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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
5
A fragmented text fragment discusses confinement, mood, and illness with references to individuals and symptoms. It mentions Sinclair, Linley, and others in a context of suffering, appetite loss, weakness, and long-term confinement. The garbled OCR presents a medical or police case feel with unclear dates or places.
A South Lawrence community notice lists pare nts and neighbors involved in a midweek social at De Porter's farm and a Sunday service at Eastern mission. It records personal visits, family gatherings, and children’s recitations, with mentions of Mrs. Dow Dewsnik, Miss Marie, and Mrs. Elizabeth Seetin. Also notes upcoming Quarterly Conference and local church activities, plus minor farm and home updates.
Fragmented text describes a distant location nine to ten miles from Engedi, detailing rock formations, a Roman wall, a Serpentine passage, and a cylindrical shaft 62 feet wide piercing solid marble. Mentions Masala, Ahara, and regions with apple of Sodom. includes unrelated advertising boilerplate for Swamp-Root and Kilmer & Co.
A fragment discusses Swiss cheese culture praising Zermatt varieties and legendary hospitality, claiming Swiss families, including a nine-person guild, exemplify respect for guests. It asserts cheese care, longevity, and moral duties around dairy and meals, though the text is garbled and contains many unclear phrases.
Fragmented OCR yields a speech-like plea mentioning relief amid fog and drought fears. It lists named officials and committees, references famine, taxes, and distribution of aid, and calls for public funds and donations to aid the nation and Lawrence.
An old advertorial extols Sage Tea as a scalp tonic and color restorer. It celebrates grandmothers and mothers for preserving hair health and promises a quick kill of germs, cleaner scalp, and renewed luster. It invites readers to buy a bottle, priced at 0 cents.
A description of the Shawnee adoption dance notes ceremonial rites, painted faces, prisoner decorations with bends, day and night dancing around a bonfire, and a ceremonial circle where leaders adopting children carry rubber balls on tin pails. Keep time with drums. drunkenness is forbidden. A large feast follows for attendees.
King George orders the prince of Wales to recite portions of Shakespeare to his mother in hopes of shaping a capable public speaker for the heir.
Elizabeth Quinn, an 18 month old child in Baltimore Maryland, has undergone two operations for appendicitis during the last six days. The reads indicate a medical procedure and ongoing treatment with no further details provided.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Murrayville note about auctions and a mustache humor aimed at boosting a local fund for the Methodist church. Details are unclear but indicate a bid or donation event with a ten dollar amount mentioned.
The readable fragments discuss a person named in a confusing way and mention a possible situation or location with uncertain details. The text is incomplete and lacks clear facts or a coherent story to summarize fully.
A damaged OCR fragment references civic aid, church needs, and a paternalist aid organization. It mentions conditions and denials, and hints at a community discussion about support programs and local institutions. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates, names, or places.
Fragmented OCR text from a high school page references band events, student groups, and organizing efforts. Details are unclear but indicate involvement by multiple musicians and school groups in rehearsals or performances.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Kodak work versus other brands and directs readers to Woodward and Kodak dealers. The garbled lines include a street name Kin, a phone-like string 4024, and references to spood tire carpet.
A fragment discusses gold quality and jewelry carats. It notes ancient pieces used pure gold by hand but modern alloys improve hardness and wear. It mentions jewelers often use 10 to 14 carats rather than 18 in today’s designs and questions the term “said Bald” as a misnomer.
The article describes Orpington fowl stock with lineage to Vinscant Flaven Unsax, noting hens and pullets in pens, egg counts of seven and three, and qualities like clear plumage and disease resistance. It mentions a winter’s care and several breed traits, with terms indicating stock rearing details and weekly progress.
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