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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1914
Page
3
Notice from Lawrence Kansas dated September 21 1914 offers options to receive the Journal World by carrier or by mail with a messenger service for late deliveries. It warns readers to call before 5 p.m. to ensure a messenger is sent and mentions office at 722 Massachusetts Street.
The Edgerton Journal remarks on Joe Cannon's nomination as a sign the Republican party returns to sanity, calling it a worthy choice amid party debates.
A fragment reflecting a call to curtail government spendings and proposes taxing whiskies as a policy lever. It frames taxation as a tool against waste, labeling whisky as an obstacle to national strength and a foe to all nations. The source voice is stark and opinionated, urging fiscal reform.
The narrative notes Bel git gains in the war and highlights an unexpected stubborn stand that slowed the Gorygans. It credits this resistance with preventing Goranns from reaching Paris and altering the wartime situation.
The text praises students returning, claiming they uplift the town with enthusiasm and self belief, inspiring others to engage and grow together.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a surge of Progressives rejoining the Republican Party across Kansas, signaling a major shift as the movement previously aligned with the left gains momentum in old party ranks. The text implies a larger than usual realignment within the state.
Reader letters point out repeated miscrediting by journals, noting both Topeka Capital and Leavenworth Times sometimes reuse articles from Journal-World without proper attribution. This pattern prompts questions about sourcing practices and editorial diligence.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a heated Senate dispute over pork barrel measures. It notes Republican actions, procedural patience, and concerns about Senate courtesy, with implications for potential policy moves in Kansas.
The home rule bill is signed and can take effect at any time. Britain avoids a feared conflict as conciliatory moves reduce the urgency of fighting. The wording implies a calmer path forward after a hard battle and upcoming peace efforts.
Cryptic notes describe an unusual early rainfall battering the Wall. Observers report strained ground conditions and unclear terms about a person named Thadias Palken amid calls for more rain to improve footing.
When a baby is cross and fretful digestion is disturbed and the bowels need attention. The best laxative for children is Dr Caldwell's Top Pepsin. It contains no opiate, is pleasant tasting and acts gently yet surely. Druggists sell Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle. Free trial offer by Dr W B Caldivell, Washington St Monticello, Ill.
Poem recounts memories of a person reflecting on family, home life, and mischiefs as they grew older. The speaker laments not knowing if loved ones recall playful pranks and Sunday routines, seeking reassurance that they are thought of at home. A nostalgic, personal verse with vivid, humorous recollections.
The writer states that Maine election returns show the progressive party will die but the old Republican party will not return to power. He argues the Democratic party is gaining strength and that the old party is permanently dead, urging alignment with the Democrats to ensure its vitality.
A fragmented remark discusses how jointists view liquor control, noting distrust of water and saloon presence, suggesting liquor interests push for more sales in wet territories while foreseeing prediction as the sole way to handle the liquor question. The text hints at controversy over governance and submission.
There is an idea that every poor man is shiftless is unfounded. The fart that people fare poor has little to do with steadiness and is due more to conditions and surroundings than to individual effort. The average person who works hard often earns little, and unemployment forces frequent hardship. No readjustment is needed in the country. understand that working hard and saving does not always yield wealth.
The text criticizes the Republican Party as backward and urges readers to join the Progressive Party. It argues true public service requires alignment with progressive ideals and declares the old parties, including Democratic, fail to attract forward-looking Kansas men.
The Ottawa republic questions Mr Taggart's refusal to declare support for national prohibition. It notes his primary votes show satisfaction with results while asking why he does not state his stance. The piece cites Bowman’s Kansas City defeat as evidence, suggesting party lines against prohibition.
The Sun endorses a winter reading room initiative for local youth, proposed to operate two evenings per week. It is welcomed as a starter, with the aim of expanding into a public gathering space, likely under church guidance.
Townspeople urge development of social facilities including a reading room and local recreation. They argue residents should have access to ordinary entertainments at home rather than traveling to Lawrence or Topeka, stressing welfare work belongs in small towns and rural areas. Henry supports the idea and plans to push and develop it.
