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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1911
Page
5
A boy was injured when his leg broke while climbing a church tower yesterday. He and companions entered restricted upper areas and encountered ladders, leading to a fall that caused serious injuries and disrupted access to the tower.
A disjointed report notes a woman expelled from a hotel in Coffeyville after allegedly refusing to obey a curfew. The fragment mentions a clerk and multiple aliases but lacks clear dates or names.
The testimony recounts a district court scene at the Mecca site where a man and a woman, Minnie Smith, stopped after a trip. A clerk, a water pitcher, and brief beer service are described, with tension and a warning given to the man about entering the room.
Open hunting season ends tonight at sunset in Kansas. The season has run since last October with no further hunting allowed until next fall.
The readable lines describe a river and lakes left abandoned with scattered phrases. No clear event, person, organization, or place is identifiable from the legible text.
A lengthy testimonial notes that Dean's Kidney Pills improved backache urinary disorders and kidney trouble for Lawrence residents. It claims public endorsement in 1905, lists Dick Bros Drug Store as a source, and states pills are sold nationwide at 30 cents with New York agents Pester Mitma Co.
In Washington April 15 the Democratic party met its first serious trouble in the House of Representatives. The Rucker bill for publicity of campaign contributions was narrowly debated with Republicans pushing to extend disclosure to individual receipts and expenses. The final passage occurred after a stormy session with Democrats split and Republicans united against the Democratic majority.
An old advertisement extols Simple Essence as a home cough syrup for children and adults. It claims rapid relief from coughs constipation and related ailments, with money back guarantees and broad availability through dealers. The copy highlights pleasant taste and references Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and relief.
The United States ambassador to Germany Dr David Jayne Hill resigns effective July 1. The foreign office expresses regret and praises his work toward German American friendship. German press speculates on a clash with Secretary Knox over potash policy.
The Baldwin Ledger defends its reporting on smallpox in Baldwin noting it simply relays news when it occurs. It criticizes the Journal-World for stirring undue fear while urging residents to take precaution and handle the situation with seriousness.
Aggie experts conduct potato trials at BooSman farm three miles north of town. Mr Eastman grows about ten acres under college supervision with fertilizer regimes including potassium sulfate and super phosphate. Three plots test different treatments while yield is monitored and weather conditions noted.
In Topeka Governor Stubbs orders immediate action to enforce the prohibitory law across several counties. A telegram to county officials demanded proof of duty and plans to enforce the law or face removal from office. Details on recipients and exact counties were not disclosed.
The advertisement claims a disease causes sudden deaths and kidney troubles. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy by Dr. Kilmer and Company with a free book and sample bowtie offer. It urges readers to mention the paper and warns against counterfeit products.
Baker a contractor and builder from Baldwin has moved to Lawrence to continue the same trade. He currently resides at 4114 La street. The article notes relief from rheumatism pain with Chamberlain's Liniment and mentions local dealers selling it.
Lawrence area residents report visits and moves including Mr and Mrs Davis moving onto the old Wiggins farm, Mr Sunday and family arriving for summer, and Mrs Levette visiting Kansas City. Public court notice for Lillian L Clawson vs Edward Clawson seeks divorce and custody with May 20 response deadline.
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