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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
2
A bold daytime burglary left a residence ransacked and valuables scattered. Police traced footprints to a nearby street, but the thieves escaped, prompting a manhunt as officers question witnesses and review neighborhood footage for clues.
In a notice likely from a local district, the Survey Exhibit is postponed to a later date. The event involves community groups and local leaders and was to occur on an evening in the near term. Further details and the new schedule are not clearly stated in the fragmented text.
An advertisement claims a tonic relieves womanly pains and joint stiffness, cures uric buildup, and purifies the blood. It touts a 10 climate change as essential and cites testimonials from sufferers, including a woman who reports relief after taking the product. Addresses offered for proof and purchase.
A revival service is set to open in Lecompton with Coombs leading assisted by Professor Kemp of Denver. The plan includes singing directed by Teal M. Keuph and Isak, with strong emphasis on personal work and long experience in revivals.
The article lists club leadership including S. Metcalf chosen as president and Ralph Garter as secretary. Other officers and names appear in a fragmented draft, noting election and duties within the club committee.
A disjointed OCR fragment references Probate tiles Abr Lindtes and Juvenile Mort, noting altered duties, reputations, and political leanings amid a court context. It hints at a candidate or party, opposite forces, and concerns about timing and influence in a local Douglas County probate setting.
Lew Herman leads in a vaudeville style show with ija vanile imitator PArk is listed among performers. The program features comedic sketches and a mystery farce with several named acts and a three fee garment display noted for the fair.
A rough note describes a spontaneous Lecompton gathering last night. The event featured local candidates and supporters including Addie Eskninster and Perkins, with attendees hearing substantial remarks and pledges of support.
A compilation of letters praising Peruna, including claims of curing nervous indigestion, kidney trouble, and stomach disease. Narratives describe travelers and workers promoting the remedy, a woman praised by doctors, and a baby winning a prize after Peruna use. The letters assert dramatic recoveries and quote examples from Wellman and Blackwood families.
Local churches across the city announce services, anniversaries, and special programs. Readers are invited to attend morning and evening services, with details on speakers, choirs, and Sunday school, plus notes on church anniversaries and weddings.
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