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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
3
An old advertisement argues blood quality determines sickness resistance detailing 18 pounds as average adult blood. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood food to increase quantity and warmth, advising adults and children to take a spoonful after meals and urging replacement of substitutes to avert winter sickness.
Fragmented text indicates a local report about hunting restrictions or a proposed wildlife reserve on the Fort Riley reservation. The garbled lines mention offices, posts, and plans for a reserve, with unclear details and several obscured names and dates.
A garbled note about the Royal Agricultural Society of England mentions “Queen Ants” and their longevity. It claims queen ants can live fifteen years or more, though the source text is unclear and contains errors.
Correspondent reports Saloniki Greece prints large daily newspapers amid Balkan War coverage. French, British, and Jewish papers dominate local press, with high readership and diverse languages. The city’s media strength contrasts with political tensions, while the presence of Jewish editors and varied foreign language outlets shapes public discourse.
An old ad copy touts Pape's Card Compound as a prompt remedy for grippe symptoms. It promises relief for headache fever throat sneezing and stuffed nose after taking doses every two hours until symptoms ease. The notice emphasizes no substitutes and a price of 24 cents at drug stores.
In Saloniki a diverse press landscape reflects anti Venizelist and pro Entente leanings. French morning and evening papers dominate, with German socialist and Austrian lines, while a British backed Balkan News appears post arrival of Allied troops.
The piece notes rising interest in the Suez route and Cape of Good Hope passage as a cheaper option for shipping. It highlights Leilani and clan connections, mentions prewar strategic considerations, and discusses Mediterraneans' insurance and safety concerns. The text references the Proks and Clornitis factions, allied shipping interests, and potential postwar routes.
Readable fragments mention residence near a town and a local official or figure. The text appears garbled with improper names and phrases, providing no clear event or outcome to summarize. The article lacks a coherent incident, date, or identifiable persons to anchor a proper News item.
An old advertisement touts Danderine claiming it cleanses dust and oil from the scalp, reduces dandruff, stops itching, and grows new hair within weeks. It promises light, abundant, and beautiful hair with regular use, offered as a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
Dr. Bertie Rous, former head of Pasteur Institute, discusses a new serum cure found by another physician. He mentions claims of arresting disease, but notes uncertainty about effectiveness and calls for further validation. The report highlights experimental treatment details and references to tablets and dosages under discussion.
Kansas engineers gather for annual meeting as Mr Kiersted and Dean Walker address value in public utilities. They discuss how wages taxes and replacement costs shape rate making and the link between capital investment and economic growth in Kansas and neighboring states.
A fragment from a historical ad describes Lydia E Pickhams Vegetable Compound as a remedy that supposedly cured monthly issues and improved health. It mentions widespread belief in its merit, offers confidential advice by mail, and notes a Salvation Army appeal for winter relief donations with instructions to send funds to Rhode Island Street and a contact number.
A fragment describes Sage and Sulphur Barkers Gray hair dye as a traditional remedy. It touts restoring color and luster, claiming the grandmother’s mixture keeps looks day by day and is sought by thousands who value dark shade. The text references a supposed capillary effect and mentions dampening and shine.
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