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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1919

Page

2

To Test Three Ways Gas Plan in Homes

Topeka utilities commission approves Henry L. Doherty plan for a practical test of a three section gas rate system. The plan aims to reduce overall bills by cutting the gas hog usage and introducing a gauge controlled delivery to limit consumption.

Topeka Public Utilities Commission Heny L. Doherty Topel Pransas Utilities Commission Doherty Pany Vrea Posedl Scetem

World knowledge quiz in Journal-World 25 cent offer

Questions about the French frontier Poland and Germany answered in the ailas of the world feature. The ad promotes access to the Journal-World content for twenty five cents and mentions Dr Orelup and an office in the Dick building.

Orelup Dick Building Poland Germany Journal-World

National Retail Secretaries Meet in Toledo

The semi annual convention of the National Retail Secretaries Association will be held in Toledo on September 15. Delegates are expected from about one hundred cities. Officers named include Niemoeller St. Lawrence T. McU Wick as president and J. TH. Combs from Toledo.

Toledo National Retail Secre Association Niemoeller St. Law Surer T. McU Wick J. TH. Combs Taleedo

The Making of a Famous Medicine for Women’s Health

A historical ad describes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a famed remedy for female ills. It emphasizes purification, pasteurization, and sterile bottling, claiming vast annual production and testimonials from women helped by the product.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Mail tampering reported after postal box theft

A reader reports an incident of mail tampering near a postal box on September a box was opened and letters removed overnight. The writer urges local authorities to investigate and warn against opening or interfering with mail as it has serious consequences.

Ellos T. Fitehnatriek

Fragmentary note on Mother Shipton prophetess origins

Disjointed OCR fragment discusses Mother Shipton, an alleged prophetess linked to Henry VIII. Mentions authorship and dating of a publication and a view desk reference. Details are garbled and rely on partial phrases.

Shipton J Maipton Henry VIII Abither

Secret Service Work Noted in Ambiguous Report

A fragmentary item references protective duties for the president and mentions tas or assignments. The legible parts suggest security actions and personnel while other details remain unclear.

Secret Service Dariety Leteed Vintatiers

Ane of Cedars of Lebanon and Growth Rates

The text discusses ancient cedars and notes several observations about growth, wood age, and comparisons with other countries. It mentions a cedar specimen with slow growth traits and touches on test results and possible regional differences in wood development.

Cedars Lebanon Alii

Chicago Milk Chiefs Before Jory Indictment

The fragment describes a legal case involving Chicago milk industry figures facing charges. It notes an indictment and references returnees and a capacity issue tied to a planned action. Names and places are partially garbled, but the core event concerns a court proceeding and the charges filed.

Fragmented OCR History Item Highlights Reading Confusion

The readable bits describe a dated, garbled text segment with possible names and places obscured by OCR errors. It hints at a correspondent and missing quotes but lacks clear events or identifiable subjects to anchor a concise news item.

Canton Woman Al Lost Gave Up at Het Toe Meet

Fragmentary OCR reads like a Canton woman gave up at a local meet withBEST Cop in attendance. Details are garbled but suggest a regional athletics event with a participant or winner mentioned.

Sure Relief: Tr Reterr Weiboote Tr Phitembye

A garbled OCR segment mentions remedies and relief with scattered place names and unclear actions. Readable fragments reference Pere and Yishew in a Wisconsin context, with no coherent event or outcome. The text preserves names but lacks verifiable specifics.

Fragmented OCR News Note About Votes and Places

A damaged OCR text fragment mentions votes and locations with unclear names and events. It references old versus new items and hints at regional names or places. The legibility prevents a precise summary of people or outcomes.

Careful Lighting Promises Healthier Eyes

An old notice urges careful selection of electric lights to protect eyesight and mentions Kernedy 1 Mu Plumbing Co. in a brief, period-tinged appeal.

Kernedy Plumbing Co

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