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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
4
A public notice in Baldwin announces a Community Play evening directed by Prof. H K Ebright with games and play life demonstrations for all ages. Other items include a outdoor service and musical performances by local and visiting groups and a card of thanks from local families. A democratic primary is held today in Mississippi for state district and county offices.
Dr Carl Phillips resumes medical practice after military service at 817 Mass Street, over Sol Marks, with phone reach 373. The notice confirms his return to medicine and location details.
Personal Niell Donnelly and Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackman spent the day in Kansas City. Mrs. G. C. Seewir went to Linwood, Mrs. O. E. Bruckmiller to Kansas City this morning. Shea to Topeka.
An article touts Bitro-Phosphate as a strong nerve and vigor aid. It claims the hormone-like organic phosphate is quickly absorbed and improves nervousness insomnia and depleted nerve force, with reports of quick benefits and remarkable results. It warns buyers to obtain genuine Bitro-Phosphate from reputable sellers.
Congressman W H Newton of Minnesota charged the War Department and Secretary Baker with abusing the selective service act to exempt pro German W W political socialists and slackers. He cited orders widening exemptions and covert instructions to cantonment commanders as proof of perversion of federal statute.
At a board meeting four Lawrence teachers offered resignations with three accepting higher salaries elsewhere. Anna Rearick Jessie Borg Louise Adler and Edith Mattoon resignations noted Adler heads to Kansas City Teachers Training School earning 2300 dollars Borg to Topeka Mattoon to Hastings College Hastings Nebraska Fray House to teach English in Lawrence High at 990 dollars. Also notice of Fair Board meeting set for Thursday August 1 at 8 30 PM in Chamber of Commerce rooms. Hetzel sevenback team wins three of four bowled against Pierson Elks. Archie Tuttle fined 25 dollars for speeding totals 30 50.
An advertisement touts a home remedy using lemon juice and Orchard White to fade freckles sunburn and tan. It claims a quarter pint mix from three ounces of Orchard White and two lemons, massaged on face neck arms and hands for quick whitening results.
Kansas National Guard units prepare for two weeks of field duty at Fort Riley. The Fourth Regiment encampment includes strict schedules for drills, target ranges, and simulated war conditions. Company B and the Machine Gun Company depart August 17 with required minimum personnel to qualify for federal pay.
The piece urges households to adapt willingly to current changes, shedding former essentials and easing burdens. It argues daily life can be lived fully and more smoothly despite new conditions across many homes.
Gerrit Stanley argues in the Saturday Evening Post for a world with meaning and willingness to risk death over a risk-averse, lawyer-driven safety first society. He frames belief as a motive to live and possibly die for a cause.
The text explains that January October April July and September December share start days, while February March and November share a start day. It notes this holds in normal years of 805 days and that a century cannot begin on Wednesday Monday or Saturday. It also states ordinary years end on the same weekday they begin.
Charles spies the new neighbor child through a hedge and reports his friendlike nature. He notes freckles and a quirky detail about the big toe, then races to tell his mother about the odd behavior.
A new alarm designed to be simple and inexpensive helps deter break ins. It emits a noise and lights up while recording the time of the attempted burglary and delaying or thwarting the crime.
Chlorine serves as a major chemical in bleaching paper and various cloth fabrics, underscoring its significance in industrial processing and material preparation.
A large Liberal party gathering in Ottawa today aims to draft a policy platform for upcoming campaigns. Delegates from across Canada converge to discuss national issues and party direction.
J C Mendenhall of Evansville Indiana endorses Number 40 For The Blood as a superior prescription after four decades in medicine and pharmacy. He cites its use against blood diseases including blood poisoning chronic rheumatism catarrh constipation stomach and liver issues. He says it heals sores ulcers and disperses nodes tumors and scrofulous swellings and recommends it through Round Corner Drug Co.
A fragmented rail of political maneuvering points to selecting a national leader to succeed the late Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The text hints at party organization tightening its grip while weighing top contenders for the coveted post.
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