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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1919
Page
2
An advertising notice promotes Laxcarin as a cure for spring illnesses including colds, poor appetite, liver and digestion issues. It urges readers to take Laxcarin tablets for several days, claiming improved energy and health, and provides pricing and mailing details from the Laxcarin Products Co. in Pittsburgh.
Topeka residents read that guns captured by the All-Kansas 858th regiment may be sent to the state house grounds if a legal path opens. General Pierce notes no current law allows war trophies to be retained locally, though Congress may provide a resolution. Pershing was asked to forward all captured German guns. those that arrived are used by the Liberty Loan committee.
The article explains medicines draw from three kingdoms and notes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a popular standard remedy for female ills. It highlights plant parts used and the compound’s growing favor in treatment of ailments affecting women.
A man named Charles T. Hawn was sentenced to pay $200 to the district clerk and $6 every two weeks for support of his child. He pled guilty yesterday afternoon after being teased about payment by his mother, and promised to continue weekly payments.
Mrs E L Moores of Memphis Tennessee says she recovered from two years of rundown health after taking Tanlac. She reports relief from headaches restored appetite weight gain and renewed energy enabling her to perform daily tasks and household duties. Corner store mentions in Lawrence and Eudora.
Street car officials vow to repair tracks and pavement across Lawrence after a seven cent cash fare and six tickets for a quarter were approved. Manager J T Skinner cites material shortages and weather delaying work, while noting the extra cent fare boosts daily receipts and funds improvements. The plan includes overhauls, repainting, and continued service with summer cars when possible. Meat market ad and wheat harvest notices follow.
Farmers battle crows seen in newly planted fields as they pull up young corn and peck at ears. The damage can delay harvest as water enters damaged shucks and rot develops in the kernels.
An old superstition in England says turning money in your pocket when you first hear the cuckoo in spring brings wealth for the year. The belief links the arrival of the cuckoo with financial luck and prosperity.
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