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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
4
The Kansas visit of national prohibition party candidates draws attention to public health efforts and anti liquor statutes. A debate on party lines notes Republicans led effort to enforce prohibition, while national policy and merchant marine tensions loom in the wake of a Chicago convention dispute and calls for leadership.
A Lawrence merchants meeting serves as a curtain raiser for the state good roads convention to be held in town. The article urges public interest in permanent highways and stresses the need for legislative action and better road financing before next January. It notes Olney's critique of the Republican candidate as baseless and calls for focused advocacy on a concrete road program.
The Prohibition party clash over Woodrow Wilson centers on liquor interests and ballot design. An article notes Republicans and Prohibitionists argue over Wilson’s stance and how voters will cast ballots for presidential electors under a simplified cross mark system. The Abilene Reflector discusses changes aimed at easing voting and the party’s call to align ballots with presidential elector names.
The Publicity Bureau, the party’s most active arm, plans massive printed matter and media campaigns to boost votes for Mr Hughes. It will produce leaflets, booklets, pamphlets, and newspapers in the millions, along with posters, lithographs, songs, cartoons, and discs for phonographs to reach hundreds of thousands of voters nationwide. The effort includes paying for moving pictures, phonograph use, and selective matter for thousands of papers and weeklies.
Stubbs son of former Governor W. R. Stubbs attended University classes in the morning. He had just returned from Lawrenceville prep school and enrolled at Ty. He pledged Phi Delta Theta and was seen at the Normal football game where he was uncovered without a freshman cap. Too large to be easily restrained he attempted to run the gauntlet on McCook Field between halves, moving so fast that most paddles missed him.
A promotional note urging readers to start the day with Shredded Wheat Biscuit. It claims the cereal provides maximal body-building material with minimal digestion burden and links good nourishment to success in any venture. Suggests serving with sliced peaches and cream for breakfast.
A life insurance agent debates party loyalty and policies, praising Charles E Hughes while recalling Woodrow Wilson. The piece argues Hughes embodies Americanism, prudent leadership, and respect for constitutional limits, contrasting his approach with Wilson's and urging informed voting.
A large shipment of ry cul glass arrived at Ed Rsons Jeweler located at 725 Mass St. The note praises the quality as the road’s best.
Baldwin news reports Dr Mason proposes limits on social dates for Baker students citing concerns over mingling. A town meeting of sorority officers and club ladies discussed plans including a two dates per week cap on Wednesdays and Sundays. City lights expansion proposed to remove dark corners. The piece notes varied local visits and events including travelers from Clinton Missouri and a Carlsbad Wild West Show appearance, with town residents travel and social activity.
Fragmentary note describes the Smiths Co Capit Protective association being organized and 105 girls pledging to something tied to motor carry and dainty dresses, with references to Michael Maloney and Hyman's ale. The text is garbled but implies a local group forming a protective association and pledge by girls.
Local notes report Hughes visiting with his parents James and Mrs. James, plus multiple trips and meetings. References to teaching in Cottonwood Falls, various visits to Lawrence and Fresno, and social calls across Baldwin, Ottawa, Wellsville, Cedarvale, and Topeka. Also mentions a theater management change and promotions at City Drug Store alongside political speeches on American rights and prosperity.
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