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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
3
The page lists diverse church events across many denominations at First Methodist, St Luke's A M E, Free Methodist, Nazarene, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Evangelical, Unitarian, and Trinity Lutheran churches with sermons, mothers day programs, and concerts. It also notes Boy Scout Troop 40 applying for a charter, pending officer appointments and ongoing troop activities and trainings.
Fragmented readable text hints at a children's scene with a doll or character described as a Little Mother with snow white hair. Mentions of a toy boy, a stage, a swaying dance, and a narrative cadence suggest a playful verse or vignette from a historical page. Names and clear facts are scarce within the legible fragments.
An irregular troop update reports mixed progress with plans for upcoming scout camp in August. Attendance and funding details hover between five and ten dollars weekly, and the event may span two full weeks. Troop 1 shows resilience despite lacking a scoutmaster while Troop 2 misses a report due to rain.
A fragmented notice reports a shipment of five hundred goldfish arriving at a local pie shop. Details are unclear, but the event centers on the fish delivery and the pie store.
Advertises Mentha- Soothaline by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York as a remedy for stuffed head and sore throat. Claims quick relief with twice daily use and offers to mail for 60 cents if druggist unavailable. Mentha- Soothaline touted for skin softness for housewives and general well being.
Fragmented OCR text hints at car topics and repairs with mentions of engines brakes and parts. The piece references appointments and maintenance tasks, implying a roundup of automotive updates and shop notes.
Farmers signed petitions for better roads in Lyon county vine road district with petitions showing strong support. The drive gathered many signatures and indicated broad backing for road improvements despite unclear details in the fragment.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a vegetable formula that stimulates the liver and bowels without calomel side effects. Marketed as a safer remedy for sluggish digestion, they promise clearer thinking and lifted spirits, sold in boxes at 10 cents.
An 1890s advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for backache. The text emphasizes relief for female health complaints and markets the product to women seeking cures through herbal ingredients.
The Peerless Garage adds new flooring on the second story and dedicates the entire two stories to a showroom and shop area. The project includes improved storage and streamlined access for maintenance, with the aim of quicker service and safer operations.
McDPheeters and Clawson sold the Cockins Street property near Bismarck for 48 dollars. The same day the firm sold a football property for 25 dollars in connection with a school fundraiser at Bawersock on Monday May 10.
The advertisement describes Food's Sarsaparilla as improving digestion and nutrient absorption to strengthen the body and restore health. It claims it aids stomach function, relieves indigestion, and combats fatigue, fever, and scrofula while building vitality. Hood's Pills are recommended as a mild laxative if needed.
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