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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
2
A Pasteur Institute report describes an experiment where a rabbit inoculated with dandruff material showed scalp infection and hair loss. The findings claim dandruff is contagious due to a microbial growth, and stopping transmission is essential to prevent incurable baldness.
A testimonial praises Herpicide as the best possible hair remedy, claiming it prevents worsening scalp conditions and dandruff. The writer notes personal relief after using the product and recommends it to others seeking healthier hair and appearance.
The account describes Stella Campbell, widow of Mrs Patrick Campbell, arriving to oversee affairs and meeting a bride amid a home disruption. A water pipe burst causing flooding, a plumber wages a repair that ends with the husband boasting the fix is simple and effective while his wife remains skeptical.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says Dr King s New Life Pills raise his health and keep his stomach liver and bowels functioning properly. Barber Son s drug store offers a 25 cent refund if the pills fail the trial. The anecdote ends with a witticism about keeping up fives from the Cynical Bachelor.
The Journal lists literary club meetings in Lawrence with details of participants and papers. Activities include Mrs. Hazen Une Tener and Mrs. Barker presenting on painters, Mrs. Selig, Mrs. Wallace, and others sharing papers, piano selections, and discussions of works like The Struggle for Self Giverelment and Memories of Childhood Home.
The Lawrence Beaune club met this week with Mrs Russell Re spuhaes presenting quotations from Tautellow. The Sisters lesson was read by Mes Russell and fy. They discussed an interesting paper on Farmers Women of Massachusetts. The group will meet next week with Miss Rakoninc. Mrs Holloway hosted the meeting and Temie Decorations were noted.
Members and guests gathered as Mrs. Levett led a discussion on an article about dandelions and urban life. Roscoe Stubbs and Mrs. Ewing contributed readings while M. Perkins and Miss Mary Morris assisted, reflecting a cordial club session.
An advertisement claims Donay Like No Other kidney pills relieve kidney trouble and related symptoms. It cites Dick Bre ike store in Kansas and Jenkins or Foster Milburn as distributors, pledging relief from kidney pains, backaches, nervousness, and urinary issues.
An 19th century promotion outlines Golden Medical Discovery made from glycerine and native medicinal roots. It credits Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York, claims alcohol-free extraction, lists uses for weak stomach indigestion biliousness and catarrhal bronchial throat issues, and offers free postal samples with endorsements.
The article describes the opening of fishing season as temperatures rise and bass and crappie stir from winter torpor. It highlights fishermen preparing gear, inspecting equipment, and anticipating the first three pound bass, while praising the anglers and noting hope for record catches. It mentions Lawrence fishermen and the general excitement among anglers about the season’s start.
An advertisement claims a home cure for piles using a new absorption treatment offered by Mrs. M. Summers of Box P South Bend. Readers are asked to send their address to receive instructions and free trial materials without payment, plus references from their own totality.
Fragmentary OCR text shows references to a jury, vote, conviction, and various unreadable names and dates. The readable parts indicate a legal proceeding with jury action but lack clear facts or outcomes to report.
Miller is acquitted on charges after a polio court session finds insufficient evidence for conviction. Liquor and empty bottle raid items are ordered returned to Miller. Witnesses describe a night out with Lizzie Fer as part of a wider social event including Miss Hayward and her company touring Topeka and Kansas City.
The Journal job rooms stock official petition blanks for candidates to secure signatures for primary tickets. Blanks cover city and country precincts and suit all positions from precinct committeemen upward. Petitions cost 50 cents for two blanks or two for five cents in small lots.
Mrs George Parker of Lawrence will read a concise paper on the advantages of the commission form of government. The talk is set for Monday afternoon at 3 o clock in the Art League rooms near Tarrs store in Leavenworth.
To the colored people of Lawrence the Churel of Christ congregation meets every Sunday at 7:90 PM in the lodge room above Model Laundry at 806 Vermont Street. White members assist with preaching and communion, and a systematic Bible study class will be organized at the same location.
Fragmentary text notes a Perry area school building matter tied to voting concerns and protests. Names, dates, and places are unclear, with scattered references to residents and local officials.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. Customer C C Eldridge of Taepire Gas claims seven years of use and praises its effectiveness for children’s croup and throat relief. The copy notes the product is sold at local drug stores with a free bottle offer and urges readers to try it.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a strength builder for nursing and expectant mothers and for women with gynecological weaknesses. It promotes accompanying Lotion Tablets and Antiseptic Suppositories, and mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver and bowel regulation, with pricing and mail order details.
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