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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1914
Page
4
Report from Washington details American relief operations aboard ships and at embassies aiding displaced civilians in Europe. Embassy officials emphasize continuing aid despite transport disruptions and bureaucratic delays, with ministers coordinating funds and dispatches to ensure delivery to occupied areas.
District Attorney P. F. Robb indicts Lir O. Robinson of Yates Center Kansas and Montgomery Ward Co for conspiring to sell sugar with forged papers and fake orders. The scheme allegedly involved overpayments and bogus credits, with detailed accusations presented in Montgomery County court and involving multiple associates.
The Myra cleared Philadelphia for Leith with a large cargo of wheat and flour. The shipment, one of the war’s largest, was sent westward as part of Britain’s wartime grain program.
Mr. Clark, a local cleaning business operator, plans to install new equipment to shorten turnaround times and improve quality. He aims to attract more customers by offering faster, first class work while continuing to provide hand finishing for high value pieces.
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, and other bodily irregularities. The ad touts its efficacy in adults and children and offers a mail order bottle for seven dollars from RW Hall in St. Louis, Missouri.
A fragmented notice recounts weak lungs leading to serious illness and a recovery aided by a throat remedy, plus a 1914 resolution from the Board of County Commissioners mourning a fellow worker. It cites a Philadelphia supplier and local druggists, with sale prices listed.
The report claims Provisional President Carranza has declared himself core leader in Vera Cruz amid Mexican unrest. Brigadier General Frederick Stun is said to be advancing forces toward Mexico City as U S officials anticipate possible intervention. The chaotic dispatch notes delays in the U S administration and uncertainty over Mexico’s future political leadership.
The article notes Hackney predicting a record enrollment for 1914-15 across multiple Kansas institutions including the University, Agricultural College, and other colleges. It cites pressing staffing questions and a large anticipated student body, with many girls expected to enroll, while economic factors affect attendance and rural families sending children to school locally or at home. The piece mentions state educational officials preparing for fall and efforts to place guards at the university.
The president ends a short vacation in the mountains and plans to return to Washington. He will resume official duties and consider a navigation act amendment awaiting approval. About 200 vessels now under foreign flags may seek American registry once the order is issued. He will also attend a golf outing before heading back.
A woman from Elkhart Indiana credits Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving long standing female ailments after six doctors offered only temporary relief She urges others to publish her testimonial and notes the compound is made from native roots and herbs with a confidential letters service The notice also lists a marriage license and political ticket details in the same column
Por a Taxi call either phone 100. For a taxi call either phone 100. V's as difficult for some women to get these darks ani ie that evening.
A Michigan woman recounts years of severe scalp itching burning and hair loss. After ineffective treatments she uses Cuticura Soap and Ointment nightly and notes improvement over a month, with relief from torment and better sleep.
Sample set offered to relieve itching and skin conditions with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Recommend bath use followed by ointment. claims permanent skin health restoration and relief when other remedies fail. Includes offer for a postal book and address to Cuticura Department in Boston.
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