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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
6
The report outlines reforms in municipal accounting for Lawrence Kansas. It asserts improved financial administration, clearer budgeting by department, and aims to prevent misallocation of funds while paying current debts and avoiding new deficits. It notes progress in financial honesty and transparency.
A garbled 1915 city financial report discusses funds for Maple Grove Cemetery and Internal Improvement. It cites general fund expenses, police and street services, debt, and street paving costs with figures like 21,301.28 tax receipts and 164.00 cleaning funds, noting the motorized police force and planned street work.
The article discusses bond issues and liquidation progress, noting nearly one million dollars spent by Lawrence County quarters for pumping and related work. It highlights rapid redution of the debt, with figures like 765.00 cited and a projection that by 1820 all obligations would be liquidated. The piece mentions warrants and misgivings about the maturity, while naming individuals and places tied to the bonds and their issuance.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe ships or forts firing salutes as a peaceful welcome to distinguished visitors, contrasting a restrained purpose with a ceremonial display. The text reflects ideas on restraint and decorum in naval or coastal guard traditions.
A brief literary note quotes Charles LF. Doenis praising feminine love and grace. The remark contrasts nature in a man loving a woman with grace in a woman loving a man.
A garbled patchwork of mock dialogues and snippets from a historic page. The text mentions booby birds, Bahama birds, an artesian well scene in Georgia, suburban woes of children and grapevines, and a humorous exchange about marriage and Cupid. It also references an Enerations and a Cincinnati Japanese note about milk.
The article argues drainage is essential for road maintenance, stressing underdrainage lowers soil water to dry surfaces. Side ditches, crowned roads, and regular use of machines prevent rutting and mudholes. Roads improve as community arteries enhancing homes and local life.
A garbled recipe column lists butter and lemon steps, beat yolks with sugar and salt, and thickens the mixture. It mentions scones with whole wheat flour, dough kneading, rolling and cutting, plus a meat flavoring from a vinegar bottle. Also notes fish hash, salt fish steam, and lemon pies with butter and flour.
Farmers are advised to fatten geese and ducks to improve market value. Start with young stock, use open sheds and crates with troughs, provide gravel and ample water, and feed mash with cornmeal and bran for several days. Avoid overcrowding and select healthy, well-bred birds for best prices.
The article advises frequent exercise for laying hens to improve egg production. It stresses keeping hens active after feeding and suggests feeding a varied diet of grain including corn wheat and oats, plus greens like cabbage or clover leaves. It notes occasional bone or meat scraps three times a week and urges rotating foods to maintain interest.
An old column urges farmers to strictly follow poultry care guidelines. Keep nests clean and provide nest space for four hens each. Gather eggs twice daily and store in a cool dry cellar. Market eggs regularly and confine all male birds during hatching season. The piece mentions geese feathers and the cheap feather market as a potential profit.
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