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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
5
An advertisement urges readers to try a weight loss program claiming rapid results and youth, promising to transform those who are too fat. It suggests weighing weekly to monitor progress and not skipping doses until reaching normal weight, touting social admiration as a benefit.
A health column extols drinking a glass of hot real water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims this cleanses stomach liver kidneys and bowels, reduces toxins and sour fermentations, improves appetite and appearance, and costs little.
James R. Fair and Miss Georgiana Biss married at Mountain View Arkansas in a 3:30 p.m. ceremony conducted by Rev. E. H. Hook. The bride and groom plan to spend two weeks then return to TonganoXie where Fair runs Kemp-Fail Milling Co. and has long been connected with the local mill.
Reported social and family visits across Lawrence and nearby towns. Residents including Miss Leanore Laming, Miss Aisi Cline Henrie, and Mrs. Peary Geib are noted in gatherings, illness, and travel updates with local clubs and schools affected by weather and events.
A Lawrence resident, Mrs W. Pearce of 1005 F Pennsylvania St., testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills gave quick relief from dull kidney ache and headaches. She urges neighbors to buy the remedy priced 60 cents at dealers and notes Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y as makers.
A fragmentary letter from Lester Bradley describes military figures at Fort Tiklen New York and local observations. It mentions weather delaying a Baldwin versus Levempton football game, search efforts by J B Rogers and others for Liberty purchasers, a Baldwin High School mixer, and farm transactions including AL Milter selling a fifty acre property. Observations include views of New York City and nearby areas, with references to trains and local districts.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Dispepsin for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims acids in the stomach sour food, causing distress, and argues that a small dose neutralizes acids in minutes, allowing digestion and enjoyment of meals.
Fragmented OCR notes describe district meetings, sorority events, and social announcements. Names such as Mr and Mrs Miller and Mrs Elisabeth appear amid scattered references to Lawrene s and school activities. The text shows a parade of people and gatherings with limited clear dates or places.
The service flag began in Cleveland and Rand and spread across Ohio as Rotary clubs promote the project with national publicity. Senators Pomerene and Emerson support federal authorization, while East Cleveland council gives each family with a representative to the flag effort a flag. Local cities urged to join, with rounds of public notices and small ads from The Round Corner drug Co.
The article promotes Liberty Loaf whole wheat as essential for healthy bodies and daily energy. It emphasizes digestible whole wheat, conserving food, and calls Wheat Biscuit the Liberty bread made with 1 percent whole wheat, nutritious and delicious with milk or cream, made in Niagara Falls.
Prof Herman Douthitt, beloved Lawrence educator who fostered interest in birds and public schools, died leaving a lasting impact on students. He guided boys daily, teaching them to love birds and learn from nature, with quiet tact and a rising influence on youth in Ornithology.
An OCR fragment appears to discuss infant remedies and warnings about counterfeit syrups. It mentions California Syrup of Figs, directions for babies, and cautions to ask a druggist for legitimate product guidance. The text is garbled and hard to decipher but centers on child health and the need for proper dosing and authenticity.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Antos Pobnson Jr a 25 year old from the Gal AL Et Regiment Engind at Fort St His body to be shipped to Lawrence Sunday for funeral at the Episcopal Church shortly after arrival with interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
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