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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
2
Topeka Kan Oct 21 Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe methods of caring for orphan children will not, by state officers, be tolerated. Five bays to be composed to report on Shawnee County orphanage conditions.
The state department of health, in a formal ultimatum served on an orphan home in this city, ordered changes within five days or face loss of its state charter. Dr Florence B Sherbon led the inspection reporting 17 children were to be cared for by a single attendant and outlining requirements for milk, towels, personal care items, and a responsible manager within five days.
A government report shows steel and iron mill workers had the highest hourly earnings rise in six major industries in 1919, about two and one fifth times higher than 1915. The smallest gain occurred in the rail industry, up only one percent, with other sectors showing increases from 52 to near 212 percent.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapensin as a quick fix for indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises immediate relief from acidity belching sour undigested food and stomach discomfort after meals. The copy pitches the product as inexpensive and highly beneficial.
The report covers social happenings in Independence with names such as Mrs Hedge Sam Sutton and Clarence Sutton. Visitors include Mr and Mrs S A Smith of Wellsville. Hopewell club met October 16 at Mrs L Snyder’s home with a short session, officer elections conducted, next meeting set for November 6 with roll call about Pilgrim Fathers.
Getele Getseft promises quick corn and callus removal using simple drops. The ad claims easy skin relief without plasters or knives and labels the product the national corn remover sold by Lawrence drug and Round Corner Drug Co. Advertisements in Chicago and by Barber’s Drug Co.
The column lists frequent social calls and friendly visits among residents, noting sick lists, deliveries, home improvements, and community events. Names such as Mrs Gl Sutton, Ezra Barnhart, John Ragkhelt, Grant Enrle, and C. A. Stevenin appear, along with mentions of sales, rentals, and church activities.
A fragment from a Sunday note describes a visit to Ottawa to see Mrs. Gale's cousin and mentions various local households. It references the Deckie Suttons hosting and a sale planned for October 23 with organizers Gale Ver Hoosen and a committee on lunch.
Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear names and actions. Readable parts mention a local event or notice with no clear dates or involved organizations. The snippet provides insufficient detail to determine a definite headline or summary.
Fragmented OCR text references Echo Aways returning call and a person named Petey in a rough boxing style note. Mentions a three round or three hit bout and a gout reference. No clear event dates, places, or organizations identifiable.
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