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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1915
Page
3
A discussion before the Imperial Council on expelling German citizens from Russia due to wartime policy. Proposals split between removing German rights and preserving them for essential professionals, with emphasis on property seizure and the impact on administration and industry. The report notes Germans hold many leadership roles yet face pressure as the state weighs rapid relocation and asset control.
Readers learn of injured soldiers and their quiet, secretive departure arrangements at Victoria, with spectators watching as the convoy left. Reports note surgeons and orderlies diligently caring for patients under medical supervision, while others recall battles and origins in Falkestone and Mastii areas.
The text argues against using soap or shampoo on hair. It recommends ordinary refined cocoanut oil as a gentle cleanser, using one or two teaspoonfuls with water to create lather that cleanses hair and scalp, removes dust and oil, and leaves the hair soft and manageable. It notes cocoanut oil is cheap, pure, greaseless, and available at pharmacies for household use.
Fragmented OCR outlines a bizarre product claim and a chaotic tale of injury and travel. A testimonial style fragment mentions a toilet powder, price, and a disjointed medical encounter. The narrator recounts a head injury, a surgeon, and being loaded onto a train after partial recovery. The piece ends with uncertainty about returning home.
Local notices promote Setitiusar’s Conem Expectorant for stubborn coughs with claims of relief after two weeks of use. Consumers urged to test at home while refunds are promised if not satisfied. Store locations referenced include Warren Street and residence of a florist on Pru uid Warren streets. Date appears as May 1 and mentions of a Dane Comiky Cea.
A report notes Berlin residents discussing practical living costs and scarce resources. Prominent figures address wage, food scarcity, and the burden on women, with physicians warning of risks from saturation and poor diet as shortages press on daily life.
Berlin reports March 10 notes gaps in reform efforts as Turkey moves to adopt schooling overhaul. Germany forms a bureau of education within the foreign office to oversee the plan. Preteen Pte Selmidt is named to lead this reform, with a focus on modernizing high school standards in Bucharest and aligning with German educational objectives.
A vintage style ad extols simple home remedies to darken gray hair using sulfur and sage tea. It instructs dampening a sponge and applying to one strand at a time for gradual coverage, claiming hair becomes dark glossy and luxurious after one or two applications. It emphasizes low cost and quick routine.
Fragmentary notes describe soldiers unsure where or why they fight. Private Morin recalls being sent to Bourges, then loaded into trains, landed after two days, and wounded. The report hints at general disarray and lack of clear mission among troops.
Reports from wartime dispatches describe Przemysl under a four month siege by Russian forces. Local supply lines remain sufficient for about three months, with civilian rations tightly controlled by the military governor. Outside the city, Russian reconnaissance aircraft patrol, while both sides endure harsh conditions and prisoners of war.
Fragmented OCR text references Turkish theater and German military influence, mentioning performers and wartime context. Notes unclear names and dates, but implies collaboration or influence affecting Turkish artistic acts.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a dispute over public notices and a legal process involving vendors and recipients. It mentions names, addresses, and claims about benefits and remedies, with unclear dates and specific actions. The passage appears to describe procedural steps surrounding notices and financial or professional claims.
A small Austrian scouting party in Galicia, dressed in disguise, slipped through Russian lines using forest trails and night movement. They passed a Russian cavalry division led by a Circassian prince, then crossed a temporary bridge to hinder advancing troops, causing a retreat. The tale ends with a reflective quip about judgment of men's habits.
Prolonged bad weather strains horse teams and wagons used by the transfer company. F T Evans notes hundreds in equipment damage including shoes and harness wear. He reports no serious horse injuries yet but fears further strain with more freezes. Mount Oread, paper mill grade, and North Lawrence hills are hardest on rigs. More families settle in Lawrence thanks to University students, with 20 to 30 percent of residents coming for that reason, while others depart but the trend grows slowly.
Waters and wife Mercedes transfer property to Hel Blair for $15.00 with full satisfaction of all liens and encumbrances. Described as west 2 of lots 9 and 10 or west 1 of south 25 feet of Lot Allau bork A in South Lawrenes, in Learnard's subdivision, part below.
A wave of candidates emerges for Lawrence city offices ahead of the March 9, 1915 primaries. Names include Griven for mayor, Menger for mayoral nomination, B L Grittin for Board of Education, W J Francis, Henry Bowonin for mayor, W Carman for mayor nomination, Mrs Whit Churchill for Treasurer of the Board of Education, Harleigh E Benson, Geo Innes for re election to the Board of Education, and Scott R Holloway announcing candidacy for the School Board. Several entries note races are subject to primaries.
Advertisement notes Pape's Diapepsin promises relief from nervous dyspepsia and indigestion within five minutes. It claims to settle sour stomachs, gas, heartburn, and nausea, with a fifty cent case for home use. Also mentions a public sale of farm equipment near Midland and Lawrence with numerous items and farm implements.
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