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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
5
Marie Lavrov addressing university students in Berlin and the United States contends that Russia's chaotic state stems from misgovernment and Bolshevik excess. She argues the world misreads Russia, emphasizes peasants and students as true drivers, and opposes Bolshevism as unworkable.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a harmless candy that cleanse children’s stomachs and bowels without gripping. It claims relief for coated tongues, tainted bread, biliousness, and constipation and urges mothers to use the 10 cent boxes.
The text discusses Bolshevik beliefs and critiques of Russia's conditions under czarist and wartime rule. It contrasts vodka's role in Russian life with the army's influence on revolution, argues Russia cannot be led, and compares Russia’s quests for freedom to 1789 France. It notes a Europe boundary between Italy and Switzerland marked by a bell-hung wire barrier.
A distorted ad claims a French scientist discovered a form of organic phosphate that converts into nerve tissue and supposedly cures nervous disorders. It hawks Bitro-Phosphate tablets as a cheap, miracle solution to restore sleep, eyesight, strength, and weight, promising dramatic health gains.
A medical warning notes four rheumatism cases and advocates staying dry and hydrated. It promotes four ounces of Rad Salts daily for a week to flush uric acid via kidneys, claiming the effervescent drink benefits joints, kidneys, and overall health.
Mites Freienmuth and Mae Walters plan a spring wedding to be held April on the Freienmoth farm just outside town. The couple, both high school graduates, will reside on the north forty of the family farm as neighbors wish them happiness and prosperity.
Two captured German tanks named Schnuck and Hagen sit by Horse Guards Parade offering shelter from rain to about 200 visitors during a heavy downpour. The crude armored huts lack turrets and range, resembling Civil War monitors, yet London treats the display as an odd memorial and safety is maintained by a night guard.
William Savage transfers to Wagoner Savage 181 acres for 10500 in the north east area with partial outholding. Minnie Wagoner sells 198 acres in the northwest quarter for 21000 to Lesley Cunningham. Mary Davides transfers 51 acres in the south central block for 6000. Samuel Husteen sells lots 21 through 27 minus half of lot 21 to John F Beard.
An old remedy, Sage and Sulphur Compound now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur, darkens gray hair naturally. A downtown druggist notes it leaves hair looking glossy and renewed after brushing through strands, with results visible by morning and fuller after a few uses.
An OCR filled page fragment shows mixed ads and local notices from North Lawrence Kansas. It mentions Milters Antiseptic Shake OO promising relief from rheumatic pain, a Round Corvey Drug Store location, chocolates and Johnston’s, Rankin’s Drug Store, and a war effort barber giving free shaves. It also references Liquid Smoke, a Vesta battery guarantee, and a Kansas City Star quotation about home towns on Twelfth Street.
During the eclipse last summer Professor Frost of the Yerkes Observatory used a movie camera to photograph subtle spectral lines at totality. By running film before the flash the elusive lines can be captured, though the exact instant remains unpredictable.
A brief survey notes Constantinople endured sieges across centuries yet fell only three times. It cites capture by Venetians and Crusaders in 120% and 104, by Mohammed III of the Turkish invaders in 2453, and by the Allies last year. It mentions fashion and a local store.
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