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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
4
The readable fragments describe a jumble of words about a person and actions but lack coherent names places dates or events. The piece appears as garbled OCR with unclear references and no verifiable facts to summarize into a proper news item.
The readable text references surveys and people in a local setting, noting named individuals and places in a period style. It mentions employees, a course, and a sawdust trail, with garbled words indicating a small community notice or featurette.
Fragmentary text discusses Germany and admittance of facts about a sinking and a report on vessel losses. Mentions authorities, committees, international actions, and possible production of a Goeran report. The garbled wording obscures specific events, dates, people, and organizations.
The text notes urban preference for national conventions and a shift of birds staying near town birds. It mentions towns in the county and birds fed in town, while a trend toward moving to the city could shape political events and local habits.
The piece discusses David Wark Griffiths booklet The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America and argues against broad censorship of films. It warns that censoring movies could lead to broader suppression of newspapers and books and reflects on the uncertain impact of censorship on public judgment and industry.
A garbled OCR text discusses an uprising in Onblin or Onblin related to Patriots in the United States, criticizing Great Britain and referencing Waco Texas and mentions of Americanism. It references The Springtolt Republican and a broad moral collapse theme without clear specifics or dates.
A garbled fragment describes linotype operators weary at their machines while reading bleak lines about political reporting. The excerpt hints at strained supply lines, authenticating a press under stress and critics questioning coverage.
A fragment from a Kansas City context criticizes modern government and politics. The voice calls for a brighter Kansas future and dismisses current pessimism as from a former Kansas boy with blurred vision.
Testimony before Tare Uardinge discusses the Irish revolt refrain as cabinet ministers admit miscalculation. Officials feared suppression would worsen Sinn Fein fervor, yet allowed events to unfold while rebels rehearsed at Dublin Castle amid rising boldness. Household distrust colors the account.
The piece argues that authors like Taft and Bryan call for peace treaties but stress that enforcement requires real power. It urges a League to Enforce Peace backed by national armed forces and international police to prevent violations, even as it notes American hesitation toward European alliances. Wichita Earle?
An old man proves success comes from steady advertising. He starts a small shop for 1.80 dollars, buys stock, expands space, and plates the area with ads. Customers flock, he grows, and the town learns his name. The story concludes that advertising draws trade and sustains a business.
A letter from WM, Secretary of the Horticulture Society, notes birds devour canker worms on elm trees. Birds feed along tips and larger branches, catching worms on silken threads. English Sparrows join in. spraying this year seems unlikely but birds may help next year.
The Commonwealth National Bank of Kansas City honors late director Alexander Monroe with engrossed resolutions bound in vellum. The memorial, dated March 24 1916, recounts his long service on the bank’s board and his death after a painful illness.
The board sustains a great loss by the death of a late member. They praise his honor integrity and friendship, noting his service as a director and his devotion to city country and God. Sympathies are extended to the family and the resolution will be spread in the minutes and copies provided. Signed by G. M. Smith resident and fellow officers and directors.
The Rev. FE. B. Backus reported a lively week at the Western Unitarian Conference in St Louis. Delegates cited rising membership amid wartime conditions, with leaders from Chicago Urbana Wichita and St Louis sharing roles. Backus described Unitarianism as unity of spirit rather than creed, urging service to all in the love of Truth and in the spirit of Jesus.
The 26th annual Missouri State Bankers gathering features Director Barrett of the Pan American Union speaking on Pan American lowisy and unity. Attendees expect reports of prosperity and continued development of US relations with other nations, with A C Miller presenting on the Federal Reserve System and its role.
An advertisement claims spring sickness from impure blood affects all ages and that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies enriches and revitalizes blood. It bills the tonic as the best all year remedy and urges readers to ask their druggist for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
George B. Roberts of National City Bank addresses bankers on business after the war. Other speakers include Willian E. K—, Bowery Savings Bank. Middleton of Unionville Missouri. Christie of Purdue University. Tad at Lafayette. and William McMackin of St. Louis Federal Reserve. The election adjourns the next day.
Pittsburg Normal plans an observatory to advance telescope work. W L Davidson of Cherryvale leads the effort, negotiating lens and mounting work with the State Manual Training and noted as a seasoned telescope maker. The project marks a third telescope build by Davidson in the region.
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