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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1919
Page
2
Pierson led Francisco with high score while Epiley’s Bassett shined for the visitors. Francisco defeated Epiley 253 231, 256 242, 252 245, and 263 249 in four straight games. Hurtig is set to meet Kahne and Maxwell in the Elks tournament, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Newman travel to Kansas City.
An advertisement urges women to dry clean all home textiles outdoors using gasoline and Solvite soap. It claims items from suits to furs won’t fade or shrink and promises savings of five to ten dollars. Instructions warn to use a dishpan or washboiler with gasoline and Solvite soap, and to avoid flames.
Lawrence High School plans a six page special edition of the Budget next Friday to promote the Liberty Memorial high school week campaign. It will include photos comparing district buildings and crowded conditions, basement and attic classviews, inspectors’ reports, and a carnival fundraiser beginning Saturday with ten shows and 25 cent admission to support the memorial week activities.
Old advertisement urges readers to buy St Jacobs Liniment from a druggist, claiming immediate relief from neuralgia pain and soreness. It touts safe skin, no burning, and universal effectiveness for facial, head, or body pain.
An health advisory stresses that age does not determine fitness, but careless living harms internal organs especially kidneys. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Gil Capsules as a near immediate remedy, with a money back guarantee and assurances of genuine sealed boxes in three sizes.
A 19th century advertorial report describes an organic phosphate discovery by Pelouz and Robin claiming to rebuild nerves, cure nervous exhaustion, insomnia and fatigue, and allegedly help thin people gain flesh. Barber & Son markets Bitro-Phosphate tablets as a low cost nerve and flesh builder, warning it should be used by those desiring weight gain and noting caution about unwanted flesh increase.
An old newspaper fragment describes a home made Pinex cough syrup recipe using Pinex with sugar, molasses, honey, or corn syrup, promising quicker relief. It then shifts to coverage of a high school memorial week in Lawrence, with productions, parades, floats, posters, and a push to inform voters about registering for the bond issue.
Leo Hartman of the 318th Infantry, 80th Division, writes from Stigney France about peril on the move to France. He describes ships, escorts including battleships and sub chasers, and air attack as trains were altered after shells blew the track. Hartman notes a hot two hours of peril before resuming the journey.
City Library shows a second frame beside the Trish bookplate featuring 36 plates of children from Lawrence Spain Australia Hawaii and other countries. A new lot will be shown next Monday.
Miss Eva Haynes led Epworth League services Sunday evening. Mrs. C E Sheppard returned to Pomona after a weekend at home. Dr H K Ebright arrived Sunday evening, delayed by heavy rain in Topeka. Mrs Runyan attended a conference away from home. Mrs Purcell concluded a series of breakfasts on Monday morning. The group provided girls with practical department work experience. Mrs Carl Flickinger and daughter Genevieve stayed several days at the Rey home.
An old fashioned remedy story touts Musterole as a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard. It claims to relieve sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and general pains without blistering skin. Available in 30c 60c jars and hospital size $2.50.
Mrs. W C Markham spent the week end in Topeka attending conference Virgil Wood stayed at home. The Delta Delta Delta sorority holds initiation services this Saturday evening. Only one genuine Bromo Quinine laxative called by full name Ted EW Grove. Cures cold in one day.
Dated clippings report H Chase death at his daughter’s Wichita home with funeral plans pending and a Toledo death noted for AJ Allen. Other items include a girl charged with incorigibility to Beloit refratory, a Dutch dyke described as vast, insurance questions, Clara Means ill, and a chaotic health office update with local workers reconsidering strikes and duties.
Kansas University track coach W O Hamilton announced entries for the Missouri Kansas dual meet in Kansas City. Haddock rods lead a deep squad with Clift O Leary Rhinehart and Dees set for events while Missouri fields several top athletes and a crowded relay plan faces uncertain fourth runners.
A promotional note for Anuric claims swift easing of swollen hands ankles and feet from a dropsical condition tied to kidney issues. The ad touts Doctor Pierce’s discovery, urges sending ten cents for a trial, and markets Pleasant Pellets as a safe, vegetable laxative with a money back guarantee.
Doppler-themed copy describes Sloan's Liniment as easing sciatic pains rheumatic twinges and neuritis inflammation while offering quick relief, cleanliness, and economy. highlights its popularity and universal usefulness for aches, strains, and sprains.
A patient in Fowler Indiana reports relief after trying EXFONIC tablets prescribed by three doctors. The first tablet cured symptoms allowing him to eat normally. The note expresses gratitude and urges use of the tester for suffering humanity.
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