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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1914
Page
8
Fragmentary market items show prime feed steers and hog receipts with scattered figures. The text mentions hogs at 9.10 and references buyers, stock buyers, a creamery, and a Lawrence Business College enrollment pitch amid garbled lines.
The article recalls Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa born in Wallachia and later Mrs Carl Rosa who helped found the English opera company in the United States. It highlights her performance of Ah So Pure from Martha, her tours to Cairo and three continents, and regional newspaper promotion of Heart Songs collection. Also mentions Jack Gordon's Sea Wolf film and a California giant tree claim.
Paris dispatches report the second Austrian army in the Lublin region facing real losses and going onto the defensive. Some Austrian units are forced to retreat as fighting continues.
Canadian explorer Vilhjalm Stefansson is marooned on sea ice near Horsehell Land with two companions, Dr. Anderson and Lt. Strokinson. Missionary Rev. W H Frey reports from Esquime that supplies are ample and no immediate danger, while ice conditions prevented escape and natives aided them.
Machines at the Journal-World could not be used until 10 o'clock this morning due to a lug fire related failure. The power loss halted land-setting and forced manual typesetting for about three hours. News service wires also suffered outages but were repaired this afternoon and all news was delivered with some delay.
Paris reports from the front indicate German units covering a flank south and east of Paris near La-Fertee Caneher were forced to retire under pressure from Allied air and ground attacks as the battle lines near the capital intensify.
Six Germans were captured aboard the Dutch steamer which sailed from Batavia on July 3 bound for Rotterdam. Among the captives are officers and a dog handler, who are to be held at Chateau Brest. Brest dispatch reports the incident as part of wartime actions near the coast.
An overheated kiln sparked a blaze at a brick yard about 8:55 this morning. The fire reached the roof over a kiln and was easily extinguished with limited damage. Separately, a water leak from a tank atop the Lawrence National Bank building flooded hallways and offices but caused no injuries.
An engineer recounts a farmer irrigation project near an Indian reservation in arid Gila country. A thirsty canal finally reveals water, startling a native rider who reacts with visible terror at the sight of the scarce stream. The scene illustrates misperception of the work amid the harsh desert landscape.
Russian general staff reports an energetic offensive along the Austrian line on September 4 and claims major pressure on Austrian forces. The action is described as advancing from Petrograd and affecting areas west of Kraowystaw with infantry units engaged.
An official dispatch describes a German division with 1 600 men surrendering amid heavy fighting along the Vis tula, as Russian troops hold the Stryj region and Carpathian passes. It notes Austrians under pressure at Lemburg and a Russian offensive between the Vistula and Bung rivers.
Two connected rooms on the second floor of 838 La St offered by Mrs. Anderson. Furnished or unfurnished options available in a quiet home. Noted motto Never Alone echoes the noble thoughts of Sir Philip Sidney, suggesting a wholesome living environment.
Fragmentary quotes depict a character plodding Pete arguing for economizing by avoiding car window washing and boycotting soaps. The text suggests a humorous or satirical tone about national expenses and frugality. The passage reads like a columnist or dialogue vignette.
Chicago News notes that certain men draw more notice than a thermometer on a pleasant day highlighting social prominence and public interest in personalities.
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