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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
12
A fragmented reminiscence cites golf culture and a dramatic punishment from Edinburgh street caddie days. It notes how the term caddie evolved from harsh public penalties to a humane modern view while recalling 19th century London and Westminster Gazette reflections on golf’s human side.
A historic Marseburg raven in Prussian Saxony is described as a successor to a medieval court bird tied to a knight Thilo von Trotha. The knight condemned an innocent man to death after jewelry went missing and later the jewelled corpse was found in a raven nest. The raven’s lineage carries a symbol of the accused man’s plea. The line of caged birds traces to that medieval incident and Thilo von Trotha’s punishment.
A French judge ruled in a dressmaker case that a wife should not spend more on her year’s clothes than her husband pays for his rent. The court found the husband’s credit for his wife’s outfits excessive and ordered payment of 80 to settle the bill plus costs.
A Bombay Museum tale describes an Australian diamond snake unable to shed its skin. An Ene Tish surgeon aided, using tools to peel the old skin from its back after the native keeper restrained the snake. The event reflects the animal’s struggle and the medical intervention.
A Tacoma boarding house dog named Shep awoke to a lamp explosion and led inmates to safety, but perished in the blaze. Life magazine notes the dog acted with a “scientific spirit,” sacrificing himself to save others, despite lacking any real knowledge of human life or science.
An unearthed manuscript portrays Gudula Rothschild, mother of Maier Amschel Rothschild, in 18th–19th century Frankfurt. It recounts her calming a son facing conscription and predicting “there will be no war” as bankers consult her on international finance. The piece shifts to a discussion on white colonization biases and racial adaptation to tropical climates, questioning skin color and resilience under sun.
A New York Press item discusses a recent book arguing child labor under certain conditions may not harm children. It notes convincing examples yet cautions workers should not imply factory work is ideal, praising responsible child care among the janitor’s children and predicting these youngsters may mature into better adults than their wealthier peers.
A dated discussion on toothbrush use weighs the pros and cons of regular cleaning versus stern antiseptic practices. It notes soft brushes as essential and cautions that chalk has limited value for whitening. The piece concludes with a nod to the Hospital Landon.
A fragmentary column hints that pride and money corrupt the well bred as wind and fate alter fortunes. The piece reflects social satire on wealth and status through oblique, era-tinged phrases.
A tale of a dull husband who avoids serious art in favor of moving pictures. He drags his wife to galleries, mocks her tears at somber works, and scoffs at sad scenes. He seeks Leonardo da Vinci and finds even the Mona Lisa displayed as a moving image, proving his disdain for high art.
A New Yorker traveler muses on color, arguing color derives emotion and mood, likening color to flavor. He claims color influences perception, prefers certain hues, and would adjust theater settings and decor to match audience taste, even shaping acoustics.
A writer notes comparisons between European and American women around age thirty, with a playful view of fixed expressions and youthful looks. The piece urges readers to check their own reflection, suggesting a pleasant mindset can make years seem to fade and a brighter countenance read as a better face to the world.
A Portuguese court at Villa Franca de Xira used a novel justice method after a counterfeiting charge left jurors deadlocked. Two papers reading guilty and innocent were drawn by a juryman. the chosen paper read guilty and the prisoner received the maximum penalty.
Modern improvement hints at lining a telephone booth with tin as a soundproofing idea. A jest suggests testing the scheme on a daughter’s piano as a witty aside.
Local framing shop touts ability to craft eight picture displays to customer order. Squires Studio advertises flexible sizing and ready to satisfy varied framing needs with personalized service.
Fragmentary account reports a probe into missionary vice in St Louis with mentions of senators, administration, and proposed joint committees. It notes opposition to a Gre resolution and hints at investigations into appropriations and living wage plans, with scattered local notices and unrelated items.
$100 reward offered if Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. The ad touts internal use to reach mucous membranes, claiming it stops disease at its foundation and strengthens constitution. Proponents claim testimonials support efficacy and invite skeptical readers to send inquiries.
An advertisement touts Knowlton’s Danderine as the best remedy for dandruff and itchy scalp, claiming it doubles hair beauty, dissolves dandruff, prevents shedding, and leaves hair soft and lustrous. It urges immediate purchase of a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
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