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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
1
A column discusses Taft’s tariff stance and GOP loyalty in Kansas, notes prohibition trends in Massachusetts towns, praises Concordia’s resilience, and laments bad roads across Kansas. It includes a light anecdote from a Sunday school class and calls for a statewide road program to ease farm transport.
The article discusses a theory that scalp baldness is caused by microbes, credited to Professor Anna of Hamburg and Dr. Sabourand of Paris. It outlines how microbes supposedly damage hair roots, followed by claims about remedies like Rexall 193 Hair Tonic and various germicides, with cautions about cases where follicles are dead. It also mentions gas shortages in Eudora and a local business ad for Rexall remedies.
A dubious weight loss pitch touts Marmola, cascara, peppermint water as a cure for double chins and fat everywhere, claiming up to eight pounds lost daily with no exercise. The note then shifts to local society items, weather, and a string of short notices from Kanwaka, Kansas, including travel, sales, and club activities.
An advertisement touts Root Juice as a tonic for stomach bowels liver and kidneys claiming it aids obstruction relief and restores health. Local customers report rapid improvement with testimonials from unnamed women and others at C P Barber and Son’s drug store selling at one dollar per bottle or three for two dollars and fifty cents.
Delightful winter week with persistent snow on the ground and bracing air. town reports little suffering and good care for the poor while Mexican laborers face conditions noted by The Journal. Amusements section promotes Johnson and Ketchel prize fight at the opera house Monday December 13 with two showings and ticket prices 15 25 35 cents.
Lawrence residents discuss reviving a city choral society with Prof Hirbach offering to direct a town chorus if a group forms and a practice space is found. The piece also notes Mexico Chile parlors as winter eateries, detailing their popularity and menu.
Fire threatened Patch Grove as ALP Habberman Creamery plant burned. Residents formed a bucket brigade and used 30 packets of buttermilk from the creamery to save Wesley Garlach home, preventing wider destruction.
Notice to stockholders of Watkins National Bank of Lawrence Kansas for annual meeting to elect directors. Meeting to be held at the bank office in Lawrence between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 11.
The article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a permanent cure for rheumatism by rebuilding blood strength and clearing toxins. It includes a testimonial from I M Nelson of Texas describing dramatic relief after starting the pills and urges sufferers to try the treatment, noting availability from druggists and direct mail.
Administrator Charles H. Tucker offers property described as lot 72 at Vermont Street and lot 24, 21 and south 40 feet of Lot 11 on New Jersey Street, Lawrence Kansas, at private sale not below three fourths appraised value. Bids to be received December 18 at Watkins Bank, Lawrence, with probate court approval.
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