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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
3
An advertisement touts a strong double strength preparation advertised to remove freckles. It promises quick, noticeable clearing of blemishes with nightly and morning applications. The claim emphasizes safety and effectiveness, urging readers to request the double strength form.
A fragmented report notes various residents and families from Oak Ridge White roam area attending a community gathering. Names mentioned include Mrs. VloM Wing Bantily, Mrs. Phebeey, Miss de Morage, and Mrs. WWyelter Pine among others, with references to safety checks and local school activities. The piece references Miss Viola King Carrie Hunsinger and Florense Suter visiting or visiting relatives, plus multiple mentions of neighbors and familial ties throughout the event.
Historic rail schedule details new linking of Che 6 and California with eastbound and westbound services. Winter weather slowed operations but trains maintained largely on time, while multiple regional stops including New Alegre and Caldornin helped connect major towns.
The Anti saloon league and ministers scheme to invite United States congressman Hobson to speak in Kansas during the prohibition push. A special alliance meeting is called to coordinate his visit while notes from World War I updates and local events fill the rest of the dispatch.
The article warns against misreading pimples and boils as mere breakouts and argues eruptions signal impoverished blood. It recommends tonics and salves but emphasizes treating root causes through blood cleansing to aid overall health and remove toxins.
A bygone remedy touts plain mul tified coconut oil as superior to commercial soaps. It claims pure oil cleanses, rinses easily, leaves hair soft, fluffy and bright, and removes dust dirt and dandruff for a greaseless, inexpensive solution.
The American Red Cross faces major duties in wartime including wounded transport and family communications. Donations and preparedness are emphasized to sustain relief efforts, with the Red Cross tracing origins to 1862 and the international cooperation that followed.
A tentative cooperation framework was announced by Andree Turdion head of a permanent French year commission. The plan envisions a European allied commission determining needs and communicating with the U S government to decide if meetings can occur this coming autumn in connection with the Hungarian fighting and related efforts.
Word received by F L Smetanka secretar y of the Bohemian National Committee says demonstrations in L ehomits against Austrian rule reach revolutionary proportions. The alert notes thousands joining protests amid unrest in the region.
The cablegram reports bohemian riots with 14000 demonstrators before the Governor's palace and widespread journalist outbursts against Austria. It notes strong enthusiasm for independence and urges spending on necessities investments and homes.
A digest of real estate transfers from Lawrence and surrounding areas including warranties from R R Vaughn to KE G Vernon for undivided one third of tol 16 block 7 University Place Addition, and various other deeds with names S D Bishop trustee Warren E Pine and Harrison T White to Anna White. Also sheriff deed to S D Bishop for same parcel pattern, quit claims and parcels in Baldwin Lawrence and St Catharines Croatia. End notes include a discussion on locomotive whistle lengths and a brief South American tree feature mimosa from Uruguay and a civic remark on enforcing old laws.
The ceremony yesterday awarded the charter of divinity to Elderkin, former Plymouth Congregational pastor, now serving as Oak Park Chicago. Lectures by Sybil Woodii on home economics, and an obituary for Bernice Campbell, infant daughter of Boss Campbell, were noted in Lawrence era items.
The article argues a plant based regimen to cleanse poisons. It urges vegetables roughage and certain breads with little meat and recommends a vegetable laxative of Mayapple aloe and jalap pellets. It promotes hot water before meals and the drug Anuric to aid kidney function and treat gout rheumatism and kidney disease.
A Worcester Evening Post anecdote tells of a three year old who, warned against touching plants, claims she did not touch the earth at all. She used a spoon to move the soil, despite her mother’s fear of bugs biting hands.
The Hartford Courant cites a Dickens line in Martin Chuzzlewit to contrast Harums Do unto the other fellow phrase. Mrs J F Marley returns to Eudora after visiting her daughter Mrs M L Pearson in town.
Justice of the Peace Charles W. Bickett, a Coffeyville resident, praises Tanlac after rapid relief from stomach and liver issues. He reports improved digestion, lost side soreness, and a hearty appetite, urging others to try the medicine. A second item notes a Cameo pin found near Clinton returned to the Cummings family.
A Lowell Massachusetts feature discusses middle aged women facing ongoing troubles and social pressures over several years. The piece highlights personal struggles, community responses, and local concerns about aging women’s wellbeing and support resources.
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