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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
8
A candidate for the legislature stops a farmer along the road to seek votes. The farmer, wary, replies that politics are not of interest and jokes that the candidate’s gal’s name would not make it any of the stranger’s business. The interview ends abruptly.
Market data shows cattle receipts around 132000 head with steady to higher bids in some classes. Good Kansas grass steers sold 8.00 to 8.90, feeders steady as Illinois buyers entered. Thin steers and country cows weaken while high quality killers rise. hogs 8500 head with prices 8.30 to 8.37, fresh pork strong. sheep receipts 23000 with lambs and ewes moving to country feeds. Western Australia wealth noted in a closing aside.
Celebration marks the 21st anniversary of the arrival of the first German settlers in America. Rev John Frederick Krueger will deliver the German address at Trinity Lutheran during Sunday morning service.
Opening of the federal parliament reports the government inviting a free gift of 40 million dollars to Belgium for wartime sacrifices. Separately, dispatches note Russian forces captured 10,000 near the East Prussian front in recent battles. A Spokane County farmer introduces the Bradley potato a new crossbred variety credited to bees in pollination.
Lawrence Baptist Church plans send several members to Ottawa for the Kansas State Baptist convention to be held Monday through Thursday. Notable speakers include Dr. Hobber of Chicago and Dr. Robert Gordon of Topeka. Delegates from Lawrence include Rev. Brown and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Simons, and Rev. A. from here to attend special services.
The article notes Stevenson, a man in Douglas County raised near Black Tack in Palmyra Township, as deputy county treasurer and the Republican candidate for election next month. It mentions his early work in business and a period teaching at Lawrence Business College.
A mixed critique blends English and German perspectives on wealth and idling. The piece cites lavish government spending, monuments, and art as squandered cash, highlighting Germany and America’s nonproductive investments and a call for purposeful use of wealth. It references a church talk and a cultural program narrating artistic aims.
A Dutch surgeon recounts a German fusileer named Schmidt mortally wounded, praising German soldiers for their unconquerable spirit. Schmidt saluted and died, while others sang Deutschland. The article notes kindness and floral tributes, then moves to a card of thanks and a stray notice about red dehorited yearling steers.
During a thunder shower in Vine Land New Jersey a ball of fire struck the Castel lena home on Grant Avenue. Five children were at the table when lightning ripped the cloth, damaged the linoleum, singed hair, toppled talcum powder and shaving brush, and splintered the kitchen framework without any family member receiving a shock.
In a tense chat, Elvira frets that her friend’s silence hints at an affair. She accuses the other woman of loving her husband, while the friend cautiously questions if there is true betrayal behind the quiet. The dialogue captures rising paranoia and ambiguous loyalties.
An unnamed author praises Mr Stevenson for consistent kindness and public-spirited service. The piece notes his active Presbyterian church work and long tenure as Sunday School superintendent, asserting strong local sentiment that his election prospects are favorable while urging continued loyal effort.
A quick preventive tip describes using 20 drops of carbolic acid on a hot stove lid to drive flies from a house. It suggests creating semi dark conditions with one opening and notes flies will hurry away. It also mentions a tablespoon of formaldehyde in water to similar effect.
Market report notes steady demand in Kansas City with prime steer receipts around 1208 and dressed beef steers weaker. Cows and heifers mixed, stockers to 45.30, light cattle uneven, Chicago receipts about 200 with slower market and stockers around 12.000. overall market strength varies by class.
Classified items list rentals including a five room house and a five room cottage at Elm and Ohio with gas electricity cistern and barn. Also offered for sale or exchange five brick and stone business buildings in Bonner Springs with vacant lots and eleven acres overlooking the park. Owner A J Bond seeks a good farm near Lawrence or Topeka.
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