Relieve Pain with Three Minute Snake Oil Remedy
An advertisement claims Snake Oil WII relieves rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and many pains in minutes. It promises fast penetration to affected parts and immediate relief. The product is sold in three color variants at 30c 60c and $1 with money back guarantee from Round Comer Drug Co The Nyal Store Lawrence Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer Drug Co
Nyal
Massachusetts St
Lawrence
Kans
Marr
Corer Drug Store
Ady
Freezone Corn Treatment Promises Instant Pain Relief
A advert claims Freezone dissolves hard and soft corns with a few drops, lifting the corn painlessly for removal. It touts a cheap price, pharmacy availability, and a sensational promise from a Cincinnati inventor, urging readers to buy now.
Demobilization Plan Outlined For British Troops
Military authorities outline a broad scheme to demobilize millions of troops with minimal friction. Eighteen dispersal depots will open in Great Britain to process soldiers after France departure. Each man will keep his uniform and greatcoat for furlough, surrender equipment, receive pay advances, post office money orders, and an out of work insurance policy as trains are prepared for homeward movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiikb
London
Ihan
France
Italy
Salopika
Messopotaraid
Palestine
England
Scotland
Wales
Local census shows drop in Lawrence schoolchildren
The Lawrence school census reports 171 fewer children this year, totaling 2,814 pupils with 1,429 girls and 1,885 boys. White students number 2,377 with girls slightly ahead of boys, while colored and Mexican students show gender gaps and demographic details at the district schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
E.B. Cronemeyer
Board of Education
Relief for bad stomachs via Cascarets claim
An advertisement by Kramer promotes Cascarets as safe fast relief for upset stomachs. It claims you can eat anything and digest it comfortably, with immediate stomach relief after taking the tablet. The ad urges use after meals and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer, noting drugstores carry the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer
Stomsch
Seid Stdinsch
Rangly
Tas Eaton
Sige Tex
War time effects on local school and community notes
The column details enrollment shifts among white and Indian students, with 37 fewer white girls and 50 fewer white girls noted, while more girls and boys left school due to wartime factors. Lawrence Business College promotes stenography and bookkeeping training for civil service exams. Local updates cover residents buying autos, harvests, weather, travel, threshing, and community meetings with names like Crone fer Mays Barnes Dehoff and Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enery Eigen
Cronefer
United States Certificates of Indebtedness sale notice
United States Certificates of Indebtedness offered for sale dated October 7 1918 with 41-2 per cent interest in denominations of 500 or more. Watkins National Bank Columbia. Steel grain bins at Green Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Watkins National Bank
Columbia’ Steel
Green Bros
August Flower advertised for ailments in old time ad
An old advertisement touts August Flower as a remedy for stomach and liver issues, indigestion, and appetite problems. It claims to regulate the stomach and intestines, stimulate bile, and improve the blood. Local social notes mention Mr and Mrs Wilson Martin at the John Christy home, visits among neighbors, and plans to thresh in the area as soldiers depart for Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Martin
John Christy
Burt Sanders
James
Lawrence
Robinson
M. C. Petefish
Wesday
G John Christy
Eva
Jess Christy
Lawrence Gh
Cox
Lewis Warner
Ajgl
Emery Jee
Mg" Ice
Gimlet
Pleasant Grove
Allen
Mt& Petefish
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Remedy Ad
For 200 years Haarlem Oil is advertised as a universal relief for kidney and bladder issues. The ad touts Gold Medal brand capsules imported from Holland Laboratories, claiming quick relief for back pain fatigue headaches indigestion and urinary symptoms with a money back guarantee if not effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Corp
Pageant Postponed by Summer Session Students
The outdoor pageant America First planned for the Fourth of July has been postponed indefinitely due to insufficient participants. Only eleven of the required twenty five volunteers enrolled, forcing cancellation of planned roles including some from the National Army training school. Miss Thyrsa Anos announced no plans for the Fourth night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America First
National Army Training School
Thyrsa Anos
Napoleon on Army Health and Comfort Gear
An old dispatch notes Lt memories of Napoleon quoting that the army is half defeated without proper care. It mentions training camps Cantonments and sailors in ships, with blistered feet. Comfort Kit with antiseptic powder to shake in shoes is promoted, plus Woot-Ease for sore feet. Local names referenced include Neil Donetly and Dr. Orelup with offices in Dick Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapoleon
Evers
Matiaburg
Martial
Martial Alvises
Neil Donetly
Kansas City
Pension increases for Civil War veterans and Spanish American War widows
Senator Thompson reports the 1918 act raises Civil War pensions to 30 dollars monthly, with higher rates for older veterans. those on May 11, 1912 act rolls get automatic increases, others must apply. Separately, a Spanish American War widow and child pension bill pending House passage sets twelve dollars for widows and one dollar per child. Also includes a health testimonial for Marr’s Wonderful Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wm. H. Thompson
Sas
Senate Pensions Committee
United States
Commissioner of Pensions
Thompson
Senate
Congressional
National Tribune
Pensioners Organ
House of Representatives Pension Committee
House
Congress
Home Nursing Course Proposed for Lawrence High School Seniors
A letter from Dr A W Clark representing the Red Cross urged making a home nursing course compulsory for all senior girls at Lawrence High School next year. The board referred the proposal to the committee on grade studies and text books. The plan envisions classes of twenty taught by a qualified nurse, ten lessons with practical LW work. Also note: July 5 new shorthand classes start at Lawrence Business College.
