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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
6
A vintage promotional piece argues beauty rests on health and regularity, urging regulation of digestion and constipation relief. It touts Dr Well's Syrup Pepsin as a preferred laxative, praising efficacy for women and noting local advertisements and community notes amid scattered letters.
An advertising item promotes oil of kerein basites from Round Corner Drag Company or druggists as a simple weight loss method. It claims safe, painless use and weekly weigh-ins, urging daily doses to reach normal weight, and promises faster footsteps and easier work as the body lightens. It targets readers seeking a non starvation approach.
Poohle and family hosted a Lawrence gathering Saturday afternoon with many Lawrence visitors from town. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Leer and others attended as neighbors fished Saturday and traveled to see the Vinkund team Monday. Lou Howell, Ed Measton and family, and Roy Herr were among those noted visiting or calling during the weekend.
An advertisement touts a health remedy named Gold Medal, claimed to purify kidneys and cure various ailments. It describes endorsements by scientists, warns against patents, and urges consumers to demand the product from their druggist with a refund if unsatisfied. It mentions locations Halland and references a Chinese oratory influence.
The article notes activity around boys under 17, youth outings planned by the YS AM, and discussions of trips to Kansas City for Billy Layday sessions. It mentions a Union Pacific special from Salina to Wan City, new light industry producing wooden boxes, and local lodge updates for the Knights of Pythias.
The Anti Cigarette Society met in Fraser and elected Roy Knapp as president John Craver as treasurer and officer candidates for next year announced. Plans for the upcoming campaign were discussed.
An advertisement extols Gets It as an easy corn remedy that dries instantly and requires no bandages or cutting. It promises quick relief, a clean sock, and a sweeter disposition. Sold by druggists for 25 cents, with direct orders via E Lawrence & Co of Chicago.
Sani Praueisen reports that TF Laut, a distinguished Chinese scholar, plans to depart by steamer to China to offer fellow countrymen an adopted alphabet of 56 characters. After six years as associate professor of Oriental Studies at the University of London, Dr Jane devised the scheme and a telegraphic code of dots and dashes for its use, aiming to simplify China’s written language for a modern world.
A clothing firm offers two thousand dollars in prizes for essays on economics to college students. The yearly program, now in its thirteenth year, targets American students with some awards limited to Southern dealers. The awards are announced by Trnvi Schumer & Mars and aim to stimulate study in economic topics amid depressions and market challenges.
Fragmented OCR text describes a flag presentation at Emporia with unclear details. It mentions Kinperiy, a count or figure, and references a ninety six score, colors brown white red, and a staged appearance. The passage is garbled but centers on a flag ceremony and a public display.
A dispatch from Hobart reports Sir Rider Haggard visiting Australia to study repatriation and farming for British soldiers post war. He backs settlement as a national project with government support, urging scientific planning and white population growth to anchor empire defense.
Postponed events for the University of Kansas semi centennial anniversary shift to a later fall. Officials plan a delayed celebration week with speeches, exhibits, and a keynote to mark the founding, combined with the university’s tenth commencement anniversary.
A contractor named J To Constant is alleged to be building a new residence in the 100 block on California Street. The report notes activity at the site and identifies the address in the city block, outlining the ongoing construction and involvement of the contractor.
The column lists residents and visitors including Miss Eva Steward, Miss Mati llott, Mrs Will nlled, Miss Eul HA Steward, Mr Willis Sefywerra, Mr We Kitsorye Y, and Henry Rappard visiting in Contropolis and nearby areas. It notes Monday and Sunday afternoon visits, relatives and guardians, and mentions several unnamed individuals in a casual domestic recap.
An unclear report describes a meeting or event involving a boys band and Charles F. Scott, including a first contribution and plans related to a national convention in Chis m. The article references involvement of various names and a public event, but many details are garbled.
The ceremony lists examinations for the Myotha junior and Mer dlasen vet The qrryiel vepisae ine department. Pupils will take exams in physician, paveloe mest, and five saverminest. Teachers and seniors gathered as the event proceeded in the morning.
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Fragmented OCR text references addresses, church matters, and a date labeled as a Monday. Mentions a Nor thern area near Minneapolis this week. Details are garbled, but imply local civic or religious notices with names and places.
An advertisement touts a remedy claimed to relieve stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. It promises quick relief by removing inflammation and restoring digestive health, urging readers to try a dose and convince themselves of its efficacy.
A fragmented ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for middle aged women experiencing hot flashes headaches dizziness backache and other symptoms of menopause. It claims the product has helped many women safely through this crisis and advises readers to try it.
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