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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
2
An old informal health ad claims applying four ounces of liquid arvon at night will dissolve dandruff and stop itching, promising permanent removal after multiple applications and claiming the remedy is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
The state board of agriculture releases the nineteenth biennial report for 1913 covering highways schools rural churches bridges and culverts farm management crops dairy and livestock farming and county statistics. Compiled under J C Mobler this reference work aims to be essential for every farmer in the state with hundreds of illustrations and broad coverage of agricultural and rural life.
A Greek man named Bull Poulog was attacked Monday by a bulldog outside a business on Massachusetts Street. The dog bit his wrist severely, leaving his arm in severe pain and nearly useless.
A promotional ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets improve skin tone, digestion, and liver function, reducing bad breath and pimples. The copy promises visible benefits after a few nights and notes a price of 25 cents per box from All druggists.
A West Belleview group hosted a missionary society afternoon with a lengthy guest list including Mrs. Bertha Koehler, Mrs. Mund, Mrs. Henry Kegert, Miss Anderson, Mrs. Forsyte, and many Whaley family members. After an engaging program a luncheon was served, and attendees lingered over conversations and fellowship.
An OCR fragment lists Care and Cuticura soaps and ointment claims for hair growth and free samples, followed by a long jumble of social notes. It mentions individuals visiting, dinners, and leisure activities in a suburban area, with names such as Mrs. Bryan, Miss Mildred, and Mrs. W. Russell, and references to local households and weekend gatherings. The text is largely unreadable but conveys a social column feel alongside an advertisement notice.
The Varsity presents two features this week The Devil a drama featuring Bessie Bartiscale as a wife drawn into a web of evil spirits and The College Widow a polished production that vividly recreates college life with authentic settings and strong ensemble work.
The page mingles fiction theater notes with real events, referencing The Juggernaut with actors Earle Williams and Anita Stewar, a Lusitania sinking glimpse, wartime mood, and local club reports. It mentions poetry by Rubin and a permissive mix of society notices, meetings, and oddball items across a scattered local scene.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a local church figure in Newton and a pastor involved in unclear events. The garbled lines mention a Rev Gears Joseph Seminary and a pastor Brown with ties to a Baptist church, plus references to travel and unsettled actions.
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