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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1913

Page

6

Westerguard Champion Heavyweight Challenge Promises Big Ring Clash

Westerguard wrestler announced his bid to claim the heavyweight world title by challenging Al Williams in Hot Springs Arkansas on February 15. He weighs 218 pounds, stands six feet, and vows to fear no opponent in pursuit of the championship.

al Williams Duluth Johnson Wester Westersiard Kinkersldle Touhner Fesky Gateh al Wilkkams Hot Snes Ark Agar

Corn Contest at Adaline School Features Prizes

A Monday evening corn contest at Adaline School attracted pupils who brought ears for judging. First prize went to Rannenhure, with Orville Campbell taking second. The event raised funds for the Likely program as Mrs Kalb hosted talks and an evening program for absent participants.

Adaline Schiol Slistrivt Jane GT Rannenhure Phace Orville Campbell Cuba Kalb

Twine Twins Escape for a Dance Across the Way

In a long-ago apartment building two twin girls Della and Bella plan a midnight escape to a college dance. After secret nocturnal meetings with Delancey O Gorman and Ned Clark they flee their guardians wakeful alarm, only to return with relief and a teasing admonition to enjoy youth.

Della Bella Delancey O'Gorman Ned Clark Amy Tate Louisa Rell Bellas Leilea Delta Loulaa

Peruna cure touted for pharynx catarrh in old ad text

An ancient advertisement promotes Peruna as a cure for throat catarrh and pharynx irritation. It advises a morning spoonful before breakfast and additional doses before meals, along with lifestyle changes like quitting late suppers, stopping smoking, and rising early with cold towels. The text attributes the remedy to Pereuna Manaline and Laeupi by Te Rn­ne Company and notes it is sold widely.

Public Auction at Quiile Farm in January 1913

A large clean sweep public sale of farm stock and implements to be held at Quiile farm, three miles south of June Star, seven miles west and four miles north of Worden, on Wednesday January 22 beginning at 10 a m sharp. Included are cattle, horses, hogs, woven hay, farm machinery from McCormick, Deere, and Moon Bros, WW units, household items, and more. Auctioneers Louis Schenz Thomas & Walson with Asher clerk.

GFE Quiile June Star Worden Anvaase Gay Elbert Moon Bros McCormick Hinder McCornick Lister

Injured City Clerk Burns From Molten Lead

J. E. Downs, city clerk and superintendent of the City Water and Light, was severely burned when molten lead exploded this morning in Baldwin Ram. The accident occurred as he was handling the material, with neighbors assisting and local officials investigating the cause.

Baldwin, Ram Marning H. 1 Downs City Water Cit Plains Fisher Marsh Grocery

Read Lawrence Citizens Endorsement Testimony

Lawrence citizens read endorsements and testimonies to decide for themselves. Henry Dunkley, of Arkansas Street in Lawrence, Kansas, details improvement after using Deans Kidney Pills and credits relief for back pain and kidney complaints. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York, sole U S agents, advertises 30 cent price for Deans Kidney Pills.

Lawrence Henry Dunkley Arkansas St Kansas S. TL Doidin Dean Vrice Foster¢Milhara Co Buffalo New York United States pawé—Dean

A Friend's Advice Saves Life With Swamp Root Cure

Clyde Cambrer of Wash writes that after severe back and side pains and failing doctors, a friend advised Kilmer's Swamp Root. He credits it with restoring his health after taking the remedy, urging sufferers with kidney liver or bladder trouble to try it and contact him for replies.

Kilner Clyde

Inaugural plan and public notice mix in Lawrence items

Journal-World coverage notes a push to shift presidential inauguration to a funded, government organized event at the Pension Building with no admission charges, plus a public notice in Douglas County Kansas seeking damages and cancellation of notes in a civil action filed January 14, 1933, against Mexico Irrigated Land Company.

