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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
6
In a January report from Emporia Kansas President Butcher criticizes the rural school system noting its inefficiency and old management. He cites a shift toward younger operators and the easing of previous burdens but warns the system remains in need of reform.
An ad promotes Danderine a 35 cent hair tonic claiming instant results. It describes applying with a cloth to a small strand to make hair appear abundant soft glossy and full of life. It promises to remove dust oil refresh the scalp prevent dandruff and falling hair while aiding growth.
Mrs Laura Hendrix of Gracemont Oklahoma praises Mother Friend as essential for expectant mothers. She is mother of six and expects another, claiming the product eases labor and supports mothers through transition. The advertisement touts its physician origins, safety, and lack of harmful drugs, urging readers to consider it now.
The report notes Kansas towns increasingly require graduate level teaching training. It cites 1920 21 state Normal attendance 8982 and 1921 22 4285 with 3519 in 1922 summer school. President Butcher urges by 1925 1927 a rule: no public school teacher without at least one year of professional college work. He backs state school code commission push for standardized teacher education nationwide reform.
An old advertisement promotes Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel that gently cleanses the bowels and purifies the entire system. It claims to help with liver complaints and bad breath, recommending one or two tablets nightly to observe effects.
Tokyo Jan 1 American raw silk demand which helped Japan's favorable trade balance in recent months was warned as temporary by Mr rai minister of commerce and agriculture as Dr Charles M Sheldon noted for his book In His Piers Heine Henriette Hoegin serves as first secretary of the Norwegian legation in Mexico City
Pleasant Valley district residents visit kin in Olathe and Lawrence while others attend church in Lawrence. J L Craig, now in Whittier California, fractured his hip after a Long Beach fall. The Pleasant Valley school serves hot lunches since December with pupils cooking and serving. Local families visit, host, and travel for relatives, meetings, and farm business.
Lawrence and Eudora residents host visiting relatives and neighbors over consecutive Sundays. Families including Smiths Gerstenber ers Durrs and Shirlies are mentioned along with illness notes for S H Davis and young Hilda Gerstenberger. The week features a Farmers Union elevator meeting at Eudora and an upcoming pie social at the opera house Friday night.
A fragmented report notes new vice presidents selected from various townships to represent county interests. It mentions a meeting of delegates, a push to attend state hearings, and plans to build a home in the near future as a nearby project progresses.
Dr Frank H Spence of Point Barrow questions textbooks on Eskimos saying they do not live in ice igloos eat blubber or kill the aged. He notes Eskimos are large polite and slow like some Orientals and burn blubber for fuel while using modern tools. The piece also cites London County Council welfare spending and British fraternal societies.
Fragmentary OCR text provides limited readable facts mentioning Marmols Ga Detroit and match music. No clear event, date, or identifiable figures emerge to form a full newspaper item.
Mr and Mrs Ship Winter hosted a Lecompton cord club gathering while relatives vising stayed with Roealin Skinner and family before returning to Oklahoma. The piece lists several hosted socials, visits, and weekend activities among local residents including Mrs Guy McClathan and baby, Mrs Homer Skinner, and Miss Elsie ans.
Several school children missed this week due to edicts. Mr. and Mrs Will Postros and Mr. and Mrs Elmer Flory helped Mr Beeghley butcher Wednesday. Community members visited and assisted at W W Wingert, Beeghley, Deay, and Peterson homes. Local residents attended church and shared meals as neighbors called on one another.
Fragmentary ad touts Musterole as a quick applying remedy for colds and flu symptoms. Claims it prevents a cold from worsening into pneumonia and evokes grandmotherly care without blistering. Likely era pamphlet language with imperfect OCR.
Sunday notes show Mrs Sanders visiting her mother and hosting dinners with Frank Peor Bertha Keeler and Shuler family. The record mentions Abe Flory, Edward Sanders, neighbors the Church Baugh and Weill households, plus Fanny Peterson staying with Beeghley family during Beeghley’s absence.
Jose Rodriguez, a Santa Fe railroad section hand, uncovered a rusty tin can described as treasure in the Mitchell stockyards. The can broke apart when lifted, leaving only fragments of its resting place.
Mrs. W. E. Dean recalls suffering pain on both sides and nervous distress two years ago. She avoided surgery after contacting Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel. She used Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Irontic Tablets, valuing seven bottles of the former and two of the latter, reporting weight gain and restored health. She credits the medicines with her cure and invites others to seek confidential medical advice.
An illegible ad fragment from The Pinex Co. in Wayog Indiana touts guaranteed collection or money promptly. It mentions appointments and customer satisfaction, inviting readers to seek help for throat irritation and related issues.
James H Allen of Rockford claims a cure for rheumatism after years of suffering. He describes impurities and uric acid deposits dissolved by his prescribed remedy. He credits experiments and a doctor’s prescription, and states the round corner drug company will refund if not cured.
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