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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
2
The Vinland community page notes visitors and family gatherings across town. Shoppers, weekly social visits, and neighbors report on events at homes, churches, and stores with various names and omissions due to OCR gaps.
An agricultural note outlines tobacco extracts as a spray to destroy aphids and other pests on melons and cucumbers. It describes making a solution from tobacco and other ingredients, detailing steeping stems or soaking materials to create a strong decoction for plant protection.
The article describes an effective poison bait for cutworms using a mix of substances. It explains proportions such as twenty parts of the bait with one part of a green dye and notes preparation steps for home gardeners to apply at planting time.
T W Evans of Tecumseh Kansas recounts a sensational 19th century chase as Kansas City Times reporters stole the Governor’s message from the legislature. An express wagon race, police pursuit, and a dramatic engine break end with the message reaching the Times office just in time for the morning edition. The incident floods Kansas with copies and creates a public stir over press scoops.
A fragment discussing trust practices and remedies for pests in crops. It mentions using water and oil mixtures to trap or wash away worms and brush them away rather thanPoisons, and notes that cultivation is important for control.
An old newspaper ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable cure for tired appetites digestive troubles pimples and eruptions headaches and general blood impurities. It claims forty years of testing strengthens fevers and supports the whole system. The copy urges readers to ask their pharmacist and begin taking it today.
Friends church invites the public to two talks by Rev Haworth and Prof Strong on National Prohibition and International Peace. Haworth speaks at 10 o clock Saturday morning and Strong at 3 o clock afternoon. Special music will accompany both sessions.
A large crowd gathered in the Haskell addition near Rhode Island Street for a lot drawing conducted by a three-member committee. Marvel Holloway won the prize after the third number drawn from 825 registrations was selected, with the process blindfolded for fairness.
A War ren street Baptist Church property project aims to spend between 315,500 and 32,000 for repairs. Plans include cement basement flooring and plastered walls, adding a two story wing for dressing rooms and toilets, and repairing cement walks. Lloyd Ware from the Vr Theatre led a Topeka trip with three film titles to be censored by the Kansas State Board of Censorship.
A tailor named Frank Fuzié was arrested in connection with the murder of a five year old girl Lenore Conn and a four year old boy Charles M. The suspect was taken into custody today without bond and is charged with attacking Helen Manning in the hallway of her home last Sunday.
An old advertisement touts a product named ADAP or TIZ for foot pain and swelling. It claims quick relief, comfortable shoes, and a money back guarantee. The copy warns against sniffing and promises "good feet" with regular use. A stray line references a local crime causing neighborhood fear.
Reports describe riots in Constantinople with widespread looting of principal shops and hotels. The Sultan's Guard has been called in to restore order as authorities respond to the unrest.
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