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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
6
Broadway theatergoers flock to bed scenes as modern productions stage risqué boudoirs. Three shows led by A Sleepless Night Up in Mabel's Room and Keep It To Yourself draw late crowds, with more bedroom-centered revivals planned.
A guide explains why thorough cleaning and disinfection are essential to prevent illness. It details methods to destroy disease-causing germs, emphasizes regular upkeep, and outlines steps for safe, effective cleaning of premises. The piece stresses consistent hygiene to protect occupants.
A historic piece argues for thorough spring cleaning of barns hog quarters and poultry houses to curb disease. It explains disinfectants kill micro organisms hidden in cracks and crevices and cites tuberculosis and glanders as examples of farm germ dangers. It urges repeated cleaning as needed.
Three essentials govern disinfection in practice. Preparation of the building to limit disease spread, a reliable disinfectant that kills organisms on contact, and an effective application method to ensure thorough contact with bacteria.
The article explains spores in vegetable organisms are highly resistant, likening a spore to a seed. It notes that while bacilli may be killed, spores survive for an indefinite time, enabling continued life and potential infection.
An article describes how anthrax spores persist in soil after animal carcasses are buried, causing repeated outbreaks for years. It explains disinfection methods including heat, sunlight, and chemical agents like bichlorid mercury, chlorid lime, formaldehyde, carbolic acid, and cresol applied with spray pumps.
Palatability is crucial for successful feeding. Mix unpalatable feeds with appetizing ones to ensure acceptance. Community stock raisers benefit when they raise the same breed, simplifying management and improving results.
A health magazine advises using plain malSified cocoanut oil as shampoo. It warns soaps and shampoos can dry the scalp and brittle hair, while cocoanut oil creates rich lather with one to two teaspoons, cleanses hair and scalp, and leaves hair silky and bright. The oil is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a remedy to restore natural hair color. It claims to darken gray hair evenly, restore lustre, and requires applying with a brush or spoon to a strand at a time for visible results by morning.
The article notes the Indian Tribe's medicine man using roots, herbs, leaves, and barks for remedies. It contrasts this with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised as a long standing standard female health remedy in America for forty five years.
Terry Gaskill reports a thousand barrel oil well in Butler County near Lawrence leases. The well, reached at 1800 feet, caused a fatal gas fire that burned equipment for three days before being extinguished. Participants include Prof. W. B. Downing I. F. Burke D. M. Horkmans J. R. Holmes and FE Caldwell.
A popular verdict praises Dean's Kidney Pills based on Lawrence citizen testimonials. Reports claim early relief from backache, kidney pain, and urinary disorders with tested, lasting results. Mrs Petersen of 15 New Jersey St. testifies the pills relieved symptoms, while a later remark notes continued good results. The ad notes nationwide dealer availability and mentions more women entering pharmacy.
Queen Marie of Romania, famed as one of Europe’s beauties, plans an early visit to America. She is the eldest daughter of Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, and a niece of the late King Edward VII. In Argentina, Senora Julieta Lanteri de Renshaw, a Buenos Ayres physician, becomes the first woman candidate for parliament.
An old advertisement promotes De Rawarés Olive Tablets as a long studied substitute to add olive color to pale skin. It claims to revive pink skin and bright eyes, giving a buoyant feel and healthier appearance after extensive patient-based research.
Robert Farmer, jailed on a dry charge, was paroled in police court after agreeing to immediately work a roughly ten acre field in North Lawrence to support his destitute family. His brother had rented the land and supplied some farming tools while his wife recovered from illness.
Real estate transfers recorded in United States deeds include Benjamin Glenn to Richard Dumines and D. I. Brown to Louis Graham with multiple quarter sections and $6,700 consideration. Flora Richardson to Ralph Coleman for 160 acres in 32 and 37 in 12-19 with $6,100. Heirs of Phillip Hunsinger to Walter Pine for portions of NW and SW sections in 12-20 with $8,500.
Fragmentary market notes show grain, tea, rye and Timothy prices with unclear figures. Names and dates are obscured by OCR errors, but references to Kanwag Civ Grain Kanans U te Maeloaus and PSL appear as fragmented entities. Overall mood suggests a terse trade roundup with mixed commodities and sparse pricing.
Mrs Mattie Martin died Sunday and her funeral will be Thursday at 2 PM from 11 Rhode Island Street with Rev G N Jackson directing. Burial is in Oak Hill cemetery. Robert Dickenson died at his home 1029 Connecticut Street. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 PM with Rev Klyne officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Daniel B. Ransdell died this morning at his home on W115 Haskell avenue. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:50 PM from the home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. E. T. Leachman, mother of Mrs. Wilson, died in Quincy and her daughter has been at her bedside for two weeks. Mr. Wilson will attend the funeral in Carbondale, Katie, the family’s old home.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local notices page with scattered names and places. Mentions Fairview and Fairvit, Petry, SGirds, Teorey Tor, Peters, Me burasterr, Adps, Sintra, Pais, Virbered, Mire, Schatimess Mor, SMU, Mylo, Abyss Wolk, Watts, Martin, Mr and Mrs, George, Riverside, Little Leu, De Plaward, Ed Howard, Julia McCaffrey, Law RatUTNaS, and Mitchell. Garbled fragments reference farm work, rain delaying sowing, a teachers meeting and banquet, and a social visit, but no coherent narrative or complete events emerge.
For over fifty years this remedy has soothed sore throats and stopped coughs. It helps a loaded chest and promotes sleep. Your druggist stocks it, widely known and in demand, priced at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.
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