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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented local column reflects on community life in Chanute and Lawrence. It notes public figures like Dustin Farnum and Alf Vanderbilt, comments on wealth and opportunity, and celebrates the Hiawatha charity performance whose proceeds supported the local fund.
The article laments party loyalty and independence in Kansas politics, praising western Republicans for resisting eastern pressure. It questions if electing Democrats or pro Taft Republicans will curb special interests and urges voters to support principled, independent stands in upcoming district contests.
A chaotic public notice outlines Fourth of July events and speaker requests across several venues including Brown's Grove, Martin's Retreat, and Penrith. It mentions weather concerns, scheduling on Monday, and involvement of city officials led by City Attorney Mitchell amid scattered, partly intelligible details.
A garbled 19th century refinery tale details Verarth Miche phasts of Le Vain and Creamery, bonds, and inflated prices. It notes a Wichita dog and cat hospital, Wildes Veterinary, and a tuberculin plan, with references to Topeka, Kansas City, and Wolf's Book Store. The piece portrays market pressures driving prices up for farm bounties and car costs, amid rumors of schemes and ambulance-like medical facilities.
Governor Stubbs denies a Kansas dispatch claiming Warden Haskell resigned over refusing to appoint a colored private secretary. He says Haskell always had authority to hire whomever he chose and there was no pressure to promote relatives or near kin amid the controversy.
Fragmentary report describes a experimental framing of a pipe system eight feet high with a conduit to prevent freezing. Water runs up to a discharge disk and distributes evenly, forming thick icicles that may break under pressure. Notes on clerks and medicine prescriptions follow, detailing a patient’s care and a pharmacist’s reluctance to fill certain orders.
Fragmentary report notes a Tennessee county district event involving a governor candidate, a judge, and a court-related appointment. Mentions names and dates in a blurred recount, with references to a statewide or regional political reappointment and a tense legislative air. The text is garbled and difficult to parse clearly.
Brown's Grove hosts a big Fourth of July festival with ongoing events all day July 8 including ball games and afternoon foot races, a platform dance, music by Newhouse Lane, refreshments, and evening fireworks. Rev. Parisha and Col. JK Rankin speak at 2 pm.
The street car company has assumed the material hauling work with LB. Albe securing the contract for the project and Lee on a provisional basis. Alley will manage payroll and payments, while tabors and other workers receive full settlement. The article notes payroll delays and unsettled financial promises affecting workers.
Fragmented OCR notes outline “Don’ts” for Independence Day celebrations in Chicago. Warns against firing pistols cannons and fireworks delays and unsafe handling. Emphasizes reducing accidents and injuries during July 4th events.
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