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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
3
Virginia Forbes extols dance as ideal exercise for women and graceful living. An editorial contrasts committed life purpose with half measures, urging unwavering resolve to pursue a chosen path, warning against drifting youth and abandoning goals. The piece links dance culture to personal ambition and self discipline.
Poor youths on farms in the state attend workshops and factory sessions aimed at shaping their minds toward a clear ambition. The programs persistently push youths to seek better opportunities and personal advancement.
A description of a lively girl named Susie who climbs trees and jumps fences, suffering various minor injuries until her mother applies Buelen's Arnica Salve, advertised as healing boils ulcers eczema old bere coral piles. Available for 25e at O P Barber & Son.
A frightening incident in Pittsburg involves a lion touching a child near its cage raising concerns for child safety. The story emphasizes dangers to children from common illnesses and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for croup colds and related ailments with a testimonial and pricing details.
A set of 1910 Douglas County notices announces candidates for county and district offices. Names include Don Carson for Eleventh district legislature, E P Monahan for County Superintendent, D H Smith for Clerk of the District Court, C R Hawley for Superintendent of Schools, Q Hobford for County Treasurer, M Buehheim and C E Pesrey for treasurer, Henry H Asher seeking re election as Clerk of the District Court, C B Woss for clerk, W I Bannings and Elmer E Meyers for Sheriff, S H Carmean, W R Green and Fred A Clarke for County Attorney, M A Gorrill, Hugh Means for Probate Judge, J C Moore for County Assessor, J Longanecker and O Walton for County Commissioner, all subject to Republican primaries on dates in August 1910.
The article presents Williams Pink Pills as a tonic treatment for St Vitus dance and other nervous disorders. It includes a testimonial from Carl A. Wagner of Georgia describing severe symptoms and recovery after taking the pills, and notes further cures for sciatica neuralgia nervous headaches nervous debility and partial paralysis. The piece advertises booklets and sells pills through the Williams Medicine Co. with pricing and mailing details.
President Taft will not attend the Roosevelt homecoming set for June 18 in New York. A Republican club representative urged Taft to attend, but on that day he will be at Villa Nova Pennsylvania receiving a degree in jurisprudence from St. Thomas College.
The June American Magazine features Ray Stannard Baker arguing the Democratic party grows stronger while Taft era missteps hurt public opinion. It previews upcoming House control by Democrats and highlights various magazine pieces including works by Oppenheim, Whitefield, Jane Addams, and others.
The 1610 Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly will run July 21 to July 31 in Forest Park Ottawa Kansas. Nationally known lecturers entertainers and musicians will perform including Speaker Cannon Gov Glen Criston XII Howard of Rochester and others. Departments include WCTU missionary CLC Boy’s club Girl’s club and kindergarten. Ten days of camp life with tent locations and programs via Henry Durst secretary.
An altercation on a Union Pacific dining car after a 90 cent bill leads to Frank Huff, a traveling tailor for a Chicago clothing company, being assaulted by William Penman. Huff loses two front teeth and sustains a deep wrist gash. Penman is held at Topeka city prison after arrest when the train reached Topeka.
An old advertisement touts TIZ for sore tender swollen and sweaty feet with claims of instant relief and permanent remedy. It asserts feet can shrink and be comfortable quickly, noting use for corns callouses and bunions and promising universal efficacy and affordable pricing at 25 cents a box.
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