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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
3
An old advertisement claims Faley’s Honey and Tar will stop coughs, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia. It promises refunds if ineffective, notes no opiates, and urges purchases in a yellow package with Harber & Son as retailers.
An ad touting Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion appears beside a report of a townhouse shed fire in Tonganoxie. The piece notes residents rushing to fight the blaze while questioning local fire protection and planned civic actions for spring.
The burglar broke into the Powell home at 716 East Street while Bell and family attended church. About $8.50 in cash, $2.50 from Mrs Powell's purse, and $1 from the baby's bank were stolen. Clothes pockets and a trouser pocket yielded the rest. Police have few leads.
Kobisaat Club Sandwich and Coffee at The Fairfax after the theater tonight. Dining room open until 1 30.
Eastern society women discard rouges and other cosmetics as New York druggists report a drop in demand. A revival of old fashioned home preparations is noted with a home-made face wash recipe using Ep potunt Eppotone rose water and cologne spirits.
The article describes make at home butterfly themed handkerchiefs using sheer linen and colored silk mull, with embroidered edges to mimic real butterflies. It notes such items were sold in shops from Paris and priced high, and offers guidance for novices to start with simple butterfly appliques. A second item lists a rustic Beach Haven bridge with 55 wood and vine types across 55 acres, detailing species such as Spanish oak red oak sweet gum and dogwood in the park’s flora.
In the night at about eleven an unknown disturbance drew two women to a house where they heard eerie voices declare threats and vows of revenge. They opened the door to find a man in a robe asleep, with a dramatic scene unfolding, and local ads and notices fill the rest of the page.
Rubber tires advertised with emphasis on new stock and finest workmanship at C G Schulz. No drive around on worn tires, suggesting a promotional sales pitch for replacement tires.
Advertisement asserts no substitute for De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by QO. P. Barber and Ben. Morals are claimed to depend more on policemen than on principles.
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