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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
6
Historical notice lists various food items and recipes for a fair or sale. It mentions ointments, tonics, and a trial bottle offer, with names and addresses for obtaining the product and details of baked goods and preserved foods entered in a community competition.
The page lists numerous prize winners across departments including crochet, embroidery, insane sewing, and bed linens. Names such as Mrs. Mary Heal-Sith, Mrs. F. W. Coutle, Mrs. D. C. Hicks, Mrs. T. EB. Griesa, and Miss Kelle Greenlees appear with first and second place acknowledgments for items like table covers, pillow cases, napkins, night dresses, and kitchen linens.
A vintage advertisement style skit promotes Stuart’s Caletlin Waters and skin purifiers. The copy touts painless, harmless remedies claiming to clear pimples and blemishes, offering a free trial coupon from Stuart Co in Marshall Michigan.
An old advertisement promotes Cold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsule as a long standing kidney remedy. It claims rapid relief from kidney trouble and urination issues, urging readers to buy direct from Holland and from a local specialist Gi. H. Hani man with a money back guarantee. The dubious tone targets men warning about fatness and age.
The article notes a tough week for farmers as wheat production suffers from adverse conditions. Mrs. Haket visited Miss Mary Mather Sunday evening and illness among locals is reported as serious. The Hays threshing machine is also mentioned in connection with farm efforts.
An old advertisement touts Papes Cold Compound as fast relief for blocked head and nostrils. It claims to ease headache feverishness and throat soreness after taking three doses, with no taste or aftereffects and a low price at drug stores.
An advertisement extols Dandy as a quick remedy for dull brittle hair and scalp issues, claiming noticeable improvement after a few applications. It urges readers to buy a 2 25-ccnt bottle locally and test the product to restore beauty and softness to neglected hair. Nearby notes mention social visits and weather in the community.
An antique ad extols Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a natural dye for gray hair. It claims the mixture darkens hair evenly, restores color, adds gloss, and reduces thinning by applying with a sponge or brush.
In the past ten days, 57 hunting licenses have been issued in the county, valid only until June 39, 1916, with a note that some doubt remains about issuance dates. The list names dozens of new license holders such as James Harnest, Glen Anderson, Henry Eling, Joseph Catherine, Fred Jerick, and many more. A few fragments mention local business and indoor baseball facilities at 520 Massachusetts Street.
The Kansas Department of Vita or similar agency reports a shortage of funds since last June delaying completion of a planned project. Secretary Mohler says at least 21 additions are needed and the work cannot proceed under current appropriations. Contingent funds of 1,500 are proposed but would not cover ongoing costs.
The meeting led by Mr. Wells drew a well attended crowd with preliminary work finished. Next Sunday’s session will be devoted to substantial study and is open to all men and women except the admiral, with plans announced for full participation.
Fragmentary items list auto coverage terms including fire and lightning protection for new cars, a weathered note about stock prices and butter fat, and several local names and events. It mentions L Edwards as agent and references Miss Jordan and Mrs Starel with scattered locations such as Atchison.
Fragmented OCR note describes using a glass of salts for kidney pain and mentions a recipe with lemon and breakfast items. The text is garbled but implies traditional remedies and measurements linked to remedy preparation and potential avoidance of certain conditions.
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