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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1919
Page
6
Dr Martina Meglynn writes from New York about winter fashion and health notes. The piece urges covering the throat and chest to prevent flu while noting that sheer shirts enhance appearance but should not reveal too much. It connects clothing choices to comfort and wellbeing.
Luncheon this noon featured the Zoellner Quartet with Miss Antoinette Zoellner as honorary member. Mathers League meeting planned with Mrs. C. M. Clark at 1640 New Hampshire street. Federation of Clubs luncheon tickets to be distributed at the meeting.
Roy Burt resigns as manager of the Red Cross chapter and plans to move in April to a treaching position in Chicago. Directors commend his service and support adding more recommendations for the Red Cross. The Methodist Aid Society meeting is noted at 3 PM with Mrs. W B Brown.
Miss Mary Barton left for Tamona Kansas to visit relatives while A W Cunningham and Dr J F Brock made business trips to Baldwin and Muskogee respectively. Others, including Miss Esther Roop, Warren Henley, H A Rice, Prof R A Moore, K J Lupton, and R S Campion, journeyed to Topeka or nearby towns. Mrs G L does St Louis visited her mother in Lawrence, Mrs DC 2B Wilson traveled to Wichita for her daughter's illness, and Ralph Rader with Miss Birdie visited Perry with Mrs Chester Spray.
The Lawrence Red Cross chapter saw strong wartime results with Burt aiding organization of branches and raising interest. Seventy service badge recommendations were approved, equating to 800 hours of local service each. A surge in refugee garment work was discussed as 200 garments arrived and more are needed for France Belgium and Poland. Douglas County expects about two tons of old clothes, while Europe seeks aid as Woodrow Wilson begins the final half of his second term as president.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipated children. It claims a coated tongue signals waste buildup and promises gentle relief within hours. The copy notes a pleasant taste, wide age guidance, and warns against counterfeit fig syrups while instructing to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
The New York Cleaners Max Warfel and BW Young expand due to demand, opening The Wardrobe at a Massachusetts location. The deluxe clothes cleaning shop features an artful office with Japanese furniture and up-to-date cleaning equipment, promising high quality work.
Mr and Mrs G M Falley arrived home yesterday after spending several weeks in Hot Springs. They were away for a rest and to enjoy the mineral springs before resuming daily routines.
A Cincinnati chemist unveils Freezone, a liquid that supposedly dissolves corns and calluses when applied to the affected area. The ad claims instant relief and that hardened skin shrivels and falls away without irritation, a near magical effect for hard or soft corns, between the toes, or on the soles. It markets a small bottle for inexpensive price and urges quick purchase.
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