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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1917

Page

9

Department 722 Massachusetts Street Lenléago Representative

A garbled notice lists a department and names including A R Keator and Geo Hi Alcorn with addresses in Shaal New York and a Western Union call window. It references a World Journal and a request to call between 7 and 5 o'clock for a copy to be sent. The text is incomplete and hard to parse but suggests a service or forwarding instruction.

Geo. Hi Alcorn West List Street Shaal New York City Western Union

Atchison Giebel Seeks Clean Campaign Progress

The Wichita Beacon notes efforts to advance the campaign in Atchison as editors discuss language choices and aims to curb Senator La Follette's faults. Reporters reference German agents in New York seeking bases, while farmers face rain and Lawrence golfers enjoy the greens at the country club.

Kansas towns line up city managers in Kansas

Lawrence will have a chance to learn what, if anything, is wrong with the council manager form as several Kansas towns move toward or adopt city managers and the new arrangement.

Kansas Lawrence

Senators Move to Block Policy Fail to Aid Defense

This fragment notes twelve senators who aim to block the President’s policy and have done little since, focusing on self defense rather than aiding national defense, framed as a grim, upright calling.

Germany again seeks US consent to exempt residents from arrest during war

The German government pushes to amend a 1798 protocol to exempt German residents in the United States from arrest during any war period. The American government investigates new reasons why it should not sign the protocol.

Germany United ‘States United States

Politician Doubts Path to Office Amid Majority Doubts

Fragmentary OCR notes suggest hesitation about an American politician’s chances of election, referencing General Car in a context of possible popular support and the idea of governing through a hypothetical majority. The torn text hints at doubts about securing an office through the vote.

Governors veto on Massachusetts ballot law sparks party split

The text recounts a political clash over a Massachusetts ballot law, with Governor Capner opposed to an amendment and lawmakers divided. Voters’ real opinion remains uncertain as campaigns approach, while party leaders reveal their positions and the clash influences future ballots.

Capner Massachusetts

William Jennings Bryan Selected to Give Commencement Address

A furor erupts at Kansas University over William Bryan being chosen to deliver the commencement address. Critics in Leavenworth Times call the decision inappropriate and offensive, arguing Bryan is a controversial public figure whose speech may not suit the graduates or the university's sense of propriety.

Bryan Kansas University William Bryan Lawrence Trinas University Leavenworth

Political Crux of West Island Voting Amendment Debated

A fragmented report discusses proposed voting and funding changes, citing amendments and state income allocations. It notes debates over citizen eligibility, regional school expansion, and predicting funding stability beyond shifting legislatures, with emphasis on five year timelines and procedural approval.

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills Ad Claims Health Value

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills as unequaled remedies for a long list of ailments. It warns that without these tonics the nerves and blood may weaken, leading to invalidism, and recommends taking Hood's before meals and Peptiron after meals.

Hood

Foreign bel ident vote delay raises policy concerns

The fragment hints at a foreign identity delaying voting rights amid debates on funding U.S. policy. No clear individuals, dates, or organizations are readable to confirm specifics. Further text would be needed to craft a precise, sourced summary.

Meeting on Kansas identity and New England influence

The letter argues that New Englanders shaped Kansas’s early character and state framework. It asserts their education, craftsmanship, and traditions forged a new commonwealth, influencing decisions to keep Kansas from becoming a slave state and shaping its destiny more than other regions.

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Main Danube canal project gains wartime attention

The Main Danube canal, a 440 mile waterway 120 feet wide and 60 feet deep, seeks 32 million for construction to connect the North Sea with the Black Sea. Bavaria already plans funding, promising a canal capable of 1260 ton vessels and electric haulage, potentially transforming inland German trade by 1926.

Main-Danube-Canal Reichstag Main Danube Bavaria Danupeent Nower-House Black Sea Lower Danube Shim Germany Iland Trent Springfeld

Preparedness Needed Against Neutrality Failures

The article argues the president misreads threats from Germany and urges Congress to act to defend commerce and the nation. It warns that central powers ignore distinctions of character and international law will not shield the United States. It calls for preparations and decisive action now and in the future to resist hostile acts.

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Turning point in American war policy urged for security

A Tribune analysis urges swift action and universal citizen training as essential to national defense. It argues the nation must choose strong preparation, modern navy and army, and possible alliances, warning that delay risks blood or humiliation. Congress lacks confidence, yet is necessary to empower defense.

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Wit and whimsy in a jumble of spotted phrases

A garbled column of quips and quibbles on weather gowns St Patrick and snake lore plus mock quotes about a food trust and a keyboard joke. The piece riffs on marriage work habits and talent knots with playful sarcasm and non sequiturs.

Kidney Pills Claim Relief From Longstanding Aches

A reader from Homer Kentucky recounts relief from rheumatic pains and back soreness after two years of doctor visits by using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad promotes kidney and bladder healing by cleansing acids and toxins, urging readers to try the inexpensive remedy via Raraber & Son.

Guippe Homer Dotors Foley Ikidney Tijls Raraber & Son aAdy

Blizzard Beats Dututi as City Encased in Snow

A historic blizzard dumps twenty-two inches of snow in twenty four hours on Dututi, with forty mile per hour winds. The storm leaves many suburban stations icebound, several injuries reported, and a dozen roads blocked by ten foot drifts as residents brace for continued cold. Mrs Churchill and Miss Evia Augié were seen in Kansas City amid the upheaval.

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Biata of Ohio Prank Cheney oath on catarrh cure

A sworn state of oath from Prank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio offering one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnesses. Company claims the remedy works through the blood and mucous surfaces. Advertisement mentions constipation relief.

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