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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
The speaker reflects on six years in Kansas legislature and announces candidacy for Congress subject to Republican voters in the primaries. He emphasizes serving the people, upholding core principles, and working with as the people decide.
A long, fragmented screed discusses legal reform, homestead policy, and party battles. It references Florida Republicans, La Follette, Roosevelt, and Wilson, with stray remarks on art, crime, and the press. The tone is opinionated and sweeping, lacking a clear single event.
State highway engine Gearhart issues a good roads textbook with rules for dragging roads. Instructions cover walking pace, starting sides, timing, and keeping mud and earth centered. Repeated applications yield best results and annual drag costs estimated at five to ten dollars. Mailed free to farmers institutes leaders and local officials.
A Salem Oregon Statesman comment questions local self image noting a model is often praised by others while the real standard appears elsewhere. The piece mentions a recent Philadelphia water main break and its impact on river water quality as context.
The article condemns officials for failing to warn citizens about polluted water causing numerous typhoid cases. It cites Lawrence Kansas as a contrasting example where timely notice and proper treatment prevented further harm. It argues that authorities must accept responsibility and improve public alerting and water safety practices.
Lawrence businessman J L Brady, editor of the Lawrence Journal-World, declares his candidacy for Congress in the Second District. The Lawrence senator and longtime state lawmaker argues his experience would be an asset and notes his prior near-success last fall. The Gazette and Garnett Review praise his abilities, while local papers discuss party alignment and Brady’s appeal to voters.
Ad copy touts eyeglasses and medical remedies for respiratory relief with a Chestnut Chamberlain line. Mentions fitting glasses and general ear nose throat services. Promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as natural relief available through stores.
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