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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
6
The text discusses a patent medicine syrup praised for children and general health, urging frequent use and claiming cures for various ailments. It also notes a Texan department law draft, addressing funding, compliance, and amendments, with plans to share the redraft with other states.
The Kansas Senate considers amendments to the Blue Sky Law shaped to curb speculation. Changes target bank commissioner rulings, appeals path to courts and Public Utilities Commission, and ease blanket permits for stock brokers and dealers to streamline investigations and allow broader scrutiny of securities.
Baldwin High School basketball teams schedule a split twin bill against Gardner High, with strong prospects for both boys and girls teams. Local practice runs 3 to 5 PM as preparations include new material and sprint drills while Baker and the squad anticipate a solid performance this season.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle "bowel cleanser and regulator" for children. It claims quick relief from feverish, irritable, and unwell symptoms, urges parents to ask a pharmacist for the product, and notes full directions printed on the bottle. The piece also mentions a small fire scare at a local residence caused by a misthrown cigarette, described as a false alarm.
An old notice urges women with kidney liver and bladder troubles to seek Swamp Root a tonic claimed to restore health and vitality. It promises relief from headaches dizziness fatigue and nervousness by supporting kidney function and cites Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York offering free sample bottles by mail and retail sales in stores.
The landscape architect Mr Frowe ships a load of elms and will send another of oaks next week. The trees average 25 feet high and were taken and weighed. A question arises why trees grow in such fashion. Mr Frowe cites money as a factor and says the trees will continue to grow without interruption. The old soldiers protest plans to move the Mather Bickerlyke home at Et Lavhett under state board management, arguing it would categorize veterans with the insane and maimed. Prof. Smith plans to speak at the eighth annual Kansas school superintendents conference in Emporia Friday and Saturday outlining The Specific Duties of a Dam.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Croxone as a rapid kidney and urinary tract remedy. It alleges quick absorption into kidneys, dissolving uric acid, clearing waste, and relieving rheumatic pains. The copy links kidney health to overall wealth and vitality and names a merchant backstop offer.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a fictitious campaign to combat disease and fat. promotes Chamberlain's Court Remedy and parcel post trade expansion. It references Ny-Vivre doctors, public health garble, and retail distribution terms for mail orders and deliveries.
Pittsburgh area markets show mixed grain pricing with oil trades up seven cents and Pennsylvania prices at 240. Other listed prices include Mercer Black at 1.92, New Castle and Cornines at 2.00, and Somerset unit Ragland noting increased rates. Pipeline shipments averaged 114 barrels per day while other metrics reflect a sluggish month amidst dividend declarations.
Athletes from China and Japan join entrants from Siam and the Philippines for a week long Far Eastern Olympics in Manila starting January 31. About 15 Japanese competitors and several Chinese athletes are among the entries. The event marks a regional effort to mirror Western athletic standards.
Geo. P. McCabe resigns from the post in Warkington. January 41 covenant 7, Mr. Cale solicitor of the Department presented to Secretary Wilson his resignation to be effective March 4. It was announced today.
Several KL men will lecture to Olathe Niel Sehawl students during the coming term. Hijzh School has been hosting lectures every two weeks from various institutions. Blackman and Seluvester at the Jd University have been asked to share dates in the near future. The Association of the Iofa Tigh Seliogs arranged a Lawrence Concert Company event to raise funds for term expenses.
Associated Press markets page from Kansas City reports commodity prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley with no clear trend. It notes prices for wheat futures, corn futures, oats and rye values, along with hogs receipts and live cattle figures reflecting a mixed trading session. Entities include Kansas City and Chicago markets with price points and grade references.
An advertisement from Benti's HYOMEL Co. Buffalo, N Y touts HYOMEL as a complete anti catarrh remedy. It claims relief from acute and chronic catarrh without stomach closing, offers a complete HYOMED kit with extra bottles, and promotes an inhaler plus viper treatment as effective. Readers are urged to order via mail through local dealers.
A damaged OCR notice describes thefts and misread details including a missing item, a lamp or buggy prop, and a color remark, with a reward and arrest hint. Mentions names like Al Hick and a public dance event, plus scattered phrases about a self-made man and local Holloway wrists.
A thrift cooking note by Mrs Nevada on using dumplings with leftovers like roast lamb beef and chicken. It promotes KC Baking Powder dumplings as light and economical, with a method to drop spoonfuls on simmering meat and finish by 15 minutes of simmer. Adapted from Janet M Mackenzie Hill’s chicken pot pie recipe in The Cook’s Bank.
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