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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
2
A jumble of quotes covers airships versus wireless telegraphy, aviation interest in Lawrence, and political notes. References to Buffalo Jones, Willie and Bill Sineaker, Gov. Stubbs, and Speaker Cannon mix with commentary on autos, journalism changes, and public muckraking.
The piece laments muckraking harm to the presidency and calls for patriotism to secure justice for Taft. It notes a local interest in mushroom farming and recalls a vintage campaign quote from Henry Clay about the rising cost of living and pork prices, suggesting such issues influenced elections.
Public health guidance urges boiling or filtering water, airing rooms, washing utensils, and keeping milk clean. It warns that vermin, dirty milk, and unclean hands spread disease and calls selecting two clean milkmen, avoiding dirt in bottles, and keeping milk covered and cooled to protect babies.
A dated advertisement warns of hidden kidney dangers and urges use of Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites symptoms such as pale foamy urine back pain and dropsy risks, with a testimonial from Mrs H Lescher of 1237 Delaware Street Lawrence Kansas. Pills priced at 50 cents each, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY listed as sale agents.
Bureau of Instruction in Rochester New York announces nationwide instruction and free information for Railway Mail, Custom House, clerks and related government positions. Thousands of appointments expected. open to anyone over 18 in city or country. Write to 414 Harlan Building Rochester NY for details.
A testimonial claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure rheumatism and related ailments. W R Harper of Altoona Kansas describes severe back and leg pains, thin blood, and poor circulation improving after using the pills. The ad asserts benefits for chlorosis, anemia, stomach trouble, and post fever weakness, with prices and mail order details.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure promising to cure deafness caused by catarrh. Claims near failure of local applications and appeal to readers with a $100 reward for a verified cure. Mentions Gurrhy and Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, with list of endorsements. No verifiable medical support.
A vintage ad copy notes that while clothes do not define a man they influence perceptions, reflecting a period view on dress and social impression. The line “You Have Always Bought Castoria” appears as a cue in a broader marketing snippet about personal presentation.
Mr. C. P. Barber & Son, chemist and druggist, advocates ZEMO as the most effective remedy for eczema and all skin and scalp conditions. He notes its liquid form, germ-destroying action, and suitability for infants, offering free samples and a booklet to readers seeking home treatment. An unrelated line about an egg incident appears as a stray fragment.
Marvelous progress of the age with air flights telegraphs and war inventions. Dr King’s New Discovery claims to save life from coughs colds grippe asthma croup bronchitis hemorrhages hay fever and whooping cough or lung trouble. A Asheville North Carolina resident James M Black reports it cured an obstinate cough after other remedies failed. Trial bottle free and guaranteed by O P Barber and Son.
Chicago debates banning the French heel after a fire revealed fire-escape stairs spaced to trap heelways. The piece questions societal impact and compares Chicago to Lawrence, worrying about women’s safety and style in urban transit.
Modern Hair Dressing hawked a sage based hair growth and color restoration product. A so called Wyeths Sage and Sulphur preparation marketed for 50 cents to 1 dollar a bottle is advertised as found in major drug stores and by Wyeth Chemical Co. in New York.
Los Angeles Times reports that Sun set Telephone Company has begun voice culture training for central operators. A hired vocal teacher guides operators to improve tone for clearer wire communication. Early results show clearer responses and fewer complaints, though some patrons still struggle with wire busy signals or home absence notices.
An old town ad promotes a topical remedy for itching claiming instant relief. It touts a simple oil of wintergreen thymple and glycerine lotion available in a 25 cent trial bottle, previously $1, from Dick Bros at 747 Mass St. The copy uses informal language and urges readers to try the product now.
A Buffalo New York reader Paul Mathurka praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as an easy but sure remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The note claims the product is a family blessing and lists a 25 cent price at O P Barber and Son's.
The text explains shooting stars are not real stars but meteors of solid or gaseous matter. They enter Earth's atmosphere at high speed, heat up, burn, and mostly vanish, while a few reach the surface as iron meteorites. Origins are uncertain, likely from comets that break up or from material ejected by planets and asteroids wandering through space.
A promotional note claims women gain health beauty and friends with Electric Bitters. It links constipation and kidney poisons to pimples skin eruptions and a dull complexion and asserts the remedy regulates the stomach liver and kidneys purifies blood strengthens nerves and improves appearance. Sold at O P Barber Sons.
The Lawrence Business College runs a summer program throughout the season offering regular school work plus special courses in Penmanship Spelling Arithmetic and Bookkeeping.
A Labour deputation led by George Barnes and Arthur Henderson, with T. H. Noberts, Shaw, Smillie, and others, leaves Victoria station for Germany to study living costs and purportedly witness German workers eating horseflesh. They aim to report back on conditions and the alleged diet, meeting German Socialist leaders on arrival.
An advertisement touts Mother Gray Australian Leaf as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble nervous pains dizziness and backache promising relief and energy. It asserts testimonials support the remedy and offers mail order at 50 cents with a free sample from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy NY.
A damaged fragment describes stain removal for fabrics involving ammonia and rain water. It notes applying a solution overnight and pre washing directions. The text claims the mixture will not harm material and should be applied on the spot, with repeated steps as needed.
A fragment notes Peary’s alleged self ailment leading to job loss with terse newspaper style. The text references Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for wounds and skin issues, and lists various conditions and a price, reflecting ad copy embedded in the page.
An early newspaper ad promotes taking the Journal along during travel. It promises ongoing connection with Lawrence and mentions the Journal being sent for a small price. The offer highlights a monthly rate of fifteen cents and urges readers to subscribe for better staying in touch.
Miss Laura Topham will take charge of special work for the 6th and 7th grades at Quincy school. The program begins Monday June 14 at 9 a.m.
Lawrence Pantatorium advertises specialized cleaning and pressing for particular people and agents at American Hat Works located at 12 West Warren.
Several reasons highlight taking a course at Lawrence Business College. It will qualify you for a more successful business career and prepare you to obtain employment. The school operates through the summer session.
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