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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
3
A garbled ad promises rapid aid for indigestion and upset stomachs with Pape’s Diapepsin. It touts the remedy as the surest quickest relief for dyspepsia, claiming millions use it to enjoy favorite foods again without fear. The text references available at dime stores and emphasizes ease and speed of action.
An advertisement proclaims TEXAR WONDER cures kidney and bladder ailments and dissolves gravel. It claims relief from diabetes, weakness, and liver and bladder irregularities for men and women and children. The maker offers a one dollar trial and lists Bowie, Texas address with testimonials and druggist availability.
A disjointed editorial fragment asserts a public duty to reveal violations of law by officials and urges publication of alleged abuses by a waiter. It questions whether a newspaper mainstay or citizen must publish such statements and outlines questions about who bears responsibility for reporting misconduct.
Rev. EL Backus urges national restraint and urges the United States to seek a standard for action amid fear of global war. He warns of the grave dangers and calls for peace to preserve democracy and humanity, stressing collective responsibility and divine mercy in facing the crisis.
An editorial fragment discusses war, peace, and religious reform, calling for a universal peacetime order. It cites President Wilson and envisions democracy replacing divine right, urging people to act with moral courage. Litia Brown, aged 63, died at Lone Star Saturday. funeral held this morning.
In our drive for safety we asked the Mayor to provide a special officer to take notes for one day. The report presents the furnished findings to show the investigator dealt with specific instances rather than generalities.
An October 5, 1914 report recounts a morning trip through the city from 7:30 to 9:30 noting careless driving by wagons and bicycles. Street cars face hazards from vehicles on wrong sides of streets, with specific car numbers cited. observers urge safer sharing of streets to reduce accidents and blame.
A fragmentary obituary notes Ferdinand Moorestell Ebeneckr of Manning vertical New York era. He served as president of the First National Bank in Manning for years and worked for Marshall Field in Chicago. He was brought to his in law’s home about a year ago in an absolutely helpless condition. a short funeral service was held yesterday. The body was unknown to Manning residents.
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