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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1915
Page
2
The Lawrence Reading Club meeting led by Hazen featured readings from the Federation and remarks on the Seven Years War in India. Members discussed events, welcomed new members, and planned a March session with reports on public welfare and local governance.
A garbled medical note urges drinking more water if kidneys bother and using salt reduction for backache or bladder issues. It mentions dizziness, urinary symptoms, and fatigue with unclear remedies and prices, listing various actions and foods without clear guidance.
A fragmentary report describes an April meeting with a civics lesson by Mrs. Crew and a paper by Mrs. Cowles on Fruit Branches of the West, plus North West apple and plum orchards and California orange groves. It also mentions Prison Reform, a March 2 adjournment with Miss Reynolds, and notes about the Women’s Missionary Union and local scheduling.
Telegrams reveal knowledge of Miss Meriweather's health before surgery. The account references her mother Tit A. Meriweather and notes concerns about the illness, with mentions of doctors, legal counsel, and the involvement of telegraph companies in the communications surrounding the case.
A new bill seeks to classify common carriers as jointstists and curb liquor shipments in Kansas. Introduced by Stone or Shaw, the measure would allow authentic shipment of wine for communications purposes and authorizes lawful shipments, with public debate on how it affects existing carriers and livery services.
A garbled OCR list shows transfers and warranty deeds for properties in several towns. Names such as Lawrence and Wilkinson appear amid scattered place references and dates. The illegible text includes mention of titles, trustees, and a potential sale or transfer proceeding with uncertain details.
A contested note argues bayonets remain vital in modern warfare, despite wartime shifts. Critics claim training lags, prejudice from earlier campaigns, and failed adoption of close combat tactics. Supporters cite lessons from Russo Japanese and Boer conflicts favoring bayonet use.
An advertisement for Alabaster Balm marketed as a perfect liquid toilet powder. Claims to protect and ease discomfort, noting a price of 50 and instructing orders postpaid on receipt of payment. Manufacturing by Tieges Manufacturing Co. in Chicago.
A report from Denver under the Daily eh V-Ther quotes Mrs. ho national pride criticizing a nation’s policy. The piece views the action as humiliating and unpatriotic, highlighting conservative sentiment against ships flying foreign flags to evade capture.
Readers debate whether a British merchant may hoist neutral colors to avoid capture by a German armed vessel and whether such acts are legitimate. Critics call it a step down and accuse opponents of hypocrisy while others condemn German accusations of neutrality abuse amidst wartime tensions.
An early 20th century promotional piece touts Olive Tablets as a remedy for yellow complexions and clogged bowels. Claims include improved skin tone, buoyancy, and regularity with nightly use, noting millions of boxes sold at 25 cents per box.
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