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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1916
Page
4
A scrambled local page mentions the Journal World, the Deering Fences event, and campus visitors. It references opinion on Prohibition, political candidates, and a gubernatorial race with discussion of a lieutenant governor contender and party dynamics.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled lines about guards and a president reference, with incomplete dates and placements making extraction of a coherent event impossible. No clear names, places, or actions are discernible to summarize.
A fragment from an 1891 issue records domestic plans on Tennessee Street with Mx residents and visits by Mincent Stevinson and family. It notes university discussions in Ottawa, an annual charity concert, and local political chatter. Several names appear with scattered travel and health items including a football injury and convention attendance.
The Journal World notes strong support for the border mobilization among Lawrence volunteers and their families. It emphasizes disciplined service, home comforts, and willingness to serve their term while awaiting the outcome of the action, portraying the young men as real soldiers.
An ad fragment touts a corn remedy marketed by EF Lawrence & Co Chicara Sold in Lawrence. The copy misstates benefits and uses odd phrasing to imply painless corn removal and broad endorsements from drug firms.
An old advertisement claims rapid relief for nasal congestion with a product called Miy's Bream Balyt. It promises instant opening of nostrils, clearer airways, and relief from headaches and sore throats, urging readers to buy from their druggist.
Campaign guidance urges temperate support for any candidate and party. It stresses cheerful behavior, neighborly conduct, and avoiding public clashes during campaign times. The piece cites Herb Casane and critiques exhibitionism in politics, emphasizing constructive engagement.
A Gaxette article argues that women are drawn to soldiers, noting that many Emporia girls rushed to meet Pennsylvania troops aboard a train. It contends brass buttons and uniforms trigger desire, while men in street clothes attract less attention, reflecting social rules that govern soldier companionship.
A grim wartime scene unfolds as US destroyers escort civilian ships through peril at sea. The article condemns German warfare methods and warns that barbarism could spread if drives toward victory continue unchecked. The piece invokes distress of women and children and the urgent need to save noncombatants.
A passage praises a graduate named Alma Mater Chiefze bay James Ve Wha for earning $1,000 since graduation to support his institute and education. It extols his loyalty and charitable mindset, noting mixed views on repayment of benefits, with some deeming him unreconciled to college obligations. The text contrasts differing philosophies on honoring one's education and generosity.
An ad copy extols Delatone for removing embarrassing hairs fast with a simple paste and rinse. It warns to buy in original packaging and notes one application usually suffices, while discussing city management reforms and efficiency in public service.
An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle but effective purifier for the bowels. It claims benefits for indigestion bloating and bad breath while avoiding pain or nausea and notes popularity among stout persons for a light feeling.
Public notice warns all Lawrence Water Company customers to call at the office and settle overdue water bills or face shut off. The message also advertises ice cream at 182 and references Wiedemann’s.
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