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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
3
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It warns kidney trouble leads to fatal organ damage and promises relief, sample bottles, and free book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. The misprinted lines urge readers to mention the paper and reference Swamp Root and Kilmer.
A health ad cautions men over sixty about kidney and bladder disorders tied to enlarged prostate. It claims Yolng's Kidney Cure corrects irregularities and cites Kedney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri who reports relief after two bottles. The ad touts longstanding improvement and urges early use.
New York Herald reports upcoming books from Constable Methuen and others. Lane will publish Napoleon and the Archduke Charles detailing the 1809 Danube campaign and its influence on Napoleon's decline while Archduke Charles shines. Sir Mortimer Durand offers Nadid Shah Turcoman life, rooted in Persia’s eighteenth century. Mrs. Novel Williams writes The Women Bonapartes in two volumes, tracing the mothers and sisters of Bonapartes and their roles in empire.
A one eyed man at an Austin grocery tried to trade a silver dollar for a bill declaring the envelope held four seventy five cents. He left with the cash and an undelivered blank paper. Police investigated, suspect may have fled toward the Santa Fe line. A bystander later notes a woman stepping ahead, possibly crowding a man.
John E. Watrous deputy internal revenue collector for Kansas visits Coffeyville to inspect tobacco revenue and liquor violations. He predicts national prohibition is near as anti saloon sentiment grows across states. Watrous notes four deputies in Kansas and Oklahoma monitoring illegal sales, with Fort Scott cited as the dryest large town in Kansas.
Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine testifies that Dr Kings New Discovery cured his annual winter cough after trying many remedies. Barber Son's drug sells 50c and 1.00 bottles with a trial bottle offered. The Hartdo Times editor Bornheisel reports on misused advice and a town's response to management.
An advertisement style piece endorses Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonies from Alfred and Mrs. Lawrence, detailing relief from backache and kidney issues. It notes price and distributor Foster Milburn Co and mentions a new low-stair cottage for crippled children at the State Soldiers Orphans’ home, with construction details and costs. Also includes various drug notices and consumer tips for remedies and products.
Dr Finn of Boonsboro Mo with 32 years practice says old papers solve kidney and bladder troubles when bent into a Foley like shape. An article notes Napoleon and Louis Philippe in drama, plus Halevy’s Henry VIII, with a royal librettist memory. Also promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee and Pink Pain Tablets claiming quick relief and healthful ingredients.
The notice notes Foley's Honey and Tar is compliant with the National Pure Food and Drug law and contains no opiates, recommended for all ages. It also discusses a Kansas City high schools plan to revive literary societies focused on study and debates, replacing former Greek Letter fraternities with a scholarship emphasis.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago describes Electric Bitters as a tonic that strengthened his feeble mother. He notes gains in flesh, relief from insomnia, and steady strength growth. The remedy also targets stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold under guarantee at Barber Sons drug store for 5c.
The Kansas Forward Movement begun last year will run from September with opening meetings at Clay Center led by Rev. William E. Biederwolf. The interdenominational campaign unites churches and includes evangelists aiding local pastors in smaller towns across the state. Also notes Restore tive tonics and King’s New Life Pills are advertised with testimonials from Barber & Son’s drug store.
Dr. S J Crumbine warns grocerymen to cover unpeeled fruits and vegetables displayed on sidewalks to prevent street contamination under the pure food law. Inspectors plan to arrest persistently violators as examples, urging immediate compliance by retailers.
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