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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
2
The city operates a large water softening plant producing about 190 million gallons daily. The report notes costs per person and per pound of soap, and organizers plan demonstrations at the Physics building next week to show the plant in operation to interested townspeople.
The item discusses Mr. Peckham of Clay Center owning clothing stores and noting long municipal Winterworks service. It mentions the water plant profits aiding the electric plant, and references the city securing both systems several years ago and placing them under one management.
A city wide display boasts the largest and finest line of new wallpapers. The advertisement highlights full size packages and quality options.
Fragments indicate Wiedemann's advertises a weekend sale with reduced prices on various goods. Details are unclear but emphasize two day event titled as a frugal, first rate sale with emphasis on bargains.
A garbled OCR piece touts a blood disorder cure and warnings about impurities. It references vitality, skin eruptions, and circulation with dubious claims. The text rambles through names and places, ending with a commentary on legality and public confidence.
Rahskopf a plumber of 740 Massachusetts street argues for municipal ownership of the waterworks. He claims the plant is worth more now than a year ago, cites better pipe and water quality due to improvements and new wells, and says the private syndicate running the plant has not provided value.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds. It promises to open nasal passages, ease head congestion, and relieve sneezing feverishness and sore throat with two hour dosing, claiming quick, simple relief at a low price.
An old Cleveland ad promotes Zemo as a dissolving liquid that quickly cleanses and soothes skin, claiming it stops torture and relieves skin diseases. It touts easy application, low cost, and immediate effect without harmful drugs.
Weaker says dye shortages due to the war press New York markets. Hotels crowded. many travelers forced to change rooms nightly. Buyers report unprecedented price rises, late deliveries, and unusual stock hoarding. Textile lines like silk, muslin, linens see scarce supply as European conflict disrupts dyes and shipments.
An aged advertisement fragment promotes Foley’s Pills and related products for coughs, colds, croup, lame back, indigestion, constipation, and biliousness. It lists wholesale distributors and hints at mail order purchase, typical of early 20th century retail notices.
A fragmented note suggests Miss Huth Standish Cady traveled to Kansas City for a day, while a remarried line mocks form standards. The garbled OCR hints at a namesake corset maker and a puzzling event in a local paper.
An old advertisement warns readers of weakness from overwork and poor habits and touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a health remedy. It claims three capsules daily can restore strength, addressing ailments like uric acid poisoning and kidney issues, with a money-back guarantee. Prices 24¢ 0c and $1.00 per box. Look for GOLD MEDAL on the box.
C W Smith Ford Agent advertises repair and parts for Fords at 1406 Masg St Savguor with claims of strengthened by Hood s Sarsaparilla and mentions of various local supplies and services including Kodak film and home lighting.
Lawrence High School schedules a home game against Baldwin Medical School Saturday night. Both teams match up closely based on past showings, with Baldwin featuring new players under coach Allis and Lawrence seeking another victory after strong practice sessions.
The Coram California area prepares for an April election as it seeks incorporation as a city. The small community, with about 24 residents and five soldiers noted in historical text, aims to form the smallest incorporated city in the state, reflecting local push for self governance and municipal status.
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