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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
2
Fosonh Stubbers, a Cincinnati inventor, demonstrates that gasoline vapors are dangerous by showing how vapors can ignite when touching a flame to a stream of gasoline during transfers. He suggests exclusive insight from his indoor spurt device and underscores risks for inventors and the public.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for bilious symptoms and digestive discomfort. It claims the product cleanses the stomach liver and bowels, removes undigested food and gases, and keeps the system regular. It also notes a child friendly flavor and no griping.
An advertisement promotes Wyett Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. It claims gray hair vanishes after one or two applications, leaving hair glossy and youthful looking. The product is described as a cosmetic, not a medicine, and suggests at home use with a sponge or brush.
Poor quality OCR yields scattered details of residents moving to a new farm four miles north of town and various social events. Mentions Neste moving Monday to Robinson district, families attending church and school activities, and neighbors hosting gatherings with the Cook family and Bigsby, Lawrence, and other locals.
Friday events and Sunday visits across Clearfield include Mrs. Crummit and Mahle Cremrait of Lawrenceville, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schallack and daughter visiting relatives, and Mr John Baths and family with CoA Hed Hei of Adgerton. Several locals like Fern Todd, May Blazer McKinney, and Lillie Miller appear with hospital mentions and kinship ties.
Classified style fragments note Bell-Ans anti indigestion ad with money back offer. Nearby personal notices mention moving on a farm and visits from Melville Dertha and families, with several garbled names and scattered local names. The passage mixes product advertisement with community notices and misspelled names.
A Lawrence resident reports personal relief after using Dings Kidney Pills, claiming improved kidney function, appetite, and energy after three boxes. The letter references local endorsements and lists several Lawrence names and places connected to community health discussions.
Tuesday through Thursday residents assisted with moving to a new home in Laurence and helped with wood sawing. Marion Childs aided in driving cattle, Mrs Lorey Tuttle hosted Elda Weybright, and families including Otto Heard Basil Hong Dorothy Ulrich visited DP Burten and Sister.
A garbled local page notes social events and greetings for George Hosbauend and Pred Pyatt Mondas. Mentions of Mrs Seeley Noefi, Mrs Salle Rebertsen, and various attendees at Red Cross meetings, school and family gatherings, with scattered references to Midland and local names.
A fragile, garbled local page records visitors and social calls at Ville Eden and surrounding homes. Mentions include Mrs Julius Torna and Mr George Abbott’s family, Nellie Abbott, Mrs Wred, and other unnamed guests, with scattered families and dates implied in a casual community roundup.
The article discusses a professor's view that theater reveals the true self beyond society. It praises self belief and perseverance, advising readers to keep faith and not give up. A note on palm plant care recommends weekly leaf washing and proper watering rather than saucer soaking.
A table shows food price increases through 1917 with a steep rise into 1918. The article notes that one dollar buys less as the year starts and ends with about a 25 percent overall rise, with New York workers' families hit hardest.
Thursday page records Mrs Zimmerline visiting with Coty visitor Irene Hedees and Stefi Matwathees, plus Miss McCuibria and Ree Yhetma f Benner visiting relatives. Mentions Mr Eugene Norris Springs, Mr Frank Roe, Erdora, and Miss Nee Davenport stopping by.
The parchment shows fading typewritten text with lines partially legible and several completely disappeared after years of exposure. Researchers note durability issues with ink on parchment and document preservation challenges.
A terse stage dialogue hints at domestic strain as a debt-harassed husband questions an unseen intruder suspected to be from Boston. The fragment suggests a suspenseful scene centered on fear and financial pressure.
An old advice feature claims uric acid irritates kidneys and bladder causing burning and frequent urination. It recommends four ounces of salts from a pharmacist and a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for 2 3 days to neutralize acidity and restore normal urinary function. The remedy is described as inexpensive harmless and a popular lithia water drink.
Public health warning promotes Swift Specific Co. blood medicine as revitalizing and strengthening. Encourages purchase at local stores and offers free medical advice by writing to the Medical Director, Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Georgia.
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