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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
3
Motor service column explains that many cars run overrich fuel mixtures causing fuel waste and carbon buildup. It guides how to safely adjust carburetors, test power, and improve mileage, with notes on wheelbase and tire repair techniques and a brief Q&A section.
A report covers a September gathering discussing temperance work across multiple departments. Speakers emphasized organized labor, health and welfare efforts, and community outreach, highlighting ongoing meetings and public concern over alcohol and related social issues.
Republican leaders urge expanded military and aviation programs, conscription of volunteers, and enhanced army strength amid wartime crisis. Representative Kahn denounces Democratic credit snags while Republicans defend preparedness bills and funding for air corps and land forces.
Fragmentary OCR describes Kronstadt also Brasov as Transylvania center tied to Teutonic Knights origin in Jerusalem and later roles in war geography. It mentions industries woolens dyes cement and paper, historic hospitals, and the order’s crusade linked to Acre, with references to Brassa and Hungarian history.
In a brief local sports note Heebit 2 earned a win against a rival team at the community gym The result boosts standings and sets up a potential rematch next week with the same opponent.
Readable text notes a local incident involving a well issue in a county and references persons Burke and Troman in connection with a break. The fragment mentions price changes and trading activity but lacks coherent context or full details.
The text promotes coconut oil as a pure greaseless product that softens hair and removes dirt and dandruff. It claims low cost and long-lasting use for the whole family with a small amount rubbed into wet hair to create rich lather and easy rinsing. It also says the hair dries quickly and looks soft and bright.
A fragmented item references vast crude oil yields and a dominant Tommny field owner blocking leases. It notes scarce information on field conditions and lacking evidence about the unit’s holdings. The snippet also mentions a Lawrence visit by Mrs. J N Johnson and daughter Clara and updates on Mrs Green’s illness and Leslie Wells buying a motorcycle.
Kansas State experts warn the Hessian fly threatens the wheat crop with heavy losses this year. Professors Call Belimon and Co. urge immediate eradication actions and practical controls such as stubble plowing and ground loosened with disking to destroy overwintering larvae.
Jumbled lines mention a Sunday departure for an Ales area and a nearby Torys residence. Lois Cord of Lawrence visits and stays with Russ Mabel Rothwell. Mrs Cearge Tunsinger and Mieulatt Thirs are in a car mishap report near Smilax.
Jack Elliott, standout hurdler from Colorado Springs, joins the Kansas track squad after spending the summer in the Pikes Peak region. He earned his A B degree and will teach and coach at a local high school this year.
Stalcup, superintendent of the Mission work in Oklahoma, resigned at the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma board meeting on August 26. He says physical strength will better push the work, and will stay until his successor is chosen. Dr. F C McConnell of Lexas is a possible replacement. his acceptance is not known. De McConnell has prior mission experience. Mrs. W. Whitcroft hosts guests including her sister Mrs. Wm Hanna of Newton and others.
Fragmentary medical note argues that pure water intake can reduce uric acid and relieve gout symptoms. It cites backache rheumatism and other pains, mentioning a home remedy with a specific elixir and a suggested treatment timeline.
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