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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
3
Sunday gatherings and weekly visits fill the community pages as families, including the Deskin, Bidinger, Underwood, and Stull households, host relatives and friends. Measles and earaches appear among illnesses while social events span calls on Topeka trips, farewell parties, and shared meals.
The Jour nal-World announces a need for clean rags at 3 cents per job. Mrs R D O Leary hosts Cross Talk to Lawrence High School girls to spark interest in the Red Cross. A Methodist Brotherhood meeting is set for 6:30 Thursday evening at the church.
Evening program at No. 1 school featured a play A Family Affair with Elizabeth McFarland and Dan Gillespie in principal roles. After the show a bake sale raised twenty three dollars and ninety cents, as locals from Lawrence and Baldwin attended.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. It claims gray hair vanishes after one or two applications and asserts the product is a cosmetic, not a medicine, with easy application through a dampened sponge or brush.
An ad urged readers that skin irritations stem from blood disorders and external remedies fail. It praised S S S as a thorough blood purifier, claiming it cleanses impurities and relieves pain, urging readers to obtain a bottle at a drug store or consult Medical Director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Relief tablets as a remedy for gas souring and stomach discomfort. It claims quick relief after eating, helping those who overeat or face rich foods, and promotes keeping a box on hand for ongoing support.
A visitor with his daughter in Lawrence suffered a stroke and was rushed to Simmons Hospital in Kansas. details mention Mr. Davis, Mrs C G Perkins and MPa J tg, and references to Arch Watters traveling to Topeka and work with a palace clothing firm.
Readers hear a cautionary page about rheumatic symptoms and jaw pain linked to health signals. The item references dangerous kidney and nerve issues and urges prompt medical review for suspected conditions. It mentions a trial pack and warns against self treatment delays in serious cases.
County Food Administrator urges all city food distributors to attend weekly meetings at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss the food question and national regulations. The aim is broader participation and better cooperation to address perplexing issues.
Single, an ami without immediate relatives, Edward Lockard of Nomiphan county Kansas, was granted deferred classification by District Board No. 1 of Kansas. The board found he had become guardian to a distant blind cousin and treated her as a dependent mother, noting he assumed the responsibility years before any war talk.
Prof S J Hunter of the University of Kansas argues war needs boost spraying and care of fruit trees to increase crops and preserve fruit. He notes early season timing and recommends Vine sulfur solution made from lime sulfur and water to combat fungous diseases and protect bark.
Washington March 6 No fireworks within this county for the Fourth of July will be allowed as the explosives bureau explains the need to control ingredients and maintain jobs. The licensing system will enforce the ban amid warnings of enemy threats and supply restrictions.
Mrs. Lawrence of Olu Street testifies to long kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She claims years of lameness and discomfort ended with noticeable improvement and urges others to try the remedy. The notice cites Buffalo manufacturer and local dealers for purchase.
Reports from Tongoxie note Frank Zoellner visiting with daughter and relatives, Edith Phenicie returning to Lawrence as a University student, Oscar Halsted from Detroit visiting, and multiple residents traveling or assisting family. George Carter underwent appendicitis surgery at St Marys Hospital Kane. Grace is teaching after a weekend at home, and Chester Freeman visits Crimpunston family.
An aged woman faces a midlife crisis described as a spiritual test in health turned by medical lines. The ad touts Longa ML Pinkhill's Vegus table Compound as the standard remedy claimed to ease symptoms and forthcoming health concerns.
Fragmentary text reports medical ad lines for Castoria for infants and children claiming decades of use. The excerpt includes stray phrases about licenses, contracts, and a French embassy matter with unclear names and dates, rendering the broader story unreadable.
The community notes travelers and residents visiting friends and relatives in Kansas and nearby areas. Several households report hosting guests, attending gatherings, and marking milestones such as anniversaries and weldings. Names include Edmund Stanley, Amos Westerhouse, Ofeha Seufen, Carl Gepstenberger, and Clara Motoweid among others.
A page item lists guests visiting Al J. Sehler and families in Kansas and Eudora, with several locals mentioned. A Missouri county bans coal use and switches to wood, as residents pledge to conserve fuel during the war period.
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