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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
3
A vintage advertisement touts a ready-to-use tonic combining sage and sulphur to revive gray hair. Instructions advise applying with a sponge to each strand by morning for a natural color, with one or two more applications claimed to improve gloss and youthfulness. Local druggists warn the product is sold as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur.
The Lawrence Water Company franchise contemplates sale to the city if an agreement on price fails. If unresolved, an appraisal by two engineers will set value, with costs shared, and the city gains ownership of the works at appraised value less debts.
A suffrage victory report from Jefferson City shows the Missouri House considering a federal amendment. The session reveals mixed votes and a heated debate as senators and representatives weigh the procedural steps and potential implications for the suffrage movement.
Incomplete transcription captures a litany of brief cheers and reactions around a game or event. Names and clear details are missing, leaving a fragmented snapshot of the moment with scattered phrases about applause and a pivotal point.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions political figures and events hinting at a senatorial preparation in Wisconsin around a nomination or office change. Names are unclear. multiple garbled phrases reference a candidate, party dynamics, and potential appointments, with no clear dates or locations readable.
Lieutenant Colonel Ezra Buller at Fort Leavenworth disputes a Kansas City Star clipping about the Comanche horse. He confirms Comanche died at Fort Riley after serving with the Seventh Cavalry, with mounting and display plans discussed but not completed. He notes the horse was never returned to Fort Lincoln after 1879 and recounts related mounting efforts and museum plans.
Mr. Coate, who left Endora about five weeks ago for Columbus Ohio, returned Monday morning saying he could not find work there. He reopened his cobbler shop and offers all kinds of repairing. Mrs. Coate will stay in Columbus until spring. Also note the sale of their farm in Belleview vicinity and a move to Scranton Kansas by Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Maberly after fifty seven years as long time Kannas residents. Card of Thanks acknowledges support for their husband and son.
In Topeka Kansas the Journal World reports Attorney General Joan S. Dawson’s reply on naturalizing wives and children. The letter discusses whether a wife’s citizenship follows her husband and if the general statutes cover spousal naturalization beyond the widow and minor children, noting evolving views on civic law and civilization.
Scarce legible ad promotes a free dropsy treatment by Dr Miles claiming four remedies in tonic tablets and pura lana. It references removal of water buildup, states daily dosage, and urges sending for examination chart and opinion. Contact details point to Elkhart.
Review discusses William Faversham’s star performance in Julius Caesar at a New York venue. Critics praise the epoch making presentation and Faversham’s leadership, noting supporting cast Frank Reen Berton Charehill and Miss Hulie, with comparisons to earlier Edwin Booth versions and minor alterations to the production.
Baking hints cover cream and sugar technique, egg yolk and white handling, and cake and biscuit tips. Notes emphasize sifted flour and KC Baking Powder, butter cream, and dough handling for light cakes and biscuits.
An advertisement extols Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for stomach and bowel troubles especially for women and older people. It claims mild, effective relief without a doctor, promises refunds if not satisfied, and offers a sample by mail from a listed address.
Fragmented notes describe a collection titled The seven mus all designed and dated to a period of artistic peak. The text credits Faverstain with providing representative tomes and mentions a composer who recently died. Performances are tied to Tavlemis and Cris tester Wilson with a setting described as elaborate and elegant.
A damaged OCR notice describes a public sale near Lawrence and Midland, listing locations, people, and many scattered terms. It references February 19 and dozens of unreadable names, prices, and items, with unclear stakes and multiple garbled phrases.
A fragmented 19th century critique extols a remedy for consumption with odd phrasing and garbled names. It references Praise This Remedy for Consumption, various writers, and mentions public attention, widespread usage, and a promise of safety after years of testing. The piece hints at discourse and speculative endorsement, with scattered mentions of authors and places.
The Faversham Players plan a single town tour performing Shakespeare in Lawrence. The troupe will present Julius Caesar in a Lawrence venue as part of a three one night stands run across the season, with stops in St Joseph and nearby communities.
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