City Growing as Marriage Center in Lawrence
Judge Lindley of Douglas County Probate Court has issued licenses to 231 people since September 1, drawing couples from twelve states and two countries. Seventy five of 131 marriages were by the judge, while 25 divorces were granted in November. high wedding costs drive many out of town ceremonies.
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Lindley
Douglas County
Lawrence
Canada
Mexico
Kansas
Missouri
Hindis
New York
Iowa
Oklahoma
Colorado
Texas
New Mexico
Arkansas
Idaho
Minnesota
Prugins County
Globe
Court House
de Riperty
CA. Smart
Eareer
Secret of Facial Beauty Calcium Wafers Ad
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a remedy for pimples blotches blackheads and liver spots. It claims the wafers purify the skin by helping remove impurities and toxins from the body and promises a dramatic skin improvement. A 50 cent box is advertised.
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Bense
Stuart
Tanlac Restores Mrs Jennings Gains Twenty Pounds
Mrs Elizabeth Jennings of Hephzibah Georgia credits Tanlac with curing long standing stomach trouble back pain and rheumatic pains She says she regained strength and weight lost and now feels like a younger woman She lists Lawrence Eudora and Big Springs as local retailers selling Tanlac Adv.
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Orden
Owas
Fantae
Lawrence
Round Corner
Guy Drug Store
Eudora
H A. White
Big Springs
BOD
Lecompton
AL E,ilson
Favorable Survey on Strip Near Midberry for Mining
Gov Allen and Prof C Mo Yeung of the University mining department report a possible strip producing 640 tons per day if developed by a private company. City firm offers to assist in development. In district court many cases await the next term with twenty four filed, including seven divorces.
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Vraf
Youn Bas
Midberry
Gov. 4
Mmen
C. Mo Yeung
Department of Mining
University
Yesterrh
Heahier Company
al ‘ City Company
Allen
Ers
Missouri Reports Surplus In General Revenue Fund
Missouri shows a surplus in the General Revenue Fund of about 400000 dollars with December 1 treasury balance at 5106831 dollars. November receipts reached 1464994 dollars and disbursements 1719940 dollars while penitentiary earnings for the month were 37822 dollars. The report lists balances in major funds including General Revenue 687672, School Fund 566651, Road Fund 5225122, and Game and Fish Protection 45063.
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General Revenue Fund
Jefferson Guy Mo
Misouri
Treasury
Bayer aspirin ad cites genuineness and safety mark
A historical Bayer advertisement extols Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine when bearing the Bayer Cross, touting relief for colds to rheumatic pain and noting inexpensive twelve tablet tins. It also references the trade name and chemical basis while predicting consumer familiarity from physicians’ use.
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Bayer
Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver Whips Ad Claims Cure All
An old advertisement touts Wizard Oil as a reliable remedy for rheumatism stiff joints and sore muscles while promising antiseptic protection for cuts burns and stings. It also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills for constipation and headaches with a money back guarantee after a 30 cent purchase.
Civil Service Board Grants 30 Percent Bonus to Remuneration
The Civil Service Arbitration Board has awarded a bonus equal to 30 percent on top of ordinary remuneration for civil servants. The decision covers the whole civil service and was reached after consideration by the board.
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Civil Service Arbitration Board
Civil Service
Locomotive Repair Shortage Cited In Germany
Coblenz reports ten thousand locomotives idle in German repair shops as Inter Allied Rhine land High Commission officials discuss winter fuel distribution. Labor reps say workers meet economic challenges. main issue is lack of raw materials since the armistice. Average railroad wage is sixteen marks per day, about three and a half cents, with the mark valued near two fractions. Rankin’s drug store advertises hand lotion for dry hands.
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Coblenz
Thouand
Germany
Pierrepont’ B. Noyes
Rhineland High Commission
Army
Dismantling Hamilton Palace Bedazzles Auction Prices
Lanarkshire Scotland Mant ilton Palace once the seat of the late Duke of Hamilton tops a dismantling sale where paintings and jewels drew notable bids. The venture totals about 1.27 million dollars with Romney's Beckworth Children fetching 260000 and 24000 for a Charles II oak balustrade while 15000 went for panelling in the facade.
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Lanarkshire
Scotland
Mantilton Palace
Duke of Hamilton
Brandon
Beckworth
Romney
Lanarkshire Palace Auction Yet to Find Purchaser
The old state dining room and 9 750 for seventeenth century oak panelling drew bids but the black marble staircase and other features failed to sell. Located in Lanarkshire coal country, the palace built 1822 to 1829 boasted a Corinthian portico copied from the Temple of Vespasian in Rome. Deteriorating foundations forced dismantling of the historic edifice. Rankin's drug store and Vantine's perfumes advertised in the Christmas notices.
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Lanarkshire
Scott
Bank clerks unite in wartime labour push in London
Thousands of bank clerks in London prepare to join the trade union movement. They protest prolonged use of female workers in positions once held by men, arguing for fair competition and permanent replacement trends that threaten former soldiers.
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London
Army clerks oppose wage shift to women in recovery positions
Report notes veterans seek re-employment but object to bank clerks returning from army being placed in roles subordinate to women who held their jobs during absence. The dispute highlights postwar employment tensions and workplace hierarchy shifts.
Murderer released Youtsey freed in Goebel Governor murder case
Henry Youtsey, convicted in the Goebel murder, is released and restored to full citizenship after serving part of his sentence. The case tied to Kentucky Governor William Goebel’s death remains a historic legal milestone in Louisville.
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Youtsey
Kentucky
Louisville
Henry Youtsey
William Goebel
pardon for Youtsey contracted after Goebel murder case
Governor James D. Black granted a pardon after Youtsey was paroled a year ago by the state board of prison commissioners. The Goebel murder followed a contentious election with both parties claiming victory. The governor was shot in the back near the State Capitol in Frankfort, and Youtsey and four other political figures were involved.
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James D
Ticians Pardoned After Trials On Charges
Four persons who had faced charges were pardoned after trials, with unclear details and possible remaining issues noted in the report.
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Lyko
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INE Company
Art Maceriis
L. L. Phillips
Si4
Mass
Jefferson City
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Howwer
Hood
Hengin
Perkins
Tire & Electric Service ‘Co
Rankin’s
Dri
Vantine
Rankin’s Drug Store
Adv
Coleman
Wallace
Massachusetts
Ki-Ma
Scott & Sowre
Hester & Roberts
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Newark
N.J
Lydia E. Pinkham
Aliss Flo Kenny
ATG
South Mth Street
Miss Kelly
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