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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
4
An old promotional item touts Pure Rich Blood as a cure all for ills blamed on bad blood. It cites ailments like catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism and fatigue and promises improved health by enriching the blood and strengthening the whole system.
A dispatch from the Vosges mountains details American resources aiding French troops. It notes mule trains from Algeria and several U S states, sled transport for supplies, and dogs from Alaska and Labrador forming efficient logistics on snowbound slopes. American volunteers from many states are seen aiding wounded transport, praised by French surgeons for spirit and efficiency.
A garbled OCR passage mentions pain relief and dental terms with several unreadable words and names. It reads like a jumbled medical or drug reference with stray names such as Steve Heston and Waele, lacking coherent facts or dates. The piece resembles a stray health note rather than a complete news item.
It reports a Cincinnati man’s discovery called freezone that loosens and lifts corns or calluses with a few drops. The sticky liquid dries without inflaming surrounding tissue and is sold for a small price at pharmacies, claimed to prevent infections from self treatment.
Local notes detail visits among residents including Charley Zabris McLouth Osborne and others at farms and homes. It records travel to Topeka and Oskaloosa, a move plan by Frank Champion, shopping trips, and the death of Mr Charles Medhurst with a brief account of his illness and passing.
The American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief urges donations on Christmas Day to aid Armenian and Syrian refugees. Funds sent to Charles R. Crane at 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, will fund food, clothing, and blankets for distribution January 19 in Asia Minor. The drive aims to reach inland centers like Tabriz and Tiflis, with ships and cargo expanding as funds permit.
Funeral services were held near his old home in Vinland. He leaves behind several children a wife and many relatives and friends. Neighbors and friends visited Lawrence and nearby towns while plans for a school program Christmas weekend are announced with Sunday school at 2 30 and church at 3 30.
Chicago officials report federal authorities may pursue action after a state grand jury indicted general physicians and dentists for issuing fake diplomas. Investigators say an international diploma mill operates selling illegitimate credentials from various universities worldwide. Federal evidence is to be presented to a federal grand jury.
A fragment states a person from Des Moines Iowa claims a simple home asthma remedy cured them after climate issues. The message promises free information and references Nellie Divans and a Kansas City styled address.
At the White House in Washington on Christmas Day two of the President's kin, Helen Mc Adoo his granddaughter and Josephine Cothran his grand niece, helped make the holiday merry. Eleven adults joined the children as a heavily laden tree stood in the library and gifts circulated. A family dinner ended the celebration. turkey went to every married White House employee as the Minor family and Bonnie Minor visited Kansas City.
A vintage advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup as the top remedy in the United States and Canada. It claims rapid relief for coughs, bronchitis, croup, and asthma, with a remedy made from Norway pine extract and guaiacol. The ad urges buying 244 ounces of Pinex diluted in sugar syrup for about 54 cents and guarantees satisfaction or refunds.
Catarrh described as a constitutional disease cured by internal remedies, not local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as a blood purifier and mucous surface treatment, produced with tonics and preservatives, with testimonials offered. Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise the remedy and list retailers.
A Jassy dispatch from December 23 reports King Ferdinand opened parliament and declared the war proved Austro-Hungary cannot endure as a European factor. He praised Romania’s army for resisting four combined foes, urging confidence in Romania’s future prospects.
Perry Kans Dec 26 Mrs Lina Rivers died at her home three miles north of Perry. Native of Kentucky she had lived in Kansas about fifty years thirty eight on the farm where she died. She was 96 and mother of thirteen children eight survive including Ella Rivers F D Rivers Rebecca McCart Margaret McClintock Mollie Crady Bello Romero Lee Rivers and Henry Rivers. Funeral held at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
Night raid by Canadian troops under British command succeeds in destroying about twenty dugouts and capturing 59 German soldiers, including one officer, with estimated 150 enemy fatalities. Canadians suffer light losses as they slip into front line trenches within two minutes, startling German defenders and prompting later feints by the Germans.
The American Legion, formed in February 1915 to classify skilled civilians for national defense, will turn over its records to the National Defense Council and disincorporate January 1. About 24,000 members may be released from dues and service promises while the government seeks their service through reserve corps or other means. The group cites a single anonymous donor as key to its work.
Thirteen states besides Kansas are vitally interested in the threatened fight on state publication of textbooks in the coming session of the Kansas legislature. W.
R. Smith state printer has received inquiries from superintendents of instruction and other state officials in 12 states including Kentucky West Virginia Georgia Louisiana Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Minnesota Texas Nevada Idaho Washington and Oregon about publication and its impact. State publication three year saving to pupils and parents around 75000 dollars as per Mr Smith. He notes 402110 texts sold and a purchaser saving of 74851 dollars and 74 cents. State printed books sold via dealers with a 15 percent profit, up from 10 percent after 1915 legislative change.
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