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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

2

Passage on state educational tax amendment faces adoption

Mar 2 Topeka reports a tax amendment for state educational institutions, long unpopular, gains hesitant support as the Senate passes it by a two thirds majority. Debate centers on allowing the legislature to levy a tax for education while wary lawmakers weigh fiscal impact and shifts in political influence.

Topeka Mar Senate Luinas Shane Intel Vance Salvanded Bey Nie Cannes

Grandma’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Dye promise

A 19th century style advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready made hair darkener. It claims hair turns “beautifully darkened, glossy and lustrous” by morning with regular use and denies medical purpose.

Wryeth

Get-It corn remedy advertised in Lawrence shop window

An old advertisement extols a corn remedy named Gets-It, claiming fast relief without pain. It touts easy use with no bleeding and compatibility with tight shoes, promising quick comfort for corns and calluses. The copy lists distributors and local retailers in Lawrence and surrounding areas.

Core Rexall City

Bette the Pet and Neighbors in Kil Porths Wraleesthny Morning

An OCR fragment reports Bets and neighbors including Charley Porth and Viet Porth at Kil Porths Wraleesthny morning. Mentions Porth and Alsery, Ardy Faith and Mimbr Sheen, and plans around Waalbesed and Isiah Wook. References Washington Creek child, old tanker plea, and Mrs Ent, Mes Van Horn, and Cap Bond in a jagged, partial neighborhood update.

Natheroenel Porth Sen Ardy Faith Sir Furth Wretheasday Roy Thuker Wil Tuestiggs Wien van Horn Perth Washington Creek Cap Bond Thea Borde

Riverside News Roundup With Local Names and Surprises

A rough district note lists Miss Goldie Piper of New York and Miss Minnie Kahle among residents attending gatherings. Local families such as Calhoun, Peterson, and Frowe appear at school events, church suppers, and neighborly visits. Several residents plan or imply activities, meals, and a surprise visit, with Lawrence guests and Kansas City trips noted.

Muesis Feo Shaw Tonwe Gutteneliy Caetetitte Milani Parbivarnibsby Goldie Piper Ain Fggleston New York Maney Hol Mavshimel Hoagh Fred Mabetla Meg Myers Andl Browe Norris Bryatt Saul Swaine Ane Norris Terthe Pate Yisib Fisher Peth Lawrence Minnie Kahle Louise Jennie Walt Misa Carrie Ramet Saludeay Henry Willame Auurust Kyhle Kansas City Wait Bert Cregery Lawrenes Ale Geo Geo Frowe Ve Petersen Fred Peterson Henry Kahle Will Harry Watt Ethel Winona Shearer Win Terign ‘Chaxeh Watts Manly Mosars Harold Gregory Lester Brown Shenrverdine Th. Kinicls Rs Peterson Scott Griesi Tijimily Me. Ghas M Ghhtie Piper Madelie Pence Shearer

Local Page Notes Picketing and Social Visits Highlight Community

Fragmented lines describe women picketing for votes at gates and attending a carnivel at Samuali school. Mentions Moy Yann Kansas City and Dennison Kansas with names like Mary Bueneiin, Miss Noostav, Miss Shure, and families visiting homes of Geo PLusted and Mr S Ry Dol.

Moy Yann Ckoet Watt Pusey Thesia Chas Kansas City Dennison Kansis iViaygg He Duighipy Mer Jehan Boyle Fennis Mary Bueneiin Fia Kehei Shure Samuali Achool Figen Daniels Sponte Walward Siler Mie Seyret Caortey Myere W ‘Alt

Haworth in AtehS Jay at Phi Psi base event

Haworth listed at the Phi Psi base with unclear notations. Other details are unreadable in the fragment.

Haworth Atehs Jay Phi Psi

How to Heal Skin Diseases and Soothe Itching

A concise guide outlines home care for skin diseases with steps to reduce itching and irritation. It emphasizes gentle cleansing, avoiding harsh chemicals, and daily routines to soothe redness and promote clearer, healthier skin.

Olive Tablets and Skin Tone Claims Advertised

An old advertisement promotes Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards claiming they purify the blood and improve complexion with a vegetable formula. It stresses yellow pale skin, bad taste, and poor appetite, promising pink skin, bright eyes, and buoyancy from nightly use. Boxes sold by all druggists at 25e per box.

Edwards

Remedy for Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises

A newspaper ad advises a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Mix one ounce of Smint double strength with a quarter pint hot water and two ounces granulated sugar, take two tablespoonfuls four times daily. It claims to clear clogged nostrils and stop mucus draining, promising quick relief. The ad urges readers to try the prescription.

Dick Bros

Stage a Bank Fight in Kansas Law Sparked by Charter Clause

Lawmakers clash over a four year old banking charter clause that allows the charter board to refuse new banks in well supplied communities. Opponents say it concentrates charters to big syndicates, denying competition and risking litigation. If passed the bill would let applicants appeal to district court.