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Lawrence High School
A. W. Clark
Clark
Red Cr
War Savings Drive at University Post Office
War Savings drive shows Fraser Hall office selling Thirty four Baby Bonds and forty Thrift Stamps last week. Thrift Stamp committee made no effort to recruit students on campus while Lawrence residents and in town students bought stamps at ward voting places and pledges were sent from out of town students to their counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Fraser Hall
Lawrence
Thrifk Stamp movement discussed at campus event
Campaign leaders defend student donations as temporary and aimed at promoting thrift. Lyndon poet J B Hilkey to perform July 3 at 8:15 pm at 17th and Vermont church with violin and vocal solos. Roberta Gorsuch and Mrs Ida Swadley also featured. Mrs F A Cook visited Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Hilkey
Lyndon
Vermont
Roberta Gorsuch
Ida_Swadley
H. P. Rice
Students Want Business College Courses Debut Soon
Several young women express interest in a business college course as sessions begin July 5. The notice lists Mr and Mrs C Eriksen, Mr and Mrs J Nelson, Mr and Mrs S Nelson, and Miss Mary Nelson of Otte as attendees or supporters of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 2G Eriksen
jMr
J. Nelson
S. Ion J
Mary Nelson
Otte
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Aneseme
Gondon
Eatonic
Singer Sewing Machine Office
Mass
Sam
Lawrence Business College
W. H. Mays
Reno
Ray Barnes
C. L. Dehoff
Kaw Valley
George White
F. A. Barnes
Eugene McKone
J. M. Clevenger
Alice Conrad
Oskaloose
Teachers’ Institute
Robert Fouke
E. L. Fouke
Missouri
Thomas Taylor
Dennis O'Dea
Frank Barnes
Clifford Dehoff
Saut Purcell
J. M.clevenger
Kirby _MecAil
Chicago
Roy
Cook
Naval Branch of
the Arty
Fred Barnhart
Jarbols
Bliss Mina McAlexander
O'Dea
Lionel Dimmick
K. C
C. B. McClelland
O’dea
Fred Harmon
Helen Louise
Tongasoxie
Robert. Blaker
Alfred Kahn
Binder
Roy Cook
John Clevengers
Mr Hutchinson
Charlie B. Cook
del Hire
Ning Cook and Son
Will Nanvine Jr
Will Norwine
John Harmon
Aid Society
H. G. van Neste
Me Mick
Aeon
F. A
Sigel
O. D. Thomas and Sons
French and Dale
Dr. Orelup
Dick Building
John H. Kahn
Wiedemann’s
L. B. Harrizon
Charleston, S.C
Klein
CYFY
Yeax
The
Sfledents Buy
W.S.S
Cees
Castoria
Bonpit
Company
Theniversity
John Ise
Thrifk
F. A. Cook
Topeka
Walt Abe
Coagie the
Soything
Tne
Lica Woake Round Corner Druz Store
Dental
Hile Agger
Bnish
Elie
Willis Motor
Tenth
Massachusetts
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