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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
1
In Topeka Kansas on January 24 H M H Mot Yer Republican state chairman presided over a meeting of county chairmen announcing a state gathering in the city. The program aims to wrap up in time for the Kansas Day Club sessions scheduled the following day.
An old advertisement urges immediate relief from neuralgia using St Jacobs Liniment promising instant pain stop. The note also mentions O W Maloney Jr en route to Camp Fansen for wartime service, stopping in Lawrence briefly and heading to California to rejoin his family as his father fights illness.
A note mentions Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised for non nervous effects with a 30 cent price and box signature E W Groves. It also reports Neighbors club meeting with installation of offices and chaplain readings, plus several local announcements about marriages and personnel changes at the university and bank.
After discharge plans, a resident will stay home this winter while another visits her children. Aetro hosts a free mock trial Saturday evening with public invitation and a promise of repayment to attendees.
War department releases today list of 443 casualties with seven Kansans named. Included are Corporal John W. Harley of New Albany in died of wounds and Corporal Bryan N. Carrier of Dearing plus Privates Mose Spencer of Kansas City and Archie Knox of Emporia as wounded severely. Corrections note Marines returned to France and two others reported captured or in enemy hands.
Real estate transfers include John Fritzel and wife selling 19 acres and additional parcels in sections 18, 19, and 1 to Arthur Frizzle for 3000, and Osborny and wife transferring Lot 1, section 1 and 21 acres in N. W. quadrant, all in townships 12–18. J Charles Sutton sells Lot 17, Tenn. St. to Elizabeth Sutton for 1750. Civil service notices outline wartime accounting job openings with salaries, qualification rules, and application sources. The piece also notes the remote St Nikka island and its health conditions amid wartime telegrams.
A Spokane baker, M Gratz of 109 W Montgomery St, says Tanlac relieved years of rheumatism and stomach misery. He reports weight gain of eighteen pounds and renewed energy after using three bottles. He praises the remedy and recommends it to others, noting stores in Lawrence and Sudora distribute it.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a beauty aid. It claims natural skin benefits from calcium sulfide, promising clear skin, reduced boils and eczema, and a refined texture, urging readers to try a 50 cent trial via coupon.
Two blue spruce trees from the Hoyt residence at 10a Missouri Street in Lawrence were sold. The trees had long been admired and attracted offers. two were previously sold to Kansas City buyers. The remaining tree is being prepared for removal and gate area adjusted.
fragmentary 19th century style page mentions Castoria for infants and children and a Bowerseek theater show next Monday January 27. It lists performers, venues including Grohke theater New York and local high school notes, with scattered names and family events. The piece blends ads with local notices and celebrity mentions without coherent narrative.
Fragmented OCR text notes a Brionds meeting or session with mentions of services, supervision, and availability. The readable portions lack clear names, dates, places, or concrete actions to form a full card.
A dated health note warns against harsh alkali in common soaps causing scalp irritation and hair damage. It endorses using refined coconut oil or natural oils as cleansing agents, claiming they soothe the scalp, rinse clean, and leave hair soft, bright, and manageable.
Residents gather to discuss potential curbs on entertainment pricing at the Bowensoy theater. Officials emphasize the lucil theater covenant has no role in setting touring company costs. Tickets for the Marc chant and Maxine Eliot engagement are sold by mail to Mr Rankin, manager.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and bronchial attacks. It claims relief before throat pain and markets the remedy as a staple in family medicine cabinets. Sold by druggists since 1969, priced 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.
Fragments mention a person named Frank Compinss and a confusion about afternoon plans. The text references Tue sthnye and Mes Carl, but details are garbled. No clear event, date, or place can be confirmed from the readable portion.
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