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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
4
The text cites an obscure witness on self government and a proposed absolute prohibition for drugs and fortifications. It mentions congress, preparedness, and five testified witnesses, with references to De Cogk returning from the south seas and Peary’s tale of reaching civilization after finding something northward.
A wartime gathering arranged by Friends in London this week featured the principal speaker urging all attendees to contribute toward the war effort through thrift and careful expense. The event emphasized collective responsibility and the home front’s role in supporting national defense.
Lawrence residents heard President Wilson deliver a concise message during a routine stop in Robinson. In a few minutes of remarks, he aimed to make a forceful point and give listeners something clear to consider for a while.
The Fort Scott Monitor notes repeated Marmaton river bottom floods four times in recent years and remarks a single prior flood year where more powder was exploded than ever before. It claims authorities will not consult scientists on the matter.
The piece questions whether Ottawa's leadership practices what it preaches about law and morality. It expresses hope that Mr. Wilson will abandon questionable behavior and urges a sober view of dignity, beauty, and worth in public discourse.
A fragment from a Lawrence page discusses local interest in a Warners Institute event about road improvements, farmer views on wood roads, and a satire on a film banned in the state. It mentions The Birth of a Nation debates, Wisconsin editorials on treason, and assorted local quips on repairs, climate, and daily life.
The piece discusses Canada's wartime role and loyalty to the empire, noting Canadian volunteers and aid to Britain while examining American military readiness. It contrasts Canada’s higher pay and sacrifices with US limitations, urging broader conscription and support for overseas warfare, reflecting war mobilization debates.
A fragile national balance shows leather goods and shoe industries losing jobs as tariff policies and imports rise. Statistics cited by officials suggest Democratic trade stances fail to shield workers in New England factories, with widespread layoffs in glove boot and shoe sectors.
The article notes Justice Hughes argues for the states to share defense duties with the federal government to preserve the constitutional balance between nation and states. It commends Justice Brewer era and highlights Justice Flashes recent New York State Bar Association address as evidence of high court engagement in professional and public issues.
The text notes a 200 percent increase in interest in shorthand typing and other vocational subjects over the past two years while natural sciences and civics study declines. It reflects shifting educational priorities and curricular emphasis in the era.
A fragment from The Morning Call of Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania references local industry and advertising matter. The text includes garbled phrases about Aflentown and Tannary Ltd and mentions the wheel of Fortune in a likely promotional or editorial context.
A virile plea urges readers to try Scott s Emulsion after meals for a month to revive vitality. It claims many people suffer general debility without specific sickness, with headaches and fatigue, and promises to enrich blood, quicken circulation, and boost nutrition with a tasty non drug oil-food.
Contests draw near in Lawrence and surrounding towns as voters name candidates for the Sunflower Princess title. Nominees include Mary Truberts, Josephine Siampson, Hazel Ray, Opal Moles, Charlotte Berks, Marion Henley, Isabel Gilmore, and many others featured in the local notices list.
Velma and Tieona headline a local arts collective as longalianigh and Keeler run a community recital featuring Marion Brown and Tanel Soy. The program highlights experimental music by Kihel Keeler with regional performers.
A long dispatch reports on the concentration of United States and European investments in South America, noting how American and other foreign funds dominate infrastructure and resources. It cites officials and executives discussing wartime and postwar economic strategy, with implications for national control of vital routes and trade.
A fragmented line notes the concept of investing spent funds, focusing on national investment within the United States rather than abroad. The readable portion suggests policy or economic discussion about directing expenditures domestically and prioritizing internal growth.
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