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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
4
An advertisement from Round Corner Drug Store promotes Howard's Buttermilk Cream claiming rapid beauty benefits for dull complexions, red or rough hands, and facial lines. It promises full satisfaction with a money-back guarantee and urges trial at the store.
A testimonial from Geo Kiinker of Lima Ohio praises Number 40 For The Blood as a purifier. He states prior illness included rheumatism catarrh stomach trouble lead poisoning and an itch, and notes weight gain after six bottles. The ad cites medical references and claims cures for various conditions. Prepared by J C Mendenhall Evansville Indiana and sold by Round Corner Drug Co.
The Waldo mine owner, who holds 4200 acres near Grants Pass, recently turned gravel in the channel of the Rogue River and reportedly found the greatest strike in the area. Believed that most land beyond the river bed yields rich pay dirt, suggesting high prospects for the district.
A Polish wedding had many guests and dancing for money with the bride. Each partner paid one dollar for a dance, totaling around forty five dances and about forty five dollars. She aimed for fifty dollars before stopping, but collapsed and died on the floor early the next morning.
The grottest cataract in the world lies on the Tas river which partly separates Brazil and Argentina. The fall stands about six feet high and the cataract spans roughly 15 125 feet wide, more than twice Niagara’s width. An estimated 10 414 100 000 tons of water rush over per hour, with Iguazu falls handling around 140 000 000 tons in the same period.
A Grudse citizen praises a local figure nicknamed 4 gand mixer for telling stories and securing support. The judge comments that he can borrow money, repays little, and win lodge offices while doing less honest work, reflecting a sharp town joke about local character and politics.
Sioux Falls Press notes talk in the Divide district that surface gold may be abundant enough to alter Nevada’s image from Silver State to Golden State. Mine owners reportedly pan only for expenses and await richer strikes while avoiding profits taxes, signaling a possible shift in state identity.
A fragment reflecting on early aviation origins and Benjamin Franklin’s remark to Condorcet about steering balloons. It cites Franklin’s view that aeronautics is a newborn field and will prove its usefulness once its education is complete.
The summer marks the semicentennial of Mt Washington railway opening, a landmark that 50 years ago put the White mountain region on the map as the first major mountain railroad in the country. The ascent to 6200 feet was once viewed as nearly impossible and opened the peak to visitors who would not have hiked to the summit.
A Kent village man, James Nicol, celebrates his hundredth birthday. Born in Tullibody, he served in the Seventy Fourth Highlanders under William IV and helped quell the Indian Mutiny. He ladles a long life with porridge in youth and still belts out Highland tunes. He married his second wife at thirty four.
A valuable engagement ring dropped overboard in mid Atlantic was found months later in a gull’s gizzard near the Maine coast. The discovery highlights gulls’ attraction to small shining objects and ends a wandering tale of the lost ring.
An invention by George Stickney of Oregon uses harrow like teeth to grip the ground when mountain driving stalls the engine. A crosswise frame with a hand lever engages teeth to prevent backward movement until the engine restarts and the clutch is engaged, reducing the risk of a car sliding off steep grades.
The United States Department of Agriculture prepared guidance urging prospective motortruck operators to contact their public service commission or equivalent authority to learn in advance about legal restrictions on truck operations. It advises informing themselves about rules governing highway use within their territory.
A lighthearted note urges car owners to diagnose the real issue before adjusting any settings. Indiscriminate changes tend to worsen problems. the suggested approach is to identify the true cause and then begin proper fixes.
The article advises using an oil filler can with a rubber hose to reach awkward oil holes. It also suggests shifting tire chain cross links to avoid always tying to the same link, spreading wear across the chain.
A strong washing soda solution is the best agent to clean corroded battery terminals. After drying, the terminals should be treated with vaseline to protect them. Carriage of farm products remains a key medium in transportation plans.
A terse, reflective note honors Flappy who rejects any state or burden that could taint his conscience. The statement emphasizes personal integrity and voluntary restraint.
Berlin's Wondersteen is advertised as a harmless hair remover for upper legs chin and cheeks. The dry disk allegedly removes hairs instantly with no odor and is endorsed by physicians. Sold for $1 by City Drug Store, made by Berlin's Wondersteen Co. New York with a money back guarantee.
The article notes about 2 960 varieties of wild flowers and over 1 000 bird species nesting among firs spruces and willows in the region. It mentions hummingbirds among forget me nots and lists fringed gentians columbine buttercups daisies and delicate pinks on Pike's Peak.
A Native healer uses roots and herbs to treat tribal ailments and Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is praised as the standard remedy for female ills. The text claims forty five years of restoring women’s health across America.
In November 1918 a 60 000 square foot tobacco warehouse, claimed as the largest in the South, was completed in South Boston Virginia. On opening day 350 000 pounds of leaf tobacco were arranged into 13 000 piles and brought together valueing about 125 000 dollars.
An advertisement touts a fat reduction program with a $100 guarantee to lose 10 to 60 pounds, offering a weight loss book and instructions via Korein Co. in New York. The item notes an immigration policy in Australia restricting Asiatic labor and reports Japanese crews in Broome pearl fleets totaling over 1,500 workers.
The Hindus compare India to the lotus with petals for Central India and leaves for the divisions of the country. The motif appears in eastern temple design and general architecture, and lotus plants grow in public gardens. A pond in Taj gardens at Agra holds pure lotus blossoms.
Charles Johnston argues in the North American Review that Brahmanical rule and native idolatry threaten self government in India. He claims English scholars are misled by occult practices while Buddha’s warning against superstition remains relevant.
The sophomore Norman at N High faces a poetry assignment led by a strict teacher who demands verse or risk of failure. His wretched effort triggers sarcastic remarks but reveals a secret quote about teachers shaping minds. A stray line about river water and a bottled water ad appear in the chaotic mix. Maj. Gen. Crowder will return to Washington after drafting Cuban election laws.
Thirty years ago today Florence Maybrick, an American, was found guilty in an English court of poisoning her husband. She faced a death sentence later commuted. The item notes the historic trial and its wide Atlantic attention.
The Republic of Colombia begins a month long national agricultural and industrial exposition in Bogota with noted authorities to discuss major issues.
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