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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
6
An ad promises Stuart’s Calivein Waters will purify blood to clear pimples and eruptions in days. It claims quick cures for boils and a dramatic facial transformation, urging readers to buy through local sellers and noting a legal consult involvement in related matters.
Katharine Baker notes a casual plan for a luncheon expecting one or two dozen guests. The central question is how many chickens to cook for 12 or 24 attendees. The answer in the Adauntle cites that cooking enough for 24 suffices for 12, implying generous portions or leftovers.
A farmer reports that cheesecloth coverings for plants, used as a moisture barrier and insect shield, force growth and reduce watering. Cucumbers under the fabric were picked two weeks earlier than usual, fueling plans for larger trials next year.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at an operatic rehearsal scene. A director admonishes a singer, joking about the lack of noise and the aim to wake someone with performance. Names and clear context are unclear due to garbled OCR.
An advertisement extols Cascaret laxatives promising rapid relief from bilious stomachs and constipation. It claims to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels, remove sour undigested matter and foul gases, and advertise a 10 cent box from druggists. It urges immediate use for quick cleansing by morning.
A severe two day windstorm and hail battered Junction City and surrounding towns in Kansas, causing extensive property damage, downed lines and darkened streets. Homes and businesses including a furniture store and Hallier school house suffered damaged roofs and windows while snow and ice cloaked roads. Damage runs into thousands of dollars and visibility was limited as storms moved through Clay and nearby counties. Deaths or injuries are not mentioned. Daniel Webster quote appears at article end.
A short note stresses that salespeople must start with genuine courtesy to leave a deeper customer impression. Frequent, heartfelt thanks can elevate transactions and foster lasting business relationships.
Residents along the Allegheny Valley near Pittsburgh fled their homes as a massive meteor, described as ten tons with a long tail, burst from the sky. The object fell with a loud crash and left a smokelike, incandescent mass the following day, frightening local villagers and prompting reports of a blazing trail across several miles.
J. H. Lowett D.D. argues that life wasted on petty gains and money chasing fails to seek noble aims. He contrasts zeal for artificial gems with the value of true pearls, urging readers to pursue worthy, grand purposes beyond wealth.
An old London story about Dick Whittington is described as a true tale of a former London lord mayor. The account notes variations claiming Whittington was the son of a knight and that similar versions exist in Italy Britain Norway Russia and a Persian author’s book.
A quotation from Charles Darwin on the value of reading poetry and listening to music weekly. He argues such tastes keep parts of the brain active and happiness alive, warning that their loss could weaken intellect and moral character.
A vintage advertisement promises instant relief from pain swelling and inflammation with Pyramid Drug Co. pyramid pile remedy. It urges sending a coupon with name and address to Pyramid Drug Co 420 Pyramid Bldg to receive a sample mail order and claims a regular package costs 50 cents at any drug store.
A fragmented page from the Chicago markets section shows cattle and egg listings with occasional figures. Names like Mark Eley appear amid references to markets in Chicago and beef prices. The text is largely garbled, containing partial headers and stray tokens.
A quotation attributed to Charles Kingsley extols men who succeed by helping others and facing life with a cheerful demeanor, embracing both rough and smooth passages with a smile and resilience.
A compact excerpt outlines a personal vow to seek elegance over luxury and to value character over wealth. It emphasizes study, quick thinking, gentle speech, brave actions, and openhearted listening to nature and art as a guiding symphony for life.
The passage urges individual pace and conscience over dire haste to success. It likens each person to hearing a different drummer and choosing a personal measure, questioning whether rapid growth or premature maturity matters, and suggesting one should follow inner rhythm rather than external clocks.
In a dialogue heavy scene, Mr Richpop questions the meaning of recent moves as Wargley explains a consolidation plan and his role as a holding company executive pending merger completion per Ber's Weekly. The exchange hints at corporate maneuvering and stakes amid a family moment.
The Duke de Roquelaure reported a quarrel among two court ladies. They hurled invectives at each other and debated whether they insulted or called each other homely. The scene suggests a potential reconciliation as tension remains high.
A garbled OCR segment describes illness symptoms and home remedies with mentions of old fashioned amusements, Kardene, and a dissolving solution. The text is fragmentary and hard to interpret, showing deteriorated legible facts and stray phrases without coherent context.
An old classified style ad promotes a patent remedy claiming cure for kidney and bladder troubles in adults and children. It asserts legalized use and mail order delivery from Hall at 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, with testimonials and a price per bottle.
In a brief exchange the speaker laments passing two candy stores yesterday without entering. A companion recalls a prior promise to always turn in, prompting a reflection on shared memories and past behavior.
An excerpted note extols walking barefoot on sand as an invigorating fatigue cure. It claims sand stimulates sole and heel nerves to boost blood circulation and anti-monotony sleep due to the sand’s soporific effect. Also includes scattered, garbled advertising lines for various goods.
Sagsa fras root at Woodward & Co. promotes Woodward's Blood and Liver Renovator for broad disorders. A playful note urges daily walks with a Kodak as an incentive. The item hints Woodward & Co. readiness for spring health needs and promotions.
Fragmented ad style notices advertise remedies and tonics with dubious claims. It lists products and local agents with prices, mentioning exclusive agents and several unclear brand names. The text reads as an OCR garble, but centers on health tonics and indigestion remedies offered locally.
A method describes sprinkling powdered dial on water and noting the powder line’s shift after hours. The line moves east to west while the bowl’s contents drift with Earth’s rotation, leaving powder behind, demonstrating the earth’s spin.
Professor A P Laurie of the Royal Academy described new microscopic pigment tests to identify materials used in works of art from different eras. He noted existing methods are imperfect but his techniques allow detecting forgeries with high certainty, tracing pigments from ancient manuscripts to modern times.
The cockatoo, native to Australia and surrounding Malay islands, forms flocks as young birds gain flight. Snow-white birds circle with loud cries, admired for their elegance before landing. They are intelligent, valued as pets, but can become loud and angry when displeased.
A German professor Meinar dus theorizes how long a water drop stays in the ocean before evaporation and return. He estimates the surface turnover and overall ocean volume, calculating a drop would remain about 3460 years if queued for evaporation. He notes surface water can advance in its turn, but the average stay before rain is about twelve days.
An art lover visiting a Fifth Avenue gallery encounters a dealer who misattributes a modern rework as a genuine Chippendale piece from the say period. The salesman challenges the claim noting the piece’s ponderous feel and modern manufacture.
Publishers propose yearlong mail subscriptions to Daily Journal World and affiliated papers at reduced rates for arrears clearances and spring push. Subscribers may exchange three magazines for a year, with special offers to Lawrencesville carriers, and new nickels from the mint noted among ads.
The notice argues Devoe Tru Tone Paint saves gallons and labor, claiming it costs less per inch of coverage than inferior paints. It asserts HOE paint is the cheapest made and that Devoe offers lower total cost despite higher price per gallon.
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