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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
3
An old column discusses how marriage and motherhood affect women’s appearance and vigor, blaming ignorance and neglect for paleness and weakness. It praises Favorite Prescription as a tonic for mothers and those preparing for childbirth, claiming strong health benefits and no harm to the system. Dr. Pierces name and Buffalo address are cited for consultation.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy claiming it cured consumption in early stages. The note ends with a quip about a woman bragging and a reflection on men and fences.
Ad promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney, liver, bladder and eye issues. Claims relief from frequent urination and nocturnal trips, touts free sample bottle and book, provides address in Binghamton New York, and urges readers to buy the medicine. Improper afterword mentions a girl and graduation essay.
The text notes a dry spell last night improving conditions, but ground remains extremely wet delaying field work for several days. It recalls a farmer’s bid for a Kaw valley farm years ago and mentions a letter expressing readiness to buy, illustrating local optimism amid weather delays.
A 1900s era testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney complaints and ease pain, with lavishing praise from C A Taylor a shoe salesman in Lawrence Kansas. The tale includes a sales note and warning to remember the brand name.
Social notes list numerous individuals making short trips or plans. C D Pierson and Nelle Peach visit Kansas City and others travel to Hesper Excelsior Spring and Boston. Several residents relocate or plan summer visits with family and friends in Rochester New York and nearby areas.
A collage of local business blurbs lists services from photography to piano tuning and shoe repair. Ads urge in store pickups at Mass Street addresses and note moves to 946 Mass St and 728 Mass St with phone numbers for Ellis Cash Grocery and others.
A newspaper notice promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as reliable purifiers for liver and bowels, claiming quick relief from headaches biliousness and jaundice. The item is followed by a cartoon caption about a government office chair glue prank and a bureau chief vowing action against office jokers.
In stomach and liver troubles the proper treatment is to stimulate these organs without irritation. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates these organs like pine or ordinary cathartics. It does not nauseate or grip and is mild and pleasant to take Barber & Son.
The Kansas City Globe notes the flood damaged business and ministry work in Lawrence. It claims Harry Green and Mabel Woodward’s Sunday marriage was disrupted by high waters, suggesting possible impersonation and urging investigation and potential prosecution if the ceremony did not occur or the wrong man wed.
In a terse note the river is described as losing all interest as it continues to fall, drawing public attention for days while slipping to a sagging level, leaving observers perplexed by the slow retreat of the water.
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