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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1923
Page
7
Searchers scoured eastern desert and foothills east of Tucson for months seeking two Navy officers missing after a plane disappeared in rugged rocky terrain. Despite fleets of planes and hopes of burial, no trace was found and authorities feared they perished in the Papago region near the border.
Historic air stories recount the disappearances of balloon crews in rivers and seas, angst-filled search efforts by sea planes and dirigibles, and lone rescues from Everglades to Lake Huron. Veterans like Raymond White endure weeks adrift, while Navy flights such as the NC series survive by grit and seamanship amid brutal gales and frozen wastes.
Bold ad promotes Danderine hair tonic claiming instant improvement in dull lifeless hair. It promises doubled beauty, softness, gloss, reduced oil and dandruff, a refreshed scalp, and longer thicker hair with simple daily use at home.
A large crowd reportedly learned of a harmless substitute tablets in the Bryaieurae area. Details on the product, its origins, and any official statements were not immediately available. Local officials urged caution and advised residents to verify information before use.
A dubious claim advertises a fat loss remedy promising rapid results without dieting or exercise. The promotion urges readers to purchase a “prescription” tallet product via the Marmowa Co. Detroit address, claiming ease and harmlessness and urging orders by mail.
Dan D Casement of Manhattan Kansas exhibited a champion carload of Herefords at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. His herd won top prizes including the Hereford Association special for cattle of the Whiteface breed and overall grand championship. Prices at auction reached 21 dollars per hundredweight, reflecting rising cattle prosperity. Other Kansas exhibitors, including Foster Live Stock Company and Goernandt Brothers, also won honors as optimism spread among cattlemen.
New York Jan 29 Planting gardens to curb radicalism and beautify the nation is endorsed by President Harding and officials. National Garden Week planned for May with cooperation from women’s clubs civic groups and schools. The movement promises education in botany, enhanced parks, preserved beauty spots, and greater national economy through home vegetable gardens. Agencies backing Garden Week include Agriculture Education Commission plant and flower groups and parent teacher associations.
In Yokohama Japan January 1931 foreign businessmen here bitterly resent high postal charges now attacked by Japanese themselves The Japanese Exporters Association has urged the government to act citing that the United States and Britain recently raised foreign postage rates slightly under similar circumstances The resolution calls for official action to address these grievances and align rates with international practice.
Senator Brookhart appeals for support of a Rockdale cooperative plan uniting farmers laborers and veterans against League of Nations and debt cancellation He urges federal control of interstate and foreign trade repeal of anti trust laws and cites English and limited US success to argue for producer consumer cooperation as solution to world unrest
New York January 27 7-Boys previously shut out by age limit may now join the United States Junior Naval Reserve at age ten if they have reached ten. The juniors will wear a sleeve badge and attend Saturday meetings under cadet officers. They will not drill at night or handle firearms and will be kept separate from older reserves, with plans for hikes ship visits and limited boat knowledge instruction.
Paris reports a gardener near Dijon trains wood worms to bore authentic looking holes in furniture. Manufacturers now source the trained worms to create a venerable aged appearance, replacing old buckshot techniques. The worms are released into rooms with fresh pieces, holes are created, then worm removal leads to new stock ready for sale.
Lester B Hamill Post No 41 American Legion will host a dance on Friday February 2 at the American Legion hall in Tonganoxie featuring the Happy Five orchestra.
Chicago lawyers report a Kansas appeal over futures contracts for grain delivery and the legality of set offs before delivery. The case challenges a Hutchinson district ruling that such transactions may be valid and not violate state law, with implications for farmers and grain dealers nationwide.
A Vladivostok notice states marriage and divorce are simplified. Two adults over eighteen and sixteen may wed by mutual consent and registration. Women may keep maiden name. children may bear either parent’s name. If tired of marriage, both parties file to separate. If one objects, divorce proceeds via People's Court on standard grounds.
Postwar growth sees twenty three premises under record building activity at Winfield and surrounding towns. Tent residences rise as renovations continue. Southwestern College adds a $6,000 gymnasium expansion. Local banks announce plans for a new building to house operations.
A fragmented item warns about coal supply and mentions a heater brand THE RINGLER oil gas heater. It oddly recalls 1548 events where Jews in Portugal were banished to Brazil, a historical aside with unclear relevance to the main note.
A London case arising from a motor accident during a host's gathering drew nationwide interest. Guests sued the owner for damages, prompting discussion that a dinner guest or weekend visitor might sue a host for any accident or loss, including fire theft or illness.
In Mexico City a new bullring debuted amid heavy use including bullfights and boxing within days. The arena, chewed January 7, hosted events such as grand opera and a Ukrainian chorus concert, revealing its utility with over half capacity filled for multiple performances.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a candy like laxative that cleanses bowels by morning. It claims to ease dizzy headaches colds biliousness indigestion or upset stomach without stomach upset like salts pills or oil and costs ten cents a box. It targets children and promises gentle overnight action.
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