National Ellarg Lawrence Daily Journal-World Listrice Douglas County Kansas George Breithaupt Mexico Douglas County IMA DW. T. Rileng

Baker to Open Season Against Haskell Indians

The Baker basketball team plans to open the season with a Wednesday night game against the Haskell Indians in Lawrence. With five players and several promising newcomers, Baker careers toward a successful year. The squad, led by captain Wilson and teammates Moeller Kerns and Smith, aims to prove itself after a football contest with the Indians.

B. U Haskell Baker Dan Haskell Indians Lawrence Mhe Wilson Moaller Kerns Mertzer Aml Smith

Would Abolish Ball And Hold Public Reception

Washington January 19 in the opinion of Secretary of the Treasury should celebrate President Wilson's inauguration with a public reception rather than formal balls. The proposal envisions broad participation and a simple observance in line with wartime austerity.

Ite Washington

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief

An older advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for gas indigestion heartburn and upset stomach. It claims relief within two minutes and promotes regular meals with a small dose to prevent distress while noting widespread yearly sales and a 50 cent price.

Pape

Missouri Women Push for Vote in Jefferson City

Fragment describes Missouri women seeking suffrage in Jefferson City with references to prominent men and ongoing reform debates. It notes enthusiasm for an amendment and mentions St. Louis figures and local sentiment supporting a vigorous push for voting rights.

Missouri

Printed Matter Parcel Post Ruling Delivers Clarifications

The Postal Department issues guidance on parcel post for printed matter related to merchandise. Items such as catalogs with order forms and attached samples may mail at fourth class rates, and forms like receipts and ledgers can be mailed in fourth class if part of the parcel.

Gent Parcel Post Finch le Forrich

Las Palmas Plantation Sold to United Fruit Company

Las Palmas Plantation sold for 47000 to United Fruit Company half of the property. The deal closed in New Orleans, with Lawrence and partners retaining 700 acres bearing fruit. Officers include Bromelsick, Blair, Morse, Green, and Sayre. Phil Elliott now works a Honduras mine and is expected to profit. cruiser Denver transfers to Avapulos, Mexico amid Americans in danger.

United Fruit Company Swomelsick Hugh Blair New Orleans Las Palmas United Fruit, Company Lawrence Phil Elliott Tre Lawreig Wm Bromelsick F.jd. Morse J. W. Green de. L. E. Sayre Phil Eliott Honduras

Hyomel Inhaler Offered By Booths Drug Co

Advertisement for Booths HYOMEL inhaler 50 cents per bottle claiming relief from catarrh, congestion, and sore throat. Includes instructions to inhale drops, mentions eucalyptus origin and no harmful drugs, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory. Comes with a booklet explaining ease of ending misery of catarrh and croup.

Catarrl Cronp Hyyomel Inchaler Nestumachy L. Raymon & Co. Guarantes

Cuticura advert claims cure for facial skin disease

A 1912 testimonial describes a two year battle with a severe facial skin condition treated successfully by Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. The narrator praises cooling relief and drainage of matter, claiming full recovery after a month. The ad invites readers to try the products and request a free Skin Book sample.

Sigard J Brooksher Cuticura Dept. T. Boston

Lawrence Creamery Company Changes Name and Officers

Notice that after the thirteenth day of Dane Nary 191 percent the Lawrence Creamery Company will operate under the Kaw Kaley Creamery Company name. Officers listed include J. F. Crum as president and J. M. Wilson as secretary.

Dane

Tunnel Explosion Kills One Worker and Injures Five

An explosion in a south side tunnel fifty feet underground today killed one workman and seriously injured five others. A prior blast caused injuries last Tuesday night. Another man had been burned in a separate incident earlier in the week.

Mhipage Jin

Resinol Ointment Eases Ten Year Eczema Case

A Mass man reports decade long eczema on his right hand with severe itching and cracking. After trying many remedies, Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap provided relief from the first use, allowing him to resume housework with the hand healing well.

Resinol E. Bostox Mass Mas W.a.mcdowell Lexington St Bent Chronical Co Baltinore, Md

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