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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
6
A historical alert warns buyers not to trust aspirin in pill boxes unless clearly labeled Bayer brand. It condemns counterfeit sellers linked to a Brooklyn man and notes Bayer’s aspirin tablets come in pocket boxes and larger bottles with proper dosing and directions.
An old health ad extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments including backache and irregular periods. It lists ingredients such as lady’s slipper and black cohosh roots and claims safety with no alcohol or narcotics. A 10 cent trial package is offered from Dr Pierce’s hotel in Buffalo.
The text describes wrapping eggs in paper and placing them in compartments, then securing with wrap and cord. It notes delivering eggs to a creamery with dairy products when a creamery is established and mentions butter traders. it advises farmers to contact the United States Bureau of Markets for information on organizing an egg circle and its operation.
The U S department of agriculture warns that chicks may eat bedding such as shavings sawdust or excelsior and suffer crop trouble or death. Use short cut hay or straw for bedding. hay provides soft scratch space and is digestible. sand is a backup if hay is unavailable. In some areas, culling broiler-size chicks not reaching vigor standards can begin now.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists advise poultrymen to sieve cracked corn to remove the finest ground material. This saves losses of about 60 cents per eight dollar batch and creates a better feed mix for chicks and laying hens. Proper warmth for young chicks is noted with temperatures around 102 to 105 degrees F. City Drug Store offers to help save money with a good bill.
Kansas officials head to New York to greet the 89th Division as relatives prepare to reunite with soldiers. Governor Henry J. Allen travels with a Topeka group, and Kansas headquarters in New York is set to become a hub of activity over the coming week.
An old advertisement extols Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for restoring natural hair color. It claims the mixture darkens hair naturally in a few uses and leaves hair glossy and soft, with easy application by brushing through damp hair. It states results by morning after initial use.
Governors and military officials plan an all division review. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood to head reception in New York while Kansas arranges en route ceremonies in Topeka for the division. Kansas committee lists prominent names including Royce, Fair, Jorston, Bascons, Feinberg,Grinstead, Luebbe, Larabee, Quackenbush, Truemtell, Beebe, Adams, Lee, Kaths, and Montgomery.
An old classified style note invites readers to visit Dr Al Bright a chiropodist at 1027 Mass Street for foot troubles. It also oddly mentions that March was the first month of the year.
The Baldwin Glee club sang at Lowman Memorial church and at the high school after a weekend tour to Topeka. Ida Hunt accompanied with special numbers, and families including Mrs. Patterson and her youngest child were mentioned among local honorees.
Miss Faye Holliday returns to Ottawa after home days as Grace Thorne Ruth Hanna head home from Atwool. Wilber Holliday visits Lawrence. Ross Anderson visits Baker folks. Allen Gibbon reunites with Zeta Chi and returned soldiers. Article proclaims women’s overwork causing ailments and promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound.
A Kansas City gathering of women delegates urged that a woman be represented in the Department of Labor. They endorsed the labor bill proposing a woman as assistant director and backed making the emergency employment service permanent. Resolutions were sent to Missouri's congressional delegation.
Cuban sugar mills waste vast molasses as a byproduct. An inventor claims a new apparatus allows using molasses as boiler fuel without choking furnaces, addressing excess supply beyond marketing needs and fuel needs for steam power.
Maj. R. Neill Zahn assistant adjutant general resigns after serving since 1969. During World War II he was chief disbursement officer in Kansas handling all funds and payments for the draft.
A marine in police court pleaded guilty to failing to display the official number plate on the rear of his car. He was fined $1 and costs, or a total of $6.50.
Pure pasteurized ice cream promotion touts wholesome flavor. Contact phone number listed as 282 for orders and inquiries.
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