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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
3
A lively Bachelor Club scene riffs on house cleaning at home. Members joke about mothers, wives, and suffrage, while plans for cheaper streetcar rides spark banter about walking and nickel use as a quirky, period piece dialogue.
A prominent Birmingham chef endorses Cottolene as the best economical frying fat. He claims to have fried about 2000 oysters daily for top customers with excellent results, noting the fat imparts true flavor without the oily aftertaste. The testimonial emphasizes Cottolene as central to his trade.
Real estate transfers listed include James M. Davis and wife of St. Louis to A. C. Mitchell for Lot 7 and 8 in Block 8 Oread Addition. U S G Plank and wife to A C Mitchell for Lot 4 Block 8 Oread Addition. O E Learnard and wife of Lawrence to L M Flint for Lots 4 through 8 Block 3 South Lawrence.
A review notes the production Prisened deed presented by S W Gowans with Sarah T D Robinson. The play Three Weeks is described as weak and unprofitable and lacking in impact. The reviewer suggests audiences felt disappointment and little impression.
An old recipe from Le Natin Paris promotes a home mixture for dandruff and hair loss. Mix beta quinol, alcohol, and water or Bay Rum. apply daily. Also included is an enduring testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills from C W Orrick of Lawrence Kansas, dated 1905 and 1908, praising kidney relief and endorsing the product, with price and agents noted.
An ad style piece asserts constipation causes piles and promotes Dr. Leonhardt Hem-Roid as the only internal pile cure with a $1 guarantee at Dick Bros Lawrence Kansas or Dr Leonhardt Ca Buffalo. It also touts Dr Shoop's Restorative for nerves and various testimonials and pharmacist mentions.
A Lindsborg reader disputes Salina Journal claim that Norton has the largest feet in Kansas. The letter praises Phil Zimmerman of Hagstrom Manufacturing as possessing enormous feet, arguing Lindsborg dominates in the big feet contest and noting Zimmerman's travels and stature in industry.
Guglielmo Ferrero argues that America lacks regional variety beyond nature, while Europe preserved diverse civilizations. Since returning to Europe he sees the continent's rich diversity as a relic of past ages being eroded by modern uniformity. Industrialism accelerates a push toward sameness worldwide.
An ad urges everyone with scalp or hair issues to try Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with no promise or obligation. A large bottle is offered in two sizes, with refunds if not satisfied. FP. B. McCulloch, The Rexall Store notes rapid growth in users and mentions a rising crop and flood fears among locals.
Oklahoma enforces a law requiring each loaf to weigh sixteen ounces or display the exact weight. Pure Food Inspect Pike will oversee enforcement across the territory as bakers receive tin stamps to mark loaves post bake. Local dealers may standardize loaf size to guard against rising flour costs and bread prices.
Saturday afternoon score details show Yarnold versus Stull at Stull with a final tally of Stull 9, Yarnold 3. The item includes stray ads and notices about local services and a police court fine. Police Officer Pringle left for Belleville due to his father’s illness, and mentions of livery services and seed shops appear in adjacent notices.
An old advertisement extols Kodol as a perfect digester that rests the stomach to cure indigestion. It promises a money back guarantee if not effective and notes the bottle contains two hundred sixteen doses. Prepared by H C Hewitt Co in Chicago.
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