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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
6
Exclusive photo shows thousands of freight and coal cars idle at Chicago rail yards the nation’s food distributing center. Officials blame worker shortages and low wages while unions cite stalled unloading efforts as prices soar and tons of food remain held.
Harry Webster was injured in a Monday morning accident involving a northbound train. A letter he intended to mail was snagged by the mail slot as he stumbled beside the moving car, narrowly avoiding serious harm. The article details his shaken condition, hospital notes, and local responses from relatives and neighbors.
Fragmentary medical note discusses itching skin and treatments like regular Sop ichiney and Rotnol tat aboyventis with references to AVS PTs and maryelone therapy. Observations hint at trial responses and potential skin test outcomes, though details are garbled.
The item describes a child with scalp blisters, itching, and a watery discharge. A home remedy including Cu Soap and Cuprine ointments provided relief, followed by a vitamin soak and subsequent healing. Local notices mention community events, visits, and society updates from Baldwin and nearby towns, with various names and dates scattered through the column.
Mrs Ethel Herr and relatives near Pleasant Grove faced illness during Thanksgiving as Mr Flory and Mrs Herr spent time in Lawrence for medical care. Several local families hosted dinners and hunted rabbits, with visits from relatives in Lawrence and Colorado and prayers for recovery at Valley Chapel church.
Reported meeting includes devotional remarks by Ms. Chau hart prayer led by Inez Jensen from Bracket District 3. Recitals and duets by Mes biov net and Miss Linsey, with a reading on Convention and Prohibition. Members noted past dues and Kansas proposal shares. Mrs. Dunn provided a National Convention report. Delegates from Kansas and state totals discussed prohibitions and legislative aims.
Fragment shows dubious medical claims including calomel and Olive tablets and mentions Dr Edwards and MVNA. It references a dubious cure regimen with prices 102 and 25 cents per dose, urging cleanse of the land and treatment over a week, but text is garbled and not clearly identifying dates or sources.
A doctor touts nuxated iron as dramatically boosting strength in delicate people within ten days. The piece warns against stimulants, urges a simple iron test, and claims notable improvements in nervous exhaustion, digestion, and overall vitality with safer iron forms.
Mrs. Noah Shuler and Ward Landis helped with the event while Ab Garbutt plowed nearby. Eighteen boxes sold with the highest bid around 2.10 dollars. The program pleased attendees and a full house filled the schoolhouse. Mrs. C W Wells and son Kenneth came from California. Mr Wells and Edna will arrive February 5.
A fragmented note discusses whether Republicans or Democrats will act first to prevent the other side from gaining advantage. The passage mentions concerns about opponents and the need for decisive action, followed by a report praising a speaker and noting the audience’s enjoyment of the remarks. The closing remarks describe the meeting as splendid.
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