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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
2
A compact reflection on fate and choice, drawing on a line attributed to Hippocrates about destiny setting paths. The excerpt hints at humanerca conflict between free will and predetermined course, framed as a timeless meditation rather than a narrative.
Fragmentary note provides a mock newspaper caption and dialogue about a spotless reputation and spending money. Mentions a white vest nod and a character named Tudyes or Tudyse. Appears as a joke item or humorous quip reflecting pseudonews tone.
The defendant asserts self defense after a man she killed did not threaten her. A mother recalls a supper talk moment about a stork while the Herald notes the conversation around the incident.
A reader from Tremont Ave St Louis Missouri describes severe facial pimples turning into boils and itchiness. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, three boxes and a sun product, the eruptions subsided and healed within a day. The note invites readers to sample free by mail with a skin book.
Charles E Hughes speaks on America First and efficient defense, criticizing the Administration’s Mexican policy, urging adequate federal workers compensation, and supporting women’s suffrage. He denounces plots against the nation, calls for preparedness rather than militarism, and emphasizes unity of the Lincoln era party. The text reflects critical views on Vera Cruz and Huerta.
A Baltimore doctor recommends a simple inexpensive home regimen for itching burning skin issues. Use resinol ointment and resinol soap with warm water to cleanse and treat the skin, then dry gently and apply a thin layer of ointment under a light bandage if needed. Expect itching and burning to ease after the first treatments and the skin to improve. Regular Reginal soap is suggested for cleansing and complexion care.
Chas W Holliday, former Home Telephone manager in Lawrence, arrived in Calgary with little money and filed 2 500 acres of coal land in Red Deer Valley. He formed Red Deer Valley Coal Co with Howland and Slocum, plans 200 tons output, five-car loading, and faces rail access limits as Deer River railhead is distant. Holliday serves as secretary. Howland as president.
At a Merchants Association executive meeting in Massachusetts street area, support for a fashion show was seen as likely though not final. Merchants discussed timing and preparations amid weather concerns and aimed to hold the event soon after new goods arrive, while also considering participation in an upcoming pay-up week to encourage debt settlement.
KANWAKA RF Hamlin and Winnie Hamlin arrived Saturday from Hollen Mei to visit their brother Newt Hamlin. Flora Haughn remains ill at home with Doctors McConnell and G W Jones attending. Mrs WB Tucker and her young daughter expected Saturday to visit friends.
German trenches opposite British line near Gommecourt on the Somme front hold and repel assaults as British gains of three to five miles over about eight miles of front continue. Artillery fire intensifies with shells landing at rapid rates, while German counterfire pins down advancing troops and often destroys trench supports.
Governor Capper issues proclamation for a Kansas roads conference in Topeka on September 1 at noon. The gathering aims to unite Kansans in road interests and draw a large crowd from regional events during the Frenih week, boosting attendance at related public meetings.
A fragment suggests a conjecture about why Adam and Eve left the garden after dressing themselves. The speaker hints Eve wished to go show off her new clothes, while another voice notes a memory of events. The text shows archaic phrasing and playful commentary.
Fragmented note compares spinning of boiled and unboiled eggs. Boiled eggs supposedly spin straighter and faster while those mixed with boiled bits spin poorly, suggesting a difference in behavior when spun.
Fragmented OCR text hints at metal brightening after dings and stow diseotered, with mentions of spiritual triumph and a host, plus a quote about a flame suit and a client seeking funds for a six week old child’s college expenses.
A brief burial acknowledgment expresses gratitude to those who supported John ih Schmitz and family during the funeral in March in Gro Kipper. The notice thanks friends neighbors and community for condolences and assistance.
A garbled quotable piece from the Courier-Journal satirizes married life with poetical wordplay. It mocks wives and husbands by contrasting whims and obedience, hinting at eternal longing and social roles in a dated humor column.
A fragment reflecting on eloquence as the offspring of knowledge and a mind flowing like a river. The text invokes clarity and continuity as a metaphor for mental insight.
An Easy Marky Lessing, famed German poet, suspects servants of theft after money goes missing on several occasions. He places gold on a table and observes which servant reacts, hoping to expose the dishonest one.
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