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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
4
The Utilities Commission issues rules for gas companies to ensure pressure, metering, and service standards. The order requires compliance with limits based on meter readings and daily consumption, with exceptions for special contracts, and outlines penalties for noncompliance.
President Wilson plans to send five nominees to the Federal Commission this week. He has narrowed the list from many candidates to a few favored names including a St. Louis lawyer and Progressive contenders for Missouri governor, along with other notable figures in finance and industry.
May be a report on Illinois officials and a federal inquiry into alleged tampering or conspiracy surrounding a November election. Names and places are garbled, but the piece references District Attorney committees, Upstreet Attorney Frank Daily, and possible investigations across districts.
Ad copy-style note on blood purity and disease prevention touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy. Claims the tonic purifies blood, removes humors, and benefits the whole system for the family.
Perkins Trust Company reports strong results from its savings plan drawing hundreds of first time savers. Last January many ordinary citizens began regular deposits, with weekly payments boosting total principal to over 25.50 per saver and interest at 3 percent. The bank praises participants and thanks readers for patronage as the New Year begins.
Fragmented account notes Canadian patrols amid gunfire near Fort re and the suspension of police activity. Delaney and two privates faced retribution. tensions escalate as authorities seek stability and investigate the incident.
Fragmentary text discusses lime treatment and remedies for tuberculosis with references to doctors and measures. It mentions various terms like tubercus axis and cautions about safety and effectiveness, reflecting historical medical debates. The source shows garbled OCR with scattered medical terms and patient notes.
Fragmentary ad promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming wholesome bowel relief with no after effects. Mentions Warren Ford and Greenly Cathartic and sells through a dealer, O. P., Ravhor de Sony. The text is unclear and stylized with many garbled phrases.
Fragmentary text reports a government or county proceeding with mentions of individuals Hodges Grant Topeka Dee Douglas Weiner Riclson Stanton and a ten year sentence or commitment. The legible parts indicate a murder-related case with an emphasis on behavior and policy action.
Dr. Naismith, famed inventor of basketball, will discuss athletic education at the University of Kansas with Professor Kennedy and at Haskell Institute in Chicago. The talks cover sports principles, college athletics, and plans linked to the 125 campaign.
Brigadier General High orders Hill to move and consolidate with the rest of his troops at Agnes Prieta Arizona as part of an anticipated strategic consolidation east of the border. The plan aims to align outposts and prepare for peace acceptance while Villa forces remain active nearby.
Unclear OCR text mentions a location west of Naco and a lumber on the south. General Hill ordered all his men to remain inside the trenches today.
Alys. Williams bought the Savoy and ran a cad clean hotel offering roof and board at a moderate price. Patronage rose steadily and it is recognized as the best moderate-priced hotel in Lawrence.
A garbled note discusses where to affix revenue stamps on papers and the legality of stamping in unclear terms. It mentions fines and the need to stamp in a certain place but remains obscure about proper procedure and authority.
Rural school districts may borrow thousands of volumes through traveling libraries as described by Walter Burr. The plan intends to aid branches and schools lacking access to extensive collections, with state and local support noted amid broader library advocacy.
Local Baldwin notes list residents visiting relatives in Clinton and Wellsville, Christmas gatherings in Lawrence and Princeton, and visitors from Burlington. Several obituaries mention Mrs Mary Dean of Baldwin and her long service to the community, with details of her family and church membership.
Tokyo embassy in Washington denies reports that Russia ceded Sakhalin Island to Japan. Official statement says no confirmation of any cession nor transfer of northern or southern halves. Rumors circulate that Portsmouth Treaty or Japan negotiations influenced island control.
Property records show Lawrence Lennon transferring Lots 1 and 7 in Block Annex to an unspecified party. The brief entry lists one parcel as Lot 1 and another as Lot 7 in the annex area with a notation of completion or filing under chapter 78. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
A dubious advertisement touts Amolox as a universal cure for skin diseases. It claims a well known doctor endorses the remedy and promises rapid relief for eruptions, itching, and other skin conditions. The text pressures readers with quick satisfaction and low prices.
Fragmentary ad style text notes a product sold by O P Barber and Son. The speaker claims the remedy cured a tired eye and rolled condition, stating the issue would disappear. also includes a line about every tiger being a friend.
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