Journal World delivery notice and assorted remarks
Notice from Lawrence Kansas dated June 15 1916 requests readers to call Western Union if the Journal World is not received by 7 pm A Lawrence man comments on the presidential campaign and tax on telephone messages Alf Williams hair cut remark and Fort Madison Iowa to Bismarck area corn reports are noted
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Journal-World
Western Union
Lawrence
Fort Madison
Iowa
State of
Missouri
Bismarck
Grant Township
Superstition Shapes Nomination Talk in 1912 Debate
Democratic leaders fear bad luck if they nominate on Friday while Republicans dismiss the date, convinced the Democrats are out of luck regardless of nomination day. The exchange highlights how superstitions factor into political strategy amid party rivalries.
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Wilson
Reasonable Care of the Stomach and Bowels
Opinion piece extols stomach and bowel care as essential to health and vitality. The text urges early attention to digestive weakness and links diet and wellness to overall well being.
Lawrence Bee Culture and Political Fronts Across News
The article notes Governor Glynn claiming the elephant and moose are dead, with the moose out of politics and the elephant still influential in Democratic circles. It also mentions Wilson shapingSt Louis convention proceedings and committees. Additional items compare Lawrence bees costs and Chicago fashion trends. War updates link Austro-Russian front names and ongoing battles with changing participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glynn
Hyen
Eastern Front
Progressives Face Party Realignments Across Regions
The article analyzes Progressive party weakness in coherence due to shared principles attracting members to other parties. It notes Northern Progressives returning to Republicans and Southern ones drifting toward Democrats, with Hughes candidacy and regional loyalties shaping these shifts.
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Progressive Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Hughes
South
Progressive party appeal and border troop readiness debate
The piece discusses Southern support for the Progressive party, its potential impact on national politics, and the defense posture at the border. It notes Parker’s vice presidential nomination from Louisiana, Roosevelt’s possible endorsement, and the need for proper equipment for troops, arguing against militarism hype and peace-at-any-price disinformation.
Introductory Etiquette for Presidential Successors
A Washington gathering notes Professor William H. Taft chose a simple introduction for the president, saying only “Ladies and gentlemen: The President.” The piece cites a Cleveland Plain Dealer comment on modesty in official introductions and critiques loquacity in public speaking.
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Washington
William H. Taft
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Christian Science Monitor
Swelling Democrats Targeted by President Wilson
The Leavenworth Times reports President Wilson jokes about “swelled” Democrats after appointments, noting his desire to use a pin on the swelling king but fearing the public nuisance. He promises the ballot box after November will reduce swelling and return independents to private life.
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Wilson
Washington
Amis
Leavenworth Times
Centerville Court Square Acknowledges Rural Romance
A Kansas editorial praises a country buggy's charm over speed as Hodge’s boy and Shaw vie for Sarah’s affection in Centerville. The piece humorously weighs gas and grit, urging patience and steady steering in courtship as a long road to love unfolds.
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Kansas
Centerville
Courthouse
Collier’s Weekly
Hodge
Gaso
Fine
Sarah
Jim
Shaw
Why Farmers Are Conservative
At a meeting of city business men the query why farmers are ultraconservative was debated but not answered. Speakers implied practical farmers understand hardship from years of droughts floods floods and other disasters, shaping their conservative view.
Native Kansan Seeks State Treasurer Race
A native Kansan born in Leaven Kansas in 1568 and a lifelong Republican aims for statewide office. He has served as Shawnee County Republican treasurer and active party worker, and as county treasurer and leader in a major financial institution, seeking support for state treasurer candidacy.
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Leaven
Kansas
Shawnee County
Republican Central
Large farm sale announced near Lawrence Kansas
A 682 acre farm known as the John L Kilworth ranch will be offered at public auction on Tuesday June 20 1916 at 11 oclock a m. The land runs in blue grass timber and pasture with fertile black loam soil and running water in every pasture. Improvements include a fine barn and two complete sets of improvements. The property can be divided into three farms. Terms are 15 percent cash the balance on completion of sale. Interested bidders may inspect the property at The Savoy Hotel in Lawrence after June 12th.
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Lawrence
Kansas
John L
Kilworth
Kansas City
John Burcheding
Bellevue
Iowa
Gal
Theo. Martin
Audt
N. B
Merchants Push Lawrence Trade via Interurban Ads
The Merchants Association plans an ad program in interurban stations from Lawrence to Bonner Springs. Framed cards will promote a five percent rail fare rebate and local goods to attract out of town customers. The effort aims to draw shoppers to Lawrence, boosting schools utilities and finances.
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Merchants of
Lawrence
Here
Bonner Springs
Merchants Association
J. H. Col
Merchants’ Association
Colin Yester
Lawrence Anc
Thineder
Prayer at Chicago Republican convention invokes Lincoln spirit
The third day of the Chicago Republican convention opened with Bishop William F. Mc Dowell leading a prayer asking the Lincoln spirit fall upon the gathering. The prayer implores God to cleanse hearts, inspire action, and keep the group true to ideals of liberty, righteousness, and human welfare. It emphasizes service to humanity and the republic.
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Lincoln
William F. McDowell
Chicago
Republic
Abraham Lincoln
Jesus
Christ
Coconut oil shampoo advice and political candidacy notices
An old advisory promotes plain malsified coconut oil as a safe shampoo alternative to alkali soaps. The text also prints a dense slate of political candidate announcements for various Douglas County offices, all asserting candidacy under Republican primaries with August dates.
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Tam
Stevenson
Douglas County
Sube Jeet
C. MM
Fisher
Douglas Nty
Arles
District Court
Earl L. Powell
W. T.harwood
Charles Blavell
Ince
Allison Andrews
C.E. Lindley
Publican
Register OF Deeds
Register of Beeds
Geo. C. Wetzell
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
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Louisiana
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This & A
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Nterurbak
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Breeder's Gazette
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Collier
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Headen
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Quiba
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Round Cover Ding Co
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Metcalé
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Will Johns
W. H. McKone
Woodyard
Republian
Fair Porches
A ‘B. Wilson
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John J. Releng
Republi
C. C. Stewart
B. M. Gregory
Chas. F. Moss
Geo. C. Brune
Sam Stanley
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