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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
5
In Lawrence Kansas the newspaper surveys a civic mood as football remains a dominant topic while political intrigue around straw polls resurfaces. The text notes local timing for journal delivery and reflects on public perception, with hints of broader national campaigns influencing the town.
Fragmentary text discusses health and sanitation within the U S Constitution framework, noting cleanliness as a public concern and linking hygiene to longevity. Mentions typhoid fears and a large monetary figure around 270 million, suggesting fiscal impact on public health.
A scientist claims sawduel derived Alwahof could become the automobile fuel of the future. The idea envisions transferring alcohol from drivers pockets to car fuel tanks to reduce accidents. In New Jersey a man was imprisoned six months after inheriting $100,000 and causing a drunken wreck.
In Mussonsi a teacher's lot is unhappy as last week the Democratic committee urged all state education employees to contribute one week's salary to the campaign fund. The move, while not new, faces renewed scrutiny as politicians push party politics onto public payrolls, risking more layoffs for those who refuse.
The piece notes the visit to Lawrence by national candidates of the transition party and Kansas GOP ties to prohibition. It cites rising submarine attacks and U S policy shifts, mentions Lusitania indemnity, and critiques Olney and Hughes remarks amid Chicago convention recollections. It discusses party unity and nomination dynamics during the era.
A fragmented report discusses Republican delegates rebuilding the party after a week at Chi saoint. It notes Olney's weak push against the candidate and emphasizes highway policy as vital for legislative focus. It urges a clear program and better road spending before January to advance a real plan.
A 19th century voter reform allows ballots by marking a single box next to a party slate, casting votes for all ten presidential electors. Republicans would mark near Charles EB Hughes, with law changes applying to future elections as described by the Abilene Reflector.
A 19th century publican body dominates political printing and distribution to influence voters for Mr Hughes. It supplies pamphlets, lithographs, circulars, and newspaper plate material to thousands of weeklies, using speeches and photographs to reach millions and boost Republican support nationwide.
The author extols Wilson as steadfast, race-free of opportunism, highlighting his Americanism and progressive record long before the term existed. They praise his humility, restraint with Congress, and refusal to bow to capitalists while defending international law, preparedness, and rational policy to maintain national greatness.
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions a shipment charge and world ties. The text is incomplete with unclear entities, offering limited factual detail other than generic references to trade and global connections. No identifiable people or organizations are confirmed in readable form.
Proxy proposes regulating co ed dating to two per week at Baldwin. Sorority officers and town club ladies met Friday suggesting limits. Local visits include Wm Driggs from Clinton Mo and Dorothy Sails of New York. preparations for harvest apples and other community notes fill the page.
Fragmentary report cites Mrs Michael Maroney warning about dress damage from automobile court trips and a protective association mobilizing to assist 165 girls in motor related peril. Names and exact actions are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A string of Baldwin residents and travelers frequenting townsfolk over the weekend is noted. Friends and family from Leavenworth Topeka Wellsville Ottawa and Cedarvale visit, with locals updating on arrivals, illness, and local commerce at City Dry Store and the Towersock Theatre management change.
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