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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary text references a wartime org, war work funds, and public service roles including junior and senior classes. Mentions government, national committees, and a focus on sanitation, police duty, and civic duties within a wartime preparation context. Names, dates, and cohesive events are disturbed and partially illegible.
An advertisement touts Tiz as quick relief for tired aching feet with swelling tenderness corns and calluses. It promises ongoing freshness and effectiveness with a touted root-based formula while comparing alternatives and claiming long lasting comfort.
Fragmentary text mentions projects, departments, and public works with scattered references to contracts and officials. The garbled lines obscure clear events, dates, or outcomes, leaving only general hints of municipal activity and planning.
An old ad promises one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The scheme sells the patent remedy with testimonials and a money-back guarantee, urging readers to act quickly for relief and payment.
Citizens report widespread delays as crews struggle to obtain essential materials like eel and iron for bridge work. Officials warn that supply uncertainty repeats across regions, jeopardizing timelines and budgets while urging vendors to expedite deliveries and secure inventories.
May 24 reports from Topeka indicate rapid organization of the Third Infantry regiment of the Kansas National Guard. Five of thirteen companies have entered state service, with units at Junction City Coffeyville Downs and Leavenworth. Cavalry squads and extra troops are being mustered in, and two companies are stationed at Topeka and Coffeyville.
The article reports Vinland High School activities including a domestic science dinner under Miss Porter and student attendees. It notes a student improving from illness and mentions an upcoming road-building plan with 23 Kansas counties ready, plus county engineers named by the highway commission.
A Turkish mission of sailors led by Trince Udine arrives in Washington under high US government escort. They are hosted at the home of Joseph Letter and will tour notable streets and stations, amid enthusiastic public interest and official attention.
A report from The Tribune lists eleven sailors assigned to the navy recruiting station in Kansas City with details of assignments. The document mentions Fort Leavenworth and Lawrence among stations, with names and numbers indicating recruitment or training placements.
A compact note discusses Japanese naming taboos and the term Shi meaning death. It notes Mrs. W. FE. Piatt departs for a several weeks visit in Colorado, reflecting casual items in the local page.
An article extols Pantie as a spring tonic to cleanse system and restore vigor after harsh winter. It claims Catarrh causes breath and digestion issues, listing many symptoms and promising restoration of appetite, energy, and bodily tissues through the tonic's remedial qualities.
Mae Pherson of 504 West Second Street Coffeyville Kansas reports marked strength gain and a ten pound weight increase after starting Tanlac on March 7. She had long kidney troubles and back pain, saying the medicine improved her condition and stopped the pains.
Miss Flo Cratchett, stenographer at State Coal Co., reported months of weakness and nervousness. Her mother said Tanlac improved her appetite, strength, and weight after one bottle, easing her run down condition and nervous symptoms.
Parsons Kansas May 24 Mrs Mary Truitt of 1034 Crawford Avenue describes relief from five years of stomach trouble gas formations and bloating after trying Tanlac She says she can now eat foods she once avoided and that gas and bloating have disappeared following her March 30 statement about the medicine's benefits.
Pittsburg Kans May 24 L Moore 904 West Third street reports his wife Laura Moore benefited from Taniac since March 26. He says she suffered stomach trouble gas formations and constipation. After using Taniac she feels better gas pains and headaches disappeared and overall health improved.
A listing from the Round Corner Drug Co mentions committees of the Women’s Relief Corps visiting the senior night in Lawrence with names from multiple divisions. The notice also promotes Garden Glow perfume at McCullach’s Drug Store and reports U Boat losses in heavy weekly shipping figures. Reverend Testerman visits his father and departs for Ithien New York.
Chicago May 24 The Santa Fe railway plans new Southwest branch lines this summer including 69 miles from Owen to Ralston Oklahoma via Pawhuska and oil fields to shorten Oklahoma City to Kansas City and Chicago routes. A 35 mile Bar ton County branch will reach Central Kansas wheat belt connecting Holyrood and Galatia.
The Kaw Valley Milk Producers Association forms a committee to draft constitution and by laws. Dairy department at Kahhs State Agricultural College aids in Douglas county efforts. Johnston county considers a similar organization. A S Neale of CAGE cultural College will speak at Chamber of Commerce soon. Mrs Jessie Seaver leaves tonight for Philadelphia.
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