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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
3
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Kodak and a seeming promotional tone with garbled phrases about a complete line of supplies. It references Wieden raided machines and various nonsensical elements, leaving the core details unreadable. The text resembles a damaged newspaper caption or ad fragment without clear context.
Leonard Brown, noted educator and reformer, dies after a long career shaping Des Moines and Polk County education. Born July 4, 1837, in Ireland, he led frontier colleges, mentored teachers, and published poetry while advancing abolitionist and temperance causes. He married Nancy Houston in Des Moines in November and is survived by a large family across multiple states and countries.
Disjointed wire service item notes censorship easing at noon but reports that dispatches on French and Belgian operations were held up by government censors. The unclear text hints at possible new Allied actions around Ostend and a British reaction to German activity.
August 1914 weather data from University of Kansas Lawrence continues Dr. Snow records. Notable figures include monthly precipitation totals, high and low temperatures, and daily rainfall. Wind patterns, cloud cover, and thunderstorm events are noted with percentages relative to the long term mean.
An advertisement alleges that a product called Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, and related ailments for both men and women. It promises relief for children and offers mail order with testimonials from Kansas, though the text includes garbled phrases and unclear details about the remedy and its distributor.
A fragmented historical notice memorializes a deceased friend and colleague, noting condolences from the Board of County Commissioners. The document details a special meeting, funeral day closures, and a series of ordinances about license regulations for Hilliard parlors and bowling alleys, including penalties for violations.
Petitions circulate to adopt an ordinance governing billiard parlors and bowling alleys in Lawrence Kansas. The measure includes licensing, penalties, license fees of seventy two dollars and fifty cents per month, and prohibitions on obscene or improper language and on gaming within the premises. It also bans gambling or rooms for public gaming and requires licensed operators to display licenses and follow city rules. The ordinance covers operator responsibilities, penalties for violations, and
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