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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
2
An OCR fragment from a Lawrence Kansas item mentions paying tribute to General Booth, with scattered phrases about a church or post office and a visit on a Sunday. The text is garbled and incomplete, hindering a clear reconstruction of events, dates, or participants.
A distorted report notes Lawrence courting a major auto parade in Topeka as a landmark, aiming to showcase the city and attract visitors. It highlights Lawrence residents enjoying the event, the Thirteenth Cavalry band visit, and hopes the city leverages the moment for publicity while stressing a single problematic state of the biz.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses a patriotic movement with magazine writers and publishers backing publicity goals. It mentions Seattle contributors and “See First association” with Bevington, insights into commerce influence, and a claim about the idea’s potential national impact and marketing push.
Fragmentary lines describe a chaotic scene with mysterious references to Bee charm, a person killed, a first man vanished, and a vague stage setting. The text hints at danger and obscurity, with lingering questions about identity and fate.
A fragmented, OCR ridden editorial argues increased travel in the United States benefits many lines of business via passenger movement. It links domestic travel to patriotism and compares US customs receipts with Europe bound tourism while urging a directed, nationalist effort to keep Americans home.
A Kansas Democratic state meeting wrestled with platform wording as members debated woman suffrage. After lengthy discussion and shifting proposals, the committee inserted a nonpartisan plank implying suffrage should be decided by voters and left to communal welfare, amid efforts to unify the party list of district delegates and positions.
The Kansas Republican council adopts a platform endorsing higher education reform, tax changes, civil service merit, and strong prohibitions. It calls for a state commission of higher education, repeal of inherence taxes for widows and children, and labor reforms including eight hour day and workers’ compensation enhancements. The document praises Governor Stubbs and pledges support for constitutional amendments, pensions for Civil War veterans, and presidential primaries.
Dark cosmetic ointment touted for improving the toe neck and arms and smoothing rough skin. Advertisement notes postpaid receipt of price and lists BeGos Mfg Co contact. Includes a hire ad for J L Messenger at 45 Indiana Street selling fresh meats and lard with prices and products. Ends with a social remark about understanding women.
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