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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1913
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur as a cure for dandruff itching and thinning hair. It claims the product darkens hair evenly, adds luster, and can make one appear years younger with nightly application using a sponge or brush.
The Lawrence Free Public Library reports eight years ending December 11 1912 with growing usefulness in circulation and reference work. It notes higher reference needs after reorganization, increased travel for materials, and staffing pressures. Circulation totals reach 18804 with March peaks and a push to acquire more volumes aided by the Perkins Memorial fund and gifts.
Clyde Stewart drove a touring car owned by Skinner and traded from Heron to Baldwin. The car slid on a long hill near Big Div ine and overturned after brakes failed, causing about 150 dollars in damage. Stewart and occupants escaped. Peppert, ill with rheumatism, left for Hot Springs Arkansas for treatment. Several local mentions include Miss Gertrude Lrazeb leaving for a visit, and basketball plans between Baker and C of E. The article notes University and athletic scheduling with Manhattan Kansas and Missouri Valley setup, mentioning South western at Manhattan and Nebraska/Kansas games ahead.
A scrambled OCR grocery list shows items such as apricots corn flakes macaroni large packetsStevetti Imperial Salmon Idaho potatoes and sweet potatoes two 2.2 value items and various staples like crackers coffee peanut butter and rice with measurements mixed in a damaged line that lacks clear context or a narrative.
Two Pittsburg men linked to recent burglaries were arrested in Webb City and later escaped en route to Pittsburg with the girls’ parents. The suspects returned to Pittsburg with the wife reporting the incident and the youths were bound over. no complaint against the girls.
A Milaca Minnesota reader praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a long standing home medicine for colds and coughs. The letter urges trial and notes years of use with positive results.
A conference of church workers led by Rev Evan Alexander Rawanis with sessions on religion in state universities and theology education. Attendees include Francis Vl Metlonned, H H Sweets, Stonewall Anderson, and E P Robertson. Topics cover relation of house mission boards to religious work at state universities and affiliate theological colleges.
fragmented OCR describes the Lawrence Water Company with city sale of works, appraised value, and engineer appraisal hearings. It notes city of Lawrence may purchase, appraisers to determine value, and court appointment for expert engineers to conduct valuation with costs. references to legal steps and period for action.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists speakers and affiliations including Frank Seedford Amy Procter Baptist Board of Education, Rev Hofiutwahl secretary, and Rev W. Jouston University Pastor. It mentions discussions on theology, university roles, and Bible courses led by clergy and professors from Minnesota Texas Missouri and Columbia.
Members are requested to meet at the Merchants section rooms for the event. A committee report on legislation will be considered. A large crowd is expected, with emphasis on pending topics and policy discussion.
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