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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

4

Drops of magic lift out corns claims

An advertisement touts Freezone drops a drug free solution discovered by a Château man. It promises instant relief from hard or soft corns and calluses with no pain and claims the affected skin will shed unseen.

Troop Train Derailed Injures Five Near Shreveport

Two of five soldiers injured when a troop train was ditched on the Micksburg line near Wadley, seventeen miles from Shreveport, were treated at a sanitarium. Also, Salt Lake City members of the Pacific Coast League were ordered by the draft board to report or justify deferment as essential war work.

Shreveport Micksburg Pacific R Wadley Salt Lake City Pacific Coast League Salt Lake

Best Meigie for Women Exhibition Ad

Portsmouth woman Describes relief from pains and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes four family members and three boarders made caregiving hard and credits the remedy with restoring health for female ailments. Letter from Mrs Sara Shaw promotes the tonic for other suffering women.

Portsmouth Lydia E. Pinkham Sara Shaw Ohio

Waves of American Troops Shift Through England in World War I

The article describes the vast flow of American soldiers arriving in England on their way to France. It notes rest camps, heavy troop movements, and British logistics, with American officers praised for efficiency. It details debarkation, trains, marches to camps, and the coordinated British support at London headquarters as convoys grow.

England Associated Press America France Pers Debarkation London

Jerusalem Sparks Big Film Rush Amid Occupation Drama

Letters from soldiers report Jerusalem crowds roaring to see Beersheba occupation film while theatres overflow. A separate report from Amsterdam notes the first German casualty list lists watches found on unidentified soldiers to aid identification.

Jerusalem Erusalem Beersheba

Profiteer on Door Knobs Disclosed in Reichstag

A new profiteering method in Germany was revealed in the Reichstag when Socialist Deputy Meerfeld alleged private contractors are making millions from government contracts for door knobs to replace seized metal knobs. Motorman reports relief from stomach trouble with May's Wonderful Remedy, claiming no days lost since use, and advertising the product as effective for a range of ailments.

New York Germany Reichstag Meerfeld May Round Corner

Valley Chapel Notes Include Weddings and Local Tidings

Lawrence residents attend thrifty stamp drive. several families report new vehicles including a Chevrolet and a tractor. Miss Hazel Jones to wed John McCall at the bride’s home Tuesday July 16. numerous visits, farm moves, and Sunday gatherings across the community noted.

Local Social Notes and War News From Sibley

A collage of social calls and visits in Sibley includes Elizabeth Duns and many Longaneckers, Lee and Cowles families, and neighbors calling at homes on Sundays. Wartime update notes Captain Gearhart’s commission with the engineers and possible leave as the state highway commission reports.

Gearhart Newtka Kanea Cnp United State

Local Neighbors Share News At Mackey School House

The Cross Auxiliary met at Mackey Schoolhouse on Wednesday afternoon. Residents report crops, including Albert Knops wheat at forty four and a half bushels per acre, and a horse incident near the Defgoff thresher. The community notes visits, travel, and small events among families in Franklin neighborhood.

Yagaloon Son Charton Frank-in- Neighborhood Earnest Harris Fair View Co J. Moon Mrg.Herd Lawrence Frank Johns Clifford Moon Ottawa Kansas Er. W. Sway Miss Cayne Linwodd Red Cross Mackey Schoolouse Helemi Marguerite Johns Lionai Woéstom

Local Farm Folks Describe Fourth of July Week

A neighborhood update notes Mr and Mrs Geof Ford visiting the Hammig home on Tuesday. Aly Johns Ross Moon and Dave Stone haul wheat to the Leavenworth elevator. Farmers largely spent the holiday in fields with some in town. Several residents address interurban carfare petitions and threshing Sunday observance. Joe Trusty loads coal mine props at Lansing while others plan trips to Irairie Hone Missouri.

Geof Ford Hamming Aly. Johns Ross Moon Dave Stone Leavenworth Tessie Hammig Sunt Purcell Lawrence Starurban Pockis Joe Trusty Lansing Ruth Naomi Aoman Joe Hemphill Truth Hemphill Irairie Hone Nanny Mackey Nelse Parento Hazel Manhattan Lee France

Auction Sells The Will Of Robinson Crusoe Origin

The last will of Alexander Selkins, claimed to be the original of Robinson Crusoe, was auctioned for 300 dollars this month. The document begins by noting the author’s voyage at sea and reflects on sea perils and the uncertainties of life.

Robbinson -Censoe London Alpxamier Selkins Robinson Crusoe Jegins

Blind Kansas City man pursues master and doctor degrees

Bruce Weller of Kansas City expects to earn a Master of Arts in Sociology at the University of Kansas after completing summer work. He plans to study for a PhD at the University of Chicago. He has been blind since age eight and takes notes using a raised-letter system read aloud to him.

Bruce Weller Kansas City University of Kansas Kansas University of Geese University of Chicago Waller

Splendid Shampoo Advice and a Wayfinding Confusion

An old column promotes malsified coconut oil as a superior shampoo avoiding harsh alkalis in soaps. It claims this pure oil cleanses hair with rich lather, leaves it silky and easy to manage, and is inexpensive at drugstores. The piece ends with a personal note about misnavigation in unfamiliar buildings.

Lone Star Church Dedication Set For Sunday

The first church building for Lone Star will be dedicated with an all day service. The new stucco structure features a gallery and modern amenities. Dr. D W Kurtz president of McPherson College will deliver the dedicatory address.

Lone Star Church of the Brethren D. W. Kurtz McPherson College

Army Casualty Lists Show Nine Killed in Action

Washington reports July 12 casualty totals with nine killed in action and seven dead from wounds among others. The list includes names such as Harry M. Cook and Harold Tittman Jr among the wounded and missing. Local mentions note Lawrence residents and a noon meal at a diner, plus a Kansas City visit by Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Galloway.

Washington Simmons Cook Harry M. Hollings-worth LaHarpe Kans Herold Tittman_ Jr St. Louis Mrs B. S. Galloway Kansas City Lawrence

You Can't Rub It Away A Rheumatism Cure

Rheumatism pain is caused by germs in the blood. Do not waste on external liniments or lotions. S. S. S. is advertised as a blood purifier allegedly cleansing the blood and removing rheumatic symptoms. Obtain a bottle from a drug store and seek free medical advice via the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.

Swift Atlanta

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