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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
2
Reports describe widespread destruction along Kanwaka with barns and houses torn, trees uprooted, and many structures damaged or demolished. Families faced loss of outbuildings while several residents escaped serious injury. community efforts and inquiries followed as repairs began.
Mrs. Mary A. Wurth aged 74 died yesterday at her New Jersey Street home after a life spent in Iowa Ohio and Kansas. Born Cercleville Ohio she lived with a large family and traveled with her itinerant minister husband for years. Surviving are six children Sarah Susie Frank Lil lie Emma and Edward and two sisters. Funeral at Evangelical church was conducted by Rev. J Schurman Rev. Peter Schuman and others with interment beside her husband.
Public notice offering a free booklet on blood health and the Swift Specific Co remedy S S. It invites readers to write to Swift Specific Co Dept A Atlanta Ga to obtain the information and history of the product.
A questionable remedy claims to stop dandruff and scalping with lime based application. The text references a gradual effect on scalp health and mentions a product or method tied to a supply chain or organization. No clear dates or sources are provided.
The Baikal seal, a freshwater Arctic mammal, has specimens obtained by Charles Hosy for the Museum of Natural History. The article notes its unique habitat and occasional river movements, and contrasts with other seals like the Vidkar seal. It also includes assorted quotes and snippets from magazine text and humorous exchanges.
A historical note on silo construction emphasizes airtight smooth interior walls round roofs and waterproofing. It suggests cost ranges two to five dollars per ton for capacities over 100 tons and stresses proximity to feeding areas. A 14 by 36 foot silo holds 100 tons and 25 head for about 200 days.
Readable farm guidance on using disinfectants to treat wounds in livestock. It recommends potassium permanganate dissolved in water, noting its low irritation and infection prevention. Emphasizes early antiseptic bathing two to three times daily and rinsing with warm water, plus peroxide and antiseptic rinse for old sores.
Instruction on sturdy fence construction emphasizes solid corner posts set against frost heave, fabric tightened to end posts and allowed to move at line posts, and top barbed wire placed above woven wire to deter cattle and horses from pushing it down.
Two Texas men have patented a bug swatting attachment for cultivators. A pump between reservoir and wheel drives the sprinkler to spray squid or powder onto plants below, destroying bugs as the cultivator turns. Farming Business.
Vegetable growers should be as interested in economic soil improvement as other farmers. Phosphorus and lime play key roles in operations as in general crops, especially on less productive soils. Our pineapple is made from the fruit. Fry it at Wiedemann's. Mr. Scott Farmer of Coldwater visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green.
The annals of world money show gold and silver totals expanding dramatically from 1896 to 1916. The United States, France, and Russia emerge as major holders, with US gold rising over 231 percent and 1916 imports reaching over 600 million in gold.
The piece quotes a Brown University librarian's definition of a true book lover who values both book soul and body and reads volumes as a form of patriotism. It notes nostalgia for old-fashioned modes, a call to duty, and mentions a Washington Relief Corps gathering at G A R Hall to join patriotic orders.
A New York Times observation recalls a rainy school dismissal scene with parents nurses and drivers waiting outside. umbrellas overshoes and wraps abound while an elderly man muses that times have changed from a boyhood without shoes or umbrellas to today’s weather habits.
Damaged wood from fungus attacked cypress heartwood yields pecky varieties once nearly worthless. Architects now prize its antique look for interiors, driving demand and pricing as builders seek the most pecky specimens. Youth's Companion.
Miss Emma Ise of Kansas City is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ise, staying for a family visit and sightseeing during her trip.
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