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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
4
Notice from Lawrence Kansas that the address 722 Massachusetts Street is recorded as second class matter at the post office.
Lawrence report notes Governor Johnson declares he will wait a reasonable time for protesters to assemble before deciding whether to sign the anti Milen bill. The remarks underscore a high stake political moment in Kansas during May 1913.
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions women, a good natured attitude, and various unrelated phrases about robbing, fertilizer, and fruit. The text is incoherent, with several misspellings and nonsensical segments, offering no clear event, names, dates, or locations to summarize.
The recent municipal election saw a close vote on the proposed mission plan with a narrow margin against the plan. Despite opposition, a majority of voters did not back the plan, preserving the status quo.
An unreadable scrap discusses disease and health efforts with references to sanitary laws and disease prevention, but details are fragmentary and names or places are not discernible. The text hints at attempts to slow death rates and prolong life through new health methods.
A fragmented reminiscence discusses how a republic like Haiti faced a natural death of a president, then rioting at a contested election. It critiques campaign spending under commissions, recalls Franklin as a free trader, and questions blood spilling and octopus imagery amid water issues and public spectacle.
A Topeka Herald piece notes the paper as the only Democratic publication in the state with wide circulation goals. It argues the paper would gain state reach if it prints news fearlessly, while praising its current stance and brand.
A fragmented entry argues for protecting crops like sugar due to uneven production, suggesting some regions receive care while others are neglected. The piece condemns waste and hints at reshaping supply to favor favored areas, warning of harmful consequences.
The poem portrays Uncle Walt in a dreamlike night of sleep and surreal imagery. A narrator named Walt Mason reflects on youth and its fleeting joys while Morpheus sketches a wild scene of storms. The verse blends whimsy with a meditation on time, rest, and aging.
A fragmentary opinion asks if corporal punishment should return to discipline schools. It recalls past beltings, notes a decline in discipline, and questions whether restoring corporal punishment would improve behavior and accountability among students.
The Paine Aldrich bill on lemons aroused debate as railroads raised freight rates. Mr Underwood defends the measure while critics say the tariff is too high not for the sick but for the public paying more. He urges a broader basis for reduction focusing on business lines rather than sentiment.
The passage notes that Democrats promise tariff reductions but avoid firm commitments. It argues Democrats are fully capable of passing the bill yet refrain from using their votes. A Kansas congressman voting against the administration bill would risk his career due to local pressures for post offices.
A city proposal argues extending Banks street to straighten a dangerous curve. The plan would allow the track to reach grade and permit a safer, timetabled operation with less risk, stating action is necessary to fix the recurring accidents on the line.
Rain saved since Saturday proves vital for crops as wheat and pests contend. Orange-yellow blooms signal spring and easing heat while late-season drought fears fade. Farmers hail the rain as Kay state’s fortunate break, offering wheat relief and better odds against damaging chinch bugs.
A fragmented note argues that a shorter ballot clarifies accountability by aligning voters with direct presidential guidance and reducing federal woes. It stresses maintaining representative government while simplifying ballots to focus responsibility and avoid deterring participation.
The exposition and May Fete pleased residents as townspeople gathered for the entertainment. Mothers were especially present, enjoying the show and the event together with the community.
The article praises a university exposition and notes its value in involving students and faculty. It includes obituary details for Thomas McFarland of Lawrence Kansas born December 25 1853 died April 28. He served in the Kansas Militia and fought at Fort Estport. He belonged to churches and left a legacy of kindness and community respect. A local theatre update announces the Broadway Players opening at the Lawrence Airdome on May 17 with a high class stock cast led by Edwin R. Stanley Fannie Hammond Lorena Tolson and Florence Gordon.
Real estate transfer lists show NTL Decise Jr and wife Dong as county to Robert TL Hartean paying 28 dollars for Lot 2 in Belmont Addition, Lawrence Kansas. The terse record records ownership change and the purchase amount in a brief transfer notice.
Ladies Tailoring YT has purchased the fames Tail oring and Dress Making business at 14 Massachusetts street from Mrs E B Brown. They will make gowns for all occasions at reasonable prices with first class help and guaranteed work. Mrs TL Dailey 911 Mass St.
Notice states the School Board of District 75 will sell 114 acres of school ground by sealed bid for cash, due noon May 10. Board may accept or reject all bids. Send bids to R B McFarland, Clerk, District 75, Lawrence. Includes unrelated store and loan reference fragment.
A 240 B.C. Gaul depiction in Attalus of Pergamon is described with stark realism showing the fallen warrior dying on his shield, blood at his breast, head bowed. The piece is praised for its intense expression of death and strength, contrasting with idealization. The Magazine notes related art reproductions and promotional content for The Mentor weekly from The Journal World.
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