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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
4
A wartime recruitment passage invites young men to join the Navy for two years, promising foreign travel experiences in Japan and worldwide ports, steady pay, meals, lodging, a first uniform, and 30 carefree vacation days yearly plus shore leave. It touts camaraderie and lifelong benefits.
The article notes that seven U.S. presidents Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Jackson, Fillmore, Benjamin Harrison, and Woodrow Wilson all married widows, highlighting a recurring pattern in presidential marriages.
An old advertisement touts a Pleasant Healing Antiseptic Air inhaler and Livenist oil to banish catarrh and ease throat and nasal symptoms. It promotes a pocket sized inhaler, guaranteed results, and sales through druggists with minor extra bottles and aftercare.
The Men’s Student Council at the University of Kansas will publish a student directory within two weeks. Marvin W. Harms is editor. The directory, twice as large as last year, will retail for about 25 cents and will include data filed with the registrar.
Scientists assert that nearly fifty percent of bodily illnesses stem from mental worries, highlighting the strong connection between mind and health. The claim suggests stress and anxiety significantly influence physical well being, underscoring the need for mental health awareness and management.
Emilio de Gogorza, renowned recital baritone, will perform the sixth concert of the University Concert Course in Lawrence. He is billed as the finest recital baritone in the country, commanding a $460 fee, the highest ever paid to a recital baritone in Lawrence. Season tickets cover all eight concerts. orders with self addressed stamped envelopes go to H. L. Butler in Lawrence.
Victor P. Johnson and wife sell Lot 16 Block 16 Laines Dace Addition to Lawrence to Brylan B. Parks for 1000. Jeremiah Schulze to Georgie Rothberger for 1837. Vhe 30 acres of NE of NW of Sec 6 Tp 13 Rg 21 and SE percent of SE and Lot 1 of the NEM of SE of Sec 31 Tp 12 Rg 21. Winfred S. Hume to Elfin Longenecker for 5250 Lot 15 Tenn St Lawrence. Roger E. Stanley and wife to O H Piehler for 9109 NW of NEM and NE of NW4 of Sec 1 Tp 13 Rg 21. Hannah Champion to T R Bryant for 2500 Lot 157 Rhod Island St Lawrence. George E. Notherberger to Frank Bleche for 4500 Beginning 2120+ ft N of NW corner Sec 5 Tp 13 Rg 21 thence N to ft E 518 ft S 1210 ft to Wakarusa Creek center then up creek to 2385 ft S of N line then E 810 ft to place of beginning. Benjamin Hh Woodbers to Amy S Woodbers for 1.00 Lot EK Block 4 University Place Addition. James E Dyer to John Leo Dyer for 1.90 N of SR Sec 1h Tp 10 Rg 19. James E Dyer to Albert H Dyer for 1.00 N of SE of Sec 9 Tp 18 Rg 19. James E Dyer to Walter H Dyer for 1.00 The Sts of the SEX of Sec 9 with 1 acre SW school lot.
Miss Sara Weston of Kel aidere Illinois shares a testimonial after suffering kidney trouble. She describes pain and weakness improved by Foley Kidney Pills, noting general health and energy recovery. The ad urges relief from kidney disorder symptoms and claims the product is sold everywhere.
The GA and B girls at Quincy hold a Winnie roast in Pinckney woods with Miriam Wood leaving for California for the winter. Miss Reiter and Miss Kennedy chaperone. Mrs Anna Morgan, a former Quincy teacher, visited the school. she now attends Baker University. The sixth grade writes about The Work of a Fire Chief. The Central Railway of Peru enforces fines to fund a sick and death benefit for workers.
Reverend Aldridge of Birmingham, long-time church leader, signs a testimonial praising Plant Juice. He reports recovering from stomach trouble dyspepsia and weight loss after two weeks, noting improved appetite sleep and health. He recommends the product for others suffering similar digestive issues.
The text touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for numerous ailments especially in women. It mentions nervousness sadness and fatigue and claims the product is widely available and provides relief. The style imitates a period newspaper advertisement with claims of overwork and general well being improved by the remedy.
A fragmented report describes a group led by S-Buetto and Yortilo organizing a rent war and propaganda for liberty against arrests and revelations. The rhetoric cites palmetica and love of country as core themes while denouncing reformers and signaling a broader mobilization near Yon and surrounding areas.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions doctors and an office name but lacks coherent events or actions to summarize. No identifiable people, places, dates, or outcomes are readable enough to assemble a factual card.
Georgia Walker, who passed four days after a cancer operation at Bell Memorial Hospital in Rosedale, is remembered by her husband T L Walker, Aunt Mary Copeland, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. The obituary honours her faith and family, and asks readers to rest in hope of meeting again.
Card of thanks from Moo and Mrs J M L Uarrison and family for kindness shown during our father’s illness and death. Appreciation for floral offerings and support from friends and neighbors and all who aided us in this time of sorrow.
Fragmentary local notes recount visits and social calls. Joseph Meakley returned from a wonderful trip with son W. O. Bleakley and family. Lawrence residents AL Green and Thana Taylor met. Miss Frenel and Miss Kelsall shopped in Kansas City for fall styles. Taylor of Tecumseh visited Thos Taylor. O'Dea family visited Lawrence. Nearby residents traveled through Leavenworth and Kay Te Re with various greetings.
Fragmented text lists residents and visitors from Lawrence and nearby areas. Mentions Mr and Mrs WT Mefone and family, Mr Joseph Bleakley, and several unnamed callers and trips on a Sunday afternoon. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
The text explains oxygen’s role in blood cleaning and energy production. It states oxygen supports natural body forces, enables blood to build energy for activity, and aids in growth, tissue health, digestion, heart and nerve function. It emphasizes oxygen is vital for cellular nourishment and vitality, linking oxygen to health and vigor.
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