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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
2
Kansas University and Texas A and M athletes travel to Robinsion Gym for the indoor meet. Veterans Holyrod and Keyes lead the squad in half mile and field events while Tre and Weimer vie for high jump. A concert by Freer Hall’s C band caps the evening.
An old-fashioned paste is rubbed on the skin to relieve pain and congestion. It claims to ease pleurisy rheumatism sore muscles bruises and colds in the chest while possibly preventing pneumonia.
Last Monday in Centenary hall and the Senate chamber Baldwin’s Athenian Literary Society saw a quadrennial inaugurating ceremony for President Wilson. Speeches by senators addressed armed forces and policy as the oath of office was administered by Acting Chief Justice Hk. Ebright. The event featured flags, bunting, and a formal reception at First Methodist Church basement afterward with local attendees and speakers.
Dr Ferdinand King, a New York physician, advocates organic iron over metallic iron in treating anemia. He warns metallic iron can damage teeth and stomach and harm overall health, urging physicians to prescribe iron in organic form and promising women with iron gain rosy cheeks and vitality.
A cautionary note on massage and beauty regimens promising complexion improvements. The piece condemns fake remedies, skin foods, creams, and lotions as likely to worsen skin condition and mislead consumers.
An advertisement extolls Cuticura Soap for daily washing and the Ointment for reducing pimples redness and roughness. It advises bathing with hot water applying the ointment for five minutes before bathing and warns against over dieting overexertion lack of sleep or worry. A free sample offer is mentioned at the end.
Local items recount school and sports notes, residents birthdays and health, farm life humor, and small business details. References to Stuckey a Kansas conference pitcher, Baldwin High School hoops, Banner Springs game, and community visitors including Dorsey of Topeka and Cavanaugh of Topeka.
Day evening reports show Jerry Curtis shipping hogs to Kansas market last Wednesday. Divs F Brock and Paige Es M Swimley are mentioned in town. Huff arrived from Fort Scott and plans to stay weeks. Jo W Swimley and Reese Swimley are ill this week with gripe. Paul Powell has recovered from diphtheria quarantine and will be released soon.
Topeka March 7 The Kansas legislature edges toward adjournment as most major bills have passed into law and only a few minor measures remain. Highlights include state tax and treasury changes, a revised age of consent to twenty one, and an eleven million dollar appropriation record. Speaker A M Keene announced candidacy for governor. calls for constitutional convention were defeated and several wage, railroad, and public utilities bills died.
Barter and Son firm announces steps to relieve distress in Wes Robinson area. Official notes indicate aid measures and community support efforts underway through local channels.
Odorous old ad promotes Parmint as a cure for catarrh by treating the blood. It claims benefits for nasal congestion, deafness, and headaches, urging readers to begin a home regimen with Parmint mixed in hot water and sugar. The ad stresses Parmint’s wide American sale and pharmacist endorsements.
Local notices list a public sale at Eudora scheduled for Saturday March 10 featuring eighty horses and carriages, with other goods. Amusement listings advertise the Garden of Allah at the Bows Theater, promising lavish scenes and exotic photography staged as the latest sensation in film.
Gus Dougan was back from a visit in Kansas City, amid a brief note of his travel. Ee A. T. Wear day rom New.
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