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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
3
Fragmented text cites R M Morrison employment status, Fred Bleisner, Lawrence Type writer Exchange, Lieut Craig Kennedy, and a district court decision about books. Mentions Arthur Ferdyvee Webb Fone ton and a Lawrence trip. Stormy OCR yields uncertain details and dates.
An old ad urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs for soothing a child’s stomach liver and bowels. It touts a fruity taste and includes full dosing directions on the package.
Reviewing Income Taxes A. F. Hatten arrived in Lawrence from Wichita to inspect Douglas county 1918 income tax reports. He will stay in the county court room through Saturday to meet residents and conduct business.
The Vinland High School staged the operetta On Fisemouth Neck on December 3 to a large audience. Leading players included Dorothy Liston Amarillis Hanson Ki Shaw Harry Newton Meret Clyde Freese Lloyd Williamson and Jim Woods with chorus assistance from Bir Sanders Mr Francis Miss Dean and Mr Baldwin.
The fragment records a university community event with mentions of festive foods like bed handwiches cranberry and cocoa, decorations in evergreens and bittersweet, and a Sunday dinner hosted by Prof. and Mrs. Kalb. It lists attendees from Baldwin Whitewood and Aberdeen, notes possible class changes after Christmas, and references travel and school happenings.
A damaged OCR fragment references prohibition context with unclear details. Readable elements mention a vase and a writer or editor with garbled text. The item lacks full names, places, or concrete events for a full summary.
Observers note Americans turn to sugary sodas at soda fountains as substitutes for alcohol while Britain and others face sugar export limits. The piece cites a general world shortage and price pressures, with commentary on evolving consumption and references to industry players like the Singer Company.
A fragmentary line describes an action involving an umpire and a Maxwell device, suggesting a rapid start or departure. The text is limited and lacks clear context or full event details. No identifiable people, dates, or organizations are present.
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