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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
3
Search efforts continue for a boy who ran away yesterday from Utawa. The city schools and the juvenile court assist the family in locating him. The boy, Lloyd, left a comfortable home and did not return last night or leave clues to his whereabouts.
An old time ad praises Wiedemann’s confectionery and Hall’s Texas Wonder medicine. It touts chocolate and vanilla ice creams, assorted caramels, and fruit flavors while promoting a health remedy with a 60 day cheap bottle. The copy names Dr E W Hall of St Louis for testimonials and lists prices and flavors.
A bond hearing for Stuckey was scheduled for May 2 as the state sought collection. The bondsman sought discussion of two issues including a prior suit and a possible appeal to the Supreme Court. Judge Start presided and addressed both citations.
Report outlines a cow believed bitten by a dog near Centrapilis causing convulsions and rapid decline. A large number of rabid incidents were observed locally. investigators note the animal’s behavior and urge caution as symptoms develop.
Fragmented notes mention Fresh stake ties at Floral Coystesessare and a series of names including Balad Weil and Mies Ningt Vein visiting Nin vol Neh. Other entries refer to a barrel of Sherman Stox and coffee at 20 cents per pound at Windmill Grocery, with stray references to persons and places.
Court reports show a band of men near the Delaware River charged with stoking a fire on a brush patch east of the river. Wardens said the group shouted Friday and laid plans to wait for harvesters, facing a daily fine and possible penalties.
An advertising notice promotes Dr Caldwell syrup Pepsin as a permanent cure for constipation. It claims thousands use it and offers a free sample bottle by mailing name and address to Dr Caldwell, Monticello, with endorsements from J J Petty Antonville Missouri and George W Zimmerman Turamburg Pennsylvania. The ad asserts the product restores natural digestion and urges readers to abandon salts and cathartics. It emphasizes medical advice and volunteer support from Dr Caldwell.
An Ottawa man reports an odd incident involving a duckling, a Dutch tourist, and a mixed breed chicken that laid a pretzel shaped egg. Locals describe the scene as a curious gathering with humorous conjecture about the strange egg.
Fragmentary report references Cherryvale farmer market activity with 2500 bushels last year and mentions sweet potatoes, pricing, sellers, and local names. Text is garbled with many unreadable words and unclear dates or events, providing only scattered hints of market conditions and individuals.
A man named Van Meter of 126 South Dockory Street collapsed after a clothesline incident. He did not regain consciousness until today. He was found unresponsive with head and body injuries and remains hospitalized with serious condition.
An advertisement offers a cold cure claiming a one day result with laxative bromosine tablets quinine. Cenquists refund money if it fails to cure and W Groves signature on each box. Price is 25 cents.
Real estate transfers show activity in Henley and Lawrence Kine areas with multiple parcels described. Transactions mention a WY site, a Kibwerth shop, and a W200 place beginning. Details read like a notice of transfers spanning several parcels with terms and durations noted in the NW SOUP and SW eur zones.
A dated notice from yesterday lists buyers Lonnie BE Nyman of Kansas City and Eben Be Anderson with Mattie W. Dreyer of Leeano Missouri vrosing 20 cents per pound at Wiedeman for a marowell lot.
A veteran was struck by a rail vehicle west of Mont Valley Cemetery, sustaining a crushed shoulder and fatal injuries. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as a man named Adekuad, an inmate at the Home Packamb, was reportedly near the tracks. The caboose alerted Captain Bax Waterhouse, adjutant, and the injured man was transported to the hospital. at press time his condition was uncertain and he is believed to be 87 years old.
An ad asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills cure rheumatism by building up blood during attacks. A Berwyn Oklahoma man testifies his youth suffered rheumatism, liver trouble, and illness until using the pills. The company offers six boxes for 30 dollars via mail from Schenectady New York.
An advertisement claims rain will help wheat, then markets a cure for deafness. It asserts catarrh causes most deafness and promises $100 for a cure by Fall’s Nervine Cure, with instructions to send for pamphlets. Henry and Noleda advertise the remedy, sold by druggists.
Disorder described as larger wages imperatives trigger a wave of resignations among workmen. Reports state many will strike and others promise to join, causing labor unrest in the building trades amid stalled daily duties and potential project slowdowns.
Fragments describe scarce upland peaches with unclear references to varieties and harvest conditions. OCR errors obscure key details such as locations, dates, and quantities, leaving a puzzling item that reads like a brief market note with scattered fruit terminology.
An old newspaper ad claims kidney trouble preys on the mind and body, causing fatigue, loss of cheer, and weaker health. It promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy and offers free samples with a mail-in address for purchase.
Shami May 2 report describes mechanical classroom activity as students build and study biplanes and monoplanes. The article notes models, propeller tests, and hands on practice with small aircraft parts, reflecting educational focus on aviation basics.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions phases phase related to syaminer and willis with dense terms. It references JOHN IS SOPLE RE BR and a Phortest Ha Mita phrase. Readable details are minimal and no coherent event is evident.
The deserter from the 13th Infantry at Fort Riley Kansas was sentenced to dishonorable discharge for forfeiture of pay and allowances and confinement for three years. The incident occurred during maneuvers and involved a fatigue detail at the fort with a complex sequence of events described in the report.
A nationwide chorus of druggists advocates Vinol the cod liver and iron tonic claiming it restores strength and vitality. Testimonials from UC A Potterfield of Clarlston West Virginia and F Brady of New York extol long term personal use with guaranteed refunds if no improvement. The message urges readers to try Vinol with money back assurance. Hoans Cointment advertised for itch relief and piles.
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