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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
3
The notice lists rate options for the Journal-World with daily carrier delivery at 40 cents for one month and 1.50 for daily mail yearly. It provides office addresses at 722 Massachusetts Street and names representatives in Chicago and New York. It notes misdelivered or late delivery and offers messenger service before 8 p.m. plus post office details and agency affiliations.
Fragmentary OCR mentions stagnant water in a residence area and concerns over responsible parties. References to a corporation with several acres of nine sata and farms appear, but readable details are limited and ambiguous. The text hints at local water and pest concerns near Lawrence but lacks concrete facts.
The St Louis executive committee of the Missionary group faced delays in delegating authority as a general vote was anticipated. The next steps include refining support, fundraising, and organizing activities such as cooking, sewing, sales, and entertaining the pastor while addressing community needs.
An article notes the vast United States coast makes guarding every mile impossible. It discusses naval power, British strategy, and the idea that defeating a major portion of enemy fleets would still leave large risks and losses, highlighting the futility of a perfect lock on every coast.
The article cites Prof Wentworth of the State Medieval College discussing prison reform. He criticizes vilification of inmates and argues for humane living conditions, education, and rehabilitation as keys to reducing crime. He questions heredity or determinism and emphasizes personal responsibility and restorative programs.
A fragmented discussion on who would enter World War I and which nations would side with whom. It debates if the United States was ready for war, the potential German navy impact, and hypothetical battles around Calais and Britain. The text references Belgium, France, Britain, and Japan in a speculative, wartime context.
A conference in Chicago gathered bankers and farmers to explore cooperative efforts across industries. Key leaders, including David Borgai of the Chicago Clearing House and Morris of First National Bank, argued cooperation between banking and farming is essential to solve national problems and balance interests amid competition and financial cycles.
The piece discusses Professor Moore as he relates international law to relations between the United States and the Americas. It emphasizes the idea that commerce requires mutual exchange and that true understanding comes from viewing benefits and responsibilities between nations as a continuous two way process.
The article discusses debates on conquest talk and its impact on prosperity and contentment, noting Professor Moore's view of Chay's championing of Pan American ideals and near US diplomatic action in 1826. It cites slavery as a dividing ethical issue affecting Bolivar and South American leaders, as discussed in Washington's Christian "Relence Monitor.
Following the jitney collapse in Kansas City the article argues private jitneys could not sustain profits and that street railways offer broader public benefits. It contrasts costs, ownership, and impacts on real estate, urging public awareness that streetcars support orderly urban mobility while jitneys rely on ad hoc routes and variable demand.
The piece critiques Mayor Bentley after yesterday's hill development tragedy and reports on disclosures of his public statements. It alleges he campaigned for strict law enforcement but placed known opponents in charge of police activities, claiming a plan to root out liquor sellers gamblers and thieves while presenting a combative stance to supporters.
An unruly rally at Riverside Park exposes tensions between law, order and city leadership. Citizens accuse the mayor and police leaders of protecting crime as Judge Stewart faces public censure. a chaotic display underscores a broader critique of governance and justice in the city.
Editor Journal World notes that proposed names for the new school lot have not been adopted. L. suggests honoring long serving Board of Education members Dr Richard Conde and the late O We Mow Adlaster by naming the Wordley and McAllister schools after them.
A juvenile tale shows Whitther discovering his father is an ordinary man. After a brief awkward pause they reconnect, sharing a simple day and dinner at home before considering a future outing together. The scene unfolds with quiet, domestic warmth.
A garbled fragment from a late era newspaper item shows a cafe or inn setting with a pair of characters Pope and Whiter. A waitress delivers a note to Pope, revealing a comical misunderstanding and a line about an American money-making machine amid odd dialogue and antiquated wordplay.
A London dispatch tells of a fire aboard the Peninsuline and Oriental Tire steamer Benalla carrying emigrants from London to Australia. The Otaki, 150 miles off, rescued survivors after the Benalla capsized. The Benalla was en route with a weight of emigrants aboard when the blaze broke out.
A man facing conscription found a workaround by marrying a widow with three children, making him exempt from further service. After the ceremony he received congratulations from his fellow soldiers, praised as a trench life hero and a path to peace. Joe V. David Babbia was active in Fadora business.
Military authorities seek Tyrolean enrollees as shortages bite. Women already train in fire service and factory roles with high exposure to explosives, rations, and services. A clockwork water gauge helps record pressure for firefighting operations.
Fragmented OCR text cites Arms, Europe, and peace amid debate on arming, ammunitions, and the impact on the United States. Mentions investments in machinery, war industries, and a push to curb ammunition while questioning effects on European conflict and domestic industry.
The Lawrence fire department now uses a new pressure gauge that records water pressure every minute, providing continuous data and a clear trail of readings for firefighting operations and system monitoring. The device creates an accessible log for inspections and incident analysis.
Frances Browne plans a six room inn in New Hempshire with bath and pantry features. The project will be modern and ready for occupancy by the first of September, with supervision by the supervisor and foreman overseeing the work.
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