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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
3
An excerpt promoting a Hampton's Magazine issue highlighting prison reform articles by Charles Edward Russell and other feature pieces. It touts the water cure and paddle era as harsh and notes reform efforts to abolish cruel punishment and restore morality, urging readers to read the first installment.
The Kansas newspapers report on shifting voting rivalries in Manhattan, a booby prize at a Harris Sun event, and a ball toss incident at an old wooden mule. Other items describe farmers and Atlas map debates near Junction City, school postponements in Salina due to a traveling circus, a robbery aftermath, and trackgate thefts in Wichita.
Trace Arnold of Ottawa devised a patent letter holder after observing mail delivery. The tin device, four inches by one inch, features a cast iron wheel and wire lever to hold or release letters, can be wall mounted, and is already patented. Arnold may license manufacture rights to a company.
Dr Leonhardt claims Hem-Roid cures internal piles with a 98 percent success rate in thousands of cases. He argues internal cause requires internal treatment, not ointments or operations. Available for 31 with guarantee from Dick Bros Lawrence Kansas or Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY Station B. Includes request for booklet.
An article touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as an easier color preserving hair remedy than traditional sage tea. It claims grandmothers used sage tea, mothers face early gray, and the modern prep sells for 50 cents to $1 at drug stores or by mail from Wyeth Chemical Company.
An OCR fragment shows a dated ad copy promoting remedies for indigestion stomach trouble and habitual constipation. It advertises Folers Urine Laxative and Rexall products with claims of stomach stimulation, bowel regulation, headache relief, and suitability for women and children. It mentions Bartner & Son and F. B. McCulloch Rexall Store Bemidina.
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