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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
2
The Lawrence paper voices public debate on tariff policy, local taxes, and bond issues. It comments on Governor Stubbs appointing Judge Dill, laments municipal expenses, praises Lawrence for prudence, and urges business growth and resistance to poverty. It notes disdain for centralized power and calls for independent thinking in voters.
The article argues that hazing at the college has drawn broad condemnation. It stresses that students would act more carefully if aware of the consequences and that campus life generally lacks viciousness, though some defend hazing as harmless youthful pranks. It asserts students are subject to the same laws as others.
Senator Cummins of Iowa denounces the power of the House speaker as dangerous to popular rights and questions the tariff bill’s formation. He argues lawmakers merely vote on minor sections while the speaker and allies steer major decisions, labeling Mr Cannon a machine politician. Ottawa Herald.
An old remedy for darkening hair and stimulating growth is Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. Once brewed at home, it is now sold ready to use by druggists for 50 cents to a dollar. The Wyeth Chemical Company ships bottles from New York City. Also notes local political discussion at a city hall meeting and remarks on Cannonism and rule revisions.
A poetic passage urges all who thirst to come to God for nourishment and pardon. It proclaims thoughts higher than human plans, promises mercy and abundant pardon, and likens God’s word to rain that yields bread and life. The text also mentions a future of joy and flourishing natural imagery, with a brief disclaimer of unrelated product ads included at the end.
Fragmented real estate transfer notes and public notices appear, including property descriptions and buyer terms. The item also cites DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills with a medical sales pitch and a shooting incident involving Samuel Davidson and Oklahoma deputies, detailing a lawsuit for damages.
District Court disposed several cases with orders denying appeal and granting some injunctions. Named actions include Pearl Ewing versus Andrew Ewing and Susan F. Mergate versus John E. Morson with various outcomes, plus others in amended forms. Also references a Quaker yearly meeting in Wiechitz Kansas with 500 to 600 attendees from Kansas Oklahoma and western Iowa and routine university board business.
Postmaster Hill outlines why large numbers of postal cards are kept at the post office. He cites seals, envelope transparency, and sealing practices as key factors. The notice discusses regulations on card presentation and the handling of wedding and other stationery, urging proper addressing and stamp usage.
The piece reports renewed calls for a congressional inquiry into Speaker Cannon amid contentious political maneuvers. Herbert Parsons of New York asserts a deal behind the scenes while factions in Roosevelt era politics weigh consequences. The item notes Ladenant details and suggests party committee involvement with calls for official questioning.
The text blends a personal letter with stray product notes and an advertisement for Mother Gray's Australian Leaf claiming relief for female ailments. It mentions locations like Fort Peden and Barracks, and appears to include improvised handwriting and garbled phrases, with scattered names and phrases about meals and routines.
The report notes W J Colman visiting Columbia Saturday to scout a Kansas faced clash. The piece hints at preparations, team focus, and local street name confusion affecting the campus scene surrounding the Missouri game.
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