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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
2
In Kansas, the Senior and Junior Proms unfold with detailed dances and curtain times. Music Club Reception, card party, and recital feature Barrett and Hardcastle performing readings and songs with local students and guests attending a large crowd.
The text promotes Kilmer Swamp Root as a health remedy for bladder and kidney conditions. It claims remarkable restorative properties and general cure claims, mentioning related products and suggested uses.
Meabrie traveled to Eudora this morning. Newcombe of Kansas visits mother Mrs Youn in Kansas City. Rev Mauechlin returned from Topeka. Fregeatina went to Madera this morning. Miss Rachel Coston of Topeka will join Friday for a dining Prom. Mrs Kawreneu to Nan City this morn. Barker went to Topeka this morning. Mrs Wis Jaedicke visits Kant City after brief stay with Mrs. Peek. Diane has returned from Chay Center due to sister illness. Miss Josephine Pritnel back from two weeks in Kansas. Alfred Gold Frost visited from Mevlin City to parents. Mrs Ci Nisint guest of Mr and Mrs Adan. Heal left to Chattaransa. Wise went to Topeka this morning.
Henry Bowers of Reno county asks for his last cigarette as Sheriff Beck escorts him at Leavenworth State Prison. He requests that his two sisters and mother be told he is dead, a dying wish from a convict facing life imprisonment after confessing to crimes including bank robberies and slaving Tom Fowler.
Leonard Hazen president of the Twilight League will hold sole allotment for diamonds at Woodland Park for weekday and evening games this summer. Twilight League teams have priority. other teams must arrange with the Twilight head. Tan-Hellenic teams may practice or play if not scheduled on peak nights.
A Lawrence advertisement urges readers to recognize kidney signs and avoid Brights disease or diabetes with Doan’s Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs A Tilss of 1012 Adatames Street and a testimonial describing relief after using the remedy, noting widespread dealer availability and national advertising.
A battle between Mexican federal forces and insurgents occurred at Mazatlan on the Pacific coast in Sinaloa. Eighty wounded were reported brought into Mazatlan from the scene.
Mrs Lydia Gi Willard of Manhattan will address the Lawrence chapter of the American Woman's League tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the Rest Room at City Hall. The talk aims to support the work in the city and invites public questions on constitutional law. University Meat Market ad follows.
Ad Wolgast, the heavyweight champion, faces challenger Hogan in a decisive title fight tonight in New York. The bout could decide the championship with Wolgast aiming to retain his laurels amid strong pressure from Hogan.
A Mexican formal protest to the Foreign Office denounces British warship conduct near Lower California. The note protests the apparent detention and the handling of a shipping matter affecting Mexican waters and rights.
Lawrence shows a fine pulpmobile the Midi in stock at Kettler with Carl Jo Simons as Kansas City district agent. The model First ever features a new power system and refined styling attracting auto enthusiasts and buyers.
A chaotic election in the ward featured two rival tickets amid tense rivalry. The Atarh faction claimed victory with Ve Ha Phe winning president and two of four council seats.
Fragmentary note from Tes April 26 describes insurrectos fearing General Reyes return. The text references ongoing military actions and political tension between factions in Mexico and mentions figures like Madero and Paris.
High water and strong winds disrupted rail service last night and today on the Louisville Nashville and adjacent routes. Flooding claimed fields and bridges in Texas and Western Louisiana. The Indiana based insurance firm remarked on rising claims. The piece notes a unusually active July with varied theories about the weather.
Fire and tornado insurance items appear alongside a jumbled ad snippet. The text references BE J Hilkey and Wiedemann's with unrelated sales phrases and a proverb about borrowing trouble, lacking a coherent news event or details.
Petitions circulate for a new election on May 3 to select women’s board members and officials. Notices reference the college slate with president, vice president, and treasurer positions. The item mentions a dairy delivery service offering pasteurized milk door to door for $20 and requests a call to the creamery.
Memorial Day speaker Rev. O C Brown will deliver the address to G A R members. The announcement notes the decoration and observance plan is underway with fliers printed.
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