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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
6
An advertisement describes a pine extract cough remedy marketed as a home preparation. It promotes ease of use and a pleasant taste, claiming effectiveness for bronchitis and bronchial coughs. The copy highlights refined pine essence, concentrated formula, and recommends asking a druggist to order.
A German observer describes a town shut by declining mail order and delayed goods. Merchants report stock runouts, unemployment, and closed hotels as commerce evaporates, leaving streets quiet and schools and churches idle. The piece traces how credit, hunger for goods, and shifting supply chain habits hurt local business and tax bases.
A fragment discusses washing hair with minimal soap and suggests coconut oil as a gentle alternative. It mentions using refined products sparingly, avoiding drying harshness, and notes a creamy lather from a basic rinse. The text also references general hair texture benefits and home maintenance hints.
The readable text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or actions. It mentions a public notice fragment with unclear references and no verifiable entities or outcomes.
fragmentary text discusses cures and medical ideas with unclear references to trials and remedies. It mentions a program and recommendations but lacks coherent details or identifiable names, dates, or places. The readable portion implies a discussion of potential cures and medical guidance without concrete outcomes.
An old time Musterole ad hawks a white ointment to ease sore throats chest congestion headaches neuralgia rheumatic pain and muscle aches. It claims relief for croup bronchitis colds and fever and notes Mayo Canary Cleveland Ohio as origin.
A garbled note discusses farmers selling goods for 167 and a half, mentions a person named Farid and a poet, and remarks on local merchants and patreonized orders. It questions consistency of critics who censure farmers for patronizing mail order houses while sending for skilled work from outside town.
A local meeting described as the Ottawa Idea discusses farmers joining merchants in a cooperative approach. Reported aims include improving trade, social ties, and joint problem solving, with emphasis on inclusive discussion and mutual benefit for both parties.
An old time advertisement touts Pape Cold Compound as fast remedy for head and nostril congestion from colds and grippe. It claims three doses every four hours ease headache sneezing throat and stiffness, with a 25 cent price and no unpleasant taste or side effects.
A two lecture series by the University extension division in Lawrence will feature talks on advertising, business principles, and practical shopwork for merchants across the state. Chairman Hamilton notes strong merchant interest and plans for informal consultations. Speakers include Mr Fox and local hosts from Detroit and other cities, with attendance expected to exceed prior years.
Local column fragment lists names and brief actions of residents in Rock Creek area. Mentions Miss Ryan, Miss Golt, Mr. Mfrs, Pred Teaites, and several others with references to visits, dinners, and gatherings at various homes and venues. Sparse details omit dates and full contexts.
Read Journal World Want Ads to find buyers for useless items and trades for what you need. If you own a store you can rent space or even the basement to others to earn money.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions stock in a new aeroplane company and motor vehicles, with distorted names and cryptic payment hints. It refers to paying a balance in easy terms and increasing value, but the meaning is unclear due to garbled wording and missing context.
The Bulletin keeps merchants engaged in their organization by highlighting methods to improve business. It is edited by secretary Sparks and aims to unite merchants through weekly issues and broader trade insights from national publications. The journal urges fuller publishing of its content as a model for other clubs seeking tangible progress in commerce.
Fragment discusses keeping busy to guard nerves and helping others when personal workload is light. Mentions a washerwoman stereotype and a father’s stance on attending the Panama exposition, hinting at domestic routines and social expectations.
A doctor dismisses Miss Riley Oh! as nervous and assures her no danger. He advises walking in well lit areas to avoid molestation and to feel safer, promising calm with steady light and confidence.
The Cologne Gazette quotes Britain as refusing to let cargoes pass and argues that treaties from London will not ease the situation. It says Britain’s stance harms neutral trade and that American exports to neutral nations have risen due to these countries' own safeguards rather than policy shifts.
The meeting planned in Kansas City for Northwe surance district agents has been postponed due to the serious illness of WL Poindexter. Poindexter’s wife Werthe rn will travel to Kansas City tomorrow, and the district meeting will proceed without the company’s special agents attending.
In Salt Lake City on January 12 the Progressive, Democratic and Socialist factions formed a mixed majority as legislators took an oath, while East Lake City chair Shields refused reentry without the official oath. The session opened with counsel from a state attorney as the house remained evenly divided between Republicans and opponents.
Early filings hint a Topeka mayoral contest with Pred Voiland among initial candidates. Voiland, Voiland Clothing proprietor, announced his bid for the city’s top post, while others keep plans uncertain as party lines form.
In Phoenix the Arizona Senate and House debated smoking during sessions. Rachael Bary opposed smoking and warned it could mock the body, while Mrs. Francis W. Munds supported smoking and urged members to feel free to joke during sessions. The question whether smoking should be permitted drew sharp partisan lines.
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