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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1913
Page
4
A fragment discusses General Huerta and the use of force in Mexico, mentioning Madero's death, exile, and political volatility. It suggests uniting the republics by reshaping the national committee, condemns the current registry, and notes taxation and progress debates amid turmoil.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a fatal step in a real work task. It cites no clear names, places, dates, or organizations, leaving the core event implied but unreadable. Corrections or fuller context are needed to identify the incident details.
The article critiques a newly enacted corporation tax measure, arguing it shifts tax burdens rather than lowering them. It notes repeated tax schemes and questions true relief for taxpayers, suggesting the reform may be fairer only if its effects are proven.
The pending congressional bill would lift the June 1890 marriage deadline for soldier widows, a provision once intended to deter opportunists. Supporters say the law has outlived its purpose and advocate ending the date restriction after twenty years.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe unrest in Mexico during May as authorities hunt alleged conspirators. References to Madero and violence imply a chaotic state. text is jumbled but signals a brewing political upheaval and possible killings.
The reader asks whether suffering follows famine due to poor distribution, pondering a claim that one person yearly could feed the world. They question if relief exists when parts suffer, implying distribution is the real issue behind global hunger.
The post office aims to convert parcel post into a fixed service and proposes postal savings banks that would provide checking accounts. Currently certificates of deposit are the only option, but depositors deserve access to regular checking as part of a sustained savings system.
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher laments marriage customs and gender roles with humorous rambling verse. He critiques old rites and social norms while painting rustic scenes and family life. The voice combines satire with nostalgia as he muses on vows, comforts, and landowning imagery.
A fragment discusses a proposed state fair in Topeka and argues the fair should be located in the interior if in the state's best interests. It also references General Wolfe and Gray's Eulogy on the eve of the Battle of Quebec, with scattered opinions and critiques interwoven in a dated, skeptical tone.
A garbled excerpt discusses temptations facing the farmer and youth, proposing a movement to protect girls, denouncing urban crime recruitment, and criticizing police morality. The text appears as an OCR fragment with unclear context and missing details.
The reader reflects on how high lighting costs spurred inventions that raise efficiency. Electric lights were expensive, prompting invention of leaf-juice lamps that produced more light. This led to greater demand for light and new business tactics by electric companies.
The text presents a disputed murder claim about Macero with speculative motives. It argues for intervention by America to restore order in Mexico, suggesting revolutionary forces could seize power and require troops to remain long term.
A call to revise rules for handling at risk youths urges utilizing social services over sending children to harsh institutions. Advocates urge caring for minors within the community, stressing responsibility by local authorities and families to fulfill welfare duties.
President Taft faces a difficult choice as the Mexican situation grows critical. The murder of Madero spurs calls for action to protect American lives, with intervention urged in the name of humanity though Monroe Doctrine constraints are cited.
Fragmentary report notes the amen and religion movement failed locally, with the city described as worse than nearby towns. References claim over a million dollars was raised to aid the movement and attracted large subscriptions from wealthy men, prompting suspicion about conversion motives.
A collage of testimonials claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured female troubles and menopause symptoms in Swarthmore and Baltimore. The text also critiques workers movement tactics with notes on labor and gender roles, arguing the movement failed to engage lay members and that women still bear the burden of labor.
A garbled 1913 promotional notice touts Parisian Sage as the sole weapon against dandruff germ. It claims a 500 rent bottle cures in two weeks and lists sales through druggists and counters, with qualifying mentions of prices, guarantees, and distribution.
Henry Winey of the Winey and Arnold store suffered a nerve wrenching accident when leaving home last Sunday. He fell breaking the long bone in his left wrist, but expected to be sure today if held last Friday, postponed a week due to continued rain all day.
A reader from Perry Kansas forwards a letter questioning ex governor Stubbs and his alleged backers. The writer, Elm er Gorpyert, claims to seek print of his views with name attached and invites comment from the paper. Also brief notes on marriage licenses and local notices appear alongside scattered regional commentary.
An ad touts D.D.D Prescription for Eczema as a cure for severe itching and skin irritation. It claims immediate cooling and healing upon contact, urges readers to buy a 25¢ bottle, and guarantees satisfaction with a full refund if itch is not relieved at once. Dick Brothers, Law, promotes the product with a guarantee and warns against substitutes.
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