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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1913
Page
3
A fragmentary 1913 letter discusses Lawrence Kansas reflections on Gen Sickles and the theft of soldiers’ monument funds. It pivots to criticisms of Anglo Saxon and Saxon legacies, electoral college fairness, and racial pride, noting the era’s political and social tensions.
The text discusses Secretary Bryan challenging the idea that diplomacy is solely about profit. It argues diplomacy should extend markets and trade for the country while avoiding extremes in policy. A balanced approach is needed to serve all interests without simply pursuing dollars.
Reverend L T Ward from a Southern Methodist church resigns to lead a Collierville bank. After years he is found to owe $25,000. he pleads guilty in court and seeks permission to share his story. The case highlights a dramatic fall and request for mercy.
A fragmented report alleges Thompson extorted money from Ward by a continuing blackmail scheme linked to bank funds. Ward reportedly faced testifying concerns as the case advances toward possible prosecution.
Madame Benshere Barracchia, famed soprano known as hate hers, will sing Monday night at Fraser Hall. Her career spans Berlin, England, Paris, Milan, and Carlo Felice Theatre Italy, with acclaimed roles in Ophelia, Rigoletto, Lucia, and Pagliacci. The program underlines her status as a leading diva.
Dr Emil Krulish warns the disease threatens to exterminate Alaska Natives within sixty to seventy years if unchecked. He cites 15 percent infection and deplores native living conditions found during a seven month federal health detail.
A confusing comic tale warns of careless acts on sidewalks and streets. People drop peelings, tacks, and a brick, causing injuries and fear as residents endure mischief and its toll, decade by decade.
The article discusses Alaska native health decline from 1900 to 1910 and urges medical expansion. Dr Krulish advocates better hospitals, more trained nurses for fieldwork, and education by nurses on infant care and hygiene. It notes current facilities are inadequate and calls for permanent hospital buildings and isolated infectious disease control.
A fragmented historical note traces Sam Stewart of Kansas and a related Montana figure, outlining a career path from agricultural training to teaching then law or clerical work. It references university ties, state committees, and political roles, with garbled phrases about an election and state central committees.
A New York merchant recounts severe stomach weakness from improper eating that left him unable to tolerate meals. After trying Grape-Nuts, his health improved, sleep steadied, and he regained comfort, weight, and vigor, prompting gratitude to the food’s inventor.
The speaker urged a realignment of laws and reforms favored by state voters including tax commission and public service regulation. He proposed laws authorizing the governor to submit bills to the legislature and, if vetoed, refer them to voters. He called for a referendum on a constitutional amendment granting women the ballot and pledged to focus on Montana for the next four years.
Lawrence High School suffered a decisive 45 to 21 defeat at the hands of Topeka High in Robinson gym. Topeka led 29 to 19 at halftime as Lawrence struggled from the floor. Freshmen beat juniors 14 to 13 in earlier interclass action. seniors to face off for upcoming championship.
Fragmentary notes describe a linguistic link between the Tewa Ta aan sialert and Kinwas of the Great Plains. The text asserts a shared origin and notes a historic expedition by Coronado that allegedly led a grand war party into the Great Plains, signaling a vast ancient movement.
The article reflects on ancient plains conflict between nomadic conquerors and an agricultural Pueblo society. It suggests fierce battles led to conquests and intermarriage, shaping present Pueblo communities. It cites Kiowa skulls as evidence of near-obliteration and notes modern Pueblo life as witness to the past.
A public sale near Reno Nebraska lists GOOD SHORTHORN cows and calves, Jersey heifers, Shorthorn stock, Poland China hogs, mares and horses, and a black imported Percheron stallion. Auctioneers Macray Strouse with A Lanning clerk. Sale includes locale details and farm goods.
The Lawrence Water Company and the city of Lawrence reach terms for purchase of water works after a three year option. If agreement fails, valuation will be done by three hydraulic engineers chosen jointly, or by two of three if not all agree. Appraisal excludes franchise debt and enables city to own works at appraised value. Costs shared. failure to appoint engineers triggers court-tired appraisal and sale.
A garbled account from a school gathering describes Miss Bubbs and Midge, Ruth Kemnuty, Mary Landis, and Pari Cutter among performers. Teachers, students, and a curtain with holes feature in a muddled passage about the show ending with an Associated Press Market Report bundled oddly into the page.
Fragmentary OCR shows wheat receipts with references to ears and mixed lot numbers. Mentions Wheat 120 ears and unspecified prairie region. Details are unclear and partially garbled but indicate agricultural items and counts being recorded.
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