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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
3
An ancient health ad extols Adler-i-ka as the most complete bowel cleanser, claiming it removes decaying matter and poisons from the digestive tract. It cites testimonials from physicians and customers, asserting quick relief for constipation and gas and promising gentleness and thorough cleansing.
Lawrence to host three garden conferences in the coming year aimed at increasing home gardens and soil culture. The first session on February 1 features George O. Greene and L. C. Williams from Manhattan with A A Hicks leading discussion on how a commercial club can assist home gardeners.
Berne Switzerland December 20 The text of the new commercial treaty with the United States was published in Switzerland today and drew an excellent reaction across newspapers. The Bund says America acted as a real friend to Switzerland and notes Swiss grain stocks were reduced to about 6000 wagons of wheat, risking shortage without American help.
J N Van der Vries stated this afternoon that a person need not pay multiple Red Cross memberships for the various organizations he belongs to. One Red Cross membership counts across all groups, whether business, social, or religious. The record of an organization hinges on how many of its members belong to the Red Cross, not total subscriptions. Van der Vries also urged members to wear buttons or tags on their outer coat labels tomorrow to signal membership and aid the campaign. The Raw Package Mfg Co of Topeka is buying timber and invites offers for logs including cottonwood and elm selections.
Clinton Presbyterian Church held a Red Cross themed service last Sunday afternoon with Walter Payne state treasurer giving an address urging duty to the Red Cross and YMCA. In the evening Dr. Wolf district superintendent of the Topeka M E Church preached an engaging sermon.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. it is a blood disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It is a nonquack remedy prescribed by a leading physician and sold by dealers. testimonials available. Price 75 cents. Take Hall’s Family Pill for constipation.
Frederick C. Frick of Kansas City, a member of the University of Missouri ambulance unit, has earned France's Croix De Guerre for conspicuous bravery at the battle of the Aisne on October 26. He worked three days and nights with little rest to remove wounded from a highly exposed post. Frick, twenty one, attended the university for one term.
Over eighteen required for permanent positions with steady work. Physical examination necessary. Apply in person or write within a week to Employment Department The Kansas City Railways Company 1500 Grand Avenue Kansas City Missouri.
Major Lynne Mason of the 320th Field Signal Battalion writes to the Journal-World from Camp Dodge Iowa sending Christmas greetings to friends in Lawrence and military service. He notes comfortable quarters similar winter weather to Lawrence Red Cross Y M C A and K of C aiding the men and says all officers and men aim to help bring the war to a successful conclusion. He closes with regards and best wishes. The Journal-World subscription is advertised.
The Scottish Rite News Letter Volume 1 number 4 has mailed to Lawrence Valley Masons. It highlights Masonry’s war efforts and Lawrence Valley actions, and announces the January mid winter reunion from January 21 to 24 with a potential record class. Benj N Sheppard of Springfield arrives as guest of Roger Williams.
Wichita December 20. The government will dispatch income tax collectors to every county seat and nearby towns to aid taxpayers. Postmasters bankers and newspapers will announce when officers visit each county. Returns for 1917 must be filed by March, with new exemptions increasing taxable individuals. Taxpayers must seek out the collector and file on time to avoid penalties. Ajax Road King Tires on display at Bonkers Garage and other local ads follow.
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