Footprints in the Snow Foretold Murder Trial
In Waukeegan on July 12 a jury heard evidence from footprints in Helms Wood linked to the murder of Marion Lambert. The defense argued the prints traced the suspect’s movements before and after her death, suggesting he alone led Marion to death by poison.
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Waukeégan
Helms Wood
Wm. H. Orpet
Marion Lambert
Ralph H. Cady
Three Oaks
Marion
Mr. Dady
Ralph T. Potter
K U Board At Work Faces Faculty Vacancies
University of Kansas board of administration held a meeting noting many vacancies in the faculty. President EB T Hackney and E W Hoch presided. No new faculty appointments were announced after the session. Budget deliberations were largely complete from a prior meeting with only incidental discussion today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb.t. Hackney
E. W. Hoch
Board of Administration
University of Kansay
Touring Record and Old Time Kitchen Tips
A Hudson Six Fifty-four record covers 662 miles with a four person party, two trunks, and 46 gallons of Mutual gasoline. Recipes include spinach German style, rhubarb and raisin pie, peach a la Bordelaise, creamed celery and eggs, fish toast, and range cleaning with a blackboard eraser, all presented in a period kitchen column tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Smith
Hudson
Nation Memorial fund launched for Carrie Nation in Kansas City
A Kansas City committee of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union reports efforts to raise funds for a nationwide memorial honoring Mrs. Carrie Nation. The movement aims to create a lasting tribute to Nation and was announced today in Kansas City, Missouri, with plans spanning the nation.
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Kansas City
Kansas W
C. T
Carrie A. Nation
A Cough May Lead to Tuberculosis
Distressing and dangerous complications may follow neglect of a cough. Eckman’s Alterative has been used for over twenty years with beneficial results, combining calcium chlorid prep with rest and fresh air. It is marketed as a safe tonic designed to aid nightsweats and general restoration, available through your druggist.
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Eckman
S. Eckman Laboratory
Phitsdetohs
Too Good to Throw Away Drippings as Flavor Stock
A housekeeper explains a method to recover flavor from meat drippings. Pour boiling water into the pan after removing the meat, boil and stir to dissolve fat and meat essence, strain into a cool vessel, chill to form a fat cake, and use the stock for hash ragout or soup. The technique also works for lamb or mutton roasting pans.
Household Hints On Polish And Laundry Tips
A Detroit Free Press excerpt compiles practical household tips including making furniture polish from sweet oil turpentine and ammonia, air drying white knitted jerseys, using ground rice for whitening, heating rusty rims with beeswax, ironing silk stockings not advised, and handling lingerie ribbons. It ends with a quip about a will and memory.
Russians Take Prisoners in War Updates
Telegrams from Tetrograd report Russian advances and a growing prisoner tally. By July 10, 5620 officers and 266,000 men had been captured, along with 862 machine guns. The figures summarize ongoing operations and evolving war status.
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Tetrograd
Tur Jing
Final Notice on Water Bill Payments to Avoid Shutoff
Due to possible city acquisition of the water plant, all bills must be paid promptly at the office to avoid water service termination. No collectors will visit premises. a $1.00 re-establishment charge applies after shutoff. J. H. Mitchell, Receiver.
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J. H. Mitchell
President Wilson Seeks Polish Relief Amid Starvation
President Wilson told Polish representatives he will press nations to permit food shipments to Poland. He described conditions as tragical and vowed personal effort to secure relief. The Polish group urged Britain to lift the blockade and Germany to guarantee food won’t be misused.
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Great Britain
United St
More New Cases Infantile Paralysis Reported in New York
Albany reports three new infantile paralysis cases outside New York City in Courtland Hudson and Utica, raising the upstate total. Boston records two additional cases, bringing Massachusetts to sixteen, with one in West Hanover and one in Westfield, per state health boards.
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Boston
Albany
N. Y
Greater
New York
Department of ‘Health
Courtland
Hudson
Utica
State Board of Health
West Hanover
Westfield
No Disturbance at Lalina Salina Jail
Deputy sheriffs guarded the jail overnight and today amid rumors of an attempted prison release. Sheriff August Anderson ordered guards fearing confederates of nine inmates from the harvest fields might try to storm the jail. no attempt was made.
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Lalina Salina
Jkan
Nine
August Anderson
Brighten a Carpet with Warm Water Ammonia Mix
A simple carpet cleaning method uses warm water and ammonia with a tablespoon of kerosene to wipe the fabric. The combination claims to clean effectively and brighten colors, though care is needed to avoid damage.
