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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1912
Page
4
The Kansas discourse rails at Roosevelt while debating party paths. Editors urge prudent action, note recall as state issue, and highlight Jewish charities aiding thousands. The Journal-World weighs Roosevelt’s electability vs Taft’s viability and calls for calm, intelligent help.
A community letter critiques recalls for officials over income overrun and defends business prudence under tariff changes. It labels Edwin Hawley a second rate man for failing to keep promises and betrays tensions between local club politics and railroad affairs.
The piece notes 16 000 people are involved in diamond cutting, a rise from 40 in earlier times, and argues extravagance risks ruinous effects on utilitarian life. It questions modern theater through calls for municipally owned venues or endowed theaters to define what a true play is.
A fragment discusses a plan to allow people to express their choice for president without a special legislative session. It references Mr White and a proposed approach to ballots and delegates. The text appears as a political commentary on voter rights and timing.
Lawrence Journal World editor J L Brady announces entry as Republican candidate for Congress in Kansas Second District. Described as a progressive senator who voted on all major measures and authored the Enabling Act establishing city commissions, shown as a model for small municipalities. Kansas City Star notes Brady’s four years in the state senate and pro-growth record.
Fort Scott Republican notes J L Brady, an outspoken Lawrence Journal World editor and state legislator, seeks the Second Kansas district seat. The piece praises his frank republicanism and campaign dynamics from last summer, highlighting his districtwide recognition.
Lawrence Senator J L Brady announces candidacy for Congress in the Second District at Baldwin. He touts progressive gains in Kansas and backs direct election of U S Senators and a nonpartisan tariff commission. Brady notes Republicans have real achievements and promises safe progressive leadership amid GOP primaries.
Senator Brady, about forty five, Irish by extraction and editor of the Lawrence Journal World, announces a bid for Congress. His Kansas Senate and House service is cited as strong training for national work, with a reputation as a personable man and capable legislator.
An old ad copy touts Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney ailments. Testimonial claims Mrs M F Spalsbury of Sterling suffered severe kidney pain and sleepless nights until using the product. The note mentions O P Barber & Son as a seller.
A Lawrence Journal-World letter denounces anti black sentiment in the February 1 Gazette article. It argues white America suffers a “negrophobia” disease, condemns Jim Crow theater practices like the Bowersock, and urges segregation of blacks in public spaces as a hypocritical remedy while urging Black citizens to seek equal rights and dignity.
A letter urges merchants with mail order business to label letterheads For James Crow purposes and politicians to post No Negro Votes Solicited cards. The writer claims decent colored people seek change only when white Americans set and teach the Golden Rule, urging readers to use the Journal-World columns for communications.
Mrs W S Bailey of McCreary Kentucky suffered a severe la grippe that progressed to bronchitis and coughing kept her awake. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound provided relief and she continued its use until she was permanently cured. QO P Barber and Son.
A Lawrence city council session passed a unanimous resolution honoring A. P. Hulls for being elected president of the city’s leading civic organization. The measure orders Hulls to host a celebratory oyster feast for council members press and city officials at his expense during the current session.
The Journal-World urges readers to begin advertising the sale of fowl poultry or eggs. Eggs may not be ready yet but orders can be taken with the plan to fill them as soon as possible. The paper reaches Douglas and nearby counties, helping buyers locate sellers through ads.
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