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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1922
Page
3
The American reply to Britain France and Italy on Lausanne observes that the United States will send only observers, as already stated in last week’s embassy instructions to London Paris and Rome. The notice appears in a formal transmission through the state department.
Kansas Gas and Electric announces plans to invest more than 20 million dollars in the Neosho power plant near Parsons. The project includes building the plant, starting unit one soon, and the new town of Neosho on the river’s west bank with a laid out site and rapid growth once construction begins.
Francisco Villa a Canutillo farmer and former rebel chief was shot and slightly wounded while attempting to quell an uprising on his ranch. The notice mentions Lon Rose Levy and his rare snuff-box collection as an unrelated detail.
County Agent H C Colglazier warns Douglas County alfalfa fields are at risk as gophers spread rapidly. He notes burrow activity, mounds, and potential crop losses and offers poison oats and trapping guidance to farmers to curb the infestation now.
A string of visits and social calls routes through Lawrence with Charlie Brohammer and Lilian Brohammer among many neighbors. Abe Flory and Will Postma host meals, while Majel Anderson and Miss Lottie Anderson are noted at various Columbia area homes. Several families including Beeghleys Wingerts and Shulers share gatherings and threshing work on nearby farms.
An old advertisement touts Baalmann's Gas Tablets as a cure for gas around the heart causing choking and discomfort. It claims relief from shortness of breath, palpitations, and bloating after meals and urges readers to buy a dollar pack from Round Corner Drug Co. in San Francisco.
An old ad style note promotes Mentho Sulphur cream to soothe fiery itchy skin and rash. It mentions healing pimples and skin irritation using a pleasant cream. The fragment references a product name and general skin relief claims.
Local notes recount social visits and tasks around Marion including calls at the Brohammer and Strong homes. Families such as Flory Puckett Markley and Dailey share meals, threshing, and errands with neighbors and visitors like Ralph Gimblett and Ike Thomas.
The fourth annual Kingman county fair closed Saturday with a grand parade featuring all prize winning cattle along Main street. Exhibits were housed in a new fair building and stock barns funded by popular subscription, described as the largest agricultural display in several years for the county.
Mrs A Shaing of Kirksville Missouri recounts a severe la grippe leave her weak and nervous. She credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring health and strength and urges women to seek the medicine, inviting readers to write for free confidential medical advice.
American Legion leaders in Kansas push the adjusted compensation bill ahead of the November 7 vote. Executive secretary Maciver says Legion posts, civic bodies, and speeches including the film Flashes of Action will educate voters about the measure. State headquarters coordinates with Judge Madden’s Citizens Committee of Kansas to aid outreach and ensure a majority decision is possible.
A Southern Pacific passenger train No 109 en route west from New Orleans collided with the rear of Wertham Carnival company special near Ade line Louisiana early today. Reports indicate one derailment incident with injuries but details are still developing.
A derailment on a double track near Adeline occurred in the early morning, with a fast passenger train colliding with another. Several riders asleep were killed and many injured as trains moved in the same direction on a 15 mile stretch.
Catholic women from across the United States will attend the second annual National Council of Catholic Women convention in Washington from November 21 to 26. The program features discussions on social work programs, Girl Welfare, housing for girls and women in industrial cities, women in industry, Travelers Aid, immigration, and international relations.
A Republican rally is planned at Dicker's Hall in North Lawrence tomorrow evening with Hon. C. A. Smart addressing the crowd. Willard Morgan and other Republican candidates will give short talks as part of the program.
A fragment discusses Hills Bros coffee as a baseline, noting a small percentage might pass tests. It mentions using many types to form one blend as the true tester for taste and an adaptation for those accustomed to Hills Bros. brand.
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