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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
10
A column extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable laxative for growing children. It notes regular bowel health as vital, promotes the remedy for home use, and invites readers to obtain a bottle by mail sample or purchase from drugstores.
A sports or motivational passage urges perseverance and resilience. It emphasizes not whining or blaming unfair conditions or umpires, stating victories come only with overcoming difficulties and giving best effort to the end. It frames determination as essential to success in any condition.
The fragmentary notice mentions a pocket camera and pricing hints. It notes a sale or display by McCollochis and references apples or strawberries and sleeping comfort, but specifics are unclear due to poor OCR quality.
The notice recounts penalties for servants in 1680 including fines for breaking a teapot and for pride and neglect. It also mentions a servant's punishment for church attendance, drunkenness, and leaving work, with several monetary penalties. The text shifts to Chinese New Year customs showing debt settlement, gifting, and housecleaning, and ends with musings on animal peculiarities and horse behavior.
In a student council election held yesterday at KU Gedney received 170 votes more than challenger Chauncey Hunter after his writing on ballots was accepted to correct a technical omission. Kenneth Gedney won the cheerleader post, with Monier Jank and a full slate of officers elected across the school, including presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, and various reps from the school of excellence and engineers.
A crowded Wa Editorial Association update lists staffers and contributors from numerous Kansas papers such as the Winter Courier, Globe, Recordens, and Topeka Daily Capital. The report notes a large turnout at Lawconer for visiting editors and a revival of the tabernacle in Wattans City while school events and editor activities draw attention across Lawrence and neighboring towns.
A fragmented newspaper page recalls figures from journalism and public life with stray names, roles, and events. The text mentions reporters and editors from Topeka and Holton, along with scattered references to state officials, a university correspondent, and a public instruction superintendent.
Road costs vary with construction type grading drainage and materials. Estimates from highway specialists place macadam in the southern states from 4000 to 6000 per mile gravel 3500 to 2500 and clay soils 800 to 8400. In New England higher ranges 6000 to 9000 for macadam 2200 to 3090 for gravel and 3100 to 15080 for bituminous macadam. Michigan and Ohio figures cited show macadam around 4000 per mile clay gravel 1000 and concrete around 314000.
In the boom days of railroad building counties issued bonds to span borders, low land sale prices and long repayment periods. Some counties still pay, some repudiated, others faced decades of litigation. Despite mud and chuckholes, roads aided agricultural growth as freight cost per ton per mile remained a key issue.
A low cost spline drag project labeled Economic Maintenance aims to aid public highway upkeep. The plan, described as an improvement, can be built cheaply and operated by AAFORE with capacity to drive two teams.
The note argues better roads would cut freight costs, citing a ton of freight moved by rail and road across ten miles as costly. It suggests improved highways would lower fuel and transport expenses for goods and people.
The Baker University student council invited Billy Sunday to Baldwin for a visit. No definite response has been received, but women students expect he may consent to come for a few hours on an unspecified morning during the current week. The Lightheel commencement program proceeds with a May 28 sermon by Dr. Klvne and a commencement address by Dr. Givay. Baker defeated Normals 3 and 0, with Stucky and the Baker staff delivering solid pitching and defense.
County treasurer reports on Thursday visit with Julia and Catherine Van Kenven. They were joined by their sisters Misses Helen and Ruth Van Waueren during a trip to Kansas City last Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. Jeanne Berfer son of Des Moines Iowa says four years ago severe illness left her told by doctors to risk surgery. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for strengthening her system and preventing operation and urges others to seek advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
A simple home remedy claims four ounces of plain liquid arvon applied at night will moisten and rub into the scalp, dissolving dandruff by morning. Three or four applications are said to destroy all signs of dandruff and stop itching, leaving hair fluffy and soft. The remedy is described as inexpensive and available at drug stores.
An advertisement claims Maya's Wonderful Remedy restores health for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It asserts one dose proves effectiveness by removing catarrh bile accretions and chronic inflammation and offers a booklet on stomach ailments from Geo Mayr Chicago. Available through druggists including Round Corner Drug.
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