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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
3
A health focused advertisement argues that lard based cooking harms families and promotes Cottolene made from refined cottonseed oil. It claims physicians endorse Cottolene for digestibility and even for patients with tuberculosis germs, contrasting it with hog fat. The product is sealed in tins to stay clean and odor free.
Two two year old marmoset twins named Mike and Ike, brought by G Allen of 285 St Nicholas Ave for Mrs Allen, weigh six ounces and measure about five and three fourths inches. Ike is slightly larger. Mike fell ten feet in a prior stunt and recovered. The brothers are nearly inseparable, often riding together and serving as nurse and helper to Ike when injured, making them perhaps the smallest of their species in the United States.
A garbled trade ad touts Rexall Hair growth products claiming unsafe germ dustrevers and antiseptic components stimulate hair growth and improve scalp health. It cites ingredients like Piloecarpine and Alehel and guarantees refunds if not satisfied, with local store contact and a business pitch for Lawrence.
Prof Hunter predicts Kansas will soon be rid of the San Jose scale pest that has devastated crops and trees across the state. He warns the disease has crippled revenue for fruit and other crops, harmed orchards, and caused widespread damage to the farming industry. The note stresses that aggressive measures are needed to combat the pest now.
A brief notice offering to loan a few thousand dollars on good security for building a new home. Terms are described as very reasonable. Contact Hugh Blair at the Office Merchants Bank Building for details.
Lawrence Pantatorium advertises specialized pressing services for individual clients. Based at 12 West Warren, the shop promotes its tailored garment care under the brand American Hart Works.
An essay warns against germ fears, arguing germs are inevitable and thrive when the body weakens. It recommends Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to boost vitality, cleanse the system, and strengthen digestion and immunity. The piece appeals to readers to reject substitutes and seek community health improvements.
Ice facility lists nightly sessions at 7 30 and afternoon 3 to 9 30 except Mondays with beginner sessions Tuesday Thursday Saturday 10 to 11 30. Special attention noted for ladies beginners.
Lawrence teachers receive detailed talk on the year’s work and the Chancellor’s East trip insights. He outlines expectations and technical needs for faculty, aiming to make meetings genuinely worthwhile. attendance is high as plans unfold. In unsigned notice, local butchers agree to close Sundays starting Oct 24 until further notice.
Woodward & Co. offers enduring gilding or silvering materials for radiators and advises starting autumn painting. Cutler's Best Liquid paint is highlighted as Woodward's brand, praised for quality, longevity, and wide reach in Lawrence.
City Clerk F D Brooks documents that Ontitie Street in Lawrence Kansas from the west curb of Tennessee Street to the east end of Louisiana Street will be widened by ten feet north and ten feet of roadway paved with two courses of vitrified brick on sand foundation. Costs charged to adjoining property owners.
Amusements note the musical comedy A Stubborn Cinderella premiering at Bowersock Opera House on Saturday October 24. The Chicago production stars Homer B. Mason with a large supporting cast and appears at Willis Wood and Powers theatres in New York and Chicago, featuring the actress Miss Crosnan and a line of noted performers.
A melodramatic stage comedy features a complex love triangle with a cousin, wife, and husband, escalating to a planned divorce and ludicrous position for the husband. The plot unfolds as characters pursue fidelity and social intrigue amid a satire of romantic scheming. An earlier ad promotes Devoe Lead-and-Zinc Paint with a paint-supply guarantee.
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as a harmless, fast acting aid for indigestion. It claims relief from heartburn gas belching and nausea within minutes and suggests it aids digestion after heavy meals. It also promises to cleanse stomach liver and intestines and can cure a whole family from a single case.
Miss Dell Cooper, violin teacher, residence 1620 New Hampshire Boulevard, Bell phone 959 listed in local directory. She offers lessons for beginners and advanced players, focusing on technique and performance.
The fragment advertises security minded service with prompt methods and careful attention to detail. It highlights swift savings department emphasis and aims at a clientele that values precise, up to date offerings.
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