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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
4
Notice from Lawrence Kansas dated December 23 1915 warns readers to call Western Union if the Journal World is not received by 7 p m and promises a copy. The rest is a garbled mix of proverbs humor and stray sentences referencing lawrence life and Kansas topics.
A fragment mentions a movement to prosecute a physician who treated a dying Chicago baby. The note implies the child’s life ended by choice, suggesting controversy over medical duty and the ethics of permitting death.
The captain gave a farewell statement to the crew and passengers aboard his steamer before sailing home. Despite minor lapses, his remarks were largely good natured and planned to reassure those aboard.
The article argues Kansas laws hinder raids on the State Reformatory and calls for amendments. It asserts work is the best tonic for building strong bodies and suggests inmates should be given more tasks before release to prevent future issues.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Kansas City brewers and tax related to beer sales and state regulation. It mentions the national brewers association and critiques state policies, along with references to Bulgarian and Serbian political actions. The passage is garbled and reads like a miscellaneous legislative and diplomatic roundup with unclear details.
Allies with slight gains in the west report while Austrians are defeated in southern Galicia. Portuguese retreat before German forces in Angola. Turkish army retreats toward Damascus and the Suez area. Russian destroyers bombard Turkish villages in the Black Sea. King of Belgium sends thanks to Americans.
A fragmented report notes Germany claiming Belgian documents show a plot with other powers. It mentions the capture of Brussels and urges caution in interpreting diplomatic moves. The piece mocks peace party zeal and jokes about Missouri laundry per capita, reflecting a collage of wartime and domestic quips.
A Leavenworth Times note recalls John Davidson of Valley Center near Wichita who turned 72 by receiving a parcel post dinner from Illinois. The tale highlights 19th century mail services and the oddity of mailed cooked meals in a narrative from the era.
The piece laments Kansas attempts to shed rusticity by embracing modern polite discourse led by local literati. it notes William Allen White and Victor Murdock shaping debates while Main Street Kansans resist highbrow tastes. It mentions Bernard Shaw as a standard for talk and mocks national figures and cities for their cultural pretensions.
fragmentary report recalls sheriff processions and medical notices. references to Topeka events and local figures, including Dr A. W. Bui and Walter Howland Bann, plus visits by soldiers en route from White Cloud and Fort Riley.
The page discusses mail order competition versus local merchants, urging farmers to compare offers and buy local. It notes Christmas bank closures in Lawrence, lists store ads for meats, dairy, paper, photography, and Kansas services, and mentions salesmanship and advertising payoffs.
Local Baldwin items describe a Christmas play setup with townsfolk, costumes, and a Santa scene. Mentions of residents Bryant C Jennigan visiting, Ms. Wilson teaching in Sahedar, and Miss Reed recovering from illness. Notes on spring plans, military college visits, and community events in Kansas.
Michigan letters report scattered holiday visitas as families prepare for gatherings. The list mentions Elmer Bitler in Omaha and Joe Halliday arranging travel, with Miss Locks in Kansas City and Miss Johnson teaching near Barnard returning home for the holidays.
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