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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
2
An advertisement touts Ely stream Balmp Dream Balm as instant relief for stuffed nostrils, headaches, and catarrh. It claims a small bottle clears nasal passages, stops coughing, and banishes cold symptoms by morning, urging purchase at drug stores.
Walter J Surtala of 24 S Mill St Kansas City Kan reports relief from stomach troubles after using Mayr s Wonderfn Stomach Remedy. He praises the remedy as one of the best he has ever taken stating it cures pains and restores life. He endorses the full treatment and notes improvement began with the first dose.
German troops deserted their positions during the retreat from the Marne as French forces pressed on. In the devastated region near Sezanne and Pere Champenaise, fields bore shells and wreckage while 70,000 dead were reportedly buried by Paris firemen and civilian laborers. The village landscape dwindled, few houses remained, and Germans formed scattered pockets behind ruined ridges as clashes persisted.
In a chaotic plea for temperance, officials discuss alcohol abstinence and the growing shift toward a coffee substitute, Instant Portum, amid concerns over youth and public health. Dr K A Peterson advocates education, while warnings highlight the dangers of coffee and related beverages in society.
Excerpts from The Countryside Magazine criticize careless campers and hikers for sparking wildfires. The article urges stronger enforcement of fire laws, sharp warnings to travelers, and vigilant reporting to curb dangerous behavior that endangers forests and communities.
Kansas statewide statistics show license fees collected last year total 20,818 dollars. Grant County reports the fewest motor vehicles with 17 automobiles and four motorcycles. The list includes counts and locations of registered vehicles and addresses the tally of license revenue.
Report detailsSecretary of War approval of $1,00900,000 in expenditures directed by the Chief of Engineers for Missouri and Arkansas rivers. It notes critics supported funding while demanding no new projects and adherence to Miss River Commission plans. Allocations include $950,000 Kansas City to mouth and smaller sums to Sioux City and Fort Benton, with unspecified Kaw river consideration. The discussion occurs ahead of a national rivers congress in December in Washington.
A fragmented dispatch reports Albanian port occupation by Italian naval forces described as a rebel expedition aiding persecuted insorgenia. The note mentions new classes at a local Business College and a Halloween Eve event. Reports include murder charges in Kansas City and a naval engagement near the Virginia Capes with ships firing heavy caliber guns. Casualty figures from Italy are cited as daily averages around 16,000 wounded with a 50 percent return to ranks.
A garbled crop bulletin notes turkeys are scarce and prices higher this year. National poultry groups warn supplies are tight and demand will push costs up for holiday dinners. Officials caution buyers to expect inflated turkey prices nationwide.
A clipped historical fragment mentions a compound and a cautious effort by Lasher and Sori. The text hints at a bottle and a positive tone, though details remain unclear.
The German ambassador in Washington says the United States should not invoke the Monroe Doctrine if Germany invades Canada or if Canada sends troops to help Britain. He suggests Germany might claim defense or territorial concerns as a counter to Allied pressure. The remarks follow Allied support moves and Britain’s response to German notes.
Fragmented notice mentions Greece occupying Epirus and provisional measures in northern Moa amid fears of Albanian upheaval. The text cites authorities and debates following the Prince William of Wied situation, with references to December events and a Monday date.
Dover reports the steamer Adrival Ganteame struck a floating mine near Boulogne harbor and sank today. About twenty to thirty passengers drowned amid panic as the Queen rushed to assist. Most survivors were not aboard at Boulogne and Calais transfers.
The item notes Earl Barrymore appearing at the theatre with a reference to songs and a cheap character, plus mentions Lawrie securing a copy for his child and Mrs Wor J Pranetstiaada returning from Nanisily with Dr Francisco, who plans a trip to veston for the State Medical Association.
Fragmentary text describes a claim that the whole body needs pure blood and mentions measures or sentences about health, possibly medical or sensational in tone. Names and concrete details are unclear, but the piece hints at a bold assertion about blood purity and bodily effects.
A wartime dispatch recalls American journalist duties in Antwerp when the city fell, detailing consular moves, a fear filled public, and reporter Alexander Maxwell who described the chaotic hours and a tense rescue by a lifeboat. It also notes Titanic survivors Mrs Littleien Sibith and Mrs Daniel linked by post disaster aid and Huntington connections.
The sixth annual music evening by the chorus of over fifty voices directed by Prof. W. B. Downing drew a large audience. The event featured a well balanced program with strong vocal leadership and included Bertha Kalich as a guest, praised for her international stature.
Warranty deeds recorded from January show transfers by Janerener and wife to Tharities and partner, with parcels described as sections 1 2 and 12.20 and NW part J-4 within Burns county. Details include tract lines NEOL4 and NE4. The notice lists two contributing parties and parcel identifiers within township areas.
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