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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
5
The article discusses careful driving habits and street awareness to reduce crashes. It highlights pedestrians cyclists and motorists sharing streets with attention to crosswalks signals and yielding. It mentions road work slowdowns and the impact on travel logistics and storage for cars and bikes amid heightened spring activity.
A fragmented notice from Lawrence of Pougha county outlines a summer cycling event with free entries and a 10 percent fee. It states riders must pass an aptitude test and mentions a mid June gathering with a finish at Weetebeter.
A cryptic notice stresses vigilance for drivers and pedestrians. It urges keeping feet on the curb and away from hazards, calling for close watch over children and families and to end lingering details.
A court filing this morning in Swainpent district court shows H. Wickersham suing for $640 in rent commission. Legal action cites failure to pay owed amounts and seeks collection by the plaintiff.
Robert Gentry and Reber K were fined this morning in Paige Court for speeding. The brief hearing cited pant fines and related charges as the case concluded.
Limited activity this week on the Baldwin Oi Piel drilling line with crews cleaning wells on the Dreithaupt farm and plans for two new jobs next week. The Peamie Pipe Line Co began constructing a new line to connect the local field with a ready sale of crude oil as workers trench toward Baldwin.
The Princeton Oil Co repairs a line at West Baldwin and pumps oil into the tanks. A 15.7 Fairbanks-Morse engine will be installed to pump wells and push oil through pipe, signaling greater permanency for the company’s interests. The field expects more activity as the pipeline is completed and rigs arrive.
An OCR damaged fragment mentions Vinl field and a nearby event with names altered or garbled. It hints at a gathering or meeting with references to attendees and a clock or time.
Fragmented OCR text appears to report a Pleasant Grove item involving a court or public notice. Names and specifics are illegible, but the snippet hints at a local incident, decision, or hearing with limited readable details. Further readable context is needed for precise reporting.
A fragmented notice from a local paper highlights seasonal illnesses affecting residents. It notes rising cases and urges readers to take precautions and seek care as needed.
A garbled OCR note references a visit and a battery incident involving Faris and other entities. Details are incomplete, with unclear names and positions. The fragmented text hints at a legal or police matter but lacks concrete facts or dates.
An advertisement touts Meni Septhaline from Worlds Dispensary Buffalo New York as a simple cure for head congestion. It recommends two ounces for purchase and regular use in nostrils and forehead areas, promising relief from stuffed feeling and buoyant head.
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