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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1920
Page
4
Reports from the Sandy Hook event describe aviation units and air disturbances as crowds of sightseers gather. Officials discuss the role of air patrols amid the second cup races, with pilots and observers noted at the wake slice of the contest area.
The death of Virginia Edwards is noted as a severe blow to the community. She long served at the Lawrence Public Library, laboring to provide books and help patrons, sharing knowledge and kindness with quiet efficiency. Her life was spent in service to others, and she is remembered for loyalty, generosity, and a steady, unassuming spirit that enriched the library and its readers.
A damaged OCR text mentions city collection under contract and delivery obligations. Names such as Logan Moore Lahr and chiropractors Drs y Welch appear amid garbled lines. The fragment lacks clear dates or locations but indicates a public notice style about municipal tasks and responsibilities.
Charles G Stephens of Brisai England attempted a voyage over Niagara in a barrel. He warned before departure that his plan would fail and later fell when the barrel toppled. Rescue crews extracted him but he sustained injuries.
An OCR messy fragment mentions names such as Robbe Leach and Geri Wein along with scattered terms like ship, Lake, boiler, and redress. It presents no clear event, date, or location, making a concise news item difficult. The readable bits reflect a jumble of people, nautical terms, and legal or financial phrases without a coherent story.
Mrs. F E Straw of 710 Crocker Street Des Moines Iowa says Tan lac restored her after influenza left kidney and stomach problems and nerve trouble. She recovered from bed three weeks after starting the remedy and reports improved strength after seven bottles sold by local druggists and shops.
An old advertisement promotes Calotab as a quick remedy for feeling blue and lazy with bold claims. The snippet features a person named Lenie and uses lively, persuasive language typical of vintage medical ad copy.
Mrs Tos Oven of Marshfield Avenue suffers chronic pain and fatigue but finds relief after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with enabling daily chores and invites other women to seek guidance from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
An advertisement claims eczema and other skin eruptions arise from a blood disorder and touts a thorough S.S.S. course to cure them. It promises to clear the complexion and end suffering, offering free medical advice from the head physician at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Ga.
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