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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence piece recalls early baseball figures including Walter Johnson and Joe Wood, with anecdotes about school teams, marble games, and friendships from youth. The column notes Red Sox and Giants lore and references a 1929 style tally of towns with single home games and notable players.
Fragmented lines discuss a proposed road from Sanshi ihita via Lawrence to Bal win. A promoter touts bond funding and Santa Fy alignment near Bal win while locals debate the route and political implications. An oblique obit-like aside appears amid garbled text.
A fragment discusses the belief that poets celebrate the Indian summer, while Americans also should enjoy nature’s colors. It extols harmony on Lawrence roadways and suggests nature appears as if placed by the Creator for use.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a Dayton G Ohio item about Wilbur and Orville Wright. Mentions aviator exploits, experiments, and a family link including a bishop. Details are garbled with misread numbers and names, but relate to early aviation figures and sending a message to Orville.
London paper’s announcement in a weekly safety supplement sparked chatter in court circles. Rumors that the royal household welcomed a stork circulated among fashionable crowds in London’s West End, drawing wide attention to the royal household.
A garbled Washington memo notes the sale of cannons from multiple government yards. The fragment mentions obsolescent items and a rate, with references to yards in Washington Philadelphia Boston New York and Portsmouth. The text is unclear but implies a purchase or disposal action involving heavy artillery.
A tribute to Walt Mason, noting his poetic musings and impact as a columnist. The piece laments his passing and reflects on his verses that stirred readers and left a lasting memory of his wit and style.
An odd OCR fragment touts Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion, promising relief from stomach heaviness, fullness, and bloating. It claims ease for upset stomachs and offers a cheap price, with multiple misspellings and awkward phrasing throughout the ad style text.
Baldwin football notes a week until the next game with Coll or Ena as Coach Tkiker shapes the squad. Key players like Monel Sherrer and Preshaw strengthen the lineup for a strong home outing next Saturday. Tennis features the Juennl tournament with promising freshmen Penuley Dowell and Weithall showing potential alongside Marist and Otinsen as possible winners. Benches of local shakers visit Ottawa and Lawrence on business amid a bustling campus week.
Cartelyou testified his wife threatened to kill him and drove him from home, yet he was acquitted amid a wave of similar acquittals nationwide. Attorney Tapson argued the client’s mind deteriorated from the wholesale freeing of wives charged with harming husbands.
The Journal-World notes new Memindex outfits and reminder sets for the year sold in Lawrence. A price of $1.00 is mentioned for the updated year set. The Ladies of the MEF Church plan a rummage sale on October 15 to raise funds, with a dance planned nearby.
A sales blurb highlights a complete line of new women shoes in leather and fabric options. The catalog emphasizes variety and encourages readers to choose from the full range to gain advantage in selection.
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