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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
6
Hair care tip advises replacing harsh soaps with plain cocoanut oil for shampooing. It leads to a rich lather with water, cleanses scalp and hair without causing damage, rinses easily, and leaves hair fine, silky, and manageable. Coconut oil is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
Dick Bros. promotes Hemo as a nourishing ready digested drink for nervous systems and anemia. The ad claims it strengthens the body, aids recovery when other foods distress, and provides complete nourishment, with a 50 cent package and satisfaction guarantee.
An early 20th century health ad claims daily morning internal cleansing with hot water and a dash of diatomaceous earth stone phosphate purifies the liver kidneys and bowels. It promises improved skin tone and vitality, urging readers to buy stone phosphate to test the method.
A roundup of community news includes Baker team’s errorless play after second inning and Stuckey’s pitching for Haker, plus Edith and Mabel Stafford teaching in Tahue ly. The column lists visits from Glenn in town, teachers, church events, and neighbors traveling from Kansas City to Lawrence with various family updates and local engagements.
The text describes John Beaton aiding in setting up a satellite store in Raw City and hints that Beaton, long on the road, may relocate to the city soon. Parents Mr. and Meg are mentioned and a sunnier period with them is noted.
Miss Beryl Gillette drowned when a boat overturned near Waldwin Pang Cronk district Sunday afternoon. The rescue attempt failed after hours of searching, and Gillette, daughter of Whirry Cilethe, was identified as the drowned party.
A report notes guardsmen from the National Guard dedicating time to target practice at Six Corners this summer. Major Carl Phillips of the Capitol Corps and Charlith Deans Naismith are among the officers named in the feature.
A garbled OCR reads as a discussion of health remedies and a supposed real cure. It mentions a telemarketing pinched by a mother and a garden of vegetables, with vague assertions about disease prevention. The text lacks clear names or verifiable facts.
Marine circles discuss routing the largest Dutch vessels from Rotterdam to Atlantic ports via an America bound path to avoid North Sea and British Channel risks. Transshipment will shift cargoes to smaller Holland tonnage to cover added costs with quicker voyages cited as offset. Printing maps for Chinese rebels and notes for a Chinese province are reported from Tokyo sources.
An old paste made from water and powdered delatane is rubbed on the skin for about two minutes and washed off. The product is said to remove all hair and leave skin smooth. Caution urged to use genuine delatane for best results.
An advertisement extols Gets-It as a painless two second application that removes corns and bunions without harming healthy skin. It mocks old methods like salves bands and razors and promotes purchase from Lawrence & Col Chicago or via mail order.
Saxony plans full state control of electric power and pricing. The government has already bought a hundred and twenty five million dollars of a steam generating station near a coal field and will build more plants to centralize supply while allowing local bodies and private firms to generate power. The move aims to fix low charges and coordinate statewide electricity works under a new directorate.
The Bank of Japan reduced its discount rate by two ruin, about one-fifth of a cent in American terms, signaling a move to expand monetary facilities to foster financial enterprise. The decision reflects aims to promote fiduetsial enterprise in the Tokyo market.
A jury was selected today to try Robert Stroud, convict, for the murder of guard Andrew Turner at Leavenworth prison on March 25. The defense will plead insanity.
Texas polities feature concurrent state conventions in San Antonio Fort Worth and Waco with Democratic Republicans and Progressives nominating delegates and electors for national contests. The article follows Texas plans, Nelson Woodrow Wilson nominating factors, and mentions Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a home remedy for constipation with testimonials from Mrs Holyoke and a free sample offer.
Kansas progressives gather in Topeka for the NSE convention to send delegates to the Chicago convention on June 7 to nominate Theodore Roosevelt and perpetuate the party policies. The plan includes two delegates at large and two alternates with district allocations and presidential electors based on Roosevelt votes in 1912, listing county by county delegate counts.
The Ottawa University commencement program lists events for June 2 including the Oratorio by Nae Klijah GQantoria Society and a sermon by President Pier. Also mentions a declination contest, a poetry reading, and a Sunday presentation schedule with attendees from DeSoto and DeSoto George Abbott. The text includes an advertisement for Dr. Cheney's Catarrh Cure with claims of a $100 reward for cures.
Mrs Wes and Mr aim host visitors during a Fall week with multiple relatives arriving Tuesday through Friday. The Lindens share meals and attend local events while Marie Vit and Clare Davou visit Lawrence. several neighbors note small gatherings and outings around town as Miss Sapp and others greet guests from York and beyond.
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