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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
3
A shoe dealer cautions that many women wear shoes too large for their feet causing pinched toes and corns. The article notes average sizes and fitting habits, with men generally knowing their size. It mentions the dangers of ill fitting footwear and promotes shopping at Barber & Sun. The piece ends with garbled lines referencing records and fate.
Mr Norman Rt Coulter, prominent architect in the Delbert Building, San Francisco, endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic medicine for everyone. He says it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and builds up the system. It is presented as the best spring medicine and a superior blood purifier, priced 50 cents at Barber & Son's drug store.
County officials acknowledge widespread noncompliance with fire escape regulations in public buildings and hotels. They report negligence by county attorneys and promise immediate action to enforce the law, with penalties for hotels failing to install adequate escapes. Public safety officials warn higher enforcement costs if compliance lapses continue.
The advertisement declares a national battle against the white plague and touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, certain remedy for coughs colds and consumption. It urges buyers to insist on Foley's product and cautions against unknown preparations. Barber & Son promotes it while noting antifat remedies for women seldom needed.
A messy tale follows a man described as soulful, seen in a Chicago street scene by a girl and her friend as they tail him through shops. They note his interest in shop windows, gum chewing, and a cheap restaurant where he devours cabbage and bread. The piece shifts to an ad style block about Hall's Catarrh Cure with endorsements from druggists, then ends with a medication note and a domestic illness update.
Rawlings R C gains a franchise from Ottawa for his electric line and also holds a Baldwin franchise. He is noted to have survived prior death claims, with an ongoing claim of not staying dead.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine touts Boeklen Arnica Salve as the best healer for wounds and sores and notes success in veterinary work. The piece mentions official petition blanks priced 25c and Barber Son's drug store supplying needed forms for candidates seeking primary tickets.
A witty remark notes that a musical luncheon feels like paying for something, yet no payment is required. The line reflects playful social commentary on event entertainments and expectations.
Boon McCook of Central High, Kansas City Mo led with 43 points in a University Invitational track meet on Saturday. Wentworth and Woodbury stars from KU and Wentworth dominated sprints and hurdles, with Central lads scoring in multiple events including the relay and high hurdles as KU freshmen and nearby schools posted strong showings in this competitive afternoon event.
In a small post office at closing time a distressed girl wearing a heavy square veil asks a stranger for help with stamps. The tale follows misunderstandings about the burden of veils, the social glare on wearers, and a young couple’s banter over desserts and honesty amid fashion’s restrictions.
The 145 mile endurance run drew crowds in the city as 28 cars started. Seventeen posted perfect scores, twenty-two finished on schedule, with only five failing to reach the finish by 6.00. The event ended with drivers awaiting penalties and a parade of cars Nos 1 2 and 5 near the judges stand.
Stanley Breamer and Edmund Followshee appear in a muddled report of a game where errors and penalties influenced the final score. Rea. Wilkins Taylory reached Sanaas City at midnight amid late actions and travel notes.
Late State Superintendent Bob Fairchild and Assistant Superintendent CL Starr will tour county institutes across the state for about three months. They divide the visits by week, with Fairchild visiting Phillips through Barton in June and Starr covering Clark through Marion in the same period, ensuring no single area is overworked.
The two long opposed L. O. F. lodges will unite Thursday night in a pivotal event. Members from both orders will attend along with several state officials. The note hints at caution about a difficult man breaking loose. A wedding insight claims a wife learns her mother’s patience.
Medical writers and teachers across schools praise Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak stomach dyspepsia liver complaint and chronic bowel and catarrhal diseases. It is claimed to aid bronchial throat and lung issues without poisons or habit forming drugs using glycerine extracts from roots. Endorsements from eminent authorities accompany a promise of safety and efficacy. Missouri ballgame notes follow with unrelated lines about Dean s Ointment and peace.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is declared not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults Barber Son live according to their convictions Convicts
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