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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
2
An old promotional piece discusses child constipation and digestion, endorsing Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe mild laxative. It cites Mrs. Darling RLF D of Bellview Pa and promises guaranteed results with sample requests by mail.
The article notes Queen Victoria never tolerated tobacco in any form and relegated smoking rooms to distant parts of her homes. It says even royalty were warned not to smoke in their own apartments when visiting, highlighting strict anti smoking attitudes of the era.
A letter from a young English immigrant describes America as bustling and progressive. He emphasizes the need to work to succeed, asserting that being busy is essential and the specific job matters less than the effort and persistence required to win out.
The article argues the sun will cease to emit light and heat in about seven million years. Before then, Earth and other planets will become barren, lifeless worlds as celestial conditions change over vast timescales.
Paterfamilias laments the growing realism in mechanical toys. He claims such realism offends moral sensibilities and cites collateral impact on entertainment pages. The letter critiques the Evening Standard and St James Gazette for coverage.
A hopeful actor, after securing an intro to a famous manager, awaits a verdict on a trial date. The manager responds that if the actor is ever imprisoned for acting, it would be a grave miscarriage of justice.
A passerby notices a startling portrait recently painted by an impressionist. The subject jokes about his appearance, saying he tries to look like the image, prompting a lighthearted exchange about the artwork and its influence on his look.
The Japanese telegraph service reports damage to submarine cables off the coast of Japan caused by ash ing trawlers. Increased trawler numbers due to profitable fishing have disrupted cable service, prompting government telegraphs and agriculture departments to confer on remedies.
A stage director with 32 years in theater testified in a lawsuit over play ownership saying he never heard of a play being produced or written by others. He asserted the chief duty of a stage director is meddling with management and claimed some directors even attempt to revamp Shakespeare.
A fragment quoting William Makepeace Thackeray on a woman's role in emotion and fortune. It asks who consoles and uplifts in sorrow, joy, prosperity, and disgrace, answering that only a woman can. The sentiment reflects Thackeray’s praise of female support and gentleness amid life’s slings and outrageous fortune.
A New York department store advertises Kurdish rugs claiming they offer better values, describing Kurds as a robber tribe who steal wool from semi wild sheep herds, a point used to explain rug prices and quality. The display cites Kurds as supplying most of the wool for Kurdi rugs.
A compact appetizer recipe using saltines or small crackers topped with a thin layer of deviled jam. Layer a slice of Swiss cheese over the jam on each ham piece, season with salt and paprika, and heat until the cheese softens. Serve hot, one or two crackers per person.
A short, quaint note shows young Helen Smith struggling to end her prayer. She finally blurts out a sincere closing, addressing the unseen listener with heartfelt politeness.
An errant pup sparks a chase as two boys pursue along Broadway and Wall Street. The dog dodges, crowds form, and a late officer from a janitorial society seizes the animal after repeated rescues. The boys ultimately lose the dog to the officer and the crowd disperses.
Gerald Stanley Lee compares the mind to a factory with the conscious leader in headquarters and the subconscious as the working machinery below. He describes how growth sharpens the mind, sending power and ideas upward while the subconscious operates unseen in the basement.
A story from Edmund Gosse's reminiscences recounts a Cracow university professor visiting Cambridge. Henry Sidgwick notes youth in cricket and elsewhere, the Polish guest replying that Cracow hides behind a mask whenever asked about such scenes.
The Chicago American quotes experts noting that rugged farmers appear older, city men stay brisk and sharp into later years. Across the country, doctors find country folk no healthier on average than urban residents, despite stereotypes.
Elizabeth Towne quotes in Nautilus on inner wisdom as the true force shaping peace and happiness. The visible world changes, while inner ideals and a clear conscience yield lasting value beyond wealth or honor. The text also notes a method about softening gold by maintaining at the bolting temperature of water for four days.
A Teal personal interest connects to the customer beyond orders and money, building a close association and active support that strengthens business and drives return purchases. The note emphasizes leveraging personal ties to foster repeat engagements and durable relationships.
