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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1914
Page
2
An ad touts a portable oil promising instant relief for back pain and rheumatism. It claims the product eases stiffness and soreness quickly with no harmful effects and emphasizes its magical, harmless nature. The piece also contains political commentary on Kansas state financial matters and official fees.
Livermore Kansas October 19 A Progressive ticket candidate warns the state treasurer race hinges on economy and farmers' needs. Akers on the Republican ticket is cited as overpaid, claiming $5 524 in two years plus other figures and vowing to repurpose funds if elected.
Fragmented OCR notes praise Chamberlains Tablets for stomach trouble and digestion. Testimonial lines cite Rosie Rish of Wabash and Mrs. Rosie Rish endorsing relief after use. Mentions legal matter about property and possession by Francisco and Griffin. details are unclear.
Cape Haitien Haiti October 14 rebels enter the town and seize control as American marines land from the harbor warship and assume guard duty in the area.
An old household remedy touts Salts for kidney and bladder trouble in women. It claims ease via a simple daily dose and attributes healing to ingredients from roots and herbs, promoting confidence in this folk remedy.
Rear Admiral Moore ordered to shut the Maccani Wireless station at Honolulu for 24 hours unless the salt factory explains shading. A German gunboat Lookson arrived via Tsingtau, and a wireless dispatch announced its arrival. Acting President Roosevelt called the act a potential violation of future trust.
A bandit robbed an operator at a railway location this morning, entering with a revolver and demanding money. The operator, identified as Rogers, was threatened when he resisted, and the assailant fled with cash before daylight. The Teller’s name remains unclear in the report.
Reports say the Japanese cruiser Takacahiho, 3,700 tons, length 510 feet, with a 284 man crew, was sunk by a mine in Kisio-Chow harbor on Saturday night. Nine men were saved, and destroyer efforts were reported in the rescue.
Unclear text outlines a meeting conducted by Holyfield at Perry and Derry. It mentions voices from the audience, a speaker Rev. E R Banchus from the Unitarian church, and University events at Myers Hall with students listening attentively.
A young Paris composer in a ruined room plays a passionate waltz as summer breeze wanders streets below. The music drains him and he dies, while a banker in a nearby office guards profits and recalls a vanished love and debt from a past life. The waltz seems to summon the musician’s soul.
One-third off all finished items advertised as a liberal discount on all other art and crafts store goods. promotional offer stated in a street-sited notice with casual wording.
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