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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
7
Head cold or nasal congestion relief promised by Ely's Cream Balm. Apply a small amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and clear air passages for instant relief. Claims to open nostrils, reduce sneezing, and stop headaches with a fragrant antiseptic cream.
The Annual Motor Show under the Kansas City Motor Car Dealers Association runs February 11 to 16 at Canan Hall Kansas City. E B Peake returns to manage with expanded space and growing interest. The event highlights practical use of passenger cars and commercial vehicles amid wartime conditions and a strong local auto market.
A simple mix using Pinex and sugar syrup creates a pint of cough syrup claimed to be more effective and cheaper than ready made remedies. It targets the throat and bronchial membranes, promising quick relief for coughs, bronchitis, croup, Whooping cough and bronchial asthma with guidance to consult a druggist for directions.
The article notes strong sales at the Nans Show with cars from factories and a rising turnout. Clark of the 14 Motor Car Dealers Association calls the event an institution in the Southwest and urges visitors to judge improvements made to educate and inform attendees. It also reports Major Gardner, former congressman from Massachusetts, dying from pneumonia after resignation.
A fragment notes a man named Lawrence Solbier claiming recovery after taking four bottles of a patent remedy at a drug store. It references medical palliatives and government health pronouncements, framed as a testimonial of cure for stomach and related ailments with a refund offer.
Dr. F. H. S. Bailey, head of the Fuel Committee, asks the Journal World to convey the committee’s appreciation to merchants and business men for their generous compliance with wartime hours. The rule opens at 6:30 and closes at 5 on weekdays, with Saturday exceptions. The committee regrets the inconvenience but notes such measures will occur during the war and appreciates willingness to comply.
Dr. H M Graefe of the U S bureau of animal industry was in the city today from Topeka tying up Douglas county preparations for his role as cholera agent. He will oversee Douglas Osage Johnson Franklin and Miami counties and maintain headquarters in Topeka for the present.
Armour and Co. and Swift and Co. plants closed due to coal shortage. Workers with shovels cleared railroad snow as hundreds of cattle and hogs reportedly perished on cars blocked by rail delays.
London reports Sir Auckland Geddes told the House of Commons that between 420000 and 450000 troops must be raised at once. In Washington an American trawler in European waters was sunk, with all crew saved. no details on how or where given by Admiral Sims.
Wartime style promotion touts Musterole as a trusted remedy for bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and general pains. Claims include faster relief than mustard plasters and endorsements by doctors and nurses. Jars priced 30c 60c and hospital size $2.50.
Senate committee heard Senator Underwood question whether Congress conferred military or civil authority on the war secretary over railroad control during wartime. He argued Congress gave military powers, while others pressed that appropriations limit Army powers to two years, with McAdoo and commerce officials weighing the control scope.
A scrambled OCR snippet mentions a discovery and several scattered names and tokens. The legible bits point to a notable find or event but lack clear dates, places, or persons. The fragmentary text implies a report on a historical discovery with limited concrete details.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a remedy for constipation in children and adults. It claims quick action on liver and bowels, warns against counterfeits, and instructs mothers to ask druggists for the genuine bottle with clear directions for all ages.
A noted authority explains indigestion stems from ste recidive acidity. Excess hydrochloric acid delays digestion, ferments food, and causes sour belching and gases. He advises neutralizing acidity, cleansing the stomach, and stimulating kidney function to promote digestive juices over a week.
Fragments show a cryptic mix mentioning Bolshevik and signatures with scattered names and phrases. The readable parts reference a signature and individuals like Soren and Colnet, with unclear context and no coherent event.
A garbled OCR fragment presents a string of disjointed words and letters with no clear event or named entities. No identifiable people places organizations dates or numbers are extractable for a coherent summary.
An unreadable OCR sample hints at a possible event or trend with scattered names and phrases. The readable parts mention mood, date, and person references, but most details remain unclear and require original text for precise context.
A dubious ad promotes Pape's Diapepsin for quick relief of stomach distress. It asserts acids from foods cause upset and that a five minute cure is possible. The copy urges readers to purchase a fifty cent case from any drugstore and promises easy digestion and head-clearing relief.
Fragmentary text references bird migration in Alaska and Yukon. Mentions temperatures, species, and possible deaths related to the region. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but indicate study of avian movements and environmental factors affecting populations.
A fragment describes making a phosphorus light by filling a bottle one third full with a phosphoric solution, heating to boiling, cork tightly, then uncorking to let air in when light is needed and recorking to keep the luminous space. When light dims, repeat uncorking briefly.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions New York and daily medina but lacks coherent facts or names. Summary conservatively notes unclear item with possible geographic references and routine daily publication cues without asserting specifics.
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