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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
3
The document lists delivery terms for the Journal World including daily by carrier for 40 cents, monthly and yearly rates. It instructs readers to call by 8 p m if the paper is not received by 7 p m and notes a Chicago representative and several press associations.
In Lawrence on June 17 1915 a Wichita related item discusses community mood and support for horses and general appreciation. A professor comments on balance amid a group of conversations referencing sales ovens poems and a workshop.
Authorities urge careful water handling during travel disruptions. Emphasis on protecting water supplies from contamination and maintaining hygiene to avoid germ spread. Officials advise strict safety protocols and monitoring to safeguard public health during transit and cooling periods.
The readable lines present garbled phrases about fermentation, a university, and social themes but lack coherent events, dates, or identifiable names. It reads as partial OCR with no clear reportable incident, person, or location to summarize into a factual item.
Pervasive sewer and cistern failures threaten Lawrence area homes. Owners face voluntary risk as neglect could bring stench and infection, while the community condemns litter and sidewalk filth. Abatement actions loom to curb urban nuisance.
A garbled OCR passage discusses Senator John and employment in the United States, urging public attendance at graduation ceremonies at Woodland Park. It critiques industrial systems and government, urging civic engagement and discipline, while lamenting misinterpretations of economic conditions and education.
An OCR fragment describes a chaotic Fourth of July scene with a light powered apparatus, hundreds of onlookers, a tired yellow dog, wind and smoke, children peering at the landscape, and a schooner. It mentions Kansas and a cabinet-like state of affairs with references to officials and wagers, all in a distorted voice.
A garbled block describes an editor seeking balance by reporting both sides of a public dispute. It notes the publisher’s reluctance to publish overheard phrases and to foster reader controversy, stating the goal is to avoid airing private exchanges while covering the life of the community.
The Christian Science Monitor comments on the Lusitania note and the signatures of President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. It argues Bryan failed to grasp responsibility for his action while Wilson appears to understand the full meaning of his words amidst recent events.
Professor Hedrick of Missouri defends the German government in a letter to the New York Evening Post. He cites a German-born associate in the United States and argues that German opinion is stifled behind imperial censorship while noting voices of dissent outside Germany. He contends only a reliable expression of German sentiment can reveal true views, criticizing both German and Allied pressures on policy.
The article rails at the U S government for its stance during a tense period, blasting perceived pro British influence and press connections. It argues the nation must remain neutral and warn against policy that could drag the country into broader conflict. It cites editor affiliations and political lines to support its cautionary stance.
Fragmentary text discusses Bryan and the President over opinions, with unclear references to Mar Wilson and accountability. The damaged lines hint at a political dispute and the reaction to accepting power, but the fragmentary source limits solid conclusions and identifiable events or dates.
A fragment discusses an open letter to the President, questioning who governs the United States, whether officials are tied to British interests, and if Masonry or a financial syndicate influences policy. It notes the public’s need to distinguish aid from false generosity and urges consideration of international relations and the Paris peace talks.
Fragmented letter describes alleged Masonic control over government policy and secret corporate links. It claims the president must appear before Congress to answer whether Freemasons influence national leadership and foreign relations. Conflicting charges prompt demand for official clarification.
A fragment discusses plans to attend Congress and asks for acknowledgment from a private secretary. It mentions flooding fields and waiting for crops to mature, then suggests calling 219 and Kaw Valley Cannery Co. It also advertises Conklin fountain pens at McColloch’s Drug Store as suitable graduation gifts with varied prices.
The British steamer Strathnaim was torpedoed and sunk off the Scilly Islands. Twenty-two crew members, including the captain, drowned. The ship carried nine English and twenty Chinese sailors. Survivors reported a submarine attack near Mayflower. The vessel, of ARG tons, was manned from Cardif.
Fragmented notice reports a loan fund increase tied to a gift from Mr. FL Den and leadership at Mead Cycle Co. of Chicago. It mentions Kansas teachers, a Topeka figure, and local business names, with brief references to interior work, weather, and a game tonight between Graeber and Tucker.
A damaged OCR fragment reports an injury case involving Stanwix and an attempted medical procedure. The text indicates left eye amputation after a mail-driven incident, mentioning two other boys and a doctor or surgeon, with uncertain prognosis for sight. The source is garbled and incomplete.
In Topeka Kansas the state faces a Supreme Court test over the mortgage registration fee law set to take effect July 1. The contested provision imposes a fifteen cent fee per one hundred dollars of value for each year of the mortgage term, aiming to fund the state treasury while exempting other taxes. Benneth R Wheeler sues Shawnee county treasurer Matt Weightman Jr. to force registration, with proceedings delayed as the justices weigh constitutionality and procedural questions.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It mentions CHENE ay A& co Triado and feigned testimonials from a test bottle, stating known agents but lacks clear names or dates. The fragment reflects marketing language and incomplete product claims.
A fragment notes L. L. Philips and Company doing finishing and interior work, claiming ordinary workmen cannot match their expertise. It hints the decision will be unpopular before July and mentions Pineapple ice at Wied er and a family trip of Mrs. Dackman and children to Kansas City.
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