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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
2
The advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Senna Pepsin as a mild effective remedy for constipation, contrasting it with dangerous ancient purgatives. It emphasizes that the product is free from opiates, suitable for all ages, and offers a free trial by writing to Dr W B Caldwell, 432 Washington St, Monticello, Texas.
Edith Green of Los Angeles narrates a letter to Mr. Connelly and J. P. Shepard asserting Esther Clark of Chanute Kansas authored the poem The Call of Kansas. The missive details their friendship, Clark’s homesickness, a typewriter request, and Clark’s attempt to publish in the Lawrence Journal and Los Angeles Times. Green offers to testify to the facts and notes Clark’s April May 1907 presence in Los Angeles.
An old prescription promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets to stop cough and headache and cure a cold. Druggists guarantee refunds if it fails. The label bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. 25 cents. Wiedemann is noted as a specialist in Eye Ear Nose and Throat with glasses fitting and a Dick Bros Drug Store contact.
An ad touts Danderine as a hair treatment that cleanses, dissolves dust and oil, invigorates the scalp, and strengthens roots. It claims to reduce itching and hair loss while making hair long and glossy, urging men and ladies to buy from Knowlton's store.
An old medical advertisement extols Eckman’s Alterative as safe for tuberculosis and other chronic throat and bronchial conditions. It claims dramatic improvements in numerous cases, notes lack of opiates or habit forming drugs, and urges readers to ask their druggist to order or mail for direct purchase from Eckman Laboratory of Philadelphia.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic. It asserts impure and weak blood causes disease and promises to purify, enrich, and revitalize the blood to strengthen the whole system.
Ronald infant son of Mr and Mrs Ed Ronald of Fairview died on the third and was buried on the fourth. Rev Caisser conducted the service. Sunday School class No 8 with Rev Grosser as teacher met at the Tom Shaw home Thursday evening and reported a pleasant time. Adam Balzer visited Emporia last week. John Watters is Elmer Watters in Lawrence at school.
Seamstress Helen secures summer work at Amble Cottage in the Adirondacks after a generous advertisement offers lodging and board in exchange for sewing. She meets Mark Austen, a charming, eligible camp friend, who saves her from a fall and captivates her with stories of trout and camp life as she develops feelings for him while Enid Drake eyes him. The mood is light romantic comedy with a country setting and budding romance.
The clipped text hints at an old Detroit Free Press ad or reader note touting Wiedemann's ice cream flavors including maple nut and pineapple. It presents a informal exchange with phrases about bragging and liking certain flavors, written in a dated newspaper voice.
Baker University prepares a busy schedule with a Tuesday lecture at High Prairie under Professor Markham. Debates will feature a Philippines independence topic with Baker, Warshburny and Ottawa, plus a course on Prete tional information and a visit by medical staff. Local notices mention community members and campus staff traveling between Ottawa, Lawrence, and nearby towns.
Educational leaders debate the role of college sports as a burden before a regional meeting in January. Mossman cites tapes and costs as key issues, highlighting the strain on educators and the need to balance athletics with academics.
A fragmented clipping mentions speakers including Washburn College and the University of Kansas figures, with a notable push for a generous offer. It describes a sweep of medical remedies and promotional items, listing Foley products and associated ailments, alongside a call to cut out and mail for a trial package. The noisy text blends names, dates, and products in a garbled historical notice style.
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