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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
2
A party convention delegates toward a single candidate Hughes, praised for merit and national service, pledges to maintain American rights at home and abroad. The speaker calls for firm, nonpartisan diplomacy, economic reform, and strengthened civil service while opposing factional divides.
Fragmentary text suggests a debate on presidential nomination and public views. It references a party discussion, potential candidates, and the era’s policy emphasis on security and protective philosophies, though details remain obscured by garbled OCR.
A dubious advertisement touts a resin-based treatment for severe itching skin conditions. It warns against unsuitable use on tender skin and claims the product soothes eruptions and restores clear skin. The text cautions that improper use could injure vulnerable areas and references long-standing medical claims.
Letters from New Orleans and Philadelphia praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving irreg ularity backache dizziness and fatigue in women. The ads urge mothers daughters and other women to write for advice and try the product as a trusted remedy.
Roosevelt leaves the Republican fold to pursue the Progressive presidential ticket. The piece argues his stand stems from principle, noting his long service and belief that the nation’s foundations are at stake. It contrasts support for Roosevelt with opposition from hyphenates and Republicans.
Burlingame candidate Walter I. Dayne seeks the Republican nomination for state treasurer amid criticism of the Topeka capital power structure. He argues the new direct primary system concentrated offices and promotions in Topeka, creating a capital clique that controls state jobs and policy from the dome.
A messy text fragment describes a local utilities commission hearing on installing meters and a $2 rein charge. It mentions possible objections by parties and the role of Commission members H o Caster and Fred S and notes a minimum requirement and vacation season.
Some customers may order service discontinuation while away for the summer. The average vacation is not more than two months. Homeowners could save a dollar by avoiding reinstallation charges. Vacant rental properties would be affected.
Graduates begin arriving in Manhattan Kansas for the Kansas State Agricultural College commencement. The baccalaureate sermon by Rev William C Bitting of St Louis precedes a Phi Beta Kappa air and class day events. U S Commissioner P P Claxton will deliver the commencement address.
A garbled report notes bond offerings related to school funding and annual taxes. It references yearly activity, expenditures on buildings, and contributions from wealthy figures to support scholar initiatives, with figures sparsely readable.
The notice states a tax due of 20 in sterling with a 17 month deadline and a final fine of 2. The payer must settle by the due date to avoid additional penalties or actions.
Fragmentary report notes a county treasurer and Stevenson involved in funding actions during press days. Mentions a collector handling funds at a rate of 4500 dollars and a prior collection around 1200 dollars during a miner related event. References libraries and a name Carrall.
Sharps of Kansas plan a statewide association to organize crime fighting strengthens. The group aims for better coordination among sheriffs, improved tracking, and a bi monthly magazine to publish progress and photographs of operations.
The note records a pending state relinquishment with Sheriff Cummings traveling to Lina tomorrow. It mentions Aug Finison's Handmade and a nickel smoke product with a prompt to try one, plus a Bath in ft shops at Carroll.
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