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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
4
A jumble of opinions touches Senator Bristow, Taft pardons, and wartime ruin. It mentions Florida tourists mailing postage stamps on peanut parcels, the doomed Turk, and a farmer’s misfortune. The tone reflects a chaotic wartime era fixation with discredited figures and shifting loyalties.
The piece notes Acman’s controversial bid for Mexico’s presidency and compares it to local primary races. It mentions topeka and Kansas City candidates, all emphasizing party diversity in commission government contests and primaries.
The writer urges immediate relief for flood sufferers noting rebuilding will start soon and the stricken districts can be better than ever. He condemns delays and bureaucratic hurdles in relief efforts, calling for faster aid.
A garbled excerpt discusses a city factory using female labor. It notes wages in the city are higher than in St Louis and compares living costs. The text implies wage differences for similar work and mentions a factory employing girls.
A movement seeks a pardon for John H Patterson known as the Cash Register man due to poor conduct during the Aoad in Dayton. Before granting clemency, inquiry should confirm whether the company has ceased practices that brought legal trouble and public disfavor.
The text compares widespread disturbance to a stomach upset, noting elements show similar afflictions and that the upheaval touches many areas rather than a single locality, delaying return to normal.
Fragmentary reminiscence traces Ham Lewis from rural beginnings to multiple terms in Congress, then a career shift to Chicago politics. The speaker notes how Lewis became a well known, colorful figure in American public life through varied years and ventures.
The article notes that precautions against flood damage are inadequate, referencing the Dayton reservoir breach as a major calamity. It argues that even with dykes and willows, a flood of that magnitude can overwhelm efforts, urging relocation to higher ground.
The piece defends J. D. Bowerseck as a good employer in Lawrence and denies claims about mistreatment of workers. It argues the city election is being used to distract voters from electing an “irresponsible” candidate and asserts attackers lack merit and integrity.
The people of Kansas are not surprised by Senator Bristow seeking another term. His long congress record shows him as a lifelong Republican and a progressive. A clear declaration is urged as the campaign faces party loyalties and the voters weigh his politics.
Miss Beatrice Jones hosted sixteen guests Saturday for an evening of cards in Genesea Ohio guest Miss Flossie White. The party featured pink and white carnations and a three course luncheon. Dinner last evening by Miss Esterine Copeland and Miss Katherine Grant honored Miss White with a red and white rose decorated house and a large guest list including Ruth Pennel Beatrice Jones Helen Clark Marie Yates and many others. A brief moral note about youth andeducation closes the fragment.
A fragmentary OCR passage mentions a lively mix of hats flowers and song with characters like Old granddad and Ione. It hints at a garden setting with a casual talk and simple pleasures, but the text is highly garbled and incomplete.
The Sachem Society of the University outlines rules for a kicking contest for 1913 Varsity football men. A silver trophy Cup will be awarded. contest May 3 at 9:00 a.m. at McCook Field with judges St Leger, Frank, Brownlee, Bramwell. Only eligible players may compete and cup forfeited if the winner does not play in 1913.
A messy card of classified items lists dressmaking openings and apprenticeships at 905 Massachusett street, employment calls for laborers and farm workers, rental notices for modern flats on Mass Street, and sales ads for horses, poultry, and real estate. It also mentions a county manager opportunity, domestic help, a country horse near Lawrence, and a lost beaver hat with a Blue Flower motif.
Among independent candidates, S A Wood appears near the top of the list for city treasurer. A longtime bank administrator and cashier of the People’s State Bank, he is noted for 25 years in banking and his active involvement in church and lodge work. Supportors praise his public and private record and his consistent, kindly treatment of people.
Local editorial notes spring fever and a revived push for a Lawrence baseball club. A six team Kansas City area system may include Leavenworth and Atchison with Lawrence securing a lease and stock company plan to fund operations. Fans hope 10 to 15 share purchases start the season as discussions include management changes and player availability for 1918.
Sore of weather way develop the hay much there all things may he accom plishedasing baseball tings TTF Lasw rence wants baseball this summer if will swat the time soonet Mrs. Barker on the Board Mrs. Geo Barker is a candidate for Member of the hoar ot education There are Wivee to elert Mrs Barker is an experienced teacher after member of the board She rendered great service to the people during her other term of service She made the fight against det tuition in the high seriool and won the case being spreme court Als Barker is a very capable woman a hard worker and she has never been known to neglect a di You must be careful not to vote for more than three members on the board Mrs Barker's name is on the independent ticket Kodak weather rs here if you want to enjoy the weather get a kodak We have kodaks from 1 to 75 also a complete line of supplies Raymond's Deng Store
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