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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
3
The article extols three reasons to buy War Savings Stamps. It promotes war support, building a concrete asset for future needs, and cultivating self mastery as a pathway to character and thrift. It frames saving as character building for youths and emphasizes patriotic duty and personal discipline.
A court scene collapses into an odd health ad and a newsroom note. The piece mentions a lawyer’s predicted fate in a jokey misread, then pivots to an parlor cure boasting quick health recovery and a drug store promotion. Raymond A. Fagan departs Salina Journal as city editor to train for airplane service in San Antonio.
An advertisement or notice claims freezone relieves corn soreness after a few drops, dissolves the corn root and lifts it away with the finger. The sticky solution supposedly shrivels the corn without irritating surrounding skin. A quarter ounce is said to suffice for all feet. The piece warns against cutting corns as unsafe.
Public health note advises staying off damp ground and keeping feet dry while consuming less meat and plenty of water. It attributes rheumatism to uric acid from bowels and explains kidney and skin roles in elimination, promoting a grape and lemon lithia effervescent drink as a remedy.
Kansas University and Missouri supporters anticipate a close Missouri-Kansas relay meet in Kansas City Convention Hall. Eighteen men travel, with several hundred rooters accompanying the team. Injuries and lineup shifts shape a tense race as the relay final decides the meet with both schools fielding new personnel and key veterans.
Miss Mae Whitman and Mr Walter Boyd wed on Wednesday March 6 by Rev Price of Lawrence. The couple plan a wedding trip to Colman New Mexico and Arizona before settling on the Boyd farm. Others noted include Jess Hodges moving into Grand ton Hodges house and Frank Turner into the former Hodges residence. Several residents were ill with La Grippe and Sunday School attendance was strong with Rev Louis Griffith delivering a fine sermon.
The K A Follies delivered a strong home talent show in Tobiason Gym with on time start and enthusiastic crowds. A large cast including Liberty Belles and numerous named performers showcased bright costumes, lively routines, and solid musical numbers despite some vocal and pacing issues.
In a four day afternoon session at Rev. Virgil Purnell s house attendees included Mr and Mrs Roy Flory J Flory and Mrs Hathwa Harve Flore with son plus Mr and Mrs Smith at their newly vacated home. Sam Eliott and others visited the school on Monday after noon.
A crowded district race for the state title dominates upcoming basketball action with Newton Wichita and Centre High teams among contenders across districts. Other schools like Topeka Bonner Springs Chanute Parsons and Winfield show strong chances as the season nears the decisive games.
The text touts drinking a glass of hot water with phosphate before breakfast to wash out poisons. It claims symptoms like bad taste, coated tongue, dull headaches, and stomach distress indicate toxins. Inside bathing is urged to purify liver, kidneys, and bowels and refresh the nerves with morning cleansing.
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