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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary text praises soft fluffy hair and beauty tips with references to Parisian looks and oriental influences. Mentions hair care routines and styling aids, praising a graceful, voluminous appearance while weaving scattered product and technique mentions in a period voice.
The text describes a dubious remedy alleging to treat kidney issues and prevent failure. It mentions a Dr Kilmer and a product marketed in New York with claims of restoring kidney function and easing pain, warning readers about questionable efficacy and urging caution about medical assurances.
Fragmentary text mentions a fight or clash involving individuals named Bers, Mich, and references to Texas and Maleys Hlaney. Distinct entities include names, places, and inferred events, but the readable portions are highly garbled.
Lawrence Kansas October 8 1914 the executive committee of the Lawrence Merchants Association presents findings from a rough investigation into the consolidation of the Fraternal Aid Association with the Fraternal Union of Denver. The report notes equal representation from five sister organizations and that over one third of the consolidated society's membership is in Kansas. It also discusses headquarters location and includes correspondence with state officials and testimony from Lawrence leaders.
An advertisement extols a scented balm that claims to instantly open clogged nostrils and relieve head colds. It asserts the product clears nasal passages, soothes irritated membranes, and stops nasal discharges, promising immediate breathing ease and disappearance of catarrh.
A Kansay couple credits Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy with transforming Mrs. Barnes's digestive woes into improved health. The husband praises swift relief from headaches and dizziness while noting dramatic life changes as others describe similar results from this thorough system cleanser.
A woman from Ephrata Pennsylvania describes severe nervous prostration with headaches and faint spells. After poor results from doctors, Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored strength and weight, improving health and facial appearance. The ad offers confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Massachusetts.
An old advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts F J Cheney of Toledo is trustworthy after 35 years in business and notes the product is taken internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials claim efficacy at a price per bottle, with a caveat about potential constipation.
A report outlines the consolidation of Fraternal Aid Association and Fraternal Union of America with assets totaling $345,498.45 and $439,316.72 in income. Membership stands at about 2,000, while benefits paid from January 1 to consolidation exceed $156,800. The superintendent notes the move reduces expenses, with equal membership and potential savings of about half the current operating costs. He offers to provide further information if needed.
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