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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
1
A school mistress recalls humorous student answers from an examination season. She quotes misread terms and jokes about words like Esau, Divine Right, Papal Bull, Phoenicians, Cynical, and Metaphoric, then urges self inquiry about personal conduct and fidelity as a grim yet instructive task.
An ad touts Hem-Roid piles cure with a testimonial from Wm. McAdams of Cook’s Falls Y. includes medical claims for Dr. Leonhardt’s Hem-Roid tablets. The piece also quotes Mary Mienton Vorse on women’s role in town advancement and public services, noting improvements in food and water supply.
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic promising dandruff removal hair loss prevention and new growth or a full refund. Two sizes 50c and 1.00 are advertised with a guarantee note and retailer references F B McCulloch The Rexall Store and Martin.
A Munsey's Magazine excerpt prompts self inquiry about resignation and its impact. It argues personal talent matters less than the goodwill and opinion of others who have guided a person’s advancement. The piece questions whether a spouse would reaffirm commitment if the author resigned.
A young woman burned out in a San Francisco shoe business fire owns grapevines near Sanger in the San Joaquin Valley. After losing everything she seeks advice at Berkeley and learns pollination by bees may save the crop. The plan: distribute a dozen beehives across the vines to fertilize blossoms. This tale underscores expert consultation and practical farming solutions.
OCR fragment mentions a Kansas University associate and a Ferrell family in town. It references Bert, a workman, a house, meals, and a plan to return after college. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
A mixed, early 1900s fragment references Woman's Home Companion August content including serialized tales, fashion notes, and household advice. It mentions editors, departments, and topics such as Empress depictions, diet under heat, and product ads, alongside postal rates and a 1909 public notice in Kansas.
Postmaster Irving Hill urges inquiry into Orchard Crewe lots two blocks from street car, priced lower than south side offerings. includes contact via phone. Also notices appointment in Douglas County Kansas for A C Griesa estate. Henry H. Asher records the court appointment.
An advertisement touts a Simple Wash for a skin disease called Hozema, asserting the condition is skin deep and not blood related. It promotes a penetrating liquid made from oil of wintergreen thyme glycerine and other agents, claiming rapid relief within minutes and widespread cures, with D D D Prescription and D I Soap recommended.
Advertisement for Fritzels Stock Farm near University listing thoroughbred and Arabian horses, jacks, and mares with weights, colors, and terms. Notes include service fees for jacks and horses, and other stock at Kanwaka Stock Farm near Lawrence and Washington Creek at Roger Williams farm.
A local ad lists watches and various items including musical instruments and clothing. It promotes exchanges for new shoes if the old ones pinched the feet, inviting customers to visit the shop for deals.
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