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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
3
The ad promotes Parisian Sage as a scientific hair tonic that stops dandruff scalp itch and hair loss, promising new growth and thick, abundant hair after initial use. It urges purchasing from drugstores or toilet counters for 2.50 and features a testimonial tone aimed at men women and children.
Continuation of a school board meeting discusses child development pacing, the dangers of rushing students, and the need for a logical curriculum. Actions include budget adjustments, clerk duties, teacher appointments, and requests for instructional supplies and equipment.
Fragmented OCR describes a wax cosmetic and fitness aids in a school setting plus inconsistent notes on a gym project, rest rooms and a safety superstition about salt. It mentions Mr Rost as physical director and small expenditure figures, with scattered phrases about Satan and cautions.
At S14 Massachusetts street the Lawrence Sewing School runs under Miss McAlayney and Miss Powers with sewing, dressmaking, and ladies tailoring emphasized. Special Brown bread ice cream at Wiedemann. Lycurgus in Plutarch jokes about democracy and beauty to illustrate fashion and order.
A damaged OCR fragment promotes Meritol health products through Raymond's Drug Store as a member offer. It claims association approval and nationwide quality, urging Lawrence residents to seek Meritol goods locally.
European mortality from tuberculosis ranges from one tenth to one fourth of total deaths. Estimated TB deaths per million include Russia 4000, Austria Hungary 3500, France 3000, Germany 2200, Holland 1900, Italy 1800, Scotland 1700, England 1400. Figures reflect countrywide impact of the disease.
A Portland woman testifies that Kilmer’s Swamp-Root relieved her fistula bladder inflammation after doctors contributions failed. She used the product for years, feeling strong and well, and credits it with steadying her when she feels unwell. The letter to Kilmer & Co includes her name and address.
The readable text discusses an earth road project with long planks and reinforced bolts. It mentions inches and feet measurements, back reinforcement, and a drag being assembled. The content is fragmentary and lacks a clear event or人物.
The article explains building a drag with round poles and mortise joints, detailing blade attachment, iron shaping, and a driver support platform. It covers chain control, placement of double trees, and aiming the drag at a 45 degree angle to move dirt effectively. Also included are steps to clean white fowl plumage with soap and care.
A fragmented note discusses preserving public health and seat etiquette. The text references duty, state roles, and a health context, implying guidance on behavior and responsibilities in public spaces.
An old time advertisement touts Pinex as a valuable pine extract cough remedy. It details mixing one pint of water with one pint of granulated sugar to create a syrup, then taking teaspoonfuls as a treatment. The copy emphasizes guaiacol rich pine elements and offers a money back guarantee.
A Norwegian craft trend highlights products made at home by carpenters rather than in factories. Artisans dedicate long hours to supply chains amid rising demand for locally produced goods and traditional methods.
Public auction to quit farming features 12 year old bay horse, 1160 pound mare, two cows with high butter fat yield, 14 hogs, 7 Jersey calves, and a variety of farm implements including a Deere wagon, a Newton wagon, plows, drills, cultivators, and troughs. Eight acres of standing cane, kaffir, corn fodder, and more, on October 13 at 8:30 PM. Auctioneers Lawson and Thomas. Terms: cash. Location: east of Pleasant Valley School, near Lawrence and Pleasant Grove.
A 1900s style ad touts Cascaret as a quick remedy to cleanse liver stomach and bowels. It promises immediate relief from indigestion foul tasting breath headaches and backache by removing undigested fermenting food and excess bile. The copy appeals to men and women and even children, claiming a week of use restores healthy bowel action and cheerful disposition.
The fragment shows a misread line where a speaker challenges a judge with a spelling error and a pointed retort. It hints at a courtroom exchange but lacks full context or clear names, places, or dates.
A fragmented notice reflects on life racing at high speed, warning that rapid driving may hasten a man to his destination. The piece hints at automobile travel as a modern peril and cautions readers about reckless speed.
Call Hp Wondering reports Parisian fashion leaders of the gentler sex adopting complexion tones to match new dress inspirations. The note questions how the lady with plaid dresses will meet the emerging emergencies, as observed by Youngstown Telegram.
Fragmentary text mentions weddings and a Cleveland Plain Dealer reference with unclear details about an academic figure and a ceremony. The readable items imply a wedding notice or society note but lack concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
A playful note on punctuation usage, highlighting its prominence in daily writing. It mentions frequent, day to day patterns and humorously references the varied, colorful ways punctuation appears in text. The piece treats punctuation as a social fixture rather than a formal subject.
A Philadelphia Ledger item notes cedar trees take over a century to reach 30 foot pole size and warns that low living costs are dangerous. It mentions a murdered man bragging he spent only two cents daily, killed by acquaintances who suspected him of having money in his stocking.
A historical note describes using a wax candle to create a steady faint light. Light the candle until the wax flatters the wick, extinguish the flame, and cover the top with salt leaving only the blackened wick exposed. The setup purportedly emits a gentle glow.
The piece argues that youth writings on labor and reform fail to move the world or themselves forward. It insists intellectual contemplation cannot replace hard work and physical effort, citing Emerson on disciplined living and restraint.
A cryptic piece explores immersion in others lives, urging daily empathy and self examination. It frames identity through shared experiences and questions how personal routines like bathing mirror moral exposure to others. The text emphasizes conscience, perception, and interconnected humanity.
An ornate ad touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal laxative for all ages. It claims prevention of constipation and related ailments, promotes digestion, and offers a money back guarantee. Free samples are available by mail from The W. B. Caldwell company.
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