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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal reports on state actions amid coalfield tensions, Governor Allen sending troops, and Howat’s opposition. It notes rail and mine labor clashes, civic concerns over public funds for a university concert, and local reflections on home life during harsh weather.
A 19th century health advertisement claims rheumatism is constitutional and cannot be cured by local remedies. It endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifying tonic to correct the acid condition and provide permanent relief, with Hood's Pills as a vegetable laxative if needed.
A garbled report mixes the President's message to Congress on coin and national finance with discussion of the Kansas Natural Gas Company. The text hints at calls for better oversight, new licensing, and improved machinery to curb unrestrained pendulum spending, while also noting public comment on gas prices, fuel, and regulation amid broader political tension. It also references a riot of color in Spain and remarks on American influence abroad, with fragmented notes on local residents Mrs. Rex Harshberger and Kansas City.
Fractured ad copy describes relief for stuffed head and blocked airways. Claims a fragrant antiseptic solution can clear air passages, improve breathing, and reduce sneezing and dryness. Presents a busy, misspelled promotional tone with scattered product cues and nonsensical phrases.
A dated list of anniversaries and events ranges from 1787 Ipswich pioneer departures to 1916 German and Bulgarian wartime actions. It includes births of Baron Coleridge and Lord Leighton, the Borussia ship disaster, Irish priesthood stance against Parnell, and major war expenditures and movements. Names, places, dates, and events are scattered with fragmented phrases and imperfect OCR.
Former premier W Bowser of British Columbia and Conservative leader in that province is celebrated for a 52nd birthday born in Rexton New Brunswick. Dr George T E Denny, president of the University of Alabama, marks 29. John T Moorhead, former governor of Nebraska, turns 58. Water clarity hints discussed as McNish aeration policy noted.
A letter from the women of Williamstown thanks the Chamber of Commerce for allowing use of its rooms on Thanksgiving Day to serve dinner. They express appreciation for the facility and Mr. Sweeney's help, noting gains in neighborly feeling among local businesspeople.
Borgny Hammer, renowned Norwegian actress, returns to the stage with her company in Bergen and Christiana. She toured Europe with notable acclaim and will perform The Nell's House Hedda Gabler and The Master Builder in Robinse gymnasium this week, closing her engagement Saturday.
Northern Manitoba poised for a development boom as American buyers plan a mine near Mantofoba. They estimate 60,000 horsepower power plant costing 3.5 to 7 million dollars, a smelter at about 9.09 million, and a railroad at around 4 million, aiming to export ore within three years.
Development work will maintain a payroll of 47,000,000 annually and continue once the mine and smelter are in full operation.
F C Cope Jr spent this morning in Kansas City on business. Local ad notes Rankin's Drug Store and the Mary Weil Garden matter in a brief item from the city.
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