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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1919
Page
2
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and her mother Queen Emma are described as total abstainers in a contemporary royal profile. The remark underscores their personal stance on alcohol within the royal household.
An advertisement by Dr Connor of Johns Hopkins warns that nicotine causes fatal diseases and urges quitting. It promotes Nicotel tablets as a simple method to stop the tobacco habit with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Harold Burdick stars in a Fairy Land vaudeville sketch at the Comedy Club in Lawrence. He is joined by Miss Florieda Biresak and a Dance of the Fairies by Miss Berenice Ackerman. The act features a roster including Mrs Arthur Wenger Erna Fischer Matilda Smithimy er Virginia Quinlan Elsa Barteldes and Edwin Peckham.
The fragment references Burdick and Bowersock with a note about a lesson from someone who knows colds cause headaches and fevers. It mentions Bromo Quinine tablets and a box signature urging obedience. The text appears as a jumbled historical clipping with medical ad language.
Luxemburg reports women share political privileges with men under Grand Duchess Charlotte. Voting is compulsory with low abstentions. A welfare church rummage sale raised funds, reflecting local civic activity in October.
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild substitute for calomel that cleanses the system and freshens breath. It claims the product stimulates the bowels and liver to natural action without harsh after effects and suggests taking one or two nightly for a week.
Local officials dispute plans for a hard surfaced highway along the Santa Fe Trail through Platten County with claims of competition against a railroad project. County leaders insist work will proceed despite court actions and noted legal uncertainty.
Funeral services for Anthony J Kruwell will be held tomorrow at 11 from the Methodist church with Rev J Olan officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. J Wesley Cox Lawrence to Oh Worl was received day by Mr and Mrs WlE chard of the death of their son in J Wesley Cox i Long Beach California on January 3.
Fragmentary ad copy mentions Wiedemann's product line and a Halloween themed promotion. It references a Globe venue and a Friday event with unclear details and a contact phone number 182.
A clash at the Bush terminal docks in Brooklyn involved 2000 striking longshoremen and several hundred workers. Between 50 and 100 revolver shots were fired while sticks bricks and other missiles were used. Police reserves were called and ten arrests were made.
A proposal calls on women who worked as typists to contribute to a fund for a La tham Sholes monument. The inventor whose remains lie in Milwaukee for twenty eight years in an unmarked grave would be honored with the memorial.
The 61st birthday of Theodore Roosevelt is celebrated with major meetings across the United States to raise funds for the Roosevelt Memorial Fund. Leaders urge support and describe nationwide participation.
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