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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1919
Page
3
An old ad fragment touts Simpte Home Tre as a winter remedy. It claims the product clears nasal and throat discomfort, soothes and heals, and can relieve sore throats and congestion with a few tastes daily. The text reads like a faded brochure clipped for winter relief.
Announcement states the Cockins home on South Massachusetts Street was not sold. W N Thayer of Kansas City will occupy the home in the owners’ absence as Mr and Mrs Corkins plan to winter in California with their daughter Miss Anni at Casadena. Thayer is known for donating the Thayer collection to the University Fine Arts Seneol. Ice cream is advertised as Wiedemann's with phone contact. The Aiss ociation plans to hold a meeting in Memphis to discuss a tourist highway from Luke 1 to New Orleans.
Lawrence residents report activity including Hemphill couple hosting visitors, Raimy and Dwyer traveling to Leavenworth, Kelsall planning a sale on the 16th then joining Turman Oil Co. in Kansas City, and road grading along Yourlas Co. line. Others include Ed Doyle and Godfrey Leute assisting, Love of Greenwood visiting, Barnes wheat sowing finished, Kahof hauling coal, and Miss Ruth Phesisie viewing Taft styling in Kansas City.
Residents and guests share Sunday gatherings across Lawrence county. Ruth Phenicig and aunt Munge Young visit the Breese and Strachan households. Taylor family members host relatives. a large group attends a church event and a tea towel sewing session for a bride. Several trips feature Lawrence, Kansas City, and Oklahoma oil fields, with notable mentions of gifts, showers, and new silos.
An advertisement touts Plant Juice as a germ fighting tissue builder for san ita tion and health. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Belle Sims of Kansas City praising relief from stomach pains rheumatic pain and sleep loss after using Plant Juice. Lawrence store Beanie Corner Drug Co. carries the product.
The article notes expectations that the family or individuals will relocate to their new residence around November first, indicating preparations are underway for the transition.
Cologne October 16 British military authorities in the occupied Rhineland say they will block any move toward a Rhineland republic. Dr Adam Dorten of Weisbaden is barred from entering American or British zones to advocate government change. The British issue instructions warning no change in administration will be allowed without prior British sanction.
A fragment notes Castoria usage and a humorous vaudeville reference with an audience call. It then shifts to a clumsy historical nugget about early trolley development, mentioning Ford, McNish, universal water, and 19th century overhead trolley experiments in Kansas City Baltimore Toronto Scranton Chicago New York and Boston.
An experienced young woman notes that engagement brings thrill only until novelty fades and that after shaving novelty ends, clear shaving is preferred. The remark appears in the Ohio State Journal reflecting social attitudes of the era.
In 1835 Newton devised the vac unum condensation of milk with cane sugar to a semi liquid form, and in 1883 Horlick of Racine Wisconsin reduced milk to a dry powder with malted grain extract. The product Horlick named Matted Milk, praised for nutritive value digestibility and easy preparation by stirring in water. It remains a versatile, climate resistant food drink from infancy to old age. Ask for Horlick's and avoid imitations.
The piece notes Elizabethan worries about high living costs and merchant overpricing, citing maglevate abuse and hoarding. It recalls Hastings era actions and World War I rumors of deliberate food destruction to boost prices, concluding that profiteers endure across time with no new tricks.
Lew Huhn of the National Retail Dry Goods Association questions how the new revenue tax law treats wearing apparel for girls and misses versus adult women. He argues retailers face confusion as to whether garments for younger buyers remain girlswear despite age. The exchange highlights debate on tax applicability to such clothing.
A school exam joke notes five senses as sneezing sobbing crying yawning and coughing. The piece mentions a sixth sense being snoring as a humorous idea. The International Exposition of Municipal Equipment opens today at Grand Central Palace in New York City.
If you join, you gain memories worth having and knowledge worth sharing. You will work among men in a true profession and play with comrades who share a zest for life. The Navy shapes self reliance and self respect, building straight men who avoid softness.
Mr and Mrs John E Hubbel announce the death of their infant Wallace Ralph on October 13 1919 with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Also note the newspaper ad praising work and play for success and a brief historical note on the Constitution’s ratification dates.
A government bulletin states that the greatest factor in steam plant operation is how the exhaust steam problem is managed.
In August 1812 General Hull surrendered Detroit to British forces led by Don Brock. Hull was court martialed and found guilty of cowardice, sentenced to death. President Madison commuted the sentence to a dishonorable discharge and Hull was released.
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a long trusted remedy for cold cough grippe and croup. Claims high quality and over fifty years popularity with price 0c or 1.20 a bottle at druggists. Urges readers to try it and avoid neglecting symptoms.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills promising to cleanse the system, improve liver and bowel function, and support a strong healthy body. It urges readers to try the pills at druggists tonight.
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