Women at Wanamaker meeting urge national prohibition
A stream of speakers including Mrs. Hobinson and Mrs. Bechtel addressed a Wanamaker gathering urging voters to support national prohibition and wariness of liquor trade. They praised local reform efforts, pressed for women’s suffrage ties, and called for continued temperance activism alongside peace and aid for suffering Europeans. The event featured talks on dress, hospitality, and the upcoming election.
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Ads
Vinland
Liege Hobinson
Mohit
Wien
Kendard
Hewardline & U
Lahde Wit
Trossiaere Aes
Pensions
Mes. W. A
North Lawrence
Clevelaiys
Watherie Davis
New York
Wil
Kova Divin
Rotheriia Davis
Aseh
Whiting
Mnim Prigan
AE Deer
Bybcoud RS
Terie
Holaiin
Shy Ds
Elwaya
Boomerkic Reney
Venriel
Saeki Cetaoin
Hedbiingias Amiek
Adil
Wilson
Pres
Wal Hoon
Congress
MM Rabinsod
Wallace
Chavis
Weigel
Sven Aoe
Werner
Europe
1200 SHIPS HELD Amid global tensions and neutrality claims
Reports from Havas Agency describe 1200 ships detained as nations enforce neutrality while the Dhaw series and F200 merchant slips face scrutiny. In Mont, August 27, insurgent miners resume actions to prevent mine operations, amid a mysterious killing and ongoing unrest.
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Aptlion
Claiburs
Volte
Mont
Treuble
A Lad from Old Ireland and Local Sales Notes
A garbled local page fragment promotes a sale at McCollach's Drag Store and Hawkeye Creamery while advertising a course at Lawrence Business College. It also includes an explainer on catarrh and a sales pitch for Hall's Catsarrh Cure by E. Chester Co. Toledo. The piece mixes odd ad-like lines with medical testimonial wording.
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Hall
FT. Chent .Co
Toledo
Allies Stand Firm as German Offensives Press On
Paris reports fierce fighting along the Franco British lines with steady Allied defense. German forces reportedly press near Nancy and Visges while northward actions struggle near the Lorraine Alsace front. heavy losses claimed on both sides amid continued bombardment and strategic withdrawals to hold positions.
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Paris
War Department
Nancy
Visges
Snhuil
Lowen Grin The Bridal Chorus Translation Note
A garbled early 20th century blurb promotes HEALY SONGS and a Lohenatien Bedal Chorus piece. It touts the work as a family favorite, notes its English translation for a chorus, and advertises distribution via a paper, with sample bindings and a sales pitch for a booklet of songs and poems.
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Benj
Uyyes
Weimar
United States
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Hope for Ill Women
A testimonial from Mrs. Chapman of Bellevue Ohio describes severe back pain nervousness and weakness before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges women with sexual health issues to write for confidential advice to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts and claims the product restores health.
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Lydia E. 'Pinkham
Bellevue
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sey
Lydia
I. Pinkham
Lydia B.pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Asthmador promise from Dr Schiffmann touted for instant relief
An advertisement by Dr Rudolph Schiffmann claims Asthmador Cigarettes provide instant relief from asthma and hay fever in 10 to 13 minutes with a 50 cent guarantee. It asserts testimonials support the remedy and offers refunds via local druggists or direct mail from St Paul Minnesota.
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Rudolph Schiffmann
Rms
R. Schiffmann
St Paul
F. B. McGolloch
German coast defense far stronger than foes face threat
The article asserts Germany's coast defense along the North Sea and Baltic Sea is superior to other European nations, with vast batteries and inshore fortifications to deter any attack. It notes 3200 miles of coastline and warns enemies cannot easily land along the Baltic or North Sea shores. It also advertises a World War era coupon map program and mentions Lawrence Business College and political notices.
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Journal-World
North Sea
Baltic Sea
Germany
Jonnhl
World
Euides
Probate order for sale of estate real estate in Douglas County
Long fragmentary 1614 legal notice in Douglas County Kansas. Mentions Sarah Eek administrator of Lucy Eek estate and petition for order to sell undivided one third interests in Lots 129 and 131 Eine Street in North Lawrence. Notices to heirs and creditors with August 21 probate hearing. Includes confirmation of publication and seal. Also contains Senate concurrent resolution text about tax amendment to the Kansas constitution and unrelated medical ad copy.
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Sarah Eek
Lucy Eek
J. H.mitchell
Douglaxs
Eine
Lawrence Knowm
North Lawrnce
Istraliin
Sutii
Douglas County
Lawrence Journal-World
Lindley
Walsas
County of
Douglas
Lindo
Kansas
Senate
Ofansas
House
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