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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1914
Page
6
A damaged report describes an army worm out breaking near Washington with tips for control. It recommends plowing in front of the worms to trap them and applying Paris green poison to fields and lawns in careful intervals to reduce infestations.
The state fair premium list has been completed and will be distributed this week at the secretary’s office. The document outlines prize categories including horse racing and various competitions with sections for departments such as agriculture and machinery. Institutions and officials from Topeka and Shawnee County spearheaded the creation and distribution of the list.
A fragment mentions Topeka dairy and poultry matters with unclear references to names, beekeeping, and household items. The text hints at sales, recipes, and postage, with several garbled phrases and unreadable sections.
Baldwin community notes describe Epworth League activities with Powell of Topeka and staff from Kansas City. The report highlights 172 paid registrations, many officers, and Sunday talks on missions welfare and ministry. A feature evening at Barricklow Dining Hall drew attendees amid local weather and social events in Kaw Valley.
An 1905 analysis notes the United States spent about 206 million dollars on roads last year, with total state and local funding reaching roughly 151 million dollars plus labor value. It cites rapid growth in state highway departments since 1891 and compares U S road mileage to France while discussing road economic impact and transport dividends.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention profitable spending in a place and road related phrases. Lack of clear individuals, dates, or organizations makes specifics uncertain.
The readable portions discuss autobiographical fiction and the value of a novelist’s self awareness, mentioning Marguerite and a Metropolitan August feature. It also notes a former Omaha pastor Hore and a church sermon by Rev. Lowell at Tuskell Institute, with ties to local residents and institutions.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Scottish Rite, a person named Richardson and Lawrence Tuasdus, with references to attendance and sessions. details are garbled and unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a product named Texas Wonder with dubious medical claims about treating diabetes and rheumatic pain. The readable portions mention regulation of water and references to a hall address, but the overall content is garbled and difficult to verify.
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