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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
5
A young Chicago attorney was hired by a prominent tailor to collect bills from gamblers. He pursued a “square” plan, inviting payments by appointment and offering a liberal commission. In every case, debts were paid, and the wife marveled at the successful collection of desperate accounts.
The notice offers free examination by Dr Wheeler and lists artificial teeth at 69.00, amalgam fillings at 50c, gold fillings at half price, and extractions at 25s. Office hours 7 am to 6 pm at 829 Mason Street above Bullene's shoe store.
The 1897 issue outlines The Red Brick Neighborhood serials and Father Quinnallion by Octavio Thamet, with Briscoe and Sutton Briscor among short story contributors. It highlights departments on New York fashions, outdoor women, music summaries, embroidery, etiquette, and social notes.
In St Joseph Missouri on March 15 Frank Lewis a young King City man threatened to drink his drink until paid and then swallowed a vial of suspected alkaline acid. He died within minutes from burning injuries after the bartender attempted to intervene and police took him to station. His father is a wealthy King City businessman. Also reported March 13 in Berner Indiana ex County Treasurer Short faced arrest for embezzlement with a $22,000 bond after turning over a $12,000 short office to his successor.
The Ladies' Home Journal promises an exceptional year with new department writers and noted contributors. Mrs S T Rover Dwight Moody Charles Dana Gibson Alice Barber Stephens Mary E Wilkins Sir Henry Irving Tosti Arthur Sullivan Reginald De Koven Sousa and Jakowski plan articles and music pieces. Subscriptions are offered at one dollar annually by The Curtin Publishing Company of Philadelphia.
If traveling to Kansas City Chicago St Louis or other eastern cities the UNION PACIFICO promises best service and fastest time. Check our time card inquire rates before buying tickets or arranging car service J P Boas City O J SHANKLIN.
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