Investigation Commission to Learn About Parcel Fost Washington
An upcoming investigation panel chaired by Senator Bristow aims to examine federal parcel systems and pension provisions, with hearings anticipated. Discussion covers postal rates, civil war veterans pensions, and administrative procedures, noting photo policy and aging-related health concerns.
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SOME CHEAP MULES
A torn local tale recounts Thad Stevens and Frank Williams plotting a prank after a fight over a cheap mule market. Bell seeks revenge by selling mules while hinting at a bigger payoff, as others wonder about the hidden jest and its outcome.
Care of Soldiers Feet and Army Footwear Study
Major W. W. Reno of Lawrence studied soldiers feet and the impact of shoe design on march efficiency. He found civilian and army feet differ, requiring varied shapes after extensive measurements. An army order recently adopted his suggestions to improve foot comfort and effectiveness.
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Death of Mr Toothaker Ends Long Arizona Real Estate Career
Mr Toothaker, long active in Arizona real estate, died at age 70 after a day of business on the street and a Tuesday dinner with friends. He helped settle Argentine property, led land operations for Kansas Town Company, and served in early frontier skirmishes near Independence and Lawrence, Kansas where he was briefly imprisoned and paroled. He leaves a daughter, Mrs Mary Smith of Chicago.
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Bryan to Visit Kansas and Dems Talk in Topeka
Kansas Democrats attended Bryan birthday dinner at Liv eo, meeting with the next friend to President Wilson. In Topeka, Kansas Natural Gas appeals to the supreme court from receiver ship in Montgomery county. Judge Flannelly granted receivership and the matter awaits the Supreme Court’s prompt hearing.
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Real Estate Transfers Reported In Lawrence Area
J Frank Wilder and wife transfer real estate with Lawrence as grantor to Juliet Buckley and others at 1090 Levee, 222 Lots, 2 less S 150 dt, Lawrence. Jesse E Merver and others, Lawrence, ta WW. Holyfield at 1200 Lots 197 and 189 Eli Street Subdivision in Lawrence.
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World War era cold remedy claims by Chamberlain's Court Remedy
An old column promotes Chamberlain's Court Remedy for bad colds as a safe pleasant relief. It claims rapid action on nature, opens secretions, and full systemic restoration with worldwide sales and reliable druggist availability. The piece also notes social items and local family updates amid fragmented notes.
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Community gathering honors Piersons with club gift
Monday attendees hosted by Mrs. Baldwin at the Literary Club praised Mr. and Mrs. Pierson with a lunch box gift for their trip. Guests included Levette, Richardson, Topping, Bagsby, Dutfee, Stan wix, Day, Armstrong, and others. News also notes the death of George Hollingberry in Kansas City after cancer surgery.
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Burns Cottage Near Ayr Captures Visitor's Quiet Irony
A Californian tourist visiting Ayr near Glasgow is offered the cottage built by William Burns where Robert Burns was born. The American respond with humor stating he doubts how the poet found time to be there, highlighting the enduring local lore around Burns and his home.
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Beads Like Amber From Chinese Jinko Ferns Described
A New York Times writer notes beads resembling amber but made from Chinese jinko fern, pierced and strung for necklaces. The beads mimic ivory with wear, are light in weight, and priced by length per bead, influencing overall string cost.
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Oldest Known Prescription Found on Egyptian Stone
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses the oldest known prescription carved on a stone slab dating about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The two faced inscription uses ancient cursive characters and records a remedy used for fumigation.
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Silent Reflections on Rejection During a Walk
They spoke as they walked. She lamented how terrible it is for a man to be rejected by a woman. He agreed and, after a pause, she admitted she could not bear to end a relationship. A thoughtful silence followed as he pondered the matter.
Awake Man-Talk and Wakeful Farmer Feud
A fragment from a speech scene shows Awake remarking on a speaker's vigor while Farmer Corntessel counters that a man cannot sleep through his own speeches. The exchange highlights a humorous clash over attention and talk.
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Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Restored Shine
A vintage ad touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple at home mist to revive dull faded or streaked hair. It claims a large bottle costs about five cents and that the treatment darkens naturally without obvious regrowth, with results said to appear within a day or two.
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Subscriptions Offered At Deep Discount By Journal World
The Journal World announces a March deadline for a three-for-one offer combining a year of Daily Journal World by mail and Grower & Farmer plus a year of Kimball’s Dairy Farmer or Poultry Culture for 1.50. Subscribers in arrears must pay, and current year dues must be in by April 1. The offer includes March receipts and extra copies, with care for existing prepaid subscribers.
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