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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement lists four spindle bow back chairs priced at 70 cents, a perforated seat chair at 80 cents, a five flat spindle saddle seat chair at 1.20 dollars, a four spindle high back chair at 1.15 dollars, and mentions Axminster rugs 9 by 12 feet offered as special. The sale emphasizes low prices and varied chair styles.
A ragged collection of medical cure claims and product pitches dominates the page. Dr King’s New Life Pills, Dr Shoop’s Restorative, Foley’s Honey and Tar, Deans Ointment, Kodol, and Dr Shoop’s Pink Tablets are touted with patient testimonials and urgent guarantees. Barber & Son’s drug store sells many items.
A medical ad feature notes kidney and bladder trouble afflicts both women and men, causing bedwetting and urinary issues in children. It promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a mild remedy with sample bottles offered by mail. It also includes various culture notes and other patent remedies.
A dentist extols toothache as the greatest torture, claiming cancer pales beside it. He cites figures and writers to support the claim, referencing DeQuincey and others.
Ants on spring days forecast weather by nest-building or retreat behavior. In France, Prof. ene Lauriel reports cave frescoes in Portel Brotlo Ariege showing 44 prehistoric sketches of animals and two human figures with varied forms and poses.
Barnacled Ben recalls seas and a sawfish that followed the Nancy Jones for a thousand miles. He describes fish helping with firewood and a curious scene of nature raking, then leaves.
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