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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
6
A fragmentary 19th century advertisement discusses treating bronchial affection with various remedies including Schifmannan's Expectoriant. It promises satisfaction guarantees and refunds if not effective, touts economy and ready-made mixtures, and urges readers to judge the remedy's value themselves amid skepticism about testimonials and manufacturers' claims.
A historical survey shows average rural teacher salaries with Reno and Marshall counties cited for high and low figures. The report notes one teacher schools in Reno and Marshall, and highlights that higher salaries do not clearly influence county or district pay scales. A table lists counties and their average salaries, including Edwards, Ottawa, Leavenworth, Neosho, and Hamilton, among others.
A cryptic article argues for replacing an unsightly back yard with garden or lawn, championed by a professor and various local figures. It asserts a tidy, well framed yard improves home value and civic appeal, citing beauty and orderly grounds as essential to neighborhood standards.
The United States government backs Jewish relief amid widespread poverty for Jews in Europe especially in Russia. President Wilson designated January 27 as Jewish Relief Day urging Americans to contribute to support suffering Jewish communities through established relief agencies. Donations to David Basson at 831 Massachusetts Street will be forwarded to the proper Jewish war relief agencies.
A fragmented report lists numerous neighbors and relatives visiting, hosting, and calling on one another. Mentions include Mrs. Gruss Thateday afternoon, Jade and Wil Bidiinger, Mrs. Cuore Anderson, Evel Evans, Mrs. Busel, and Stull among others. Several names appear with limited context, reflecting a community social calendar.
An old style insurance advertisement fragment promotes For Infants and Children with the OMG signature of a Lehi River Engineer in Charge Kansas City Missouri. It references Col James F Metadee with long harbor and defense works experience and a Missouri River improvement plan. The text includes garbled lines about policy timing and a call to secure coverage within thirty minutes.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Ford agents and relics, with stray names and phrases. It mentions repair, pricing at 40 mass, and various names such as Charlette, Washtiss, and Schleiter. The excerpt is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
Mrs Wlisha Gréen of Versailles Ky shares relief from pain after using a medicine claim. She says she could scarcely walk but now can sew and work. The testimonial targets women seeking relief from menstrual pain and discomfort.
Fragmented readable text mentions La Altera cigar and names such as Win Hoyt Philip Miller Riesland Atchison and Mattel ee. scattered notes about sickness and visiting lists. no clear single event or date.
The junior class elected officers and the sophomore class named Tim’s day president Guy Weekly. Rev Gordon Thompson spoke to students and several faculty contacts were noted. Tulsa visits, travel, and campus events filled the week with studies on Browning and local social gatherings.
A dense mishmash of names and events shows social visits at the Kesler-Deny home and Levi Flory residence. Mr and Mrs Kesler host Friday night, while McCarty lines are mentioned in a local chat. A discussion on militia pay bills and the National Guard appears amid town chatter.
A. Thomas medicine promotes a hog feeding method claiming shoats reach 200 to 240 pounds in nine months. The ad urges buyers to try the plan with a money back guarantee from A. A. Green and S. H. Lawrence, 639 Massachusetts grovt.
Agricultural College cautions farmers on dairy cattle purchases. Warns against importing high priced cows from other states and urges careful evaluation of pedigrees and local stock. Advises consulting county agents and avoiding unsuitable bloodlines to protect Kansas dairying interests.
Fragmentary OCR notes report births and personal notices from Willow Springs area. Mentions include Mrs and Mr and a January date reference, with scattered names and places such as Frank and Angel County. Details are unclear due to text corruption but indicate a local civic or family notice listing births.
Fragmentary notes mention Sarai the Tecurrii and Ormptoms Tasa in a twenty four year span. The text is incomplete but suggests anniversaries or commemorations related to a snakebite event or subject. Further readable details are not provided.
Janice Hilu and Winitrel McCormack spent Thursday night with Lois Dende and Nox Win Curd while the Helpin Handeluitt group met with Valium Wednesday. Macy and Mrs Leki visited relatives in Watson Kaine and St. Ohe Ato. A large crowd attended Cied's public sale last Tuesday with many items sold, while others remained. The Curd family moved to Lawreites this week and will be at Barker Ave. Jesse Burgess of Kansas City visited with sister Alva Kobnetty Barney and family. George Dlunsinger Jr. and Fred Stanton attended with Lottie French Runo. Miss Edon Selwope hosted Miss Mabel Rothwell at a farewell party for Loi Nove Curd last week.
A fragment advises how liquids such as grape juice ginger ale or fruit juice may be kept for any period by laying the bottle on its side or bottom up with the cork covered by liquid. The moisture supposedly prevents air from entering and preserves the cork.
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