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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and opinions including Evelyn Thaw using Henry as press agent and Cole Younger joining a church. It notes political jabs about Pinkham and Lydia Thaw, with asides on Thaw’s land plans in Canada and protests by Hawaiians. The piece reads as loosely connected chatter from a newspaper page.
Jack Johnson performs in Paris vaudeville featuring a controversial stunt dancing with his white wife as part of a commercialized spectacle attracting curiosity and debate.
Chauncey Little of Olathe is announced as a candidate for associate justice. The piece notes prior hope for J. W. Parker as Olathe’s candidate. It also mentions Mayor Gaynor not renominated by Tammany and his hopes to win anti votes to aid Tammany, while expressing fear regarding Gaynor.
The new tariff enables cheaper imports from Argentina, foretelling lower costs for the east next winter and broader benefits for the central and western regions, signaling a shift in trade dynamics and consumer prices.
The street cars are described as the poor people's vehicles and allies of the public. Despite more autos in the city, passenger receipts on street cars continue to rise.
In a Wichita Eagle reading Burt Brown declares support for J K Brady for governor as a hedge against a Democratic victory. A Kansas City court heard a man claim society status to dodge prison. he received two years, to serve among his peers during that period.
A damaged clipping offers a blurred critique of public figures including Sulzer and Pures. The text questions motives and plans, accusing some officials of hidden actions while praising a square deal and virtue in discretion.
The outside world need not shed tears over Kansas as the state will produce its usual farm output this year. Vern is cut short but overall, conditions promise no hard times ahead and steady harvest prospects for Kansas.
The note laments widespread cedar block paving and claims a proper top dressing has been invented. It urges Law rence to issue a warning to the cities adopting this method, recalling past use of cedar block paving and expressing disappointment.
A terse note from the paper states it will not dwell on the Heteh Hetehy matter in California and mentions erasing borrowing trouble while implying Mr. John Muir need not engage further.
The Abilene Reflector notes anticipation of a second Wisconsin senator as Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin nears retirement after his second term. Wisconsin politics are blamed for past disputes and Dickinson County in Kansas plans a complete Republican ticket, signaling renewed Republican strength in the region.
In St. Joe a recall election was held yesterday with heated opinions. Some residents oppose the recall, arguing it stirs unrest and questions governance. Supporters praise it as a people's safeguard and criticize persistent crooked news narratives.
A bankers meeting in Chicago decided not to oppose the administration currency bill. They emphasize the need for stable policy, arguing technical rules should not govern, and that bankers must extend credits during stress when required.
In our national life only one governor has been impeached, Nebraska doing so in 1871. The others ended with resignation or acquittal. Eight cases in total, including Kansas where Governor Robinson faced impeachment but was acquitted.
Citizens deride loud mufflers as a public nuisance and urge police to curb the practice. The writer calls for action to silence the noise, arguing that stopping the nuisance would solve the problem and improve decency and comfort in the town.
The piece lauds President Wilson and the nation for backing his handling of the Mexican issue. It emphasizes confidence in his leadership, claims the president represents the country, and portrays a spirit of loyalty and unity without question or investigation.
The article comments on government hiring biases and segregation, noting trusted posts given to outsiders while black employees face limited roles. It discusses Tammany Hall, mayoral politics, and Gov. Gaynor, then shifts to Wichita where religiously minded Tanaties abandon lodge badges, arguing lodges aid rather than harm religion and uphold virtue with clean dances.
A playful 1920s style verse by Walt Mason lampoons a village gossip who spreads lies about neighbors. The speaker condemns idle scandal mongers and praises honest labor, ending with a wary jab at the critic.
A long column argues churches must wake up or lodges may rival them, notes Journal-World ticket sales boost mov ies influence in community affairs, praises Rev E F Weise and rest rooms, discusses temperance progress, pedestrian safety, farm credits, and Sulzer impeachment in New York.
Lawrence mourns Jacob House a half century merchant whose life spanned the Lawrence massacre era. He was honest courteous and steady a pioneer and longtime resident whose quiet integrity and work helped advance the town. He did not boast yet his actions spoke for him and he lived an exemplary life.
An obituary tribute notes a man of worth whose life touched many. It praises his kindness and the good he did, saying his memory will be blessed and that the town will honor him for the rest he Now needs.
Crowds fill Lawrence streets on Bargain Days as families attend Nickel shows and a parade. Emma Davidson returns to Leavenworth after camping with Prof Stimpson and wife at Cameron’s Bluff. Mr Elwell and sons visit town. Elwell now runs a nursery with each son running their own.
A reader offers methods for removing tan and freckles using mercorized wax bought at drugstores, applied like cold cream at night and washed off in the morning, revealing whiteness and smoother skin. A home remedy with powder Olite dissolved in witch hazel tightens skin and reduces lines, mirroring Adult Monthly guidance.
The article profiles Fra Lippo Lippi born around 1402 in Florence, detailing his rough features, early hardship, monastery education, and rise as a painter. It notes his romantic use of Lucrezia Buti as muse, later marrying her with papal permission, and his habit of altering her face across religious and secular works. It promotes a color reproduction and related Mentor content.
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