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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
3
Lawrence reporters describe a scheme where mothers believe women can work at home to keep young men occupied. The piece notes concerns that too many girls fail to support their mothers and seeks solutions through domestic labor or home duties.
Lawrence mothers start a neighborhood cooking school to teach girls ages 14 to 16 cooking, washing, ironing, and cleaning. The program, organized by active mothers, uses natural gas to ease cooking, fosters interest in domestic duties, and aims to prepare girls for wise household management and future marriage.
London, Aug 31 Dr Hawley H Crippen and Ethel Le Neve are charged with murder. Crippen suffered a nervous collapse and was moved to the Brixton jail hospital ward. A solicitor said a farewell message read at arraignment may alter the understanding of the case when disclosed. The note suggested the writer planned to die while fleeing to Canada on the Montrose.
The New York board of health investigates what may be the first U S cases of ergotism, a corrosive disease from spoiled rye bread. A family of five in Harlem is affected, with two patients at J H Wright Hospital as doctors work to save lives.
Robert V. wa Dow, superintendent of prisons at Leavenworth, organized a parole board for the federal prison to enact provisions of a new parole law. The board’s rules will be sent to Washington for Attorney General Wickersham’s approval, with no parole cases considered informally until rules are approved.
In Leavenworth on August 31 workers cleared grass and weeds on South Fourth Street and began laying out the foundation for the prospective carnival equipment factory. The project appears to be underway with the company showing firm intent.
Topeka August 31 The state party council of the Prohibition party held a tame meeting in Commercial lab rooms while Republicans and Democrats drafted platforms elsewhere. The platform repeats the national plank with six additions endorsing initiative referendum recall Massachusetts ballot elimination of petition primary law and public ownership of utilities and strict enforcement of state laws by elected officers without outside pressure.
Lawrence and Douglas County residents anticipate the upcoming fair with displays from the horticultural, pastry, and arts departments. Judges include W. E. Koehring and Mrs. W. E. Spalding, with premiums offered by local papers. The Landes Brothers Carnival will provide amusements, and the event aims to boost farming, livestock, and citizenship in the county. Officials and directors invite community cooperation for a successful fair.
The text advertises photography services at Thompson Studio 615 Mass. St and notes Pieratt is back at his old place for clothing pressing and suggests readers consider their photographic work with the studio. It reads like a journal want ad.
Three university girls from two seniors and a junior undertook a rowboat voyage to Kansas City. They started at three in the morning and reached the muddy Missouri at six in the evening. They battled sand bars and shallow water, occasionally wading and dragging the craft, but claimed no use for a man on the journey. The boat was sent back to Lawrence by express.
In Osawatomie and Boise reports, Roosevelt presents his policy concerns and defends his principles, calling the struggle for self government against special interests a defining fight. He avoids direct Taft references but emphasizes decisive action to defend freedom and avoid failure. Brady leads Idaho primary. Brady secures a large prohibition plurality amid incomplete results.
Examinations for pupils making up failing work will be held in the Manual Sinise Building on September 9 at 9 a.m. Arithmetic Geography History and New Pupils will be seated at the same time. Only on scheduled dates. Superintendent F.P. Smite signs off.
A scanned 1900s style classified page shows short requests and ads: WANTED two or four furnished rooms for light housekeeping, a wet nurse for a 3 week old baby, FOR RENT three or four rooms either furnished or unfurnished at 1411 Tas Kell Ave Hell, L AUNDRY HELP WANTED sewing and machine work. WANTED a colored girl for general housework. STENOGRAPHER WANTED for Theo Poehler Mercantile Co.. FOR SALE lumber forms for streetcar barns. quick sale six room modern house at corner Missouri and Warren. FOR RENT three or four unfurnished rooms with bath and gas. FOR SALE a G room house with bath cistern and city water. Cider apples wanted. Walking recommended exercise for brain workers.
Literature from Woodward & Co touts 25 years of experience with Cutler's Best Liquid Paint. The material claims the paint is very good and suitable for homes and rooms, positioning the product as a top choice for interior work.
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