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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
3
The University Regents will convene tomorrow with routine business, then consider life tenure possibilities. A rumor suggests a new faculty post may be created for an alumnus cited in correspondence, possibly to fill a significant role.
An unclear exchange captures a terse menacing tone with two figures named Wise Guy and Simple Mug quoted amid a terse remark about truth and discomfort. The fragment suggests a dialogue fragment from a crime or urban talk context without clear narrative.
An old remedy touts pine cheeks pink lips and weight gain via three grain hypomelane tablets to improve appearance and health. It promotes Halk Catarrh Cure for deafness caused by catarrh, offering one hundred dollars for any case not cured, and markets to readers with dubious medical claims.
The editors of Questions and Answers promote Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep as a natural cure for constipation. After forty years of study it is claimed to relax and cleanse the stomach and bowels, strengthen nerves, and offer free sample requests to readers. Private letters praise supporters in Detroit and Oklahoma City.
The Civic Tea League raised 100 dollars and 50 cents to clean Lawrence for five days. Sixty men and five teams scrubbed the city, with most labor supplied by convict labor. Street Commissioner Fitzpatrick oversaw the effort and presented figures to the League committee, noting the cost came to only half a dollar over the appropriation.
Frank Strong went to Topeka to attend a State Board of Education meeting where representatives from colleges and high schools will be present. Supt Fairchild proposes regulations for issuing life certificates to graduates from accredited Kansas schools under a new law from the recent legislature.
Today marks the athletic election with students and coeds visiting campuses across Fraser and neighboring sites. Campaigns are heated with multiple venues hosting polling booths as voters determine outcomes amid rivalries and student involvement.
The Sigma Chi team earned a surprising win in the Pan-Hellenic basketball event yesterday against rival fraternities. Previous years saw Sigma Chi rely on McCook for scoring, but this time the lineup featured strong performance from other players as the tournament progressed.
A garbled report notes a street car local named Dick in a week’s events aboard a hill car. Verh Wing has left the American Express service.
In May 1911 The Red Book Magazine presents a major humane tale from the Sadiapa oil fields by Major Ky Los, plus multiple author contributions. It highlights Watanna and English naval writer Kelley-Cashier with fiction on tragedy aboard a British destroyer and a suffrage note.
A fragmentary summary of contributors and content in The Red Book Magazine, noting tales about fishermen from the Grand Banks, a western awakening, and a popular novel. Mentions several writers and the era’s literary tone. Includes advertising remarks for Pope is and doughnuts at Wiedemann’s.
An 1910 Portland Maine reader reports long indigestion and stomach trouble eased by Vinol. The testimonial claims improved appetite, stomach tone, and strength with Vinol aiding tired nerves and digestion. It credits the product as reliable and promises return of money if not helpful.
Advertisement touts Creamery ice cream and pasteurized milk deliveries with home service and cold storage freshness. It promotes meats including beef mutton lamb pork veal and poultry at West End Market with courteous service and affordable prices.
A Lawrence produced item named Mentkolis is praised as an unusually meritorious home article. The ad notes it is sold in 25 and 50 cent jars at McCulloch's Drug Store and urges readers to buy, highlighting familiarity with the seller.
Bring your umbrellas for repairs as Spring rains are due. Henry C. L. Rutter notes 10 BE.
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