Progressive party and public figures rally in wartime era
A disjointed 1912 column from Lawrence shows a mix of political chatter about Uncle Joe, Woodrow Wilson, and reform ideals. It mentions Addams entering politics, critiques of education and class progress, and references to Foley Kidney Pills as a product plug amid the surrounding campaign talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Joe
Woodrow Wilson
Amore Hall
Baptists
Mullcn
Progressive” Party
Mnc
Nal
Foley
Hubert W. Harter
Lawrenceville
O. P. Barber & Son
Reform Talk and Community Struggles in a Turbulent Letter
A disjointed 19th century letter discusses district plans for electing U.S. senators, urges sanitary measures amid rain and sun, and questions whether people should govern themselves. It praises a local leader, notes soldiers selling goods, and describes a forthcoming mass demonstration along the Suota Fe trail with enthusiasm for civic unity and churchgoing.
Quincy Woman Bequeaths Estate to Friends and Nieces
A Quincy woman’s will leaves $20 800 to personal friends and distributes the remainder to her nieces and an heir. Named beneficiaries include Lenette Mess, Thompson, Mrs Helen Nance Anderson of Lincoln Neb, and Emily Sel Balti among others. The document references household goods and wealth apparel, with the residue divided equally between her sister and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Chuiiney
Til
Mary i
Nante
Torlay
Lenette Mes
Thompson
Helen ‘Nance Anderson
Lincoln
Neb
Mi i
Texag
Mos
Tuk TD. Robbins
Minnie Robinson Chinn
Emily Sele Baltist
Virginia Soliday
Lynam
Iirl
Earli
Glaulys Hones
Mary Niehaus
Albright Musical Comedy at Airdome in Lawrence
Splendid show coming to the Airdome Monday night by the Albright Musical Comedy Company. Opening bill Froliés promises light fun with singing, dancing, and novelty costumes. comedians J Smith and Harnetto head a playful troupe presenting two complete performances nightly with new, upbeat material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airdome
Albright Musical Comedy, Co
Apgeph J. Smith
Mike
Harnetto
Phe Somedy
Dorothy Stock Wills to Nebraska in Queen of Queer Street
The Dorothy Stock will present Queen of Queer Street tonight while Mr Dick leaves tomorrow for Chicago to perform in his own show. Prices are 10 cents and free. The Lawrence Transfer Co advertises packing and freight services with experienced men for hauling furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Stock
Vouiiny
Mr. Dick
Chicago
Will Wen
Nebraska
Shex
Queer Street
Lawrence Transfer Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claim
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites E. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and includes an undersigned testimonial about F J? Cyano’s integrity and trustworthy business dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Toledo
F. J. Cyano
Bellevn Lim
Buckshaw toils in city for wife's suffrage life
A lyrical vignette from 1912 sketches Old Buckshaw a weary laborer whose hard work keeps the house with his wife who runs suffrage clubs. The piece contrasts his grit with her social thrusts amid crowded streets and noisy, gleaming shops as he endures sadness and she pursues votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Buckshaw
George Matthew. Adams
United Presbyterian Church Bible services at Wa Pe
Local church notices list multiple denominations with details on preaching times midweek services and special events. United Presbyterian hosts evening union service with Stauffer and Ly Ek. First Presbyterian with Rev. Redman, Cajon Young People meet. Christian Scientist church and Epworth League events noted. outreach invites attenders and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Wa Pe
Tom Yel
First Presbyterian Church
Prof. Redman
Ule Linton
Stauffer
Remarkable Potential Remedies and Local Advertisements
An assortment of old advertisements touts remedies for rheumatism and other ailments, with products such as Merital-Hlepma powders and Lucas varnish stain. Local drug stores Raymond's and Maye’s advertise pharmaceuticals, while insurance and real estate notices appear alongside. Miscellaneous listings include Mahominy case buys, disinfectants, and insurance offerings from E.J. Hilkey at the People’s Bank building.
La Follette Firebrands Through Senate on Trust and Reform
Senator La Follette stormed the Senate floor denouncing Taft era trusts and praising the Progressive path within the Republican party. He argued for continued fight, attacking the administration’s trust policy and contrasting Roosevelt and Taft records, while challenging opponents and signaling unwavering commitment to progressives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ang
Visin
Apice Truvesyne
Senate
Ta Follette
Progressive Party
Lafoylette
Republican Party
Rougevelt
Lakillette
Edd
Roosevelt Opens Progressive Campaign in Rhode Island
The Progressive party opened its national campaign in Providence with large crowds and cheering. Theodore Roosevelt arrived at 5 p.m., spoke twice, and asserted the movement is as sure as fate, a new party born from the people’s demand for live issues over dead ones. He argued the Whig past gave way to a fresh political force, drawing applause from thousands gathered around the station and infantry hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. T
Progressive Party
Theofore Roosevelt
Rhode Island
Hoosevelt
Ant
Roosevelt
Infantry Hall
United States
Chewan
Whig
Speeches Stir Audience With Sharp Political Metaphor
The event featured Colonel Beausevely delivering a forceful address with pointed comparisons between Republicans and Democrats, likening voters to sheep and opponents to wolves. He urged a forward, modern path and criticized current patterns as outdated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Beausevely
Benny Ks
Jie
Gould
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Dane Addams
Hil
el Chattie Beaks
Bahuin
J. Lammigeik
J. H.mitchel
Aeith
Vabdnet
Saay Gotguns
Billy Mirgan
Atanas
Dia
Knoc
Gover
Severn
Vetrig
Caele Shim
Shilene i
Wariasi
Este
Thore
Trinity Sutherby
Presbyterian
Lynch
Stautfer
Ube
HS Welook
Ly Ek
Stanifer
Tes
Chureli
Budldius
Machusetts
Church of God
Nev. A. Miller
Topeka
Willhold
Henry
New Alreets Sundiy
Tha. m
Unitarian Sunday School
Koching
Tiwa
Pho Samay
Irene Garrett
Bell Phove
Raymond
Sole Avenis
Lucas
Northwestern
Amick
Lawrence
Bell
Theatre
Bargan
New Hampshire
Éures
J- Hilkey
E ‘Bank Building
Repubican Party
Progressive
Stone
Balkalletti
Taft
LaFollepte
Senatary
Tellods
Theodore Rouse“yell
Willidos Hawanil Air
Pecqine
le “Irists Taut
Deney
Arly I
Aviile
Rene Yeu
Pater Pemerone
Seuda
LaFallette
Geo
Anil
Wolf's Book Store
Ly Messenger’s
Kansas
Abihvicht Mastess
Pretty Firs
Io Singinsy
Dorothy Stock. Co
Queen of
Spot Cash Grocery
Massachusetts St
K. C
Valde
Poland
China
America
Kansas State
H. B. Wallace
Mass.St. Bell
Paul F. Haworth
Isefly
Wolf's
W. R. Green
N. A. Gwin
Stalliot
Mare v Solidi
Lds
Aoder
Sdilier
Tudor
Eather
Wular
Wariten
Suse
Witelvedt
Elild Maeqquanin
Celine
MeNish Va
Pam
Dack Vale
E - Rennet
Mule
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