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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
8
The readable fragments mention the American Newspaper Publishers Association and Advertising Bureau, referencing water supply issues and a dry law. It also notes Mr Bryan and University of Kansas platform with mentions of referendums and student reactions, though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary note discusses labor unions, food shortages in the UK, and geopolitical moves. Mentions Germany Serbia Romania and rail links to Constantinople. Lacks coherent narrative and key details.
Advocates for a permanent income system at the University speak on a plan urged by Chancellor Strong. They claim the measure could pass both houses and benefit the university, though some concerns about equity and implementation remain among Lawrence residents and supporters worry about broader tax or subsidy effects.
The fragmentary text weaves together old patent medicines with political debate. It mentions Papliren Pills and Hood s Sarsaparilla as remedies, then shifts to a Kansas public school funding debate and a university commencement speech, highlighting tensions between supporters and opponents of policy and national defense.
The readable text shows scattered references to a city auditorium meeting and political candidacy with mentions of appointments, public notices, and community figures. Some phrases imply press coverage and public response, but many parts are garbled and unclear.
A fragmented musings piece questions how a referendum might have altered France in 1918. It debates public consent, political accountability, and the imagined link between citizens and decisive wartime choices.
A fragmented column riffs on truths and trifles with mixed quips about ego, optimism, and pessimism. It mentions a literary career vs boxing, the presidency quirk, and a fashion note on dark brown, ending with an ad for kidney pills from Barber & Sun.
Hopewell residents hold an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Hindman with the Hopewell Country Club hosting. Activities include a club meeting, poetry and piano selections, and a study led by Mrs. Purvis with plans for next month.
A garbled editorial notes a Washington diplomat’s transfer to Mexico City and a married wife, Catherine Primey, amid a county bankers’ pledge. The Douglas County Bankers Association urges support for farmers by extending credit, expanding crop acreage, building silos, stocking livestock, and selecting high quality seeds, naming local banks and merchants.
Worden Mr and Mrs Frank Lutz and Elmar called at Fugene Lutz home Thursday evening. Walter Schware and Char ey dehle and Edward Johanning were in Kansas City last week. Dick Stone of Baldwin joined them. Henry Elm sold cattle and horses to George Maichel. Meg and Mrs Frank Lutz had dinner at Hermon Pah home Friday. Helen Schwartz Sunday visit with Louna Ha Milton Wer of Sayre Ave, will work for Fred Teins this summer. Miss Toland and Maudie Barnhart hosted Sunday dinner with the Schwyeahn Rvs. Hartin Schwata hosted Sunday dinner. Charley Jehle dined at Preil Jokunning home Sunday. Elmer Lutz and Lucas Fleer at Will Pippert home Sunday afternoon. Bill Gordon, new drill worker, stayed in hospital after an auto accident last week. others began work, removed old barrier, and erected a higher one. Eve Henry and Edward Johanning hauled more hay for Bolden neighborhood. Henry Hunsuffer reportedly injured by nail, slowly improving. Teckla Jehle and Hatkie Schwarz visited Clara Fleet Sunday. Mrs Schwarz family visited Pippert. Clarence Hughes family announced birth of daughter March 1. Paul Johanning and Selwartz helped John Schwarz next week. Rev. Gasper Pret Johanning visited Mr Vogler, ill. Homrey Hornbester in Lawrence Sunday. Helen Jackson visited Cora Schwartz Sunday. Edward Johanning cut wood for M. Young. Snow delayed Aidld, Work for two couples Friday.
An old advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as the silent, sure stomach regulator. It claims rapid relief from sourness and digestive distress, promising digestion without gas or upset, and urges households to keep a fifty cent case handy for day or night use.
Emma Young was a Baldwin visitor on Friday. Henry Schwartz butchered for John Heim last Thursday. Henry Ficer aided F X Jordon in driving cattle bought nearby last week. Mrs Henry Schwarz left Friday to stay with sister Mrs Predj Sultz of Clearfield. Will Simon hauled three loads of wheat to Baldwin Tuesday. Mr Kennedy of Lawrence, agent for Continental Fire Insurance, was in the neighborhood Tuesday. The following Baldwin visitors Tuesday: John Schwalm, John Pippert, Will Wee Henry Johannning, Mrs H Laughlin, Oscar Schwarz, Will Lynch, Henry Elm. Fred Johanning called on Wis Hornberger, presently down with the grip, Tuesday morning. Still in business Lawrence Produce and Junk Company remains at 737 New Humble street buying all kinds of junk rags and paper. phones 954.
Mrs Walter Pine reports early peak s profitable as early garden. Mrs Pine had 47 shickars Wattel last Monday. Mr J cr has been improving from bronchial pneumonia. Nellie Blevins visited Mrs Norman Nichols Wednesday evening. Miss Rose Hanniig spent Wednesday night with Evelyn Haden and Florence Sutter began violin lessons with Eden NLavy of Lawrence. Mrs C N Adams visited Oak Ridge school Thursday. Gertrude Kgope visited with Nettie and Myrtle Suit Saturday. William Hayden spent the weekend with grandparents A Z and Mrs Brent. Michals spent Sunday afternoon with A K Hayden. Mr and Mrs DeShazer and family spent Sunday in Lawrence with sister A E Richardson. Florence Sutter visited J H Covel Kaw Valley Wednesday morning. Mrs C P Davis of Kanwaka spent several days with sister Mrs C C Miller to help care for Harry Miller who has been ill two weeks.
Mrs. Maude Robertson of Enpovia visited Friday with Mrs. Charlie Wood. Ms. Sam Hall hauls lumber from Lawrence to fix his barn. Ma Westfall hauls wood to town this week. Mr. and Mrs. A R Tne spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pine. Mr. Miron Dicker moved onto the Betty place vacated by Mr. Wilber ine. Mrs. Walter Pine and fillu spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. We A Pine. Bliss Jo NeCane spent the week with her sister Mrs. Tl Pine. Mr. Wolf Has bought the farm once owned by Mr. Osdale. The White and Oak Ride neighbors hosted a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. George Petty and family last Saturday night. They wish them success in their new home. M Hayien called on Mrs. Walter Pine Saturday afternoon. Nearly three acres, equal to four ten lots, west of High School Banner Springs suitable for vegetables. Price 1000. For exchange for property of equal value in Lawrence. Hosford Inv. Company.
President Wilson named Colver af St. Paul to the federal trade commission. Colver led the Clover Leet group of papers and previously served as president and general manager of The Newspaper Enterprise Association. He is well acquainted with economic social and political conditions.
A sensational medical advertorial touts Bon-Opto tablets and a liquid path to restore vision. Dr Lewis and other physicians allegedly endorse the product, claiming rapid relief from strain and blurred sight through a home regimen and prescription-like guidance. The piece emphasizes cost savings and widespread availability in Philadelphia.
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