War supplies sale announced by institute and McClure
The institute and Mr. W. A. McClure announced the sale through the post office of war supplies on hand. A brief meeting of the official board followed the service cortege.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
3
Fragmented OCR News Snippet From Chicago Tribune
The readable text hints at a culture clash and scattered remarks about discovery and ships. It references October and America and includes garbled names such as Fisher and an admiral figure. The exact events and persons are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Gustave Dora Birth Tied to Shadow Café in Vosges
Fragmentary report links Gustave Dora to early life in a shadowy Vosges cafe in France. The text mentions a troubled childhood with a broken rite and left-handed drawing, while stray notes reference Serbia leading centenarian rankings and Ireland second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Dora
Bethan-Edwards
Vosges
Fresh Water Quench For Colonial Thoes Mentioned
Fragmentary reminiscence notes colonial thirst and New World water habits. Mentions Higginson of Salem and a saying about New England water. Includes stray line about fresh enamel cleaner and Kennedy Plumbing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginson
Salem
Daddy
New England
Kennedy Plumbing Co
Pompey’s Pillar in Alesandria Erected for Diocletian
Alesandria’s Pompey’s Pillar rises on a southwest rise as a red granite monolith with a pedestal. It stands eight feet one inch tall and bears an inscription crediting Publius Eparch of Egypt for the Emperor Diocletian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Alesandria
Publius Eparch
Egypt
Diocletian
House Leek Believed To Protect Cottages From Thunder
In Mogiland the leek, called house leek, was planted around homes to ward off lightning and thunder. People claimed the plant offered protection to manor cottages and their inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mogiland
Merely nominal right to keep pigs in St James Piccadilly
Ambiguous old notice notes a nominal liberty claimed by residents of the parish of St James Piccadilly to keep pigs. It suggests sanitary authorities failed to enforce or regulate the practice, and implies the area near Lowton remains costly for pig farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of London
St. Tames
Piccadilly
Cooolireet
Lowton
Iridescent Gelatin Sheets Show New Pearl Effects
An elishmin has discovered a process to impart iridescent pearlescent effects to gelatin sheets. The method enables shimmering finishes for various uses and showcases enhanced material qualities.
True Beauty Depends on Heart and Mind Qualities
A philosophical reflection on beauty arguing it enhances with virtue and inner qualities. It suggests beauty fades without kindness and character, while sincerity and intellect elevate appearance through perception and mood.
Road policy shapes wartime wheels and aging highways
An analysis notes how America lags in hardened highway mileage compared with European nations, linking road quality to military mobility. It recalls Germany's 1914 entry and Germany’s vast network, mentions per cent construction limits, and contrasts with firms and engines, ending with a claim about Cuba's large orange grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Pruasia
States ix
Removing Road Tar with Household Solvents
An article lists methods to remove road tar from skin using soap and water and notes two solvents. Ulterior eleomargarine is described as easing tar without harming the skin, and cu ca hatter is cited as a harmless solvent used in theaters to remove paint and tar.
Cure for Slipping Clutch in Cone Type Mechanisms
An article explains remedies for slipping clutches in cone type systems. It describes applying oil to the feather, using Fuller’s earth powder on the feather, or substituting borax if the powder is unavailable. It also mentions alternatives when carbide dust or acetylene generator residue is not on hand.
Repair and safety tips for early motorcars and tires
The article advises drivers to record vehicle numbers, prepare tools, and use unconventional materials like newspapers under tires for traction. It warns motorists to inspect springs and parts such as Lap Spring bangers, and notes common mistakes like misusing batteries and neglecting essential gear. It suggests safe, simple corrective steps.
Right Cure for Catarrh Promoted by St Swift Lab
An ad touts a lasting catarrh treatment claiming sprays and douches merely provide temporary relief. It urges readers to discard home remedies and try a 2 bottle offer of the advertised medicine said to address the source. Free medical advice label directs to Medical Director at St Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Fisher
Aston
Fisher
Admiral Grose
Saytue
Gorous
St Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Coramercial Law League to Hold 25th Annual Convention
The Coramercial Law League of America, a seven thousand lawyer group, plans its twenty fifth annual convention in Cincinnati for four days starting today. Dr. Oreimp. eye ear nose throat. OMite in. Dick Building. Edgar Hollis spent today in Kansas City on business. Labor bodies nationwide urged to send representatives to a Chicago conference today to discuss forming a national labor party. Waltz Drean et water rt Ble Mrs. W G McFarland left today for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coramercial Law League of America
Cincinnati
Oreimp
Dick Building
Edgar Hollis
Kansas City
United States
Chicago
Mr and Mrs Churei Iil Leave Today for Chicago
Mr and Mrs 8 J Churei Iil departed for Chicago today likely for business or personal reasons, with travel details unspecified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Churei Iil
Chicago
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