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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
4
A 1913 Lawrence Kansas notice discusses how many girls slouch and the misleading idea of beauty. It notes X ray reveals posture effects on vital organs and warns that men should not tease. The piece critiques fashionable postures and calls for straighten up.
A fragmented report describes a fierce struggle over a primary bill in New York. Governor and Roosevelt backers join forces against Barnes Murphy allies who control party machinery, risking a dramatic shift if the bill passes and a new deal emerges. Odell and Roosevelt figure among the prominent fighters in this high stakes political clash.
A fragmentary column critiques Progressive party unity amid internal rifts. It argues the Progressives must stay if right, or abandon old parties if their course is wrong, warning against haste by former allies and noting betrayal risks and misdirection in Kansas politics. The piece laments leadership changes and calls for disciplined action.
The readable fragments show a political call to onward battle for righteousness with armor, framing offices as prizes and power. It references strategic office gains, the Progres, and ranks, but the text is garbled with mis-spellings and stray quotes.
The Democratic party pushes a downward tariff revision arguing it reduces exemptions and preserves protection while avoiding outside aid. They assert the country seeks tariff relief but not a full shift to free trade, with future politics aimed at correcting inequalities and deciding toward or away from tree trade revenue measures.
The Lawrence Daily World notes a proclamation by the Board of Education adopting a plan to address insufficient school facilities. It states the current school building is inadequate for city growth and will be expanded or replaced to meet public needs.
An 1913 notice announces a special election in Lawrence to decide authorizing a two mill annual tax for four years. Proceeds would fund erection of school buildings additions and purchase of additional ground. Election set for May 27 with polls open 9 AM to 7 PM on Vermont Street.
Notices from Lawrence Daily Journal World mention ward locations and an election board return for a proposed measure. It also covers probate matters in Douglas County Kansas appointing administrators for the estate of William Henry and notices related to William Randolph.
Creditors and all interested persons are notified that A John Manwaring as Administrator will apply at the next Probate Court term in Douglas County Kansas on June 7 1913 for final settlement of the estate and approval of attorney fees and expenses and for distribution of assets and his discharge as Administrator. He will seek an order finding and adjudging heirs of the deceased and an order of distribution.
The county treasurer reports that a letter from the secretary of state indicates automobile tags will be ready by June first. The automobile license is collected by the treasurer's office.
Lawrence county petition seeks to vacate a road described through the southwest quarter of section 12 and along Horse Shoe Lake to Blue Jacket Ford over Wakarusa Creek. Landowners waive notices, noting the road’s long impracticality and high fixing costs. board to view the route May 15 with County Clerk Herm an Broeker directing proceedings.
An archival note quotes Uncle Walt laments looming heat and summer labor. It imagines germs swatted and flies swatted, workers rising with dawn to toil while enduring scorching gales, lemonade memories, and the dread of sleepless nights as summer approaches.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture says about 72 million pounds of adulterants like glucose and epsom salts are found in sole leathers sold to Americans. Sixty three percent of tested leathers contained glucose or epsom salts or both, with average additions around 3 percent and maximums up to 16 percent. The findings suggest at least 12 million pounds of these materials are sold annually to boost leather weight.
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