The report argues Democrats aim to make Wyoming a campaign battleground this year. It suggests Republicans fear their efforts may inadvertently aid the Democrats while downplaying any intent to help a different party and noting a preference observed for Democratic over Progressive electees to Congress.
Two women enter Kan gas to clash with Democratic candidates over suffrage and party attitude. The piece argues suffrage has become a national issue, with the Democratic Party ignoring it while the Progressive Party elevates national suffrage and prohibition as paramount issues in the district.
Miss Stephens begins a library course at Wisconsin University. OG Pueschel of Rudd visits Mr. and Mrs. Pippert as his wife stays in Lawrence. Foxy Moore leaves for Urbana to enroll. Stewart of Lawrence checks on business. Miss Katherine McCarter of Topeka visits Jess ie and friends. Wm. Richards stays with his mother in Lyndon. Mrs Pippert called to Lawrence for her father’s illness. Mrs Duignan returns to Kansas City after visiting. Kalbe, Marks, lain and Bell attend county canl meeting in Lawrence.
A string of brief items lists visits and travels of residents and visitors. Names include George Frye, C. B. Nosford, C. E. Moss, Dr. W. H. Webster, Allen, George Frank, Humphrey, Brady, Miss Neale Schneider, D. O. Tipton, Sherman G. Elliot, J. S. Barrows, AL Perkins, Oscar Dallene, W. A. Macoubrie, Rev. H. Ke Stauffer, J. E. Manglesdorf, Chris Armstrong, Walter Dyke, T. O A. Brand, Mr. and Mrs. Id Piney, W. F. Hobbs, Miss Cecile Keefer, Miss Lucille McNaughton, and others. Many excursions to Kansas City, Topeka, Kansas City, Paola, Manhattan, Lawrence, and Ann Arbor noted.
Fifteen men have responded to the first call for Sobour. By next week a dozen more are expected to join. Coach Gallagher has little time to work the teams out as football practice runs. Captain Foster and Manager Woods direct hard sessions. Six games probable. negotiations underway with Thaskell, KSU, Gindsborg, and the Nor nal.
Fayette Wood suffered a severe ear wound on the right cheek during last night’s Baker football scrimmage. He required several stitches before dressing the wound.
The Baker debate squads were selected last year and train three times weekly under Prof Leach. Veteran Wilbur Davison leads a new class including Stanley Caywood Frank Lankard Freeman Havinghuest John Patterson Monett Davis Charles Ruhlen and Lynn Rupert. A triangle debate against Ottawa and Washburn is planned with two additional debates likely scheduled.
Baldwin personals list visitors and residents with short notes. Miss Gertrude Hazen visited her mother Mrs. W P Hazen. J B Ross and H J ONeal spent Friday in Kansas City on business. Miss Ames teaches English in Topeka high school. Dr W E Slatzer preached in Leavenworth. Miss Ethel Stephens left for Madison Wisconsin Saturday.
Painters say paint that lasts three years is inadequate and advise re-painting on a three year cycle to maintain quality and appearance. The warning reflects concerns about durability and upkeep in long lasting finishes.
Ed Parsons, jeweler, at 7th Class Street offers a selection of diamonds rings pendants bracelets and pins.
The Guy Slickman Company, a 25 member tent show, will perform in Lawrence this week on Vermont street between 7th and Sti streets. It promises one of the best on the road with comedians and lively acts. Call Kaw Valley Creamery for top prices and quick cash for country produce.
Sterilized every bottle containing our goods is thoroughly sterilize. McNish Bottling Works. Phones 198. TO TRADE Almost, How fubhes tired runabout for a good horse. Also Stanhope to trade for a survey. Teter Grocery. 24
A mixed text shows a taxi call instruction to phone 100 a man sought to furnish a horse and deliver groceries Tefer's grocery a rental listing for a nice house in West Lawrence with a price of 9 Fody's 12 East 6th St Bell 1010 or 2558 a woman around 30 for general housework in the country with box 28 R 18 Richland Wan and an ad offering fresh cows two Jersey heifers and some Holsteins in trade for dry cows Bell 729F 2.2
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