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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1919
Page
5
A bold wartime op-ed argues wrist watches shifted gender norms, from tainted symbols of effeminacy to essential military gear. It claims the conflict legitimized men’s use of wrist watches and linked timekeeping to bravery, sacrifice, and national vigor.
Prof H W Nutt outlines rhythmic drills for pupils aged 12 to 16 to maximize writing quality with proper rhythmic organization for ages up to 31. He reports arm movement is not essential to rhythm and should be dropped in drills. The study, begun with ages 7 to 14, now covers 15 to 18 and is featured in the Elementary School Journal March 1919.
City sanitation head Ed Anderson announces a list of teamsters ready to haul trash for a nominal fee during Clean Up Week. Residents simply call City Hall. wagons will collect trash, as last year’s paid service faced tax payer complaints. Anderson seeks more volunteers for Lawrence during Master Sunday prep.
An article discusses how shotgun barrels endure powder flame during use. It notes that if 100 percent of shots are fired, the interior is exposed to the flame for about four minutes over the firearm’s lifetime.
A long column blends weather lore with health advice and local news from Wishek. It notes springtime illness warnings, a tonic advertisement, and a school term report. The piece lists families, visitors, and routine parish and district meetings with names and places across the community.
Sunday afternoon at the Belvoir church the Uouk and Houk families attended with friends from Clinton and neighboring farms after the Missionary Society meeting. Members present included Frank Uouk Mass and Mrs, Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Cummings, and several local youths. Other reports note Army discharge returns from Washington D C and visits by Mrs. Murphy and daughter Bether to Mrs. Lavin, plus Belvoir attendees at the Mound Friday school event.
A vintage ad claims Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens hair naturally and evenly after one or two applications. It markets the product as restoring youth and removing gray, noting millions of bottles sold yearly by a well known druggist.
An advertisement claims a safe home method to slim down by using a small box of oil of Korein with plain directions promising 10 to 60 pounds loss. It offers a free book on rapid easy weight reduction and provides Korein Co address in New York for requests.
Community members from Tonganooxie and nearby towns spent Sunday visiting Lawrence Topeka Kansas City and Leavenworth. Trips included library book deliveries Tank display Victory Loan speeches and family visits with relatives and friends across the region.
An old time druggist promotes a century old remedy with assurances of fast relief for coughs and colds. The ad stresses consumer trust and urges readers to keep a bottle in the medicine cabinet.
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