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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas paper notes local elections and city plans amid national and international events. Mentions regents, old plans, and shifts in authority while referencing European munitions and Tunisian lecturing shops as global context.
A murky local note shows a Democratic figure named Pageach courting fellow supporters to back a new platform while aiming to rally backing from party members.
Fragmentary lines note Russian front activity with German opposition. Report hints Tassia mobilization and troop movements amid tense war conditions.
Fragmentary report notes capital change for Frame moving away from Paris. Bomb drops are referenced with uncertain impact on the city and period.
Fragmentary wartime note reflects uncertain mood about England and Germany. The text cites casualties and national endurance, hinting at strategic weaknesses and the cost of conflict without clear outcomes or named figures.
The text expresses sympathy for Congress members tied to the year and unable to afford misty or stay on the job. It mentions a figure seven IO WW vein and hints at hiring a forfeit price for one office with a view to reducing time and expense.
A garbled note discusses a topic on distribution and its effects. It mentions the need for better pricing and avoiding bad outcomes. The text references feasting and a subject related to juranspertatine and liv iye.
Fragmentary quotation from Hill Sineaker about a potential killing on a Lawrence street and fault lines over damages and responsibility. The garbled text references Stubbs and Harper’s garbage, with Windand Vine as uncertain names in a disjointed report.
The report notes the Prince of Wales opening a subscription drive for a venture titled The Dare Red American, with signatures and mention of a partial financial total. The text hints at a showy awning and silvered elements associated with the event.
Fragment refers to charity work and public sentiment as the Red Cross seeks help for aid needs. It notes Americans were drawn to support when given a chance, highlighting loyalty and timely action.
Quote from Bill Smealler about a Saturday event at the Lawrence courthouse where men would receive diamonds in a show of luck. He cites rheumatism and twisted hands as hindrances. The passage also mutters about Republican oratory and the need for real dine fot oratory to persuade listeners.
A garbled quote from Mr Bavned criticizes New York Republican leadership and a so called progressive movement. The speaker suggests resignations and internal changes to reclaim victory, urging party reform and a new state chairman to drive success.
The message suggests Billard’s petition has about 350 notes in Lawrence and forecasts at most a quarter of supporters will sign. It notes strong Billard backing locally and proposes rallying to Henry Allen to oppose him for governor.
In Wisconsin the political scene shows a backlash against self styled progressives. Voters punish where challenger McGovern attacked and demand delivery of promised goods. The primary results indicate broad fatigue with perceived selfish progressivism and support for practical outcomes.
The writer urges changing Kansas laws with the governor on parade duties and the lieutenant governor constantly on statehouse duty. They criticize Cav Tiedzes for excessive spending and say executive staff have worked on the state. They call for responsible affairs to handle offices while the governor supervises from outside watch.
The State Board of Health has decreed the old rain barrel. It occupies a space in the affections of every man. We recall how rain filled the barrel and how wigglers in the water stirred wonder before their identity as mosquito larvae was known.
A fragmentary, biased note compares past Nazi invasions to current aggression, accusing leaders of poor governance and graft while invoking harsh, inflammatory language about nations and peoples. The text lacks clear reporting and relies on personal accusation rather than verifiable events.
The article recalls the 50th anniversary of the first railway mail run from Chicago to Clinton Iowa. It notes initial mice carriers, early post offices, and the evolution to a vast system with 18,000 clerks handling over 99 percent of U S mail. It highlights the efficiency gains, error rate of one in 10 000, and widespread distribution across 60 000 offices.
The Olathe Independent criticizes Gov. Hodges and supports Mr. Allen for governor. It asserts Hodges has not made a strong record and questions his reelection, while urging forward looking citizens to back Allen and trust the independent paper’s fairness. It notes differences between Taggart and Mod and expects tensions to be resolved.
Henry Allen writes from Topeka that Republicans face a factional split as progressives and conservatives clash. He notes Brewster’s prominence in Kansas politics and suggests leaders shaped a pattern where conservatives prevail in contests between factions.
A list of political nominees and incumbents across state and county offices is given. Names include Victor Murdock Henry J Alien Imor Will Beck H A Burtis H A Livermore Helen N Backer Carr I Taylor Ey O Deere C E Logan Gomer T les J D Brady J H Mitchell E B Stauffer Addie Buckminister James W LeRue R M Perkins R G Ogden Mrs Isai Wellmanns J G Lees Coroner Chas A Wellsall Sinond R White James Fitzpatrick.
The Tagehack Wallace shows promise a grand circus arrival in Laon on Saturday September 12 with three rings a mile hippodrome and vast attractions. An advance edge discusses life among White Tops families noting their mobility roots and hard work, while detailing clown pay and performer skill amid a broader portrait of circus culture and social backdrop.
An emergency recall petition against a prominent Kansas figure was launched at a German Clan na Gael meeting in Emporia. Backed by noted German Teutrons of Kans a, the effort includes sources from Osborn Chanute Atchison and Topeka figures and may influence the Reysan movement if acted upon soon.
A light verse tone claims the country enjoys peaceful days at home free from war and bloodshed. The speaker imagines ordinary chores unhindered by danger while contrasting with imagined tyrants and violence. The piece ends with a stray line about travel to "Kousas City" in a garbled finish.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for constipated children and adults. It touts a teaspoonful to relieve stomach and bowel discomfort within hours, warning against counterfeit syrups and urging ask for the California Fig Syrup brand.
The report notes Preston facing livestock budget strain with sixty calves after two died and replacements kept, plus wheat and silage issues. It mentions silage feeding, pasture value, and corn crop prospects, with local ads for eye and throat health services and a drug stove sale at a fair in the area.
An unfamiliar type of flying boat for the U S Navy, derived from the Coupe biplane with an all tailless V shape and automatic stability, is being developed in America for water use by Wright and partners. The concept hinges on Wright patent constraints while the school reports rising enrollments at the business college.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention students enrolling daily and practical business training. Names and clear facts are missing, making interpretation unreliable.
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