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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
In wartime Britain teachers create special classes for Belgian youngsters to accommodate and educate them. Money is scarce so volunteers offer services. Elders hope Belgium will recover. children learn quickly while parents strive to keep them Belgian. A Belgian boy and girl class was shown a drawing exercise of homes in Belgium.
An advertisement extols Peptiron iron tonic combining iron with pepsin and tonics for anemia and vitality. It claims rapid, measurable health improvements after meals. The piece notes Hood Co. of Lowell Mass as originators and promotes chocolate-coated pills as convenient.
Six Republican senators oppose the federal suffrage amendment while twenty two Democratic senators plan to vote no. Miss Boris Stevens, new legislative chair of the National Woman's Party, says Republicans have pledged strong backing and Democrats largely oppose, shaping the senate vote.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed nasal tube membranes and promises a cure via Carrarrh Cure. It guarantees one hundred dollars for an incurable case and directs readers to contact F. I. Cuena in Toledo, Ohio, or local druggists for circulars.
County schools struggle to fill positions as many men join the army. Only forty of seventy eight districts have secured teachers for the next year, with a projected fifteen to thirty percent shortfall. Superintendent W A Vickers notes statewide shortage and aging staff, yet plans to extend school terms despite the gap.
A history of Boschee’s German Syrup marketed for coughs bronchitis and throat ailments with claims of soothing relief and expectoration. Community notes include social visits and local events from a Kansas town with names like Mrs MacQuilinan Miss Edna Klamier and Ruth Newsome, plus a Red Cross sale in Tonganoxie raising funds and a sales event at City Hall.
A fragmented record shows a local sale event where goods ranged from groceries to clothing and tools, drawing turnout in rain and snow. Participants pledged support for the war effort and noted neighbors helping the boys, with a final tally around $226. The piece closes with personal travel notes and regional mentions.
Fragmented readable items show a Lawrence area community scene with names such as Miss Caroline Berkins and Mrs. Roy Pat attending a church or school meeting. References include farmers woes, Sunday school gatherings, and local residents like Annie Slav, Gilmore, and Endora.
Incomplete text references names such as Allen, Miller, Reming, Pua, and Geo along with a few places. Details are unclear and no coherent event or context emerges from the readable fragments.
Mrs. Cl 1. Rater cof this bey Wyse Reading recalls a man who moved to Kansas many years ago and lived in Lawrence. The obituary notes his long membership in Odd Fellows Masonic order Bachelors of Rebekah and Knights and Brides of Security. Burial at Oak Hill follows a funeral service conducted by the Odd Fellows.
Notice lists several dental offices including Meadows Geo Esterly O Bryon Baumgard Hults Gorrill Russ Stevens Hutchinson and others as closed every Saturday afternoon. The missive adds a neighborly reminder that the Lord treats others as one treats neighbors.
An advertisement touts Trontie and Irantic tablets as iron based tonics to boost energy, nerve strength, and stamina for workers and soldiers. It claims rapid bodily absorption, enhanced color, and renewed vigor, urging readers to try 60c vials or send 10c for a trial from the Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York. It also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a harmless daily remedy for healthy habits.
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