Kansas Unid Dubteilly Charter Board

J H Bell Returns to Lawrence Store After Six-Year Absence

After six years away, J H Bell is back in Lawrence in charge of the store he founded about thirty years ago. Mrs Bell and local kinship affairs are noted as part of the homecoming as neighbors await his plans to serve the community.

Lawrence Mr. Belb

Jj wD Bell Pioneer of Piano Making in the City

A biographical note honors Jj wD Bell who advanced piano acoustics and built the first Bell Hyethers plane factory on Ninth Street. The piece mentions his early work, the factory’s operation, and later transitions involving staff and business interests.

iéBt Sty Ste Aly Bell Ars Iyusi- Hee Bowides Wellswine Farrrunner Fipstie Hesrinrest Braun

American Sailors Wages vs English Rivals Spark Debate

The American Seaman's Friend Society argues rising U S merchant wages and ship production will not easily grant commercial supremacy at sea. Dr Sidney contends wage levels and registry reforms after the war will influence competitiveness, especially against Britain.

England New York Mar. v Coury Sidney American Seaman's Friend Society Websten Hanie Webster United States Great’ Britain Auievicin

Shoes Under Scrutiny Prompt Public Backlash and Boycott

An investigation finds that varnished cloth and paper shoes sold to children were fraudulently marketed at varying prices. Dealers vote to halt selling such footwear until public concern subsides. Readers urged to choose real leather or wooden sandals from prewar designs. Mrs. T. J. Lamont and daughter with G. D. Butler of Oklahoma City attend the lay in Kansas City.

Weitten Z T. J. Lamont Its Oklahoma City Kansas

Philippine Fiber Markets See Increase in Production

Reports indicate a 106 percent rise in Philippine fiber production with 50 040 dates in the market and 129 265 units sold. prices for both fibers climbed from the prior season. An uptick in other fibers and related goods is noted, alongside labor unrest in urban areas as women workers resist new restrictions. The strike, urged by socialist groups, was halted by military authorities within a day.

Gado P Manila Yry Lo Herp Wemen Uwe Raine Wemen Lao Mile Lins Stevive Atmiking Redman Sociaist Party Swwaneen Pat Diam

Scott's Hovrne Pure Rich Alcohol Free Product Claim

An OCR fragment extols Baba Camps as the most energizing preparation and claims it powers the body while Scott's is described as pure rich and alcohol free from Bloomfield HJ and Scott & Hovne.

Baba Scott's Scott & Hovwne Bloomfield

Potato Growing Advice From Professor in Horticulture

Agricultural College expert Merrill discusses timing for planting potatoes, seed sizes, and soil prep. He notes March 7 as a typical plant date and outlines seed treatment with formaldehyde solution, depth of planting, and expected germination windows from 32 days onward, stressing careful ground preparation and plowing if possible.

Broween Nathan Pik Merrill Ad Gultural College Seth

Misterole Handy Use Claims Relief For Cold Symptoms

An ad style notice touts a product named Misterole Handy as a multi symptom remedy. It asserts relief from head and neck aches, congestion, fever, sore throat, and other cold related discomforts with a focus on non blistering care and generic relief claims.

Real Estate Transfers and Executor's Deed Details

Fragmented real estate notice lists warranty transfers and an executor's deed. Names such as Tanner Bryant Shankwal and references to county and block West rence appear amid garbled phrases. The text indicates property transfers and a probate-related deed in progress with unclear specifics.

Waranty Bryant Shankwal Williams Mont Rence Kuna David A. Hill

Young People’s Alliance Meeting At Mrs Schultz Home

Members and friends of the Young People’s Alliance of the Evangelical Church gathered at Mrs. George Schultz’s home. The event featured serving ice cream and cake after discussions led by partners of the mission committee.

People's’ Alliance Young People's Alli~ance Evangelical Church George Schultz Amerithe

Big Meeting on vacant lots plan for city spring

The Chambers of Commerce committee on cultivating all vacant city lots aims to attract a large attendance at Monday night’s meeting. Prof Hunter and T Adams of Chicago, linked to PF A U history in California, visited Lawrence briefly with F A U officers.

Charber F Commerce Committee Hunter T. Adams Chicago Supreme Council of the PF. A. U California Lawrence

Tiredness and poor appetite linked to liver strain

Advice from W M Gratsky on self care for fatigue and loss of appetite. Suggests excessive activity of the liver due to stimulants, proposes morning hot water with lemon, light exercise, outdoor air, weekly vegetable laxative blends, and Anuric double strength for a week or two to relieve bodily aches. Also warns of infections from poor habits and suggests avoiding alcohol coffee and tonics.

W. M. Gratsky Pierce

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