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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
7
A long damaged ad describes a Sage and Sulphur compound hair tonic marketed as a natural, easy remedy to darken gray hair, stop dandruff, and relieve scalp itching. Instructions suggest applying with a damp brush, claiming quick, glossy results and a youthful look.
An OCR garble discusses a supposed cold remedy and its claimed effects amid vague references to medical products and consumer concerns. The text hints at dubious health claims and consumer confusion surrounding such preparations.
A clashing set of officials and jurists gathered as the Kansas bar association planned a meeting. The session aimed to discuss civil and criminal procedures, while speakers noted potential reforms and the impact on trials and penitentiaries.
Fragmentary report discusses plans to remove women inmates from the Lansing Ward, with debate over housing for female prisoners and a proposal to transfer a Beloit School for girls. Officials weigh building needs, security, and future use of the current facility amid federal prison policy tensions.
Belview reports a sequence of social visits and meals involving Ms A, T. Gannet, Kins Lite, Mrs Conner, Miss Marie, and Mrs Crane. The piece mentions Wednesday gatherings, a diner event, and various conversations, with references to multiple residents and guests in the community.
A fragmentary newspaper item extols kidney salts for flushing kidneys and easing discomforts, citing a famous authority on uric acid and backache. The text then veers into a long, garbled social column listing names, visits, and local events with unclear chronology and many misspellings.
A garbled blend of advertisements touts Danderine hair treatment claiming it cleanses dust dirt and excess oil making hair softer shinier and fuller. The piece abruptly shifts to local events and personal notes including church services basketball and residents’ updates with several impaired names and places.
A garbled Sibley area column lists births and social visits. Mentions Mrs Paul Miva and Ralph Willey Jast Tefilay, Mrs Uy Cooper with parents, and many Sunday visits at various houses including Brownlee, Cur fith, and Cowles households. References to Prof Cady’s event at Fairview and Rev C Brown’s upcoming talk.
Secretary Lansing denies reports of a Lusitania settlement as Bernstorff and American officials confer in Washington. Ambiguity in the talks prompts cautious wording from both sides amid ongoing diplomacy and relation tensions.
The 2024 Kansas conference opens with focus on expanding timber use and lumber substitutes. Leaders from Kuusig City discuss encouraging youths to stay on farms, increase wood production, and coordinate producer dealer campaigns to boost timber demand nationwide.
A fragmented Excelsior page notes illness and social visits. Louis Deubaker suffers a severe influenza ailment. Various residents, including Mr and Mrs Montgomery, Mr and Mrs Darres Flori, and Charley Gilliland, are mentioned visiting, hosting, or socializing at homes and local venues. A community calendar item references music and a Brisket Garan entry at Selledeifer's.
An advertisement urges readers to enroll at Lawrence Business College, claiming the future depends on current effort and emphasizing immediate training to seize opportunities after graduation.
Notice of appointment and sale details for probate of Clark McPheters estate. Judge orders sale of described lands to pay debts. Auction to be held at Lawrerten Court, Kansas, with assets including farm implements and stock listed. Public sale notice cites heirs and executor and directs publication.
Readable portion focuses on a will and mentions relatives and locations in a damaged OCR fragment. Names, places, and dates are unreadable or incomplete. Unable to extract a coherent event or parties for a proper two-line record.
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