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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
4
A partial OCR line notes daily issues for one month by cartier and a yearly mail offer from the office. The text mentions 722 Massachusetts Street and that Lawrence Kansas is the post office used for second class matter status.
Lawrence van offers full fare for all night streetcar rides to sleep better, while Sylvia Pankhurst warns of imminent action following her mother’s round of public appearances. The family visibility and duties loom as Shyvia aims to keep affairs out of public view.
From the agricultural college, four men march to battle grasshoppers. They intend to act with speed and courage, though they acknowledge four cannot defeat a large swarm in a single effort.
The Commoner editor complains no time to print monthly as Beyne plans absence in Panama. Bryan is busy taking orders from the president, slowing publication. Aims to publish a year bank issue for improvement.
A report notes many suffer under heat with people complaining, while horses endure silent distress. Animals' nervous systems are affected by heat and require care, yet owners often neglect their duties, leaving animals to suffer through the summer.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion about gender norms and children. It notes parents feared tomboy behavior, then counters that some girls are not tomboys but natural girls, and that society should encourage them to play. The source is garbled and lacks concrete names or dates.
The Independence Tribune defends the Journal-World against claims of backing the Democrats. It asserts the Journal-World supported the progressive movement and has acted as a strong republican ally to keep the party steady, denying efforts to split or weaken it.
San Francisco plans a street railway system and Detroit follows suit. The piece argues municipal ownership proves successful and urges government control in all public business, stating the efficiency bill mirrors wider proposals and that only full government authority can prevent private influence.
Rumors say the president will soften his stance on trusts after initial plans to dismantle them. The attorney general urged action but the country advised restraint. The administration signaled milder, orderly proceedings against the frosts, while officials reportedly reassessed the approach.
The Journal-World argues that the president, regardless of name, will be chosen for political reasons and criticizes central bank director appointments as a tool to keep banking control in bankers hands, claiming bankers are not a privileged class and should not be exempt from public scrutiny.
Fragmentary lines suggest speculation on Coburn and wheat sentiment with signs of activity, but details are garbled and hazy. No clear events, dates, or named entities to confirm a full report.
A humorous yet xenophobic wartime screed urges Americans to spray English sparrows as “native birds” struggle. The piece, attributed to Walt Mason, portrays sparrows as pests that steal grain, drive away local birds, and threaten American avifauna, calling for swift brutal action.
The text portrays Coburn gaining fame despite adverse harvests and notes a big Pittsburgh bank failure seen as expected amid ongoing financial strain. It argues consolidation masked weaker institutions and asserts no systemic alarm, urging closer bank scrutiny and continued reliance on sound institutions.
Massachusetts Governor argues drunkenness is a disease with thousands of cases. He cites a Lawrence-area farm owner who drank heavily, his son aiding him, and notes the need for humane treatment and safe facilities rather than punishment.
An editorial argues the blue sky law is a strong, protective measure that curbs stock promotions in gold mines. It credits the law with saving the public money, notes opposition from sellers of risky stock, and urges courts to uphold and defend the statute as beneficial to legitimate companies and citizens.
About 130000 volunteers contribute to government crop reports issued monthly in Washington. Many are unpaid “volunteer correspondents,” receiving department publications as reward. Some reporters work directly for Washington via township and county networks, with 20 paid field agents collecting data nationwide. State agents oversee county and local correspondents.
A vintage advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a rapid hair tonic that stops itching, cleanses, and invigorates the scalp. It claims hair becomes soft, wavy, and abundant after daily use for a week, with a fifty cent bottle sold by druggists and counters.
Kan sas state fish and game warden L L Dyche urges spurning protection for insect eaters beyond blackbirds and skinks as a solution to the hopper problem threatening western crops. He cites that where blackbirds abound grasshoppers decline and notes crows are not essential to protect.
An advertisement extols S S S as cleansing the blood through the kidneys and improving kidney tissue function. It cites health benefits for rheumatism cystitis sore throat bronchitis asthma and other reflex indications while urging readers to purify blood first to rebuild cellular strength and restore normal health. It notes the Swift Specific Co Atlanta address and offers free medical advice and sale at drug stores.
The speaker argues some animals help farmers by eating grasshoppers. He notes crows consume grubs and hoppers, striped skunks eat many grasshoppers, and white footed field mice and other birds also prey on them. He acknowledges anti-skunk sentiment but highlights their helpful role.
Dr Schell bach of Northwestern University argued against disarmament saying constant preparation for war best ensures peace. The talk reflected German policy influence. Summer session at the university proceeds smoothly with six weeks ending June 20 and a three week course to follow.
A strange report from Newton on July 11 describes an egg hatched by heat at the home of Robert Dey. The abandoned nest egg produced a lively chick. An odd note mentions a hairdresser and an old maid reference tied to the anecdote.
American artist Alexander Harrison born 1853 in Philadelphia is praised for sea and outdoor landscapes. His career includes study in Paris, acclaim in Europe, and influence on modern sea painting. The piece notes his Legion of Honor and impact on depicting diffused outdoor light. Reproduction offer and retailer promotion follow for readers of The Journal-World and The Mentor.
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