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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1910
Page
4
An odd mix of jokes and medical ads touts Dr Thomas' Vleetete remedies for toothache earache and sore throat while Foley's Honey and Tar claims quick relief for hay fever asthma and nasal congestion. The confusing copy contrasts pride and poise with health tips and promotes Foley's Luney and Tar in a yellow package.
A Century writer argues American women suffer under a peculiar law travel, facing the declaration form and the Notice to Passengers. The piece notes lack of protection, fear, and a lonely, final encounter with duties and scrutiny abroad versus personal freedom at home.
Workers on the dredger Florida uncovered a 20 foot whale skeleton twelve feet below the meadow surface a mile from the ocean at Hew letts Bay. They collected vertebrae and the head as a storm halted further digging while the dredger yielded other items including a diamond ring worth $108 from the suction pipe box where metal and mud separate.
A 19th century note suggests using burnt paper soaked in salt and water with lavender for house odors and sickroom disinfection. It also contains a humorous exchange about an owl in a rooster’s perch and a quip on a wife trusting patent medicines more than her husband.
Concrete posts offer most advantages of wood with none of its weaknesses. When cured for three months they equal the best wooden posts in performance. After three years wood posts lose most strength, while concrete gains strength with age and requires no repairs from weather or fire.
A Southside woman frequently charges purchases at a drug store with her five year old daughter in tow. The child eventually entered the store alone, asked to charge the proprietor's cat, and left with the cat in hand. The incident ends with the child still in possession of the cat as reported by Kansan City Post. Also, a drug ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for lung issues and coughs, with trial bottle offered near O P Barker & Son. A quip about money and honey closes the item.
Local druggist C P Barber Son promotes 4EMO a liquid antiseptic for external use that claims to cure skin and scalp diseases including blackheads pimples eczema and ring worm. Barber Son offers demonstrations and proof of cures and explains how to use the home treatment. Also mentions a sentimental music excerpt from Philadelphia Inquirer.
Mrs Mollie McKaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes of a severe kidney and bladder ailment. After trying physicians and several medicines with no relief four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her and she endorses it strongly saying it saved her life. Barber Son advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy as capable of treating kidney and bladder troubles within medical reach.
A letter from H. M. Winkler of Evansville Indiana praises Foley Kidney Pills for curing kidney trouble backache dizziness and weakness. The writer says the pills restored strength and energy and left him feeling like a new man. O P Barber & Son endorsed by the source.
Miss Tidy Thompson, an heiress, sparked a mail rush from cowboys across Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona and beyond as she seeks a husband via Denver’s newspapers. Eastern suitors, including Miss Marie Zink and Miss Ethel Gasky, express interest, while famed wrangler Zeke Kaufman pursues his own bid after reading of the matchable heiress.
A company offers its new commercial locks at the West Winthrop Street office in the Lawrence National Bank building. The first shipment is prepared for distribution with a demonstration by GW. Are nett, General Miunger.
A sacred concerto at Unie tarkey drew a large crowd despite hot weather. The audience appreciated the performance for its refined musical taste and careful soloists.
Mc Kevhen of Tonganoxie remains active in town commerce as his business marks 12 years. He notes a steady family presence nearby and hints at plans to stay, after initial ventures in 1958 and service in the war. Early career touched real estate before settling in Tonganoxie trade with his father nearby. The quirky local note compares Benny’s skin depth to a singing chicken, a humorous aside.
A rustic appeal touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for bruises cuts burns and wounds after wrecks, claiming fast healing and relief for burns sprains and sore eyes. Also promotes Dioga’s Regulets for stomach and bowel comfort after meals.
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