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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
4
The piece discusses wartime anxieties about Germany and Allied submarines, U S labor tensions and war profits, and a critical view of Villa in Mexico. It notes growing Lawrence graduation numbers and praises local education as the town’s key asset and future strength.
Residents discuss whether to maximize daylight hours in daily life amid limited daylight resources. The topic reflects broader concerns about efficiency and living patterns in the community.
Civilians in the class received diplomas at Woodland Park. The event marked a key milestone for students and the community as these boys and girls will lead local affairs in coming years if schooling advances.
The text discusses tentative proposals from belligerents toward settlement though no clear accord exists. Allies seek a potentially neutral mediator as openings emerge, while both sides face pressure to advance terms and reduce hostilities.
Congressman D R Anthony reports 90 percent of 5000 letters to farmers bankers editors and lawyers respond in favor of prepared measures. He aims for 200000 regular army and 400000 federalized national guard. House opposition shifts as conservative leaders push to pass a strong defense program.
The Wichita Eagle notes three weeks before the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Senator Harding will chair and craft the keynote speech guiding the pre convention campaign. The piece highlights limited fixer involvement and delegates chosen by constituents, signaling a mass party ticket.
A Kansas town gains mention for efforts to fund machinery that removes nitrogen for farm use and explosives. References to past work by Coburnitd and Trica show alfalfa’s role in sustaining farmers, with Leavenworth cited as a historical example of alfalfa paying its way.
The Newton Kansan argues that keeping promises and notifying creditors if you cannot pay is essential. It warns that failing to do so and relying on mutual protective associations or high competition only leads toward a dead heat for business, a blunt but necessary truth.
The text touts Colonel Edward C Little as a forward looking Republican candidate for Congress in the Second district. It lauds his education at the State University and quotes his broad leadership qualities and scholarship while noting Kansas has not had a strong representative in over five years.
The editor recalls a private car trip from Mexico City that was attacked by bandits. Twenty four people were killed and the passengers robbed. Charles Douglas and two other Americans, guests of Carranza, escaped unharmed and returned to Mexico City. The piece notes the grim luck of those aboard the private car and the lasting stories they would tell.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at chivalric themes with lines about gallantry and kindness, seeds, and a scene of birds arriving from afar possibly for a victory or a gesture toward a lady. The text is incomplete and lacks clear reporting details.
An Arkansas reporter who once gathered news for a local paper becomes Frank A. Vanderlip president of National City Bank. The piece argues reporters, when treated with respect, perform a public service and earn trust, noting Vanderlip’s career from Fort Smith streets to national finance and urging courteous dealings with journalists.
The Woman's Kansas Day Club forms a five member committee to choose the best Kansas song from submitted works. Members include Mrs. Carey Wilson and Dean Butler with five others aiding. entries must be sent by November first with words and music submitted together in a sealed envelope for blind judging.
A. H. Griesa writes to the Lawrence Merchants and Farmers Association urging advance spring spraying for canker worms to save trees. He notes worms are largely done for the season but recommends locating bad trees and spraying them while dormant in March, with follow up as leaves appear. He calls for a power sprayer, a skilled machinist, and a supervisor to apply treatments where needed.
County Agent P T Ross argues farmers should dispose of roosters now as they add cost and lower egg quality. Rooster Week in Kansas runs May 1 and offers higher pay from live poultry dealers who prefer eggs that keep longer. He says infertile eggs keep well and selling roosters saves thousands statewide and hundreds locally.
A late afternoon incident on South Wilth Street shows a young man offering help to a tired washerwoman as she carries a basket of clothes. The bystander insists on assisting, mentioning his mother and noting the young man’s work for a saddlery company, with carnations symbolizing a less formal Mother’s Day sentiment.
Letter from Mrs. James Tinuner urges Cardai as a safe vegetable tonic for women’s troubles. Local ads promote discount fabric remnants at Zone Store Tenn. St and plant sales at Frank Prentiss Home Store 907 Tenn. St. Also listed are garden vines and cool treats from Wiedemann’s phone 182.
Funeral services for William Holmes were planned for 2 p.m. Sunday from a location east of the city. Reverend Afr Collins of Endora was to preside, with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family requested that no flowers be sent.
Stewart McLean died at 34 Locust Street at 9 av today after a paralytic stroke in December. He had been bedbound since then and his death was not unexpected. Funeral notice to follow.
A fragment describes medicine sales promising health benefits and digestive aids in a skeptical tone. It mentions a vendor claiming to cure and improve stock digestion and cites a court note where Mary Brownsfield and W A White were fined $6.59 each for being drunk in police court.
Garbled text fragment discusses liquidity voice and profanity as better uses for restraint. Mentions vanity and urging men to curb harsh language, with disjointed phrases and unclear references. The source text is incomplete and presents no identifiable names or concrete events.
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