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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1912
Page
2
The report covers Astor chairing a committee on tuberculosis in the United Kingdom, with debates on sanatoria, funding, and medical positions. It notes financial strains in Parliament, dinner costs, and President Wilson era pay, plus plans for U S embassy residence arrangements in London and office setups for the ambassador and staff.
The Bartholomew Fair from West Smithfield London, held 1139 to 1855, will be revived at Earls Court under Mrs George Cornwallis West. The charter was granted by Henry I to Stahers who founded St Bartholomew's Priory and hospital. The recreated fair will honor its old days with a fourteen day festival, reproducing Smithfield and some historic pastimes.
A 1909 testimonial from John Duerr of Des Moines Iowa describes prolonged kidney trouble and Bright's disease cured after using Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. He credits the remedy for restoring health and ability to work, urges others with kidney or bladder issues to try it, and notes notarized affirmation of his statement.
Wellington N Z April 1 Captain Robert F Scott's Terra Nova arrived at Akaroa Banks Peninsula New Zealand without Scott or expedition members. A brief message from Scott says he will stay for another winter to complete his work. Senth at McMurdo Sound reports reaching 150 miles from the South Pole on January 3 but delays due to winter and Ross Sea ice. Terra Nova sails toward Lyttleton expected Wednesday. Farmers Against Colling of Oleo Washington DC April 1 farmers show interest in oleo policy changes.
Kansas dairy interests draw opposition to oleomargarine coloring. Congressman Anthony expresses stance against the Lever bill and in favor of the Hangens bill, arguing colored margarine would harm farmers. He notes experience as a practical farmer, favoring butter fat from Kansas cows over beef fat used in oleomargarine.
A Lawrence committee organized a fundraising event at Mrs Pattes home theatre on Thursday afternoon and evening. Abe Pattes will present a program with ten cent tickets and an extra reel. Proceeds support the humane society, aiding needy men and women with access to tickets and humane services in the city.
Richmond Hill resident Law-Albert Porter testifies that Vinel cured his persistent cough and weakness after winter illness. He claims the product reaches the source of trouble, strengthens health, and eliminates coughing with a money back guarantee. Note: endorsement by HW. 1. Raymond & Co. Druggists, Lawrence.
The weekly weather bureau bulletin predicts near seasonal temperatures across most of the nation. Cooler spell expected in the northern and middle Mississippi Valley states tomorrow and Tuesday, but brief and followed by rising heat. Rainfall likely to be well below the past three weeks.
The Marion township republicans hold primaries at Globe school house district 23 W with committeeman E H Facer. Willow Springs township at Union school house district 34 with committeeman O W Piper. Fourth ward at Mele paint shop with committeeman Charles M Gilmore. Second ward at Currav Strail's carpenter shop near the naval voting plate with committeeman Clarence S Hall. First ward at street commissioner's office city hall with committeeman Harry Dick.
A citizen note suggests converting the block between Adams and Morris into a bungalow park, with a thicker surrounding area and a better location one block from Mass Street car line. Contact F H Bennett at phone 128 if this surface fails.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Mr. Nicholls naming three hundred New Yorkers as occupants of the highest positions in the National Society of Colonial Cavaliers. The text references the charter and a governor general role, tied to the book The Ultra Fashionables of America.
An author’s list of America’s social leaders omits Pittsburg Chicago and Boston elites. He credits Mrs Ogden Mills Sr with top New York status, while Morgan Rockefeller and Carnegie are excluded for their less lavish entertaining. Philadelphia raises a 32 person mace list as well.
An account notes several hundred wooden war junks still on the active list in China despite modern warfare ideas. Built from thirty to eighty feet long with four to twelve muzzleloading guns, many wooden bound with hoop iron, they feature multiple masts, high poops, and curved planking. Elaborate sterns display painted decorations and eyes, guiding crews in various conditions.
The fragmented note cites photographs linked to Tess Maner and Toner, with mentions of Thompson Sinilio and Gla Mars, and a street context unclear. Requires clarification on subjects and location to form a proper card.
Thousands of Sunday flood spectators witnessed the rescue of a family of seven from a sinking house boat on the Mississippi river as 99 foot floodwaters surged past Cairo and levee breaks devastated Missouri and Illinois. Two motor boats battled drift to save the occupants before the boat sank within minutes. Warranty deeds and local notices appear amid a long column including a patent medicine promotion for Rexall Orderlies with prices and store address in Lawrence.
The Haskell M C A held its annual election of officers. Elected were President Tschac Grayearth, Vice President Albert Burns, Secretary Louis Rule, and Treasurer Louis Rule. Officers will be formally installed Sunday evening, April 4.
James A Hutchings 74, Civil War veteran of General Sheridan, pioneer settler of Kansas, died at his home 650 Washington Boulevard Kansas City Kansas. He enlisted in the Tenth New York Cavalry in 1862 and served in forty five battles. Funeral services set for 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
A simple incubator used for hatching eggs is shown to test seed corn. John Easy Newton test ed two lots for himself and neighbors, proving the method benefits farmers as seed corn may be below standard this year. The plan is to place kernels under the eggs tray in the incubator at the proper heat.
The article notes days to sprout corn if seed is good and reports testing by incubator and regulation apparatus finding seed in Harvey county to be poor. It mentions a cold remedy and Easter perfumes available at Raywond's drag store.
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