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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
4
The Journal World announces delivery policies and contact details, urging readers to report late arrivals by 7 p.m. and ensuring a messenger can deliver before 8 p.m. The notice includes office address at Massachusetts Street and Chicago contact AR Reuter in the Hartford Building. It lists press associations and advertising bureaus the paper is affiliated with.
A fragmented 1915 Lawrence Kansas message argues for a blend of benevolence and power to guide America through a period of global conflict. The text claims pride and altruism, critiques Wilson's stance, and warns against simplistic warlike actions while urging strategic strength and unity.
The readable fragments reference upcoming elections and political alignments with mentions of parties and candidates. Names and places are unclear, but the text alludes to the next fetal election and party activity around a president setting the tone for the period.
A discussion on how to satisfy a Republican majority at the national convention centers on aligning with the party elite and managing delegate composition. The piece weighs consequences of a split result, suggesting primaries or leadership orders could avert dissatisfaction and possible defeats.
The fragment shows a dated news item mentioning a party and welfare. Readable names or places are unclear. the text is incomplete and cannot confirm specifics.
A court ruling addresses witness testimony in the jointist prosecution. Convicted defendants may testify while the legislature grants convicts the right to testify in all lawsuits, with concerns about credibility and potential prejudicing the trial.
A historical critique argues that wartime selfishness in American policy contrasts with Allied selflessness. It notes American action injures civilians, rooftops, farms, and rights, while Britain and Germany shift blame and seek sacrifice from others. The piece questions Nineteenth to early Twentieth century wartime rhetoric and moral responsibilities.
An article fragment discusses Tolstoy and prophecies linked to war and political factions. It references Tsarist circles and rumors about Tolstoy’s influence on world events and internal political policies. The text is garbled but presents the idea of Tolstoy as a figure of prophetic authority amid international tension.
A fragmentary prophecy dictated to Nastasia Tolstoy is described as predicting a 1913 to 1945 grand historical shift. It envisions a universal commercialist figure, a Seductive courtesan named “Commercialism,” with nations rushing after her and a coming era of reform, war, and a transformed global order led by four great powers.
The passage muses on a looming lien of Utell to pet cenceions and nations, suggesting a wiser realization guiding an alloying woooth fin is aitter all sothrine. It foresees a world tiring of noisy armies, hypocritical religions, and decadent art, calling evolution a shift from simple to complex minds and desires.
Mrs John Drew of McLeansboro recounts months of pain and irregularity before taking Cardui. She says within a month she felt renewed energy and returned to hard summer work. She now enjoys health and urges other women to use Cardui. Cardui has advertised for fifty years as a remedy for female troubles.
The article discusses widespread concern over poor highways in Douglas and surrounding counties. Local officials highlight routes from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains and demand faster, coordinated improvements, naming specific roads and counties, while stressing citizen cooperation and funding needs for essential repairs.
The item urges farmers lacking transport to contact Otto Guisler and others to arrange shared means and tool support for road work along Furnas road west of the county line. The project covers a 13 mile boulevard toward Topeka from the east and a 27 mile southern route from Lawrence, shortening the trip versus the north side path.
The society Current Event club held a meeting at the home of Mrs Dias on Wednesday the 12th to plan for a fall picnic. Officers were appointed to oversee programs and social events including a farewell visit for Mrs Dias who will move to Colorado. Adjournment called for the first Wednesday in October with Mrs Beekminster.
East Club members gathered Wednesday afternoon at 1221 Delaware Street for a program led by president Mrs. Frankubbs. Readings and discussions covered current events and young women's opportunities while refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. Miles and Mrs. Franks with plans announced for the next meeting.
Names of residents and places appear in a tangle of travel notes and brief visits. Miss Elizabeth Wi sewhe Iris and Mrs S.J. Batley are listed with For Kan Lawrence Topeka Waras City and Pon- UOUNG among several stops. The blurred entry records everyday movements and separable greetings.
Wilson's Freckle Cream advertises safe removal of freckles tan and sunburn without harming tender skin. It claims causes skin to become soft and clear, offers a full size jar for 4.00 with a 5.00 promise refund if freckles persist. Includes mention of Wilson's Fair Skin products and a call for orders to Meeting Street.
Mrs. Anna Linder of Little Rock Arkansas writes of chronic catarrh and bowels ailments. After trying various doctors and failing she used Peruna and reports relief and renewed health for herself and family.
The report notes how Peruna is marketed as a household remedy and lists claims of its use by women nationwide. It mentions a testimonial interest and discusses perceived benefits as a general tonic without citing scientific validation.
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