A teacher asks Richard to name a letter. He proudly answers B, saying it is a 12 jammed together. The narrator notes Richard is quick at learning figures, while Richard’s mother is explained to the teacher.
A Marbury Alabama resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy highly for coughs colds and whooping cough. The testimonial notes it works well for children and adults and recommends it to all dealers.
An aged silver potato ring from 18th century Ireland appeared among gifts at a prominent Irish wedding. The ring served as a stand for the large wooden bowl that held the family dinner’s centerpiece, the potato, reflecting traditional dinner table practices.
A 19th century patent medicine claim asserts Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, eases diabetes and back pain, and even treats child bladder issues. It promises two months of treatment per bottle and offers testimonials from Kansas, with Dr. E. W. Hall as the listed contact in St. Louis.
Mrs Heath and her sister discuss a neighbor Daisy praising her cook as an old family servant. They are astonished at the phrase and remark that the cook has only stayed six months, implying surprise at long tenure. The exchange captures social attitudes toward domestic help in a lighthearted dialect.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts Madame and others urging Ambassador Wilson to intercede for detained husbands. It notes claims that the U S envoy believed the President and Vice President would be executed to justify punitive actions. Details include protective actions for American families and a card naming relatives.
Janet McKenzie Hill outlines a simple breakfast muffin recipe using double raise baking powder two slightly rounded teaspoons salt three tablespoons sugar butter or lard egg water or milk and optional raisins or currants. Mix dry ingredients, add unbeaten egg melted fat and liquid, beat until smooth, bake in greased tins until rising to the pan top then reduce heat to bake through. yields about 12 large muffins.
The passage records dialogue about Diaz and Huerta amid revolution, noting arrest fears and peace claims, plus a sparse classroom scene where a boy reports progress from ancient history to zero under his father’s questioning. Names include Diaz Huerta and Alcalde, with references to protests and public unrest.
Sir Henry Irving remarked he was no university man and kept a secretary who was. Bernard Shaw quipped his education was interrupted by his school days, highlighting wit about formal schooling and self made learning.
A fragment from Harpers Weekly presents a dialogue about a young man’s intentions with a daughter. The passage features a Major confronting the youth about propriety and a boastful reply. The excerpt reflects period social tension and romantic advance within a domestic scene.
A dialogue portrays strong emotions as one speaker declares disbelief that the father would permit his daughter to wed. The other responds with irony about being less upset than the first was when the idea was suggested.
The piece emphasizes contrasting life for interest and harmony, advising laughter at oneself as a sign of imagination. It notes avoiding excess of sorrow or joy to maintain balance, and suggests that laughing at personal failures reveals creativity and empathy toward how others perceive you.
A hunter recalls seeing a large bear about a mile north of a location, while a woodchopper and youth respond with curiosity guiding the direction. Chicago Daily News reports a vivid scene of woods and pursuit.
London Tattler ae reports on a domestic intrigue where a calm maid named Mapy is drawn into marriage with high costs. The item notes social consequences and financial strain, reflecting newsroom tone of the era.
Dialogue captures editor and owner arguing over reporters assigned to cover the president's wife children household staff and visiting relatives while admitting no reporter fixed for news about the president himself. The exchange highlights newsroom shortages and humor.
The use of dog flesh as a food source is spreading in Germany, including Berlin. Working men have long relied on dogs as a substantial daily fare in Saxony, with thousands consumed annually, now extending into Prussia as a result of necessity.
A fragment from Harpers Weekly notes that aged glass reveals prismatic hues as it decays. The process yields thin laminae that catch sunlight, creating a splendid play of colors. The description compares glass to forest leaves, becoming more beautiful as it approaches depolarization.
A fragmented quotation explores early Western women’s voice in politics through stylized alliteration. The text hints at empowerment and debate surrounding newly enfranchised individuals, presenting a literary glimpse of public discourse and rhetoric.
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