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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
4
Fragments describe Squires Studio offerings, Thiele Bros. Pendleton trip to Kansas City, and a Sparkling concert tonight. Miscellaneous ads mention Good Soap at McCulloch's Drag Store, Carroll's News Depot, Rexall Liver Pills, and a variety of local shopping and social events with sporadic references to venues and times.
Advertises Amolox as a cure for eczema and skin diseases with claims of dramatic scalp and hair restoration. Mentions endorsements by leading druggists, physician quotes, and satisfaction guarantees. Also touts Foley Cathartic Tablets and Briggs products with testimonials from customers in Green Bay and barbershop entries.
President Wilson urges making military service attractive to youths for health and nation, calls for strengthening state National Guards, and emphasizes defense as a steady policy. He argues for a strong navy as a natural bulwark, warns against hostility, and stresses peaceful, constructive global engagement. Skunk trade yields $3,000,000 yearly to US trappers, second to muskrat.
Edward A. Rodner submits a resignation from the Lawrence Board of Education after seven years, citing faulty administration and lack of a modern business system. He argues money is spent with foresight and that petitions and reforms were ignored, leaving him unable to continue serving.
An old medical prospectus promotes Eckman’s Alterative as effective for pulmonary tuberculosis and related throat and bronchial conditions. It claims rapid recovery in many cases and urges readers to obtain the remedy through physicians or direct orders. The text critiques mineral foods and emphasizes ease of assimilation and non habit forming properties.
A nostalgic ad extols Foley’s Honey and Tar for sore throat coughs and chest congestion. A reader from Bassett Nebraska reports relief after using the product and notes it cured a severe cough and cold. Sold by O P Barber & Son.
Maxwell Motor Co presents a sensational forty thousand dollar five reel film, I Molts Steels, Artamobile, shown with a Maxwell car in a detailed process of automobile building. Incidental pictures mix education and romance, aiming to educate and entertain with a strong heart angle. Free admission tickets available from UAW, Schaake, and local jewelers on Mass Street.
The article notes severe clothing shortages among city families, especially children. It asks Lawrence residents to donate any old garments or supplies, with volunteers arranging pickups so packages can be delivered to those in need.
The Journal-World announces limited copies of Lawrence Today and Yesterday Hoke for sale at 3 cents each plus 13 cents postage. A King fountain pen is advertised as non leakable. Also listed are Velvelini demonstrations at Dirk Bras and Dirk Tas with Velvelina shows. Skating rink hours are noted as open on select evenings and Saturday afternoons.
An opportunity for Christmas gifts offers bay artistic items at the McCornick Millinery Store in SAL Mass. The event promotes something different in the holiday market.
A notice invites shoppers, especially ladies, to seek fine pipe cigars and smokers accessories as Christmas gifts. It promotes Sterling Silver items and features Ed. AWW. Parsons, jeweler, 717 Mass. Street, listing services and gift ideas amid a Christmas shopping context.
A fragment shows a handwritten note to Jim joking about not sending Xmas presents during wartime yet offering a tip to buy two gifts for oneself. The reader is left with a casual, personal missive tone and incomplete message.
Reports from Amsterdam and Berlin claim Fermais took upwards of 100,000 prisoners when Lodz fell in Russian Poland. Berlin shows extraordinary enthusiasm with flags, but no official tally of captives or loot.
Historic ad copy extols Musterole as a modern remedy replacing mustard plasters for congestion colds and pain. It touts gentle relief for headaches pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and muscle aches and claims strong protection against pneumonia when used early. The brand cites Cleveland Ohio and hospital distribution.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as removing scrofula sores and boils by purifying the blood. It claims eruptions are driven out of the blood and external applications cannot cure these cankers. The text urges readers to take Hood's to build up the system and improve health.
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