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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1918
Page
4
J Ogden Armour argues packers’ high meat prices stem from demand for costly cuts, not inflated profits. He contends whole-animal pricing, limited by consumer preferences, sets prices for ham and bacon, beef sirloins, and other cuts. He notes profits remain small across industries, comparing food and non food sectors.
West Philadelphia woman Mrs Fitzgerald describes decades of nervous prostration and ailments. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regains health and can do housework. She endorses the remedy for other women with nervousness backache and headaches. Request for advice to Lydia Pinkham Co. Lynn Mass.
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morrill Maine reports quick relief after starting Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills strengthen kidneys, reduce back pain and headaches, calm nerves, improve sleep, and remove poisons from the body, with a promise of noticeable relief soon.
The Midland Rural club gathered Tuesday at the south Midland church for an all lay Red Cross preparation session making run-wipes bandages knitting and lavettes. Mrs Husted provided coffee and lunch as participants planned additional summer meetings. In other news fire gutted Mr Garvin's engine house and windmill while a baby death at Sunnyside notes a bronchial illness burial at Hardy Oak cemetery.
An advertisement warns that catarrh has a dangerous stage beyond nasal symptoms and urges against sprays inhalers and other local remedies. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood remedy that targets the disease itself and claims it prevents consumption. Readers are advised to obtain a bottle from their druggist and seek free medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mr and Mrs H M Corder with Mrs Lloyd Moore and Miss Pearl Corder drove to Baldwin Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs G Robertson called on HH Eibest Sunday evening. Mr W Robertson moved from the Jones place to a farm near the Chester schoolhouse. Mrs Bernard Smith visited Eldorado for an extended stay. Miss Lucy Robertson called on Mrs Robertson Sunday afternoon. No Sunday school but preaching at Sunnyside Sunday afternoon. Schrader returned to Leavenworth Wednesday after a visit with son Goldie and wife. Moye Earm Allen came from Amen City to visit her parents. Mrs fark returned to Argentina Friday after death of her niece Roberta Aileen Weibel. Mr Bob Shaw delivered a speech by railcar to Madison. Robert Laptad and party drove to Leavenworth to attend the L H basketball game. Mrs Danny Theddshaw visiting sister Mrs Vesta Stewart in Kansas City. Martha Washington club met with Mrs Julian Boener on Thursday. Mr RL Laslett spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Bussina. Mr Paul Fox visiting sister Mrs Chass Jones over the weekend.
Brackety Mrw and Mrs ti FL Brown and Tam ily visited Sibley Sunday and spent the day. Ralpt Nirby and James Webster called on the Buehheim home. Wilbur Jefferies of Grand Island Nebraska visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. G.T. delleries. Mrs Arbuckle called on Mrs Rid ley Standiy. Mack Swaim of Liverside visited William Kirby Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs Wilson Martin and son Robert attended the concert at the First Presbyterian church. Mrs Eastman is spending a few days with her son Lewis Fastman north of Lawrence. Mrs Feastemaker spends the week with her daughter Mrs FE 8 Hastman and family. Lloyd Webster of Lawrence spent Sunday afternoon at the G I Webster home. Mrs Brigsby and George with the Rudigers and Al-Smith attended the Entre Nouseeard club at the Douglas home. Mrs John Levett attended Red Cross at Mrs Gay Bigsby. Japanese festival and missions meeting at the First Presbyterian church hosted by Mrs J W O'Brien 1109 Ohio street.
Advertises PAZO OINTMENT promising cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with refund if not cured. Claims first application provides ease and rest. Product pitched by druggists.
Mr Alden B Stanwix and Miss Mary B Baldwin were married on Sunday March 10 at Clinton Presbyterian church. They plan to reside on the old Ingersel farm recently purchased by Deller Asher near Jerry Lyons. Stanwix has also bought a farm in Pleasant Valley and will take possession next spring.
