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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
2
In Wichita Kansas on February 20 Bakers protest the price of victory bread rising due to substitute costs. The Ford Administration argues the increase is only temporary as transportation improves and facilities upgrade.
In Lawrence a mother shares how diligent care during childhood can prevent kidney and urinary problems. Mrs. Paul Harris reports her son’s long battle with kidney secretions, bladder weakness, and related issues, noting Doan's Kidney Pills brought lasting relief after steady use. The community notes kidney care, routine checks, and family stories of recovery.
Fragmented text shows names such as Jones Hazel Jones Curtis and Markier tied to Thursday events. Several references to Lawrence and Kansas City hint at a local transit or social column with scattered actions and visits.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Cure as fast relief for head chest and body aches. It claims quick action easing stuffed noses sneezing and headaches at low cost, urging readers to buy for prompt relief.
Local figures and families are mentioned in a string of social visits, Sunday gatherings, and upcoming events. Neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Markley, the Bond family, and Miss Agnes Laptad appear among many short notes about visits, farming moves, and a Union meeting at the CBA hall.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Pleasure Pellets as a cure for ailments including swollen hands and ankles and kidney discomfort. It claims rapid improvement, improved strength, and mentions sugar and other health benefits. The piece reads as a dated medical patent-favoring pitch with a testimonial tone.
Fragmentary obituary notice cites Reno and Mr Harmon family connections in Kansas. It mentions Easter services, readings by a law professor, and social visits including Mrs Zimanepmitty and Mrs Taylor. Partial list of attendees and remarks reference community events and forwarding to Tonganoxie for two new members.
A dubious home remedy promotes Wyeth Sulphur Compound with common garden sage to darken gray hair. Instructions describe applying with a brush to small strands for a natural, even fix that supposedly lasts with repeated use. The text blends product name references and scattered, non cohesive notes.
Advert supports Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. It claims they clear blood and purify the system without griping, with over seventeen years of experience and a price of 25 cents per box.
Fragmentary text discusses pain relief and urinary symptoms with mentions of medications and improper self treatment. References to headaches, bladder issues, acid neutralization, and kidney concerns are present in vague terms without coherent context or verifiable sources.
A fragmented note reports that coffins and bronze fittings once common are now valuable, with interest in restoring and funding efforts in Grass Valley California. The text mentions costs over decades and a revival of use for funds tied to antique items.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss class and virtue, contrasting the rich with the poor. It mentions wealth, dignity, and social roles, hinting at expectations of behavior and the idea that gentleness and courtesy define a gentleman. References to virtue and social standing appear without complete context.
The excerpt presents garbled lines about exhibits and perceptions of fear and societal themes. It references vague places and people with little clear sense of event, date, or location, making a concise summary challenging beyond noting a distorted exhibit discussion.
An advertisement extols a blood purifier as the solution to rheumatism pains described as worsening each day. It claims many cases stem from blood impurities and promotes S. S. S. as a general remedy, advising readers to consult a medical director if needed.
A highly garbled OCR passage appears to sketch a fragmented narrative with names and places largely unreadable. The text hints at a mystery or journey, with scattered phrases suggesting travel, conflict, and dialogue, though key persons and events remain obscured.
A garbled fragment suggests discussion of poultry care and weather effects on farm work. Readable bits reference chickens, hens, and possible farming tasks with mentions of Mitra wines and FAO. The passage is unclear. no coherent reportable event emerges.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss winter egg supply, diet ideas, and seasonal food items. Mentions include references to Tar Kee, Vorn, Alvin, and cider but lack clear context or complete details. The text appears as a garbled list of terms rather than a coherent event or report.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a simple remedy to stop dandruff and beautify hair. It claims the product cleans the scalp, reduces hair loss, and makes hair soft and shiny after a few moments, urging readers to buy it at local stores or as a gift from Knowltons.
Fragmentary text mentions Dyess and Suter Salis scene with soil work. No clear event, date, or names other than these appears. Unable to determine a coherent nugget. summarization limited by unreadable OCR.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a sequence of names and terms that are difficult to interpret. It contains stray phrases like Ard dher Thess Relekil and Fron with unclear connection to a clear event or organization.
A brief fragment notes an idea about marriage as tied to family life. The text hints at cultural expectations and personal choice surrounding matrimony. No names, dates, or places are provided.
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