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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
4
A Lawrence Journal World column discusses penny postage inequality, tariff policy, and civic themes. It defends democratic tariff views, urges government rate regulation, and critiques monopolies, urging public control over communications and markets while praising Lawrence’s aging settlers.
Lawrence correspondent reports Brady Well of the Journal-World and the Republic running second district candidate. He spoke at the fair in the afternoon to a attentive audience. The article notes strong reception, and includes an endorsement of Chamberlains Cough Remedy by Hendrickson Ohio Falls Indiana as a best seller.
Poem reflects on motherhood as central to home life and contrasts domestic duties with political campaigns. Mentions suffrage, family chaos, and a call for women to influence laws. Narrator laments the absence of a mother and the turmoil in a household while hinting at broader women's rights themes.
Local notes recount high school activity and upcoming events including a first appearance by Caylidates, a Friday practice night, and a meet scheduled next week. Brown plans to direct the straw hats display as city police anticipate no arrests. Poll tax delinquents appear, city hall business on serual concern, and the county fair opens in one week. Funerals, roads, and weather are touched with rain, buses, and new platforms at the Eldl-tige.
An accident occurred yesterday afternoon when a wheel dropped from a gin carried by two girls and a young man riding south on Massachusetts street. The horse frightened but was stopped quickly, with no damage reported.
Physicians now agree kidneys need extra attention as they filter poisons from blood. Winter indoor life, reduced water intake, and less exercise strain kidneys, causing backache and urinary symptoms. Kilmer's Swamp-Root herbal remedy is promoted as a mineral free aid. order from Dr. Kilmer & Co with World reference.
Developments from Amatillo Texas point to a possible Confederate involved in the Boyce killing. Jeho Beal Snead was arrested after reports of a man seen entering the rented cottage the night of the shooting, suggesting a second party may have aided the crime.
Washington reports Postmaster General Hitchcock ordered promotions for railway postal clerks totaling over a million dollars annually. The plan raises pay via new annual promotions from 300 to 1150 dollars, with chief clerks eligible for further advancement as positions open.
San Diego bound Mrs. Blanche Lyons to join daughter Mrs Blanche Lyons as her household effects are packed this week and Lyons Insurance has purchased a home in California. The family plans permanent residence with La Touraine Coffees and Golden Derne Tes sold at the Home Store.
A vintage ad argues gray hair ages you, promoting Wyeth’s Lace and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a quick restoration. It claims the base with sulfur and other ingredients darkens and strengthens hair, removes split ends, and improves appearance after a few applications. Druggists guarantee refunds if not as represented.
The Old Settlers Association of Glas Al West orders a granite monument to mark the Battle of Black Jack, probably the Civil War’s first clash. About $74 remains to raise. funds will come from local supporters, with a 5 foot tall monument on a concrete base. Citizens are urged to contribute promptly to complete the project.
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