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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text presents a cryptic tale featuring a volunteer cornstalk and agricultural scenes. Mentions cultivation, guards, and a mix of disjointed phrases including references to a project or person named Merare and various measurements and actions.
A promotional notice extolls starting the day with hot water and a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this practice boosts appetite, relieves constipation and various ailments, and offers a quarter pound of phosphate from drug stores at low cost.
A household remedy promotes pine extract cough syrup made with pine s and sugar claiming fast relief from chest cold coughs within 24 hours. The ad touts ease of preparation and pleasant taste, promising immediate effect and urging purchase from an apothecary. It also mentions a photographer who spent years studying wildlife and displaying photographic records.
Rumor claims General Pershing will wed Miss Anta Patton of San Gabriel California upon his return from France. No confirmation from either side. Patton family ties noted with Pershing as a longtime friend and brother of Miss Patton reportedly on the general staff.
Readable garden ad outlines education on planting vegetables. It advises starting seeds indoors, enclosures for postage, and sprout timing for spring crops. Guidance on light, sprout handling, and selecting seeds from Hore. Includes cutting seed pieces with two or more eyes for transplanting.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals Wanda Hoss Lucilie Bar Mary Gladys Sterling Topeka Lawrence and Oklahoma Cr, with unclear roles. It appears to reference a meeting or event in Topeka with participants and hosts. Details are too unclear to confirm specific actions, dates, or organizations.
Yutaka Minakuchi, noted Japanese writer, speaks at the University in Robinson Gymnasium at 4:30 April 3 on American Japanese relations. He traces present ties to past diplomacy and discusses future world politics. Minakuchi studied Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, and Yale. formerly pastor in Asheville and Cheater Fell. active in chautauqua. involved in Raymond Robins and Fred Smithson campaigns. An asbestos fire insurance ad appears with agency query.
The article reports W V. Hingins of the commission saying the central government is gradually curbing pre war powers. The railroad administration still handles rate issues but has allowed the commission to resume control over station extensions and improvements. Hingins notes no quick restoration of powers to state commissions.
A Wichita man identified as John Franklin 60 died after surviving a broken neck for fifteen years following an 1961 accident when a colt reared and fell back on him. Doctors note the injury did not heal fully yet his death was linked to the incident. Medical reports recount his long recovery and partial rehabilitation before fatal complications arose.
A Wichita drive plans to attract the Thirty-fifth Division homecoming and host a major celebration. A committee urged Governor Henry W. Averill to lobby the war department to bring the division to Wichita for a joint homecoming. Prof C F Johnson of the University of Kansas will speak at the University Club on Friday at 5:30 pm about camp life and big game in northern woods.
The article extols a midlife ideal of health and vigor for women. It praises avoiding nervousness headaches backaches sleeplessness and melancholy and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and strength for forty five years.
J B Holmes was called to Wichita on Maemers & Hawkers Insurance business. George Kirchoff Jr Max Wilhelm and Capt John C C Amick became Rotarians at today’s luncheon, described as vigorous young executives swelling the rising organization. Mr and Mrs A E Reynolds sold Grant township farm, bought 100 acres at Oak Grove Missouri near Kansas City and will move in at once. buyers later offered $1,000,000 for the deal within a day. Lawrenc Taxicab Co at 708 Mass offers prompt day and night service. cars stored repaired and washed.
The community notes Grace Wirt speaks on manners at the chapel while Charles Allderdice and Miss Dedson visit from Coldwater. Hobo Day observed with costumes and parades at the high school. Frances McLeod gave a piano recital assisted by Ida Hunt. Prof Rowland praises McLeod. Mrs. McLeod visits Frances in Delta Zeta house. Miss Goucher of Gingling College will lecture at First M. E. church, 7 o clock, Thursday. Baker University is noted for its singing college.
An old health warning emphasizes only genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross. It cautions that fraudulent aspirins sold by a Brooklyn dealer were mostly talcum powder and urges consumers to request the Bayer Cross on the package and on every tablet along with proper dosing directions.
The text is fragmented and mentions Mrs Ruchty and the marriage of her daughter to Mr Philips of Bless tom. The readable portions reference a Tuesday retirement and a wedding event, but the source remains garbled with multiple overlapping fragments. Names and places are incomplete.
Walter Bo Dutch Martin sends word of the death of his infant daughter to friends in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Murty now reside in Peoria Illinois.
Sergeant Theodore Chariton, formerly with a medical detachment at Walmeroth Germany, has received his discharge and will soon return to Lawrence to be connected with the Chariton and Melton agency.
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