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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1914
Page
4
A fragment notes the post office status in Law Tenec Kansas and mentions second class matter. Includes scattered references to Dali om bint by Daily and office terms with unclear context. The readable portion confirms postal designation and location.
A partial line discusses French hardship from big battles on French soil and imagined future profits from tourism linked to battlefield shows. The text is garbled with missing letters and unclear specifics, making concrete names or dates unavailable.
The poem notes an early start to the fine season as schools reopen and activities resume. It contrasts modern chores with outdoor labor, praising rural life and the eager return of work and play, amid vivid seasonal imagery and a brisk, period voice.
The Porcher Stare and Geneva Coutrig discuss upcoming events with a caretaker focus. Officials warn of changes in the next days as plans hinge on weather and local support.
Fragmentary and garbled OCR mentions Avery Olney TL Ts Coppice chair and secretary, enthusiastic but unclear about actions. References Glausonis and Diniehis eony appear, but content is incoherent with no identifiable event or outcome.
A garbled excerpt shows disjointed lines about prices and a market, with references to carbon sand and a cotton south, followed by vague social lament. The text is largely unintelligible and lacks clear events or entities.
The fragment notes Hastings figures, including a longtime tutor and state legislator, aiming to secure support for continued education and university funding. It mentions roots in Nest and Wibsart areas and a record as a state upper house member and financial backer of constitutional initiatives.
A garbled excerpt discusses a proposed name change or christening for figures linked to governance and geography, mentioning Minerva Athena and warlike titles. It references opposition to altering US naming traditions and hints at broader debates on slavery boundaries and territorial ideas.
Amid faded pages an early Lawrence history recalls courage and perseverance. Settlers built a city of wide paved streets, thriving industries, and hopes for freedom from slavery. The era’s pioneers, men and women, moved toward better lives, sending graduates into the world from the university.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses contested attribution of a poem or work commonly credited to Miss Asthe Kirk of Chanute and others. Mentions Lawrence Journal, Brady, Clark, and publication timing. Laments difficulty sustaining claim and notes prior publication before the Journal. No definite event or outcome clear.
Continuous rain since Sunday September six has soaked fields across the area with about nine inches falling in eight days. Farmers fear delayed harvests and setbacks to sus ta inable crop growth as pastures and newly planted crops suffer from the persistent wet weather.
A German offer promises 125 to the first man who drops bombs on England and 500 marks to the first Zeppelin crew that successfully strikes. The report describes a demand for surrender at a fortress near Loeteen, rejected by the German commander, and notes Russian officials and officers exchanging courteous phrasing as the fortress held out until relieved by German forces.
Berlin reports the latest German losses with 794 killed and 2,190 wounded listed. The document also shows 5,070 missing and a total casualty figure across all published losses rising to 4,184 killed and 215,985 wounded.
The House passed a Senate bill to prohibit dwelling houses in Washington alleys after the legislation date. The measure moves to the President for signature as Mrs. Wilson expresses hope slum alleys will be wiped out.
Reported plan shows General Carranza sending a representative to meet Emiliano Zapata in September. Objective to persuade Zapata to disband his army now near Mesico City area. Discussion framed as avoiding legal issues over shipments and not influencing recognition status. Washington dispatch notes the trip and timing.
New York reports from September 15 relay a Russian general staff briefing on Eastern Prussia. Signals indicate a temporary weakening of Russian lines and a shift to defend the Carni sector as German forces push toward Rennenkampf's army along the Russo Prussian frontier. The September 11 to 20 moves show German offensives and Russian partial countermeasures amid strategic withdrawals.
Disputed Central News report from Copenhagen says Berlin messages acknowledge a severe Austrian army defeat and retreat. Correspondent notes heavy losses and deteriorating position for Austrian forces amid chaotic withdrawal.
New Orleans reports Walter Clark, head of the Mississippi division, calls on tammers to reduce next year’s cotton acreage by half and to attend county meetings to elect delegates for the state convention in Jackson on September 22. The Jackson gathering will nominate delegates to the general cotton growers conference in New Orleans September 20 to discuss holding over this year’s surplus and securing better prices.
Lawrence Endacott former local boy now runs a store at Manhattan won a prize from a fountain pen company for submitting the best plan to boost advertising. Endacott is a nephew of Will and Frank Endacott of this city.
Charles Gauvier of the Walnut Grove district has moved to town and will reside at 533 Louisiana Street to educate his children.
Topeka Kans Jol Dawson attorney general will go to Kansas City this afternoon to speed the transfer of the Kansas Natural Gas company affairs to state receivers. Since the U S circuit court of appeals decision Dawson has sought to hasten the action and, if possible, obtain a joint record. if not, Judge McPherson of Iowa will preside. Dawson aims to allow state receivers to begin operation for an adequate gas supply this winter.
London dispatch reports the official bureau denying rumors of Russian troop landings in Belgium or passage to France or Belgium via Great Britain. The bureau says there is no truth to any such claims and discredits reports of Russian troops aiding Belgian or French soil.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century voter pamphlet lists Democratic ticket names for state offices including governor George Hodges, lieutenant governor John Lanier, state treasurer L. B. Laughlin, attorney general G. Gilto, superintendent Arnold, and other officials. It also shows a separate Independent ticket with County Commissioner James Patrick Reed.
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