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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
4
A 1996 journalistic column discusses terms of state offices, proposing a shift to four year single terms and a one term limit. It notes potential legislative effects, changes to elections, and public reaction while weighing the merits of keeping experienced officials versus broader turnover. The piece references Governor Paulsen and constitutional considerations.
In a Saturday afternoon incident on Massachusetts Street Mr. Ay Cogswell and Mrs. Cogswell were seriously injured when a wagon ran loose from Mrs. N. S. Clark’s stable near Hampshire Street. The runaway horse struck Donnelly’s stable and a covered buggy, causing further damage before the horse was stopped near Winthrop. Additional mishaps and a river-area scare were reported as the town authorit ies urged caution and local merchants discussed redeemable car tickets as partial compensation. A surprise gathering at Miss Ada Menton’s Kentucky Street residence concluded the day with a lively social note.
The item notes reunions and arrivals as former students gathered for holidays. Mentions Perry Hansen and McCrory, women friends, and many returning to their homes. Reports on skating on the river, planned visits, and trips to Lecompton and Lawrence with samples from mills. Simon returns from Missouri with fruit and a charter, as local parties show interest.
Fragmentary OCR text lists events and payment notes including shop values and instalments. Mentions Florida, Min coat, and a federal or official tone. Readable elements are sparse. core items include payments due and general notices without clear names or dates.
The excerpt records a January meeting of a local lodge with officers elected, a busy afternoon of needlework, conversation, and refreshments, and mentions a guessing contest won by Mrs Stephen HadE. It notes several members and guests, a Christmas cookie spread, and hints at upcoming annual elections. It also briefly mentions local mishaps and social visits among residents.
The fragment details a Christmas Eve gathering with members listed, plus announcements of a January 30 event and a January 17 PTA meeting at the grads school. It mentions families visiting from Kansas and Ladies of various names joining, with notes on tax discussions upcoming in law and finance.
A fragmented OCR listing shows orchestral programs by city and time, with references to Cleveland, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Fort Worth, Hartford, Kansas City, and Pittsburgh. It mentions symphonies, dance music, dinner programs, lectures, and various concert formats across multiple stations and dates.
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