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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
3
A Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound bottle, priced at 50 cents, is promoted as a home remedy that darkens gray or faded hair overnight. The ad claims millions use the recipe, improved with extra ingredients, and notes visible darkening after one or two applications. It targets those with gray or faded hair seeking youthful, darker, lustrous hair.
A farmer, about forty, was killed Tuesday evening in Baldwin when a corn stalk line toppled, striking him in the head. He resided with Gov. Ahurk-Jey on the farm. his wife had died years earlier and he left behind a daughter.
The First Mothigdist church in Baldwin aimed to raise funds during a Sunday campaign led by pastors. Members pledged to contribute to the church budget as local supporters contributed more than any other nearby town. By Sunday evening the goal near 5,006 was nearly reached, and organizers planned to continue to cover expenses and benevolence with the campaign extending into the week.
Havighurst travels from Havighurst to Lindsborg next Friday to represent Faker University in the state competition. The student will compete in the agriculture contest and pursue honors for the university.
An unclear notice discusses the impact of drink or drugs on manhood with garbled phrases and scattered proper nouns. It mentions places like New North Ninth Mire and 650 Mealy Institutes, framed as a historical public warning. The text remains fragmentary but centers on deteriorating health from substances and calls attention to preventative measures.
Fraternities at Baker form a baseball league with the Peta Chis vs Delta Taus first game set for March 20. Two games weekly, Monday morning and one in the afternoon, as schedule is built. Principal new material among freshmen and sororities to precede varsity. Coach Shepherd aims to sharpen bats and prepare the squad.
Baldwin residents and visitors share a week of social and business news. People travel to Ottawa Kansas and Parsons Kansas. George Zabel sails to Tampa for Cubs spring training. Dr Studebaker, J Wildert, and others conduct local tasks. Community members greet relatives, shop in town, and report civic changes such as Baldwin Transfer manager and bus operations.
A travel through school meals praising Shredded Wheat Biscuits for a warm nourishing start. It emphasizes the product’s digestibility and benefits for growing children, noting ready-to-prepare convenience and a production note from Niagara Falls.
An old newspaper snippet touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle vegetable remedy to cleanse blood and bowels, claiming clearer skin and elimination of pimples without sickness. Mentions physicians, a hospital note, and a flood of local names and weekend travels in Kansas.
A fragmented page lists various local ads and notes including wallpaper color claims, health tips, a liver salt health drink promotion, dairy and butter mentions, airline references, and a prompt about family meals. The jumbled text mentions McCollach's Drug Store, Schletter's butter, and a March Baby Week at Squires Studio, with several stray lines about local services and products.
Local notes report Miss Eulah Walker back at school and Alma Hoskinson visiting family. Dr Yates attended Grandma Sturdy who is very ill. Community club met at Presbyterian church. Clarence Hagerman and Viola Nichols wed in Lawrence. Mr N P McClelland visited Lawrence Wednesday. Mrs Wm Hadi and Ernest and Fern spent time with relatives. Stobert and Olaf Eckman with Dwight Yates. Mrs Carte’s health improving after recent illness. Adoptions and visits mark a week of social events in Vinland district.
A rapid excerpt from a period advertisement praising Scott's Emulsion for honesty in claims and its health benefits. It extols reliability against adulteration, notes the product’s alleged purity and restorative effects, and mentions multiple local names and activities around Lawrence.
Seattle voters proceeded with a city election amid a recall scandal connected to Mayor Gillin, his challenger Austin Griffiths a former police chief, and a slate of municipal officers. Candidates included council, controller, treasurer, and road district seats, with reforms on charter and ward changes debated as voting proceeded.
Sibley notes Miss May Cowles resigns from her Austin Texas post and accepts a position at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Ed Howard family relocates to Richardson place. McTageart moves to Cowles place formerly Carl Peer residence. Social visits and local movements include Mrs GDA Stanwix with Freese, Mrs Charles Goodyer staying with parents, and several neighbors listed in brief.
The Vap-O-Rub salve is described as relieving colds and croup quickly when applied to the chest and throat. Readers in Kansas and Missouri report notable relief after use, with testimonials praising its effect on bronchitis and nighttime coughing. The product emits vapors that reach air passages and skin, and is offered in 25c 10c and $1.00 sizes with free samples on request.
Dr El J Blair president of the Douglas Counts Medical LOGLOLY argues city ownership of the water works is essential for life and death, citing the plant’s value and the need for reliable water service. The article notes community events and local notices amid the discussion.
Parson s civic clubs women s groups and school children joined in a city wide celebration of its forty fifth birthday today. Students studied local history as federation members organized plans for a mass meeting to be held at the First Methodist Church with R A Postyinen presiding. Historians recount Parsons first lots sold in Makelteri and the town s move from Lahore to Parsons after its founding. Parsons hosts important offices and repair shops of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad dating to the 1870s.
May hear Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels and Chester S. Lord address Kansas Newspaper Week in Lawrence during the first week of May. Daniels tentative acceptance hinges on naval legislation then pending. he hopes conditions will allow a definite reply.
A reflective line condemns stingy philanthropy and urges reasonable expectations. It implies that demanding excessive gifts and then sulking at not receiving everything is unfair and unwise. The speaker uses a sharp moral tone to critique miserliness.
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