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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented OCR text describes four faces of the state capitol building displaying photographs. Supporters accuse Republican Harding and Democrats claim the windows are used for political messaging. Pedestrians, passing motorists, and pedestrians observe the kaleidoscopic display as a contested public space at the capitol.
The fragment reports a funeral planned at 0:30 o clock Friday for an individual connected to Franklin in 1856. Details about the deceased or exact relations are incomplete, with portions mentioning a home visit and a 4 year age at a prior time.
Family farm near Vinland was sold and Rumsey Bros will open a funeral home at 645 Indiana Lawrence after years in Tonganoxie. The firm will provide ambulances and modern equipment, with ties to the community and ongoing business in Tonganoxie. Various local items and personal notes accompany the notice in this fragment.
Article outlines a French government wireless station planned by American forces, featuring eight 550 ton steel towers in two rows near New York, with a range exceeding 13 000 miles. It notes the armistice left the project half finished and mentions Gustafson’s Ramage sale at 839 Mass on Saturday.
The Somday group hosts a picnic on Friday August 13 in Mr Armstrongs Grove with a comic invitation. Families gather for dinners and visits from Lawrence, Blue Mound, Fort Leavenworth, and Topeka. Kiowa Literary Club meets with social servings. visitors include Thiry, Belle s, Rowland, Stanwix sisters.
A man plans a trip to Manhattan to spend time with his brother and the family. The note mentions travel intent and familial ties without additional context or dates.
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