An advertisement touts Sore Hamlin Wizard Oil as a simple remedy for sore throat chest colds and sprains with rapid relief when used as a gargle or chest rub. It promises money back if not satisfied and notes Wizard Liver Whips 30 cent pills with a guarantee.
An intense lecture by Scott Anderson of California at F A U Hall on March 18 at 7 p m. The talk will cover topics about the war such as responsibility, end dates, soldiers who fell, postwar future, moral and financial world conditions, and Bible promises. All welcome, seats free, no collections.
Liesl Dulles and Orville Murray visited the school and spoke on a Soldier's life. The Kanwska Literary Club met for Red Cross work. Entre Nous hosted a gathering. Mr and Mrs Wills Colman hosted friends. Mrs Kaufman returned home after a visit. Mrs Criss and Mrs Criss planned gatherings. Everett Weedeae to visit Clearwater, Kansas.
The Diocese of Kansas reports the death of Medebn Macomb of Branchport New York a longtime churchman and leader. He served twenty six years in the Western New York convention was trustee of the General Theological Seminary elected by the General Convention and for years held multiple diocesan roles in Kansas. Survived by his wife and Captain John Macomb who is en route to France. Burial occurred at Shawnee Oklahoma with services by the Bishop.
The War Savings and Thrift Campaign reports receipts near 3,000,000 daily, about ten percent of wartime expenditures. It notes 30 cents per person per day for the nation and outlines goals to hit 6 cents daily per capita as investments grow. Kansas reports strong March drive with rising sales and saver ranks.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for women’s chronic weaknesses and female complaints. It promises relief for overwork, nervous exhaustion, and menstrual issues, claiming benefits for teens, midlife, and all stages, with no alcohol and options in tablet or liquid form.
Announcement from W T H Pepperell Collector of Internal Revenue says no receipts will be sent to taxpayers who pay by check draft or money order for income taxes. A returned receipt or receipt waiver on money orders will suffice to show payment. Checks for excess profits or income tax will be cashed at par with no exchange deduction. Include notes beneath amount if sent without or with exchange. Lawrence Engel and parents visited over the weekend in Lawrence.
Miss Mary Prever returned this evening from Appleton Missouri where she has been visiting her brother Mr. Frank Yee.
A fragmented note cites research linking heavy meat consumption to slowed kidney function and potential health risks. It mentions urinary irritation, weakness, and urges moderation, with unclear references to medical guidance and dietary adjustments.
Wichita March 18 War time problems of the newspaper publisher will occupy a place on the program of the Kansas Editorial Association convention May 10. The meeting will feature shop talks and social activities for editors and families. William Allen White is slated to speak along with several national figures. Association officers and executive committee members are listed with offices in Chanute LeRoy Alma Evens Sylvia Lawrence Lehigh Salina Stockton Anthony Newton Newton Newton.
A cryptic note from The Laserence Chamber 60 commences with a mock religious tract urging garden seeds for the poor and mocks the idea of riches entering heaven. Ye Editor’s copy shows confusion over the sender’s intent as the public is invited to interpret the message for a week’s subscription bounty.
A historical ad promises quick relief for colds with LAXATIVE BROMQ- QUININE tablets. It claims to stop cough and headache and notes a druggist refund if it fails, with E W Groves signature on each box and a 30 cent price.
Eye physicians from across Kansas travel to Topeka for the eighteenth annual convention of the association. Delegates gather for discussions and professional updates as the meeting progresses.
Succeeding sessions will be held this afternoon tonight and Tuesday About four hundred optometrists of Kansas are now members of the state association They will discuss problems peculiar to their work and many more of a fre or less technical nature will be pread during the convention The present officers of the association are President Pirsy EK Miller Wellington first vice president G A Leffler Tolar second vice president J Parkers Stre andlo secretaryTreasurer Watters Stureke Junction City
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a harmless rheumatism and muscle pain remedy. It promises instant relief at tender spots, claims internal treatment is unnecessary, and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store for relief from rheumatic pain, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains and swellings.
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