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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1910
Page
5
A man awakens to a lavish breakfast and a favorable chat with his boss who promotes him and hints at a raise. He finds a forgotten $15 debt payment in the day’s first letter, then wakes again realizing it was all a dream as a 30 cent clock confirms he will be late.
A compact appraisal notes Herbert Spencer's effort to reconcile science and religion through an unknowable Power. It argues his Cosmos philosophy diverges from ontological views yet affirms his role as a major nineteenth century intellect, laying foundations for evolutionary theory.
An article describes using a crane mounted electro magnet to unload pig iron, replacing back breaking hand labor. The magnet can lift a ton easily, cutting handling costs from five to eight cents per ton to about half a cent, while avoiding strikes. When power is cut the magnet releases instantly.
An authority notes US electric utilities total about 6 billion dollars in capital, covering 5.5 million telephones 40,247 miles of electric railways 9,216 cars 6,000 central stations earning 250 million a year and 2,500 horsepower, equaling 75 dollars per person. The report warns straw handlers face a new mite causing straw itch with rapid onset after exposure.
An 19th century reminiscence surveys Spring Grove as a park like cemetery with diverse evergreens and ornamental pines. It notes Chinese junipers red cedar and hemlock among others, mentions stables and caretaking, laments neglect elsewhere, and recalls an 1850s letter praising the grounds and future growth.
Advertisement offers a home treatment for bleeding itching and protruding hemorrhoids by a new absorption method. Readers are urged to send address to Mrs. M Summers in South Bend Indiana to receive free trial material and references. Also notes automobile owners may have money to burn, but tainted by the actor’s conduct.
Anwou LE Don Carlos seeks election to the Eleventh district legislature. J D Bowersock to appear on the ballot for the Eleventh district under Republican primaries. County Superintendent candidate E P Monahan seeks Douglas County schools post subject to GOP primaries.
Public notice seeks to add six tracts around Lawrence to city boundaries. The plan proposes measures for annexation before County Commissioners with hearings on July 30 1910. Named tracts include areas along Maine Street and Moreland Place near Massachusetts Street. Local officials cite adjacencies to the city limits and request approval of the expansion.
F M Buchheim of Kanwaka Township runs for county treasurer on August 2. C E Fearey of Willow Springs Township also seeks the office, subject to Republican primary voters.
Local notices reveal multiple candidates seeking the Clerk of the District Court role in the Republican primaries. Henry H. Asher D. F. Smith and C. Be. Moss register campaigns, urging Republican support ahead of the August primary.
Elmer E Meyers seeks a first term in the Republican primary races. W F Banning and H S Carman also announce bids for sheriff with Democratic and Republican paths noted.
The notice lists several candidates for county attorney pending Republican primaries on August 2 and 4 1910. R E Melvin Edw Riling Fred A Clarke and others announce runs with terms to last through the primary elections. Also mentions County Clerk candidate W R Green and J P Coffman seeking county clerk.
A series of notices announces candidates for county offices in the Republican primaries on August 2 1910. Hugh Means seeks re election as probate judge while J G Moore and J Walton also announce campaigns for county offices including assessor and first district commissioner.
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