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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
8
Lawrence in 1912 reports a Progressive conference in Topeka marking a new epoch led by U. Sartin as leader. discussion centers on constitution changes and reform. The piece notes Leach neighborhood cohesion, Carter and Reid dignities, and civic uplift, with praise for Mr. Reid’s public service and education.
Fragmented OCR passage portrays Uncle Walt as a poet philosopher who returns home with hams fruits jams and many items. It references family homelife comforts sweets and books, with scattered phrases about New Orleans molasses pies hats and simple domestic scenes. The text jumble hints at a homeward journey and a fondness for the fireside over public appearances.
Whitelaw Reid died in London aged and described as having covered a vital period in United States history. He led the New York Tribune after Horace Greeley, guiding it toward pragmatic politics while losing its idealist soul. The paper became respectable and party aligned, but no longer the nation’s inspiration as Tribune.
A Bunch of text describes a proposed bill to elect postmasters for vacancies with salaries of 3000 or more per year. It outlines election timing options, candidate selection by plurality, and rolls of patrons to be maintained by federal and local officials. It also notes five year terms and possible removal for criminal charges, with costs borne by the federal government. Also included is a notice of final settlement in Douglas County Kansas Estate of Chiles Gamer with probate procedures and creditor notification.
A fragmented recipe set describes maple desserts. Instructions cover Maple Bleque and Maple Russe with whipped cream, eggs, gelatin, ladyfingers, and nuts. Melded steps mention boiling, cooling, whipping, and molding, plus a Maple Pudding and Maple Cake with raisins and English walnuts baked in a buttered floured tin.
In a compact kitchen a homeowner describes converting an unused doorway into a receptacle with an emergency shelf and hanging hooks for items used daily. The closed closet keeps supplies out of sight yet accessible, saving steps and time for a busy household.
A fragmented recipe for a sweet, textured bake lists ingredients such as sugar, lard, butter, eggs, sour milk, oatmeal, flour, currants and walnuts. Instructions mix butter lard sugar, add eggs and sour milk then combine with dry ingredients and drop onto a buttered pan to bake in a moderate oven until ready.
Wipe steak trim fat then broil three minutes per side while turning. Cut margin pieces one and a half inches, cook two to three times each side, squeeze juices with a lemon, pour into a hot cup, and serve immediately with salt.
A fragment describes cleaning methods using woven feather rags rubbed with beat switlte, eps, bee wax and turpentine. Soft olive cloths are used for finishing and polishing items labeled as Anal rabbles.
A brief note describes methods to prevent gravy from soaking into the bottom crust of meat pies. It mentions baking and brushing techniques and suggests using a protective layer to keep the crust crispy and distinct from the filling.
A fragmented diary style line references a woman alone fearing a burglar and doubting a male companion. The cryptic text suggests suspicion falls on a husband as the possible source of risk or mystery surrounding a theft or danger. The fragment hints at tension and inquiry into domestic safety.
Will Carleton a famed poet and newspaper man died at his home in Brooklyn after a prolonged illness. Born in 1865 in Michigan, he attended Hillsdale College and gained fame for humorous and critical verse. His obituary notes his editing work in Detroit and later poetry at New York journals. A public service was held at Tenth Avenue Church with notable figures in attendance.
Earl Bowmout confessed cow thefts near Smilere Kansas and named three associates Claude Clausset Kane Harvey Talley and Gilworth of Sin City Kane as suspects. Bowmout placed in Barber County jail at Medicine Lodge after preliminary hearing set for December 26. Authority says investigation continues to implicate John in largest organized operation.
Mrs Brazil, a longtime resident and mother of nine, died Thursday night near an AlSouthern area. Clementine Broail, 7H years old, survived by seven of the nine children. The death followed no acute illness. she was born in New York state and resided in the area for years. Survivors include Mrs Clits, Mrs Golsteing, Mrs Sh.Meinke, Mrs Musick, Enid Ward, and Amelia Brazil.
An advertisement touts a deafness cure claiming relief from inflamed Eustachian tube lining. It asserts restoration of hearing after the tube inflates and a mucous condition clears. The ad promotes a medical circular and lists a seller in Toledo offering the treatment.
A garbled local notice hints at a community election driven by budget concerns and disputed spending on a pool project. Citizens weigh costs, sources, and the impact on town services as officials seek approval or rebalance priorities.
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