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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
8
The fragment argues against employers in large departments stores and mail-order houses forcing workers to live in harsh conditions, equating it to white slavery. It reflects on wage scales for women, claims defeats in Kansas, and insists a lawless state needs stronger protections where work is done. The text expresses a belief in forthcoming changes within two years.
A transcription from Mlawredoe Kansas March 12 1913 notes scrutiny of show participants. The excerpt comments on facial hair and skin color with claims about a dark featured performer having a large black mustache. The tone suggests mockery or curiosity about appearance in a stage show segment.
The text presents fragmented remarks about appointing a mayor in Arkansas, taxes, population trends, and personal life. It hints at wages for prisoners, state work, and calls that punishment should not punish a convict’s family, reflecting tensions between governance and justice amidst unclear details.
In Lawrence, many bonded women are not registered while the commission form of government is up for adoption. Advocates argue it is of utmost importance to adopt the plan, noting Apennines are well registered and urging Lawrence women to register.
An excerpted fragment discusses Massachusetts publishing textbooks for thirty years and broader debates on education material. It notes political undercurrents, with references to Senator Bacon of Georgia and Senator Hoke Smith, suggesting a shift in readership and party dynamics amid ongoing political battles.
Fragmentary text hints at an art and taste discussion with mentions of Wickle and Pictures and a Plaitest area. Difficult to parse names, places, and dates. The readable bits suggest a local arts column or note about artworks and a market or display, but specifics are unreadable.
A garbled excerpt discusses Poland, division into parts, and corrupt governance. Mentions Russia, Germany, and Austria with dubious claims of political actions and threats of a world war to stop unrest, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary text discusses personal liberty and liquor rights, mentions Kansas resisting interference and a broader legal proposition. References to white slave traffic and a unified stance appear, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A letter argues against Rosenthal of Clik auige, accusing him of exploiting underpaid workers. The writer demands fair wages, condemns charitable funds diverted from workers, and asserts the remaining money should belong to the workers who deserve decency and a living. The piece calls for transparency and fair treatment.
The text argues it is right to keep grocery, clothing, barber shops, and lectures open six days a week and sell to all. It condemns Sunday paid lectures and notes a preacher named Hillis delivering one on Sunday for regular admission, presenting him as an example against the Sunday practice.
Khon. dotin Me Newlin ha e just completed his third term in the Kansas legislature. He did spit in to gee in, first plier, hail ity yes persuaded to go the Ramm tine sed The hired tinge he was asianngen and his petition ciniitated, and fled. Mr. Newlin has done mighty well in vael of the sessions but has done his best work this year. He has kept the job every minute and Lawrence had a pe lerdst. Lawence and Doig are both amighty well pleased with Me Newtingade Journal-World hopes he will live a thousand years.
The city faces a heated election on local governance and water quality. Critics urge responsible spending to fix water standards, bridge projects, and sewer work while warning against misused funds and opaque decisions. The public fears debt and seeks accountable leadership.
A local church releases a brief notice noting the assistant pastor’s last acts and final service actions as part of recent church events. The report mentions leadership transitions and upcoming plans for the congregation.
A garbled collection of local comments, family notes, health remedies, and social updates. Fragments mention Dr Payne and a Bible chair, Methodist work plans, La Grippe coughs, Foley’s remedy, and assorted visits in Belleview area communities with names like Miss Forsyth Marie and Mr. Barber.
A fragmentary, era plagued reminiscence recalls Uncle Walt as a poet philosopher amid a troubled era. References to Mexico and national concerns surface in a hazy, postwar voice, noting hardship, equity debates, and a sweeping mood of unrest around 1918.
A House session heard a plea from appropriations sponsors on miners' needs. An amendment by Edward Carroll of Leavenworth County proposes a $6,000 appropriation to fund the resolution’s plan to place a statue of the late George Wy. Glick in the Capitol Hall at national capitol.
An editorial recalls the Civil War ironclad duel between the Merrimac later Virginia and the Monitor. It notes the transformation of the Virginia into an ironclad, the Monitor's approach, and the battle’s impact on North and South morale, with details on construction and subsequent repairs.
Fragmented notes discuss objections to the commission form, debt, taxes, and balance ledgers. The text names Watling, a widow, and various lines about how city finances, borrowed funds, and expenses relate to preserving or changing the form of government. It hints at public finance concerns and potential legal questions.
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