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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
2
A jumbled ad claims Pape's Diapepsin relieves heartburn bloating and upset stomach quickly. It touts safe, harmless use and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case at drug stores to prevent misery from indigestion and dyspepsia.
In Lalwlrentes on Thursday the Delnguratis’ sheriff candidate Cole Reece faced a rough day as illness sidelined supporters and left the campaign with a unclear path forward. The event highlights focus on his bid and voter reassurance amid shaky footing.
English military experts question the practicality of transporting massive 42 cm and 28 cm howitzers in field campaigns. They cite Franco-Prussian War trials showing heavy guns burdened supply lines, while noting the German mortar at Woolwich arsenal with 30 inch bore and 850 pound powder charge achieved a 18 foot penetration at Plumstead tests.
Local Democrats gathered last night at the Court House with several county politicians present. The meeting featured speeches by candidates including Whirley for county treasurer and Cave Brown who led with remarks on local issues.
Fragmentary report describes Allied advances along the line around Ynreg and south of Arras and around Ypres. It notes limited gains with fighting continuing and mentions positions near Newport and Dixmude as well as the forest at Apwonupol.
A vintage advertisement promotes Sage Tea and Sulphur as a home remedy to darken gray hair. It claims natural, even results with repeated applications, using a sponge or brush to apply and promising darker, thicker, and more youthful-looking hair.
A fragmented health advisory discusses kidneys and digestion with warnings of backache and rheumatic pain. It references herbal salts and home remedies claiming urinary and kidney benefits, mentioning water intake and inexpensive options.
The Kansas librarians held a reform meeting in Topeka with delegates including Mrs Nolitt Bentley and Miss Virginia Edwards. The gathering discussed reform efforts and clarified duties of local librarians, noting changes implemented previously by the group.
Desperate Belgians face famine as authorities race to deliver wheat flour and food. Captain Lawes and relief officials warn dire conditions in Brussels Liege and Charleroi with a steamship carrying 1100 tons of wheat and peas expected to depart London Saturday.
Joint meeting changes due to Prof. Lehlwegher withdrawal. An afternoon YWCA Y, aM service now to be held with mandolin group music by RK GL, Clara Powell, Baltzer, Miss Brain, HT Hill reading, and Dean Skilten involved. Service scheduled at 4534 in hap.
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Preparations are underway for a statewide gathering at Manhattan on December 28 to January 1, 4915, hosted by the State Party, with events under the Kansas Crop Improvement Association and Kansas Poultry, Dairy, Horse Husbandry, and Sheep groups. Activities include afternoon programs, breed showcases, and agricultural exhibitions led by state organizations.
Official sources in Berlin say there is no confirmation of any German troops entering Angola in West Africa. The rumor originated from Wolf's Bureau but remains unverified and no credible evidence has been released.
A trawler reached harbor Wednesday night with word of a steamer sunk off Malin Head on the Ireland coast. Details remain unavailable as the disaster unfolds and authorities investigate.
A 19th century report discusses Shrapnel shells as a British invention by General Shimongl born in 61 and commissioned in 1774. It notes limited range of grape, the shell design with ballast and gunpowder, a timing fuse, and wartime use by Wellington era. It mentions the inventor offering a Baronetcy cost and a visiting expert describing shells ripping into detonation splinters and severe, bleeding wounds from shrapnel bullets and shard fragments.
Old time remedy St Jacobs Oil advertised as a harmless treatment for rheumatism arthritis and rheumatic pain. The ad claims quick relief from joint stiffness swelling and sore muscles and promotes a small trial bottle from any drug store. It touts decades of use and benefits for neuralgia backache sprains and nerve discomfort.
A long career in the navy ends as Prince Louis of Battenberg resigns his posts amid controversy over Austrian birth ties. Born 1854 in Austria, he served 23 years before attaining rear admiral and later first sea lord. He is brother in law to Prince Henry of Prussia and is married to a Victoria cross line, with connections to the German emperor.
Reports from Berlin describe a complex German governance where military authorities exert broad power and civil officials struggle for influence. Foreign correspondents note growing friction between civilian and military offices and limited access to war prisoners at Tegel and surrounding camps.
A fragmented clipping mentions Adi the Notvaturrean creating comments on wartime cartoons for Vitagraph Reeienas and Riveraph, with references to bayonet charges and troops reinforcing allies. It also notes German submarine activity near London and reports rebels dispersing in South Africa as part of conflict coverage.
A garbled ad page mentions Corn Gentes and Gots-Té as potions for corn relief and foot ailments. It cites claims of easy removal, no hacking, and no danger, with references to Lawrie Co Chicago and a Texas Wonder remedy for bladder and kidney issues.
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