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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1915
Page
4
Reading from Clinton county Missouri last week, a strong prohibition majority was recorded. The report mentions Belgium in distress and an American neutral stance amid diverse public opinions.
The text expresses a calm community mood in Tawermuiee and sympathy for a vulnerable figure described as a “little sister.” It mentions rebuilding a house at Babinjae and references a concern about deportation and sympathy during the early school year.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a faded query about staying up late, referencing a girl and comparisons to a person named Viab Tngeesoll. Content is garbled with misread words, offering no clear event, date, person, or place to anchor a factual summary.
A garbled passage describes Belgians starving in mornings and nights asking for bread. It references prayers for mercy and mentions months of deprivation, with disjointed terms about people and aid. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
A fragmented account recalls the rise of the word hello from mockery to common use, noting social reactions and the backlash of earlier times. It also cites a spike in Fourth of July injuries and deaths, comparing past and present fatalities amid large public celebrations.
The Belgian Relief Commission reports September figures show 2,750,100 Belgians without livlihood resources. Harvests supply only 18 percent of needs and 7 million population includes a rising destitute group. Despite shipments of grain, daily and weekly burdens grow as unemployment climbs and industry stagnates.
Fragmentary text references Belgium and pledges at a new relief office on Broadway. The mood is described as urgent and unsettled, with unclear details about actions or dates and no clear named individuals or organizations beyond a generic relief commitment.
In Lyons county one should spend twenty five to forty thousand dollars a year on roads. The speaker argues that half that sum spent on roads in Emporia and surrounding directions could yield satisfaction. He urges Kansas counties to adopt a road system and for the legislature to allow votes on such a proposal. The critic notes wasteful transport costs and blames railroads for farmers' ills while saying roads burden taxpayers more than they benefit.
Local business leaders urged Lawrence exhibitors to showcase goods at the Dough County Fair. The piece argues fair displays boost town prospects, attract attendees, and support the fair’s success by drawing visitors and purchases to merchants’ stands and ads.
The article praises American skill in submarine design and construction, noting new submarines built and launched abroad, with neutrality laws observed. It argues U S craftsmanship could advance naval tech despite wartime hesitancy, suggesting patriotic motivation might drive further progress at home.
A fire incident near the Baldwin area saw Workmen restore electric service to prevent spread into a large portion of a fraternity residence. Prompt bucket brigades saved nearby homes, grocery furnishings saved, and insurance covered the property. Fire Chief and volunteers aided efforts as firefighters contained the blaze.
The Opening of the Great Training School will begin its fifth year on Monday September 20 in the new building facing Louisiana Street on the University Campus. Principal W L Nutt will be in his office Tuesday September 21 enrolling students. The school offers standard courses plus modern subjects like physical education home economics agriculture music manual arts and more under experienced instructors and faculty supervision. A ten dollar semester or twenty five dollar annual fee is charged for each resident student.
City commission today discussed replacing mail boxes along Cemetery Road after residents argued the rural route through the cemetery is unsuitable. Officials noted the Post Office may not have known when the route was laid, and questioned ownership of the public highway and access to the area.
A reader from Rosemont, Ned. shares a testimonial about chronic backache and pain, claiming relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. The note suggests the medicine treats backache, rheumatism, sore muscles, and joint pain. The letter appears in a local newspaper ad-like spotlight.
Fragmentary report mentions Tulse Roy T Osborn of Liidupend and references to natural habit, supply, and fields. The readable parts are disjoint, with no clear event, date, or outcome to anchor a coherent news item. The passage lacks a coherent narrative and verifiable details.
A historical note describes women compiling home remedies and rogis from various recipes. It cites the Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a popular origin and claims its success across American cities, with women restored by its use.
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