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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
4
In Lawrence Kansas on December 12, 1914 readers hear Roosevelt attacked as a defender of privilege while Paola debates a commission form of government. The piece notes the newspaper’s delivery details and hints at local political shifts.
A call to consider the community as nights grow cold asks if you and your neighbors have food and shelter. It emphasizes looking beyond oneself to ensure others also endure the cold season.
A fragmented description notes Kansas needs more diverse crops beyond tea and grains, with farmers gradually adding new practical crops. It mentions concerns about reliance on a single crop and references political or social pressures influencing agricultural choices. The passage reflects a push to broaden cultivation and reduce risk.
Fragmented text references Osawa people and individuals such as Cavernor Tod Divparing and Mrs Mallce Stang Frank Sebneck. The passage hints at a future event and ideas about remembrance and decline with unclear context and several garbled terms.
A frayed editorial notes money matters facing public scrutiny. It laments timid analysis, urging transparency and daylight reforms to strengthen finances as efforts intensify. The piece frames money as braver when exposed to open scrutiny and disciplined daytime action.
Fragmentary remarks contrast miners and Colorado operators after a dispute. A press writer is praised for acute observation, while others lack detail. The piece extols a vigilant, masterful observer as culturally valuable, noting the value of keen attention to all details.
A fragmentary letter and clipped opinion from a Kansas City Star item discuss Lawrence's water crisis, editorials, and reactionary leadership. The author urges investigation into the Winsasinka water company, faulting the progressives and urging editorials to defend citizen rights and practical progress. The piece mentions Governor Stubbs and local figures like Bull White and Dave Leahy.
Fragmentary excerpt echoes Walt Mason style verse about sacrifice and duty. A narrator recalls a father toiling to feed his family while the son longs for glory and honor in war. The piece interweaves nostalgic patriotism with personal misery and a widow and hungry children.
London dispatch reports a strategic shift as Russian forces halt several Austro German columns driving into Poland. German plans to seize Warsaw and Cracow face delays after persistent Russian counterattacks and heavy losses to invaders. Additional columns attempting to outflank south of Cracow were repulsed with casualties and prisoners. The outcome remains uncertain as observers weigh German transport and supply advantages against Russian persistence and rugged defense.
New York dispatch reports Bulgarian minister Panaretoff says Bulgaria will stay neutral while it serves national interests but will join the war if Austria is harmed or if allies offer territorial gains. He asserts Bulgaria seeks only its own betterment and may act to gain what it believes is rightfully theirs.
Secretary Daniels outlined the General Board's 1916 program to expand the fleet with two dreadnoughts, six destroyers, submarines, and coast defense vessels, plus support ships and a 5 billion dollar navy aircraft appropriation. The plan aims to create a balanced force: ship for ship and gun for gun, potentially surpassing any navy.
The Christmas edition of Trywh High notes upcoming prize stories with top four entries to be printed. Prizes include Theo grade cards. ninth graders rewarded next Wednesday or Thursday. Debates feature resolutions on student leadership and law via the Lawrence High School trial.
Society notes detail Miss Marie Biklen bride-to-be with a luncheon at Hotel Buri Mes in Lawrence. Guests from Wilmette and Mangas attended as plans unfold for upcoming nuptials. A fourth candidate, Miss Adeline Mote, is also mentioned along with dinners and social gatherings this week.
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