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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text discusses a broad cleanup drive, health concerns, and water quality. Mentions Lawrence waterworks, wells, and home water storage practices. References to cholera and disease prevention, plus cleanup of yards, stables, and waste piles.
Experiments show mosquitoes germinate fastest in stagnant pools with green slime. Citizens urged to inspect premises for cleanliness and remove standing water and filth. North Lawrence residents urged to tidy homes and yards, remove waste, and keep food refrigerated. A testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure amid unrelated medical notes is included.
Fragmentary text notes a query about John Spicer's Saloon location, with memories of Sam Hauston and a debate on where Spicer’s establishment stood. The passage blends Advice on corn, medicine, sanitation, and a youth meeting with stray commentary on safety and local details.
Heavy rains burden farmers in Kanwaka with stress while harvests begin. Topping returns home for summer break. Ladies club entertained by Mrs Colman. Children’s day planned for June 21. Sixty community events include gatherings at Woods and F A A dance. Farmers busy with harvesting corn plowing haying and milling. Will Raymond travels to Colorado for health. Buchheim ships Duroc pigs to San Louis Mexico to improve hogs. Flooded farmers move back to homes.
A ten year old boy balanced on his hands in a strange stunt, disregarding bystanders who urged him to stop. A younger boy warned him to quit and the participant finally ended in a summersault claiming Willie Jones doubted his three minute feat and the risk of punishment.
The flood scare grew as the river rose Sunday threatening nearby property and livestock. Weather conditions and watershed limits limited further rise, while residents prepared for possible flooding and authorities advised caution.
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