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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1913
Page
6
Sour gassy upset stomach indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia are treated with Diapepsin to stop fermentation and discomfort in minutes. The ad touts rapid relief calm digestion and a pleasant, harmless formula available at drug stores for home use.
Henry Adi Bentsen, a senior ministerial student at Ottawa University, will receive a Cornell University philosophy scholarship worth 1100 dollars for expenses. Bentsen, a noted debater and active student, refused a church salary raise previously, arguing the church could not afford extra costs. He is recognized as one of Ottawa University’s ablest students and plans to study at Ithaca, New York.
The Ot twa University Orchestra, a twenty two piece ensemble directed by Clarence Pen cock, returns from a long tour in Southeastern Kansas. Solo violinist Daniel Shippson earned national recognition on a Ly cosmetireni tour last season. The group plans a future tour to western Kansas towns.
Ottawa University Negative team will meet Denver University in a debate at Ottawa Kansas next Wednesday night. Representing Ottawa are Charles Martin Samule Marsh and Sean Smith with advice from Mevers Chittenden Weinburger and Robinson while Denver’s team includes Lov Lov and others. Judges will decide on the best speakers and arguments on the topic of yes or no.
An old style advertisement touts Rexall Dyspepsia relief stressing moderate eating and gut health. It claims a money back guarantee if not satisfied and mentions a price of 1 dollar for the product. The copy uses fragmented phrasing and emphasis on digestive comfort.
Fragmented notes describe interfraternity baseball scheduling with weather caveats and partial dates. Mentions Baker College events, Prof. Morgan chapel address at Baker, visitors from Kansas City, and various local residents' visits and activities.
National Park Publications provides an annotated compilation of national park books, government publications, and magazine articles. It includes general information sheets for Yellowstone, Yosemite, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Mesa Verde, Sequoia Kings Canyon, Grant, Hot Springs of Arkansas, and Yellowstone areas.
The Grand Opera troupe plans performances in Kansas City drawing Lawrence attendees. Town residents show interest in attending despite limited local opera resources, recognizing the high quality and opportunity to experience grand opera beyond their city limits.
Real estate transfers include a quit claim from Edwards and Lawrence to Hazen S. Fillmore with a correction note and a contract assignment involving Charles Ca Liver & Co. to July Po Giles Jn Lawrence for 1535.30. A rural visitor jokes about university water and a silo, while mentions of a grave and city water quality appear in a fragmented, satirical newspaper snippet.
Reverend ds Bolman of Kansas City spoke on the Society for the Frivmless aiding prisoners reentering society. The movement began in Kansas twelve years ago with 17 superintendents in 12 states and 1200 prisoners aided in Kansas and Missouri. Excerpt mentions Juvenile Court advocacy and wage law. Judge T. F. Garver of Topeka presides. Mr Beantsley, W. 2 dotsines, Kansas City listed among officers. It notes Kodak advertisements amid religious and community updates.
The Social Service League requests articles for the upcoming board meeting. Members should submit writings by Thursday for consideration and inclusion in the league’s bulletin.
An ad offers Alabaste balm for skin care with drugstore delivery by Beogs Mfg Co Chicago. A photography display by the Camera Club opens to the public tomorrow night in the Administration building at the University with free admission. Also advertised are pumps and repair services, horse stock tonic, and feed products from O'Brien & Co and Dr Hess.
Readers may receive Fruit Grower and Palmer forks plus Kimball’s Dairy Farmer and Poultry Culture free with advance subscription. The offer extends beyond April 1 with six month payments for town subscribers and one year by mail for others. The deal highlights include seven publications at reduced prices and urges prompt payment to secure the free extras.
Kansas senators and representatives introduced numerous bills and resolutions this week including Bristow’s DC presidential primary and civil service reforms, Thompson’s constitutional amendment proposal, and Murdock’s anti fraud textile bill. Neeley filed court procedure and public building measures while other members pursued private pension bills.
An unsigned notice promotes investment in a new industrial subdistrict of Los Angeles and mentions a California trip for potential investors. It references a gentleman named Thunse and a listing for a high or living house on Qhiy street, along with a Woll's Bark Store selling painted Japanese selina ware and lawn viewings.
Davis saws on Willian yon's place and Mrs Elmer Flory traveled to Lawrence. Holcomb and Shields sawed wood. a Ladies Aid Society program and admission details are listed. A spring forecast mentions rain, mud, and outaged telephone lines. Commercial meet postponement and license notices appear alongside local ads for pumps and lawn mowers.
The Lawrence Kansas office records a March petition signed by C Kerr M D and thirteen others requesting a road opening. The plan describes a line beginning 20 feet east of a stone on the south line of the west quarter of section 2 township 12 range 18, with several measured bearings and distances, and a meeting on May 5 1913 with the county surveyor to aid the road.
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