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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
4
In Lawrence Kansas on December 4 1914 a local notice explains subscription options for the Journal-World including daily by carrier monthly rates and annual by mail plus a messenger delivery detail. The snippet also contains editorial side remarks about cans and medical curiosity.
A fragmented quotation recalls Dah Burdette urging action with “Keep moving, it will pay.” The garbled text references those who avoided paying rent, though the exact meaning and context are unclear.
A garbled line hints at a president and a first in many years, suggesting a notable political development or milestone though the text remains unclear. No definitive names, dates, or places are extractable from the fragment.
A rough description notes the bull moose in Chicago shows no flicker or wavering, but instead glows with a sleek hide and strong lungs as it prepares for the winter season.
The fragment argues tariffs may fail to boost revenue and could deter imports. It suggests tariffs should lower barriers to encourage more imports and increase income, noting the paradox of higher duties potentially reducing overall revenue.
A bleak note describes ongoing peril and fear among communities facing repeated dangers. The speaker laments life as a constant hazard and questions who will endure.
A terse warning sounds against Zapatale as danger rises and tension mounts around his actions. Authorities urge calm while supporters fear escalating confrontations and potential clashes. The name is tied to growing unrest and disputed leadership in the troubled region.
Fragmentary critique rails at Carranza and Zapata amid turmoil in Mexico, labeling both as ineffective and declaring national distress. The terse lines imply a period of upheaval and disillusionment with the revolutionary leadership.
The text suggests Codding may return to the penitentiary as his share of the loot, but he is not the formidable warden he was praised as. He comes off as sentimental and would rely on a deputy to maintain order.
The European situation remains a plain deadlock for four months. It appears the Allies are advancing at about a foot a day, though not more than that, with no clear breakthrough in sight.
Judge Ennis, former Indiana supreme court figure, battles domestic issues in New York. Once a longtime Topeka resident, he is now widely discussed as a Kansas man seen elsewhere.
The court managed the Oklahoma case with careful restraint, producing a decision that satisfied both parties. The ruling illustrates how even strong court action can be tempered to accommodate all interests.
A fragment describes an eye of ambitious schemes to install an electric carrier system and use it for all town deliveries, signaling a bold municipal transport initiative. The text emphasizes the scope and potential impact on daily logistics and services.
Sleney, candidate for California senator on the progressive ticket, accuses Governor Johnson of entering a conspiracy against him. Heney is labeled a cheap skate by this paper, which has criticized him as unfit for nomination.
A citizen in the East complains about penalties on improving vacant property. The speaker argues that improving property should create income and not debt, calling tax dodgers the most unpatriotic in the land. The stance urges fair taxation and responsibility.
The labor organizations opposing bringing Belgians to this country admit past opposition to reforms like the self binder. They acknowledge labor shifted sentiment as times changed and that these improvements eventually aided workers rather than harmed them.
A public figure Ennis faces trouble in New York and is jailed, drawing nationwide attention as relatives react. An Ottawa preacher also goes to prison while his daughter defends him in print, creating a media frenzy surrounding notoriety.
The piece notes plans to declare war on the primary election law this winter. It cites reaction to the last election and suggests Republicans may influence hearings. It mentions rising passenger and insurance rates as indicators of shifting winds and notes the primary election law is to be attacked, with reactionaries reveling in their own potency.
The push for revenue stamps arose not from patriotism but fear of imprisonment. Barns warned that fear of hell is the hangman’s rope to bind the wretches, underscoring coercive motives behind the effort.
Offensive smells in Kansas City are to be removed, described as a great improvement. The city cites past losses caused by the odor as greater than any other factor, underscoring the urgency of action.
An investigation reveals most Lawrence school children are physically unsound. Chicago tests show nine tenths unsound. Local percentage likely high though not as severe. Indicates inadequate safeguards for children.
A learned doctor proclaims prunes as beneficial laxatives and urges their use. The remark appears amid a broader tone noting odd blessings in the current age, referencing skunks as a curious example.
A Lawrence resident has proposed a bold plan to create an electric delivery system and the express company would serve as market agent for farmers. The ambitious project aims to coordinate shipments and streamline agricultural commerce on a large scale.
A humorous verse piece titled Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason portrays a table side scene with a stubborn horse named Binks and a weary narrator frustrated by long winded storytelling. The piece critiques talkative storytellers as wasteful and disruptive to the busy as the workday wears on.
Amusements- ce. dae ts the Red Widow which comes to the Bowersock Theatre tonight. A bevy of American beauties represents our national girl in all her charms. Dancers with nimble feet and voices of winning tones promise lively entertainment from the North, South, East and West.
Francis X. Bushman headlines a program at The Grand today featuring two bets and a lively showing of The Prince Party. His appearance anchors an afternoon bill with local entertainment and comedy.
G A R Circle No 74 Ladies invite all Lawrence old soldiers and wives to join for an indoor basket picnic at G A R Hall at noon December 10. Please bring baskets to the hall by 11 30 o'clock. Della de Hur d Circle Press Corp
A fragment notes a Prince Party event featuring Prangis XN Buslinan, scheduled at an unspecified venue in Rand. The readable text is limited and no date or location details are confirmed.
Notice announces the annual stockholders meeting of Lawrence National Bank of Lawrence for election of directors. Meeting at the bank office in Lawrence Kansas between 10 and 3 on Tuesday January 12th 1915. Cashier G W Inline signs the notice.
The Grand Wodaks finish with notable finishers and awards highlighted. Dr G A Hamman specialist in eye ear nose and throat is listed with an office over Dick Bros Pro Store.
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