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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
3
A fragmented ballot description outlines Lawrence adopting a commission form of government by a vote over two to one. The text references annual primary elections, nomination procedures, and filing deadlines ahead of the May election date.
A promotional note extols Cottolene as a butter substitute for cooking and baking. It argues butter is costly and praises Cottolene as equivalent or superior to lard, noting it is a vegetable product, healthier and less greasy.
A proposed city charter details eligibility for commissioners, oath, and salaries. It creates a Mayor and a Board of Commissioners with specialized roles in Finance, Streets and Public Utilities, and Engineering, plus duties over police, fire, health, parks, and sanitation. It mandates bonds, meetings, and annual budget processes while preserving mayoral and clerk responsibilities and setting appointment rules and auditing duties.
An advertisement touts Croxone as a unique remedy to relieve backache, kidney trouble, bladder and urinary disorders. It claims to cleanse poisons from the system, purify the kidneys, and restore vitality, asserting it works without side effects and fits all ages.
An anecdotal note from Munford Alabama describes a wife anxious about gate banging during the Change of Life. The piece promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. The ad touts the product as an honest dependable medicine with a long local history and mass appeal.
Fragmented text extols Mothers Friend as a soothing external remedy for pregnancy related distress. The piece references its value to women and mentions officials and debt provisions in a convoluted civic notice. Names and clear dates are missing or garbled.
An early 20th century undated device touts Hyomei as quick relief for catarrh and breathing troubles. It claims five minutes bring noticeable improvement, with drops in a pocket inhaler easing irritation and neutralizing offensive secretions to aid general health.
A fragmentary column sketches quirky items at Walls Book Store including unusual ties and wallpaper, hinting at a lighthearted, uncertain bid for the presidency. The zany catalog suggests financial or timing quirks but keeps a playful tone without clear outcomes.
A fragment from an old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The pledge is signed by F. J. Cheney and associates, asserting honorable transactions and no obligations beyond. The text references internal use and testimonials, with mentions of national banking and sales.
The indited professor R A Schwegler faces a mail misuse charge amid a cascade of comments from Chancellor Frank Strong and Dr Wm Burdick. The article argues the accusation stems from a misinterpretation of postal rules and criticizes linking the professor’s independent research with criminal conduct.
A historical health notice extols Syrup Pepsin as a preferred laxative for babies, urging mothers to use the family remedy to ease fussiness and constipation. It cites Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and praises its gentle action while warning against harsh laxatives.
The article discusses how some Italian artists were monks, how monastery life shaped art education through religious imagery, and how Savonarola and Bartolommeo influenced Florentine painting. It notes Savonarola’s clash with patrons, his execution, and Bartolommeo’s continued production of works, shaping gallery displays and artistic debates of the era. It also advertises The Mentor magazine and its reproductions of the period’s masterpieces.
Market notes say dealers still expect 850 to 4 Sheep to be sold with steady receipts and prices around 48.00 today and 26.30 for clipped ewes. Texas buyers limit purchases to 60 percent of normal, keeping the market cautious. Rekart and Market Corres report on a lively but uneven sale, with bank and local references.
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