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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
6
A fragmentary report shows a disputed moment where phrases like fortune and brainpower are cited amid an apparent contest. Names such as Bert Hautman surface in a partial dialogue, signaling a confrontation or debate unsettled by unclear context.
A fragmentary note quotes a Tottenham constable commenting on a defendant and beer as a motive. The garbled text references Tennyeon and a work titled Fallow the Gleam, suggesting literary allusion within a stray OCR snippet.
An English official in Uganda claims sighting two herds of dwarf elephants, previously supported by natives. The herd ranged from 30 to 40 individuals moving in a scattered pattern across plains, with bodies noted as weak. One dead member was found with a tusk weighing about eight kilograms.
A historical article argues Kansas spends heavily on higher education, contrasting state funding with Michigan Illinois and Minnesota. It notes Kansas relies on direct legislative appropriation, touching on permanent incomes, student fees, and the need for a fair study of costs. The piece cites university income and student numbers to illustrate efficiency and outcomes. It also mentions a Christmas gift pitch for a smoking set and a note on Japanese Bible translations leading to mistranslations like John the Boaker.
A reader letter from Mrs AL De Measer of St Lawrence Kansas praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relief of urinary disorders. She claims the preparation helped many kidney sufferers and recommends it to others. The letter notes dealers sell the product for 50 cents and lists Miltiwen Co New York as agents.
Amusements notices tout The Prince of Tonight as a lavish operatic entertainment at Bowersock with praised settings and a strong cast. The review lauds daring stage craft, vivid costumes, and standout dancing while urging patrons to attend. Also includes an unrelated testimonial for Kidney Pills recommending early use to avoid suffering.
The report outlines Kansas weather for 1916 with mean yearly temperature 50.90 F. Highest August heat reached record levels, while January was coldest. Last frost April 23 and first heavy frost September 26, totaling 1720 days frost-free. Total rainfall 42 inches below average. snow depth 47.05 inches above average. Wind velocity averaged 12 mph, with May and December as the windiest months, barometer average 29.11 inches.
The excerpt muses that most happiness comes from being at home after work and finding rest with family. It recounts a casual, archaic dialogue about running like the wind and encounters two Black people described in dated slang, reflecting period language in the Argonaut.
A short note describes a fatiron stand used on the range to keep contents warm. It notes usefulness for food warming and suggests its practical, everyday kitchen role. The item appears in a brief domestic context with no additional detail.
An intoxicated man in a gallery loiters before a mermaid painting for about thirty minutes then asks an attendant when the tide goes out. In Pennsylvania lore the old man recalls farms where steep hills forced unique potato planting methods and fall harvests ended with tubers rolling down slopes.
A fragmented historical note traces the rise of Madame Calve from her first Parisian debut to major engagements at the Comique and later La Scala. It mentions tours across Trieste, Vienna, and London, with pivotal performances in Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers and Wagnerian scenes, highlighting critical reception and career milestones.
An archival notice announces renomination considerations for a justice in the Republican rite. The fragment references Tasrun J T Wilson and a muse, with archaic wording suggesting historical political process or ceremonial duties. The readable text is limited and lacks clear dates or locations.
The readable portions describe a festival or event with names like Lawrence Lind and a public participation theme. Several garbled phrases reference punishment and activities, but the fragmentary OCR lacks coherent details, dates, places, or outcomes to confirm a specific event or story.
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