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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
2
London in September 1880 verdict of death by own action on John Akers aged 46 who threw himself under a train near Leyland station while of unsound mind. He had previously lost an arm at the same crossing twenty years earlier.
A reprinted quip emphasizes Carlyle’s view that life is not idle but a solemn reality grounded in eternity. It urges readers to discover their task and stand by it, noting the night comes when no one can work.
A fragment notes how quick freezing in a warm place affects ice cream and sherbet. It warns that melting speed increases as heat exposure accelerates the freezing process, implying practical considerations for storage and handling.
A historic ad promotes Berlin Wondersteen hair remover for facial use. It claims rapid, painless results on the cheeks upper lip and chin, endorsement by physicians and a money back guarantee. The product is sold by Bellin’s Wollersteens Co. 500 Fifth Avenue New York and City Drug Store run by R R Hickson.
Letter from the Tenth Federal District Director says War Department grenades used for thrift stamp promotion will not be given to children in Douglas County. Treasury plans to issue a government certificate of appreciation instead. Aimed to spread thrift propaganda, the plan faced reversal amid safety concerns and official rationale.
Miss Anna Earle spent the day visiting her aunt in Lecompton, enjoying a quiet afternoon with family in the Kansas town.
City commissions report labor shortages threaten two major jobs. L. A. Quigley seeks enough workers to move and re lay an eight inch water main from the Kansas river bridge into a conduit before freezing weather. Engineer Holland Wheeler plans surface work on Oak Hill cemetery slopes with crushed rock and Tarvia coating. The city will pay forty cents per hour and uses Frank Brooks as employment officer for applicants.
The city commission at its weekly meeting ordered the rear gallery and stairway of the building at 722 Massachusetts Street be torn down or repaired after deeming the structure unsafe and dangerous. Owner J. O. McIntire was given the orders to make the portions safe.
General Graf von Keller, a Russian of German descent, is cited as leading a drive to organize 30,000 volunteers under the Russian flag. He reportedly issued a proclamation seeking support to push Bolsheviks back toward Russia from the Baltic region.
An Italian woman correspondent on her first England visit compliments London women for their beauty and charm while noting high quality groceries at Allen's Park Grocery. The item also mentions rising living costs in August with a 5 percent increase and wage gains of 225000 dollars weekly for over 200000 workers.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer recalls a six year old girl named Lova in a vaudeville program. One act featured two dancers in a small routine and the child remarked on a performer named Qabeer suggesting she needed cleansing after her show.
An English paper notes Miss Lelich plays golf with charm but struggles at the final hole, producing a humorous scene as she misses the putt. The article then shifts to science on odors, explaining that smells come from vapors, not the liquid, with rain-warmed gardens proving the point.
Instructions advise using a warm damp cloth with a touch of ammonia to gently clean photographs. Wipe tightly and dry immediately with a soft dry cloth.
A fish in the East Indies shoots a drop of water from a hollow beak to knock a fly from plants by shallow streams. The incident is noted in the Chicago Journal as a curious behavior of this marine animal from distant waters.
To care for oilcloth rub with a flannel dipped in turpentine. Melt beeswax in a cup over hot water then add turpentine and a few drops of creosote. Whip until stiff and rub a little of the mixture into the oilcloth to clean it.
Instructions describe sealing a dented granite ware vessel with soft putty. A large piece is placed on both sides of the hole, pressed together, edges smoothed, and the item heated slowly until the putty browns, restoring the vessel to near new condition.
The piece urges readers to seek a true home beyond a mere dwelling and to cherish family unity. It highlights the Edison instrument as more than entertainment, offering education and a refining influence while fostering togetherness. It emphasizes mutual enjoyment, recreation, and the duty to create a warm fireside fellowship.
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