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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
6
A Philippine legend recounts aris tales of wrath and decapitation during a moonlit encounter. The narrative shifts to a reflection by Aune Gilchrist on happiness finding strength and calm amid life’s storms.
A quirky health ad links harbor defenses to the human body, urging readers to stay prepared. It extols Dr. Pierce products Anuric and Pleasant Pellets, claiming uric acid poisoning causes headaches and rheumatic pain and advises hot water and specific regimens, with locations and general claims.
A string of short visits and travel in Kansas and Missouri is recorded. Mrs Sweeney and Mrs Crowder traveled to Kansas City for brief visits. Mrs Crichfield and Miss Constant hosted others in Lawrence while several residents journeyed to Kansas City for a day, including visitors from Oklahoma and St Louis.
A reader warns against using salt to repair stove lining advising cement sand and water to fill holes. An eminent engineer foresees rivers drying into a chain of sluggish lakes with power stations between, water combined into large future reservoirs to supply heat light and power.
The text recounts the 19th century claim that Easter Island was found nearly two centuries ago by Dutch Admiral Pogeeveen on an Easter Sunday. It notes the island then had a larger population and impressed observers with the hold rock sculptures, terraces, walls, and petroglyphs resembling those of Mexico and Peru in conception and design.
Growing plants help by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. They also humidify air as moisture evaporates from leaves and pots, preventing overly dry indoor air in warm homes. More plants improve the household environment and comfort.
An inexpensive home cough syrup combines 21 ounces of Pinex with sugar syrup to create a pint of relief. The mixture, designed to beat common coughs, throat irritation, and bronchial symptoms, is claimed to be tastier and longer lasting than ready-made remedies.
Frank Holliday buys the remaining interest of UU Plank in the Plank Law Firm and takes entire charge. The firm, started about forty years ago by the late Alfred Whitman, has long had wide acquaintance in Lawrence. Holliday joined the firm after building a reputation for integrity and service.
A fragment describes a sale on West Seventh where the Cummings place was sold to Jess Willard. The deal provides Lawrence with notable earnings amid remarks about a long standing figure who founded the bust now associated with Mr. Holliday.
A depicited ad promises quick relief from itching and skin irritation with a 35c or $1 bottle of zemo. It claims irritations pimples blackheads eczema blotches singworm will disappear after applying as directed and that the liquid makes skin soft smooth and healthy. The EW Ross Co Cleveland Ohio.
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