherhood. Also mentions a will and a grant or grantor involved in a nearby event, with emphasis on community and religious figures amid wartime reporting.
An advertisement touts a remedy named Marys Wonderful Stomach Remedy offered by Raymond & Co. It claims to heal indigestion, gases, liver and stomach issues, and restore youth with cures found in France. The piece markets health benefits and urges readers to buy locally.
International boxing heats up as Georges Carpentier faces a challenger in London for a twenty round bout with a purse around 50,000. The match also links to Smith and Wells in a promotional backdrop as racing demands and boxing fans await the outcome of this heavyweight era spectacle.
The article notes rising interest in the Lawrence National Bank Ceri Contest with daily entitlements and monster stalks reportedly brought to the bank. It mentions a deadline near and urges participants to bring entries and attend Wiedemann’s for prizes and related events at First Methodist Church and Balesvin, with dates lingering from the previous Monday.
A fragmented report discusses building nine or ten silos to store silage amid prospects of a higher yielding crop. It mentions future silo expansion, weather risks, and the need to plan for ample silage to feed cattle and calves, with references to local agricultural notices and the division of agricultural bulletins.
Fragments reveal a conversation on politics religion and daily life with neighbors recalling a renaissance period, a vicar and Sunday routines. A man jokes about his father’s Sundays while a senator explains limited time for speeches. Community chatter captures local perspectives.
A curious parlor scene centers on a young girl whose attention to a young man remains, even as she risks not seeing her mother. The piece hints at a social rule and an exchange guiding behavior.
Fragmentary prose reflects a religious exhortation on duty and family life. It invokes maternal sacrifice and shared hardship, urging faithful service to God and community through steady effort and virtue.
A legal dialogue features a lawyer asking a witness to define conscientious scruples. The witness confirms understanding, recalling parental expectations about becoming a musician, contrasting pride and pressure with personal choice. The fragment resembles a Boston Globe piece, noting informal courtroom banter.
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