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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1919
Page
2
A cautionary wartime notice warns Americans about fake investment schemes selling stock certificates in exchange for Liberty Bonds. It urges readers to verify proposals with a banker, as many tout extraordinary bargains and may drain loyal bondholders.
Nineteen cities report candidates presenting petitions for Scottish Rite degrees. One hundred one petitions have been filed across the listed centers as part of the ongoing admissions process.
The Scottish Rite Masons of the Valley of Lawrence Kansas hold a spring reunion with 101 candidates from Lawrence and 19 other towns. Degrees conferred include Seventh to Eighteenth. Dean Harold Butler and Professor Frank Rhende will perform music with the Scottish Rite Quartet. The class includes 33 Lawrence men and 23 from Manhattan, with a full daily program of degrees, luncheons, diners, and musical performances at the Masonic Temple.
Thomas Choteaw formerly of Lawrence died at his daughter's home in Kansas City on Sunday. The funeral is planned for Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of H. N. Hines at 506 North Bishop Street.
Plain coconut oil offers a greaseless, cheap alternative to commercial soaps and shampoos. Moisten hair, rub in a teaspoon, produce rich lather, rinse easily, and achieve soft, bright, fluffy, manageable hair while removing dust and dandruff.
A garbled OCR text describes a physician named De Edwards in Ohio who treated liver and bowels and referenced potions and waters. It mentions tablets, poison matter, and a sale or distribution of substances with unclear outcomes.
Society notes that the Military Bail ey's orchestra has been engaged for a Thursday night dance at F. A. U. hall adjacent to the home guards event. The grand march led by Mayor Kreeck is set for 8:30 p.m. Company B has issued over four hundred invitations for a big affair. Torch Entertain: Torch Society plans an event tonight at Helen Wagstaff's home to entertain advisors and alumnae in Lawrence.
Dr Albright listed as chiropractor at 1027 Mass with office phone 1531 and home number 1769. The brief card presents contact details for professional practice. No additional context or events are provided.
Francisco wins the sevenback tournament on Elk's court 309 to 287 after taking the final contest. Edmondson led Francisco with 228, while Uhrlaub top scored for Albach with 222. Albach had previous wins 291-30, 296-284, and 311-289.
The path to success in business lies in common sense and deliberate effort. It argues that luck plays a minor role and true fortune comes from what we create through persistent, purposeful thought about success.
An exchange notes that people who think they understand others often exaggerate their own insight. People are not as complex as imagined, and perhaps not worth extensive study. The point is that mutual understanding is simpler than we presume.
The term brogue describes a language change where an entire population adopts the tongue of conquerors or neighboring groups, acquiring it naturally but with distinctive native peculiarities that remain in their speech.
A quirky aphorism notes that a borrower who loans profit to all he meets invites larger trouble for himself and those around him. The saying hints at risks of overgenerosity and unsustainable lending behavior.
An old mothers recipe for darkening gray hair returns in Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drugstores. The ad touts easy use with a moistened comb, claiming visible darkening and a softer, more attractive appearance after regular applications.
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