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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1918
Page
4
A vintage health column warns that excess meat harms kidneys and urges relief with Jad Salts. It claims sluggish kidneys cause backache headaches dizziness and indigestion, then promotes four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast as a cure.
The University Girls Glee Club announces a March 4 concert at Me Fraternal Aid Union hall to raise expenses for providing free entertainment to Kansas soldiers at Camp Funston. Miss Marie Buchanan, club manager, says the event is organized with Camp Funston’s entertainment committee approval and aims to support soldiers with a pageant and performances.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromoidine tablets promising to stop cough and headache from a cold with a money back guarantee if it fails. It notes E W Groves signature on each box and lists price at 30 cents.
A national scheme approved to collect and reuse waste from homes and ships. Items such as rugs, waste paper, metal, broken glass, cans and kitchen refuse will be sorted at centers to replace imports. Oil for engines has been extracted from byproducts as experiments continue.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Nottingham hire row yielding iron year data. The text mentions a triumph and a converted row for steel purposes, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
Fragmentary text indicates a MUAT or local order from February 25 affecting restaurants and hotels in a districts with mentions of meat vegetables and price changes or caps. The readable parts show general scope but lack concrete names places or full actions.
The piece explains three types of membership in the Military Sisterhood active members related by blood to a Kansas soldier, associate members offering service or support to the soldier or family, and honorary members serving by financial support. It also notes a ban on city property and mentions Lieut. David Berge of Lebanon Kansas visiting Lawrence after training in Texas.
A fragmentary medical notice discusses warnings about health risks and remedies. It references Bright's disease and dietary advice, mentioning exercise and specific tablets. The language is garbled but centers on health guidance and cautions.
A newly formed American Aid Society in Liverpool aims to provide support for service members and military families. The group pledges aid during short-term crises and seeks donations to assist officers and their dependents affected by service deployments.
Mr and Mrs Williams Selser and families host and visit neighbors in Wellsville. Residents like Miss Rosa Brecheisen and the Breithaupts are listed with sickness and visits. Several relatives travel to Coffee County and nearby towns while neighbors help care for ill or recovering relatives. The column records multiple short entries of visits, illness, and travel among local residents.
The text advocates avoiding soaps and recommends ordinary refined coconut oil as a mild cleanser. One or two teaspoons wash the hair and scalp with water to produce lather that rinses clean. It promises soft scalps, silky hair, and easy manageability, with coconut oil being inexpensive and pharmacy available.
Stella Breithaupt called on Res Georgia Arecheisen Sunday. The Red Cross society met with Mrs Witham Fuchs Saturday. Misses Mary Leherm Ellen anith Marguerite Melville Were Lawrence visitors Saturday. Miss Elsie Mathia and Messrs Karl Mathia and Elmen Mckinney visited at Mr John Miler's Sunday. Mrs Ernest Milburn has been in Lawrence the past week helping care for her father Robert Anton who is very sick. Mr and Mrs Oliver Bregheisen, Mrs Gideon Breithaupt and Mrs Alyin Breithaupt called at Mr Henry Déckwa's Sunday.
Ohio physician Dr. F M Edwards used a home remedy called Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for 17 years. The tablets, described as olive colored with vegetable ingredients and olive oil, claimed to cleanse the liver and bowels and improve skin tone and energy. They were marketed as a preventive health aid sold by druggists in 0c and 25c sizes.
An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil for rheumatism sciatica back pain and minor injuries with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee. It also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents for constipation or headaches and mentions visiting locals in Topeka Lawrence Richland and nearby exchanges.
The column lists numerous visits and calls among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rigsby Mrs. Buckminster Miss Buckminster Mrs. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Coleman and others. It mentions Sunday visits at various homes, a surprise party, and upcoming meetings on February 20 and March 6 with neighbors and relatives in the Lawrence area.
Six Corners notes list Zebte Van Neste hauling from Kanwaka all week. Mr and Mrs C H L Strone plan to move to town. Jacob Hhimmig and others miss meetings due to Sammi illness. Neibarger repairs his hand in town. Gedstine of Mutley visits Staunwins and is taken to see relatives. Hartford family from Overbrook visits neighbors. Hartford discharged from army. Bleakley and others involved in local affairs. eye infection mentioned.
Kansas apple production could double with spraying as the cost per tree is kept low. Professor Dickens says four sprays are enough to reduce worm damage and improve quality, detailing materials and estimated costs per tree under current prices.
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or refunds the purchase price. It promises first application relief and rest from discomfort, priced at 50 cents.
Mrs. Alice Smith returns to her Eureka home after spending time with her nephew Ti l L Burton. The Smith house hosts visits from Hugo Shelhorn and others from Lawrence and Kanwaka, with multiple calls and brief calls cited over the weekend.
Sunday visits and daily farm chores fill a local sketch of community life with names like Otto Hack Frank Lutz and Hack family. Hog butchering, hay shipments, sash suppliers, and a tractor show in Kansas reflect small town routines alongside weddings visits and weekend gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Pret Eggert and family visited Washington Creek and Lawrence relatives. Neighbors and friends, including Mr Walter Young, Mr and Mrs Rex Lawrence and Marian, were part of a weekend gathering. Several calls and visits occurred with the Shiels, Wilsons, and Whites as the spring weather arrives. A Church Sunday School turnout was noted with eleven new Farmers Union members joining after a program and refreshments.
A Watertown woman shares relief from severe fatigue and weakness during pregnancy after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recalls improving health before her baby arrived and credits the remedy with stabilizing her strength. She invites others to write for advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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