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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
4
A scrambled 1914 rural world and Lawrence Kansas Journal-World item references Associated Press content. It mentions circulation details, delivery by carrier, a messenger option, and a Social Service League, with stray notes about Santa Claus and editorials.
A fragment reflects on how men are often not as one expects. The text suggests that through reading and reflection a man may discover that initial judgments are misleading and that a seemingly simple person may be more complex than believed.
The Journal World editorial columns have shown little activity for four years and readers should not expect rapid changes. The few broadsides published seem tentative and far from forceful, leaving the public awaiting stronger work as the editors resume effort.
The fragment discusses a contested poem titled The Call of Kan sas, attributed to M. Clark, with references to Emma Clarkart and Ottawa Republic. It notes a claim of sound evidence from wales about the poem and mentions the Daily Republic supporting Ahab as correct. The text is fragmented and uncertain.
A young man joined a prominent national retailer as a salesman seven years ago and now heads one of its largest departments. His willingness to assume responsibility is cited as a key factor in his rise, with others failing to hold their own under the same test.
A fragment recalls a group labeled derelicts facing drift at sea as one man volunteers to take responsibility while others refuse. The terse lines hint at leadership and duty amid a chaotic enterprise environment.
The Journal World asserts it can address public questions with kindness and sincerity while differing with patrons when needed to uphold integrity. It argues national prohibition will be adopted soon and notes the public mind asking why saloons remain open, urging thoughtful action by voters and officials.
Kansas editors mock Major General Fred Funston for remarks about feeding on a farm and view his public statements as unsafe. They praise farm life’s hazards and excitement, arguing a farmer’s daily risks offer genuine purpose unlike military comfort.
A distorted underground verse extols drinking with wild imagery and merriment while warning of excess and future hangovers. It lampoons tavern life, cries for risk taking, and ends referencing Walt Wason in a chaotic, nostalgic mood.
Amsterdam reports a German officer recounts how British Indian troops impressed him with their resilience. Shelled for days, the attacker notes the brown soldiers’ adaptability and later sent a counter assault with bayonets and swords. Reinforcements drove the assailants from the trenches.
Theatre Varsity sends holiday cheer to readers and supporters as the season of joy arrives. The message emphasizes goodwill and community spirit from the group ahead of the year’s end celebrations.
Will Othe Wisp runs as a four reel sensational feature at The Varsity today. JSP Newlin journeyed to Denver to spend Christmas with his family, including Ma and Mrs. D. W. dlen shaw.
The piece argues mail order houses would ruin small merchants by shipping all kinds of goods in one year and turning markets into a slave store of canned meats and produce. It warns of price manipulation and the collapse of local trades, predicting immediate ruin for merchants and jobbers.
Fragmented notes describe diseased horses in the southern county area and a call to local Dr. Tiny for concern. Community worry centers on possible contagion as scattered reports surface from Ovyerhrools vicinity and nearby districts.
An official edict issued for Germany urges economy in food and instructs housewives to cook potatoes in their exvisive meals and to save scraps. It warns of waste and stresses thrifty use of bread and corn, noting every scrap matters despite wartime shortages.
An enemy aircraft dropped a bomb while passing over Dover this morning. The device fell in a garden and exploded without causing damage. The plane was sighted briefly, then moved off to the sea as a British patrol responded. The weather was cloudy and foggy.
An unclear OCR read notes Bouck entering a partnership with RR in Crawford County Enterprise. The text mentions Alma Still, Way Lewis, and CenWherd Cour Boek, with edits and retention of duties. Ronek and Guo are referenced amid fragmented phrases about oath and world context.
The readable parts describe a fast pace and a sled or vehicle moving at high speed. Mentions of a person named Coen Clark and a party are visible but garbled. No clear event date or location can be determined from the legible text.
A garbled Society note mentions Agathe Purer Prest and Chiyistins dance, with references to a Christi uniter Phy directeur of Mes and a list of names. It hints at a planned Christmas event and invitations to Professor Anil Mos, with unclear roles and dates.
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