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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
2
A Lawrence Journal excerpt argues for freedom of belief and public expression within churches and society. It defends a critic’s right to speak, noting churches may exclude adherents who violate beliefs but cannot silence private opinion. Also contains old advertisements for kidney cures and tonics.
Lawrence readers hear a cross section of opinion on municipal ownership defeat in Denver, tariff issues, Mormon beliefs, Don Barris as a mail order candidate, and a shifting political landscape as old soldiers rally, rate fights unfold, and Roosevelt policies split Democratic and Republican loyalties in Kansas.
An editorial voice pleads for Lawrence to avoid annexation by Kansas City as speculation places West End Kanesa City near Banger Springs within ten years. It laments loss of Lawrence’s decency and godliness and calls for divine protection against such a fate.
A fragment reflects tension as Crapsey defies conformity by voicing personal beliefs from his pulpit, provoking debate over authority and free expression within the church or community.
A discussion in the Green Bag condemns personal injury litigation as a modern evil. It cites runners, case agents, and the costly, slow process that often leaves plaintiffs worse off than accepting bedside settlements from claim agents. The piece argues lawyers subsidize trials, driving up expenses and delaying justice while insurers profit.
A Law Talk by Sprague explains tenant rights to alter repairs and use. It covers when alterations are permissible, the landlord’s consent, and the limits on changing structure, with emphasis on non permanent changes and consequences for unauthorized renovations.
An Iris laborer used a crowbar to strike the skull, driving the weapon into the head. Fire officials called a coroner and doctor who removed the crowbar and sent the patient to hospital where doctors, astonished, performed a brain operation once deemed forbidden territory. The patient survived.
Fragmentary naval anecdote recounts a fareman accused of negligence after a boy overboard and drowned. Allegations include a prior singling out and harsh discipline. A second tale mentions a failed “sit” onboard and a foreman’s severe action injuring crew. warnings against abuse and unsafe practices appear.
An old verse expresses a courtship tale with white and red roses symbolizing surrender and affection. The text shifts to a Chicago storm report from C A Dudley about blizzard conditions and dangerous prairie travel.
Howard Pyle asserts in Book News that fairy tales endure through inherent goodness and soundness. He contends good stories strengthen children’s imagination, warning those without bright imaginative play may regret missed early training and joy.
An article reports a man from St. Albans West Virginia describing his daughter’s recovery from a strange ailment after using Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with complete cure of parven’s complaints and weak blood. Barker & Goats drug store promotes the product with a price.
For sale seven room house with barn fruit trees in west Lawrence, bargain sale by C G Hawk 700 Maas St. Also four room rental on Ohio street with water and sewer, $6.50 monthly. Multiple help-wanted notices for general housework janitor travel agents and teachers. A gold ring with initials found. owner to claim at Journal after proving property.
A long advertisement outlines a premier sire Alcuptar and progeny. It cites show and trotting champions Piedmont and Mambdletumian lineage, with prices around 6250 and Sept payment terms. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect foals, weanlings, and derived horses at multiple locations, including Russ county and Lo Piper bead, with conditions and deadlines noted.
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