Famous Sons of Large Families Spotlight
A clipping notes notable seventh and firstborn sons in large families such as Sir Walter Scott John Wesley and Alfred Tennyson. It pairs a criticism about an official’s pay with updates on Sproul recovering and returning to work by early August.
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Sir Walter Scott
John Wesley
Alfred Tennyson
Real Estate Transfers in Lawrence Kansas
Warranty deeds record transfers in Lawrence to Wm and Hessie Messenhimer from Emma R Myers for Lot 24 Block 13 Lane Place Addition and to Geof A Esterly from Victor P Johnson and wife Lawed Kansas for Lot 17 in Chambers Place on pation. The sums noted include $1 and $350.
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Emma R. Myers
Lawrence
Kans
Hessie Messenheimer
Lane Place
Victor P. Johnson
Lawed
Geof A. Esterly
Chamber's Place
Pation
Doan's Pills Help Mrs Smith After Back Pain
Strong evidence shows Lawrence woman Mrs Smith from 104 Commercial Street suffered back pain and constant headaches. She used Doan's Kidney Pills, bought at local dealers, and reported relief from kidney pain and fatigue after using the remedy.
Aches and Pains Warn of Serious Ills Promoted by Haarlem Oil
An advertisement urges daily use of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to prevent and treat pains from kidneys to stomach. It claims headaches indicate serious illness and warns not to rely on substitutes. Money back if ineffective.
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Bright
Re Iv
Haarlem
How to Heal Skin Diseases and How Resinol Helps
A Baltimore doctor recommends a simple home treatment for eczema ringworm and related itching conditions. Use resinol ointment and resinol soap with warm water baths, then dry gently and apply a thin layer of resinol ointment under a light bandage if needed.
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Baltimore
U-Boat Trip Offers Reach $50,000 For Deutschland Passage
The German Lloyd reports offers as high as $50,000 from Americans seeking passage on the submarine Deutschland on its return voyage. No passengers will be carried and unloading was accelerated tonight. The Deutschland may drop anchor near Norfolk to await a favorable moment, a move noted by enemy cruisers. Washington views the departure as military information, prompting neutrality precautions to block leakage.
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Baltimore
Orth German Lloyd
North German ‘Liord
Norfolk
Wife Too Ill To Work In Indianapolis
A Indianapolis wife states she was thin pale and unable to work weighing 100 pounds before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After five months she gained 33 pounds and could perform household tasks again. She endorses the remedy as a godsend and urges other women to try it.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Lydia E
Wa. Green
S. Addison Street
Lydia E. Pinkham
Left Hand Pimples Heal With Soap and Ointment
A letter from Bliss Norita Lee of Battle Creek Michigan dated August 6 1915 describes a painful left hand with a mass of pimples and itching. She details using Cuticura Soap and Ointment which completely healed her hand.
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Tony
Bliss Norita Lee
W. Mui St
Battle Creek
Mich
Fancy Introduced for Young Girls Welcomed by Elders
A hurricane of summer fashion notes for girls appears with fancy silk sacques, lace skirts, and white textiles. Descriptions cover eighteenth century silhouettes, Chantilly and Spanish lace details, sun protection fabrics, and decorative ribbons. The piece notes elder approval, evolving trends, and Chinese-inspired motifs, ending with a reflection on gratitude.
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al Womnen
Chantilly
Callan Jen
Mhis
Snau
No Neutrality There and Odd Bits of Wit
Fragments show quotes about war stance and a witty remark by J L Moody. Exchanges reference Algy and Aussie sugar love, a broker line about stocks, and a quip about marrying a widower ending the fun of taming him.
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J. L. Moody
Thegil
Mollycoddie Says A Mollycoddie Is A Bashful Man
Pyetin defines a mollycoddie as a bashful man who waits for a girl to recall it is a leap year. The piece muses on happiness as a mix of skipped actions and those done, hinting at social roles and youthful wit.
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Pyetin
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Detroit Free Press
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Elsie
Juilure
Wilson
Sproul
Sproull
Reding
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Santrh
Doan
Smith
Milani Ce
Britaln
N.Y. Wielyers
North
United States
Deutschland
Lloyd
Washington, D. Cl
Sacien Yany
T. Boek
Fancy
White Nile
Amerie Orassnikers
Schein
Fletcher
Castoria
Algy
Australian Commonwealth
Omah- Khayyam
Boston Transcript
The
Swat
Bell-Ans
Emi
S.s.s.cartons
Fesse
Ream
Atlanta
Innes, Bullene & Hackman Round Corner Drug Co
Gainesville
J. T. Straynge
FOLEY
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
O. P. Barber, & Son
Lawrence, Kas
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