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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
4
Fragmented text analyzes political figures, party divide, and suffrage themes with references to governors, presidents, and Ohio politics. It mentions insurrection, government profits, a stamp tax, division of spoils, and the role of Parents Day and fathers. The piece critiques leadership and party dynamics amid election discourse and progressive shifts.
A long excerpt covers political critique of trusts and monopoly restraint, calls for enforcement changes, and debates over border issues. It mentions Baker University leadership, Mason as a possible head, and student book costs prompting hardship. It notes public concern about education funding and the impact on families, with references to US political tensions and reform ideas.
An advertisement promotes Mother’s Friend as a safe external remedy that prepares the body for childbirth. It claims to expand skin and tissues, reduce tenderness, and ease labor. The text asserts widespread endorsement and instructs readers to request a free book from Bradfield Regulatory Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
A concise lament notes changing values and rising wasteful behavior amid economic strain. The piece suggests extravagance spreads beyond a single group, with emphasis on self-indulgence, guilt, and collective excess.
Sibley report notes Miss Kavita Brow spending time with a group at Linwood, facing fines from local officials. A visitor from Lawrence named Ves ePred Wratt appears. Dalinthe and Capper Publishing are mentioned in relation to an ongoing project.
Washington May 17 The commerce commission says no federal obligation rests upon the interstate center carrier the result of massive vote today The National Refineries company operates a beditory Windlay Ohin Hiletustien of sage polyester and crude oil develop wells from Phat Hoek to find big at X oY TSM events on darmdrack points The reining company arsed is excessive holding rates and the commission sees no causal link to material wear Perkins Case Will Be Heard by jury. Kansas City May 15 Perkins insnnges into the Laetas case will be heard by a jury in the United States district court the bas enworth Perkins was heavily insured and from the rant of dis resistance.
An old advertisement piece promotes stomach tablets as instant relief for distress and claims regular use strengthens digestion. It touts quick five minute relief, later-round benefits, and guarantees money back. The copy mentions JEL Raymond Co as distributor and price of one large box.
An ad for UTZ FEET remedy claims quick relief for sore sweaty and tender feet with lasting results. It asserts feet feel well fast and stay comfortable with use over eight weeks and markets through Walter Luther Dore & Co in Chicago.
A fragmentary ad lists LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets as a one day cold cure. It mentions refunds if results fail and includes a signature line with a price of 25 cents, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a damaged stile or barrier and a rail incident dated May 17. Mentions a person named Terry Luwa and a reference to a pastry shop, Pine Restaurant, in the area. Details are unclear but indicate local scene disruption and a sprained ankle from a wreck near a beach.
The article describes a method for preserving pears through washing, peeling, and slicing, then packing in syrup. It advises maintaining whiteness, handling carefully, and cooking to soften before packing jars with syrup, leaving headspace and sealing. It also mentions optional quince and pear preserves and suggests using cane sugar and separate cooking for quinces.
A Chicago-era column argues the YMCA admits only partial membership to Catholics Lutherans and Universalists while restricting political influence. It likens the policy to nested lodge privileges outlining tensions between church denominations and the YMCA governance.
A pretty home wedding at 25 Miss St united Eva Browtr daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Browtr with Joseph A Jones of Robertsville Maine. The bride wore blue silk poplin and carried white roses. Bridesmaid Minehe Blackwell wore pale silk and a bouquet of exmarions. Best man E Maetin and others wore conventional attire. Ceremony led by Rev GM San pastor with about fifty guests. After ceremony the couple will visit St Louis then reside in Robertsville Mo.
An old promotional fragment extols Casarets to end miserable days urging primitive living yet arguing modern fare is sufficient when paired with exercise. It touts Casarets as natural nutrition and insists small tablet doses maintain health, urging readers to buy a ten cent box.
A list of civil service exams scheduled in Lawrence Kansas includes positions such as Asst Chemical Engineer in Forest Products Library Cataloguer and Laboratory Assistant. Dates range from May 2 to July 1 with several May 24 deadlines and multiple departments including Agriculture Bureau of Standards and Philippine service. Applicants should contact W. N. Mays at the Post Office for forms and details.
An old newspaper ad touts a cough syrup claiming to loosen the tightest cough within an hour and cure all coughs or colds. It provides a rough laxative formula using granulated sugar, hot water, and Mentho Jaixene essence, with dosing instructions and a note that it is safe for children.
In Juarez on May 17 provisional President Madero and Dr Vito Ginez discussed the peace terms in a morning conference. Reported that Carbajal would drop in by noon for a formal acceptance by the Mexican government, signaling a new era of tranquility despite a humorous ad about Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
Five soldiers were seriously wounded and one injured during an assault by Private Lepp of Fort Russell in Cheyenne Wyoming on May 17. Lepp is being pursued by pursuing officers and neighbors in connection with the stairway attack.
Washington lawmakers introduced bills to amend the Sherman act, seeking to counter Supreme Court interpretations. Representatives Jones of Washington Brown of Nebraska Cullie of Texas and Reed of Missouri argue for restoring enforcement power to differentiate between good and bad trusts as Chief Justice White suggested.
President Taft spoke with zest about critics who punish public figures. He referenced remarks from a speech at a local Jewish temple last night about small minded people who exaggerate their importance. The remarks were linked to a recent club exclusion of a New York congressman and several newly elected senators who are described as the president’s friends.
Greensburg Kansas May 18 Dr C He Beek charged with poisoning a will with cyanide last November 2 was found guilty of first degree murder at 7 25 oclock last night A new trial will be asked for today
An OCR fragment advertises a skin remedy named Dean's Ointment claiming fast relief and lasting cures. It mentions a price of fifty cents at drug stores and urges readers to obtain the product despite unclear surrounding text.
Representative E. H. Madison of Kansas will join the minority on the co V committee to investigate the sugar trust. The selection was confirmed by the House, eliciting Madison’s expressed pride in the honor. The probe is expected to attract public interest as it proceeds with important work. Many ills come from impure blood. Can't have pure blood with faulty digestion, hazy liver and sluggish bowels. Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens stomach, bowels and liver, and purifies the blood.
Prof L Dyehe state fish and game warden offers a reward of five dollars for information leading to convictions of illegal fishing sets and four dollars for information resulting in convictions for dynamite use. Reward available to any citizen, with possible payment through deputy wardens in each state section. Officials consider methods to ensure prosecutable information and payment procedures.
Secretary Knox proposed a broad arbitration framework to settle international differences including questions of national honor. The plan, approved by President Taft and Cabinet, would require submission of all externally justiciable disputes to arbitration, extending beyond Britain to France and the United States.
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