Lawrence Letters Reflect Political Tensions and Local Crime Talk
A collected 1912 Lawrence letter batch discusses state liquor policy, public officials, and a push for federal or local reforms. It cites sheriffs, United States marshals, and contempt for Taft era politics, while noting an auto bandit problem and reactions to market news. The excerpt also comments on marriage, journalism, and charity drives with a focus on public duties and community figures.
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United States
Beck
Siertine
Taft
Marjshal
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher in a Dismal Verse
Fragmentary verse reflects on fate and fortune as the wheel turns. References to Walt Whitman imagery and a lone figure awaiting change, with hopeful lines about a future victory despite present distress. The text suggests a reflective, lamenting mood on luck, labor, and resilience.
Christmas Bazaar by Methodist Ladies Club
The Methodist church Ladies plan a Christmas Bazaar on December 18 with a musical program. Tickets priced 50 cents include tea, gingerbread and assorted baked goods on sale in the church hall with proceeds to charity.
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Methodist Church
Weskesday Noordichieken Jie
California
Fragmented ad fragment on cough medicine and children
The readable text mentions a cough remedy for children and a claim of relief. It references a Chamberlain name and indicates a promotional tone for a medicine sale. The fragmentary OCR lacks coherent details about date, place, or explicit claims.
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Mas
Dewey
FOR SALE Items and Lost Watch Notice
Fragments show sale notices including Alalla prairie bay and baled goods at a grocery store. A fine house and small items offered for sale. A Lost watch on Henry streets with reward offered. Return to Journal.
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Prairie Bay
Grecery
Bel
Bros
Henry Streets World
TNS
Lawrench tenth city figures in paint of papas fied
Fragmented OCR notes claim to present tentative city and state figures with names like Topeka and Wiehira Sveank, referencing counts such as 18 700 and a statewide tally. Details are garbled, yielding unclear event, date, or source.
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Jenkins
Steinway
Hunt
Lawrence Rep
St. Howe
Fies
Seeyeuiry
Topeka
Wiehira Sveank
Helleowins i
Vintediaisen
Tele
Sfern
Seo
Lost brown mull dog near U P Depot search urged
Lost dog notice describes a brown mull breed near the Union Pacific Depot and asks finders to contact Mrs Elizabeth Campbell at 1221 Orend Avenue for a reward. A separate note advertises a bazaar and pood sale with dates and venue details.
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Iria
U. P
Jour World Snd
Abeth Campbell
Orend Avenue
Chure Md
Saturda
N.Y
De Soto approves electric plant bond by narrow margin
The De Soto election resulted in a narrow victory for the bonds to fund an electric plant. Voters approved by about ten votes, with supporters confident the project will proceed promptly. Recovery efforts and early preparations for construction were noted as essential steps moving forward.
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DeSete
Jan Eathy Hout Openvens
Weis
Marin
Wei
Eagle
Eve
Methodists Plan Revival and Bazaar At Local Church
The Methodist church announces a public revival meeting Tuesday night with a weekly prayer vigil Wednesday night and two instrumental concerts. A church bazaar runs Thursday with parish parlor dinners on both days and a Christmas Eve service. Admission is a handkerchief, stockings, or a pair of pantyhose. Proceeds support the church and parish activities.
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Methodist
Churel
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