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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
7
An eclectic Lawrence Chronicle item recounts travel tales of an ex KU attendee, notes parcel post and stamp issues, and details local business growth. It covers Linton’s law studies, a Meconomy-Tower Mfg Co expansion, and migrant fashion production with new exports.
The new parcel post system goes into effect across post offices, cities, rural routes, and rail mail carriers. It aims to standardize delivery of merchandise parcels including farm and factory goods weighing up to specified limits with delivery to homes on certain days, replacing former pickup at central offices.
Grant Harrington of Kansas University has accepted the post as private secretary to Governor-elect George Hodges. He confirmed the offer in Topeka saying there was no secrecy about the appointment and that he hopes to perform as well as Dave Leahy did. Harrington, a longtime Democratic party operative and former newspaper man, visited the governor’s office to plan his duties.
A sermon praising Moses as the greatest teacher, prophet, emancipator, doctor, and legislator outlines how biblical principles remain relevant today. The speaker argues Moses founded enduring laws and public works, likening ancient reforms to modern civic achievements and urging faith with reason.
A chaotic transcript outlines a congressional debate on knees as a measure of mental vitality. Speakers mock or defend bowed limbs, citing ancient figures and medical claims. The discourse spirals into praise of traditionelle strength and ends with claims about heritage and physiognomy.
A recipe describes a novel method for making apple dumplings. Whole apples are cored and filled, dough is wrapped around to form a shell, and baked to create a crisp outer crust around the juicy center.
The Fraternal Aid Association reports a remarkable gain of ten thousand new members over the past sixteen months, praising cooperation between officials and the home institution. The record is described as the greatest in the organization's history, with widespread growth across Kansas, Missouri, and other states.
Fragmentary report notes water trouble in Wichita as residents protest, demanding safe supply from Haworth and Pay. Incomplete text references a new well and concerns about water quality and public health.
An unclear notice describes John EH. Pireb appealing to governers about militia formation and record removals in Delaware and adjoining Adair, with references to Sheriff election disputes, patrols, and potential dispersal around nearby residences amid struggling leadership and local tensions.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a man held up by a woman as he attempted to enter a meeting room. He claims the assailant robbed him and fled. Details are garbled, with several names and places unreadable, and the report lacks clear dates or locations.
A Kansas University professor discusses the term sportsman in the game law debate. He distinguishes between the sportsman and the game hog, arguing sportsmen support fair hunting, cooperate with wardens, and back honest laws. The article notes a broad public preference for a law protecting game and wildlife while recognizing responsible hunters.
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