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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
3
Rain fell at Prairie with reports of a busy church service and Sunday school activities. The note lists local guests, farm updates, weather effects on corn and wheat, and community happenings including residents traveling, Burns family travels, and plans for next year at the local school and church.
A fragmentary note from Pleasant Grove circulates with unclear wording and missing details, leaving residents seeking clarity on the event or message behind the garbled text. No names, dates, or concrete facts are recoverable from the unreadable portion.
Chicago July 10 Jack Johnson and Al Palzer agreed to meet on Labor Day with a $30 000 end of purse for Johnson Palzer travels from Decorah Iowa to Chicago to pursue a quick decisive bout Johnson asserts he can stop Palzer within ten rounds while Palzer vows to prove the fading champion can be beaten Planning highlights and rival expectations frame the upcoming match amid talk of future title chances and venue questions
The report notes a Wednesday gathering with Mrs Rie Melioith and other relatives visiting, a farewell to Miss Tatttle, and plans for a missionary trip to China. It mentions social visits, a card club, and local chatter about school events and upcoming church talks. Includes an advertisement for a medicinal powder claiming rheumatism relief.
In Kenmore and Arzyle residents protest a loud gas engine used by the Federal Improvement company. Women complain of sleepless nights and water gathering problems as officials face pressure to quiet the nuisance. Mrs Thorian, wife of the association secretary, notes women are increasingly distracted by sleeplessness and unrest.
An Ohio elector candidate from Wauseon and another from Monroeville face scrutiny over plans to back Theodore Roosevelt if chosen for the electoral college. The report notes opposition to Taft and mentions a “big brief statement” about renomination and party divisions in the state.
Fragmented OCR shows an old testimonial style claim for Hall's Catarrh Cure. It references a national bank and asserts internal consumption with blood and mucous surface impact. Financial and honorable transactions are mentioned, but the text is garbled and uncertain.
Tax rolls show 3 percent of the county’s properties unpaid. Total unpaid personal and realty taxes amount to 11,856.20 dollars, with Lawrence city taxes contributing most. Several townships list small unpaid amounts, including Wakner elective district and Willow area. exact figures are partial due to damaged text.
A fragmented report notes racial variety among Paris taxi drivers including Chinese, Javanese, and other groups. It mentions multiple ethnic representations, with scattered references to origins such as Indo and Tunisian, as the scene describes driver demographics and cultural mixing.
A scanned note describes a beauty regimen using a wax-based preparation sold in stores. It claims the product restores a withered complexion to a pink, youthful look, promising a safe, harmless effect without long-term experiments.
Lawrence man Mr Connely was blinded in an acetylene gas tank explosion at his Welborn home. The blast injured his grass and face and likely will dim both eyes. Connely, grandson of pioneer Kansas physician Mr Bawelborn, lived in Wyandotte County. the Welborn house is a Civil War era residence. The Connely family lives in Lawrence and he attended local schools.
Opposition was heard in City Hall as officials debated moving the Liberty Bell to a new exhibition site. The plan to place the relic in the city bureau of property was rejected after strong council debate.
A county advisory program will begin in Rossville and Leavenworth County as the first visiting farm advisor, chosen by the Leavenworth Agricultural Club, covers crop, soil and marketing questions. Mr. Ross, a graduate of the Agricultural College in 1902, brings dairy and farm experience to visit farms, confer with feeders and help organize farm improvements amid rail and grain movement pressures.
Readable fragments describe unseasonable pest swarms near Salina and farmer fears of crop damage. Officials consider methods to control the pests including bagging and field measures while noting safety and feasibility concerns.
A report from Steart details a grave injury described as Parmer's Neck broken after an apparent fall at a local site. Bystanders found the victim unconscious and alerted authorities. Parmer was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Advice from a Krana newspaper interview urges households to prepare for gas shortages by stocking coal and maintaining furnaces. Officials warn supply may not exceed last year, prompting readers to plan for heating costs and replacement options amid uncertain winter demand.
The Concordia Commercial Travelers association, a prominent local group with around 500 members, boasts strong memberships and long standing in the state. The article details their leadership, depot locations, railroad lines, and a tradition of travel, with mentions of key figures like Thery Darton and J. Metey, plus several executives tied to allied industries and unions in the region.
Fragmented OCR notes describe wheat prices and crop forecasts with references to Greenloaf, Vleits, Newaway, Seattscille, and Trauch. Mentions tardy trends, coalitions, and an estimated yield around 400 with per cent figures for wheat and other crops.
Reported Ottawa police judge considered circumstances in a case where Edward Ander echt faced assault charges. The defense argued for leniency to protect reputation but the judge imposed minor costs. the defendant pleaded guilty to a shove in a disputed altercation. The judge noted concerns about protecting reputation and stated that future treatment would reflect the case’s scope.
Wisconsin and neighboring counties call for more harvest help despite widespread reports of plentiful hands. Charles Harris, state free employment official, notes demand higher than ever with telegrams pouring in from Missouri to Kansas urging immediate recruitment. Weather aided crop maturation, boosting needs as communities prepare for a busy grain harvest across the belt.
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