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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
2
Belleview residents note visits and gatherings last week. Mrs. Chas Lill hosted friends, J A West joined family in outings, Mr and Mrs Krause of Eudora visited, Mrs Connor called on Mrs Liston, Fred Whaley and family visited Blue Mound, Chas Goodger’s relatives were hosted, T Harbour family and Bessie Brown with Mrs Smith also connected, J R Allen and others spent Sunday with locals, Elsie Lena Yeishir visited Theresia Gresdidier.
Washington Creek reports Sunday school resumed with preaching scheduled next Sunday and officer elections possible via nominating committee. Ruth Bond improves while sister Lillie Bond, ill, recovers. nurse returns to Kansas City. Roger Williams ship cattle to Kansas City with helpers Steve Wilson and others. Mr and Mrs Roger Williams stay in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs John Banks and Neal attend an oyster supper at Clinton. Telephone line work interrupted by repairs. Harry Bowen rents Harve Rend place west near. Ben Airich ill. his sons Robert from California and Melvin from Colorado visit. Mrs Paulis dake, a relative, noted in local update.
Letters from readers in Pentwater Michigan and Peoria Illinois describe severe back pain headaches and a heavy sensation in the side. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound they report improved strength and relief from symptoms and urge others to try it.
The column lists residents like Ralph Dunklas purchasing a saw mill from Mr. Hertzog and George Nichols with Joe Bender of Kansas City visiting Roger Willign. A two year old boy injured a finger, Dr. Keith treated him, and various locals attended gatherings. A Covina pullet won first prize at the Los Angeles Breeders Association show, praised by Judge Goodacre as the finest in the Rhode Island Red class.
Testimony in a government suit to dissolve Carnegie Steel and its takeover by U S Steel claims Andrew Carnegie aided steel pool dissolution and fueled fierce competition. Walter Scranton and others describe pre merger pools and Carnegie’s role, while questions arise about manufacturers’ tolerance of Carnegie’s tactics.
Market update notes a decline in rattle of 10 to 25 cents last week, with speakers and feeders selling 20 to 30 cents higher in spots. Country buyers bought as prices softened after Tuesday, total cattle run near 10,000 today, with a 15,000 head week total. Fed steers top $6.25 last week, bids near $8.85 refused for prime Herefords. Cows and heifers weaker. veal calves up to $10.50. Middle-class quarantine steers $6.25–$6.75, best steers $6.90–$7.35, stock steers $6.00–$7.25, feeders $6.90–$7.50. Hogs steady with little change.
A scanned 1912-style notice blends medical ad prose with local market news. It touts Cascarets as a nightly internal cleanser for stomach liver and head symptoms plus a hog and sheep market recap from Franklin Jan 24 1912. Local notices include social calls and a sale led by Thomas Polhemus with buyers present.
Eudora Fe F D reports Mr and Mrs Cleavelinz from Prairie Center spent a day with Mr and Mrs Bowling. Mr and Mrs Wil-Reed had dinner with Mr and Mrs D T Osborne. G W Paston of Lawrence has been visiting for a few days.
A reader from Tattle Creek Michigan shares a testimonial on Grape-Nuts and cream improving a wife’s health after 18 years of poor digestion. The letter highlights strong breakfast with Grape-Nuts, supper meals, and overall better nourishment. The text promotes a booklet titled There’s a Reason and urges reading the letter as genuine.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the ultimate cure for grippe and severe colds. A dose every two hours until three consecutive doses are taken is claimed to end misery, with a 25 cent package said to contain quinine and to taste pleasant. The piece also mixes in local notices and community chatter about residents and happenings.
Conference sessions outline vocational studies cultural subjects and teaching methods at Fraser Hall and Fraser Hall rooms. Kansas educators from Topeka Ottawa Hutchinson Atchison and others lead discussions on history English mathematics science and art education with college and university representatives.
An elderly health note advocates gentle remedies to aid digestion and bowel regularity. It warns against harsh purgatives and recommends a mild laxative tonic such as Syrup Pepsin, claiming it strengthens stomach and intestinal muscles. a free sample offer and mail order details are included.
An Interested Woman Voter asks candidates in the camine election to declare their positions on all day versus half day sessions at the city High School. The note notes several men and women are running and urges clear public statements through the paper before the primaries.
Governor Sulzer urges New York state regulation of stock exchanges in a message to the legislature, proposing state oversight to curb alleged abuses and stabilize prices. The proposal aims to end speculative practices and protect investors amid rising concerns about exchange operations.
Fragmentary text discusses misleading legal proposals and enforcement penalties. It mentions a governor, a committee, investigations, and concerns over public deception. The readable content is too garbled to extract concrete names, dates, or events.
A vintage home remedy describes making a cough syrup by mixing sugar and warm water, adding Vinex pine extract, and diluting with the syrup. It claims rapid relief for coughs, bronchial trouble, throat tickle, and even whooping cough and croup, praising genuine Pinex for best results and offering a money back satisfaction note.
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