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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
5
A New York Tribune piece extols homemaking skill in rough posts and frontier camps. It praises clever use of salvaged materials to create homey touches while warning that, where possible, buying proper furniture is wiser and more dignified than improvised makeshifts.
A retired contractor recounts meeting a strange yet popular man in Missouri during government work. The man, healthy and witty, haunted by misfortune, held daily raffles with humor and odd sayings, resisting debt and auctions as his fortunes waned.
New York appeals court affirms Giuseppe Constantine's murder conviction in Utica case. Jurors attending church where a sermon on crime was given did not warrant a new trial as officers left when prejudice appeared and judge instructed jurors to disregard the preacher’s words. Trial included a brief deliberation window. court held no error in watch time remark.
At a dinner party in New York, Crawley bursts with a story about an absent minded man who wires a bath on a Saturday night. His wife corrects him saying it was Wednesday and the main point is the man jumped into the bath fully clothed. He jokes that only he knows the hidden thoughts of the man as they leave.
In Italy the civil and religious marriage clash has created a system where bigamy remains possible without legal penalty. Since 1670 authorities require civil marriage, yet the church refuses civil recognition and prohibits its ceremonies. Despite attempts, Italy preserves Catholic control and many seek dual unions, avoiding punishment.
Ringling Bros World’s Greatest Show expands for this season with more railroad cars, elephants, exotic animals, and features. Officials estimate capital expenditure around 3.7 million dollars as five long trains of double circus cars prepare for a major engagement in Lawrence on Friday Sept 17.
An old time advertisement promotes No-To-Ba for quitting tobacco with relief and a guarantee from Sterling Remedy Co. Also mentions summer European steamship rates April 1 to Oct 31 and tickets sold in Lawrence with calls for details from Santa Fe agent and J P Rosa and J T Shanelin about travel to Fairmount Park Horse Show.
The State of Kansas to Albert L Paul Arvilla Paul his wife and William L Da Defendants are notified they must answer John Edward Olson’s petition by October 27, 1907 or the court will find in favor of the plaintiff. The suit requests a decree quieting title to Indian Street property in Douglas County and barring all claims adverse to Jon E Brac s attorney for the plaintiff.
Festivities and gatherings receive refreshment from Wiedemann as ice cream is supplied for parties and picnics. The event details highlight the brand and its social roles. Local organizers promote the service for community fetes.
Nashville to Tennessee expos and Indianapolis National Encampment events priced at 15.02. Young People's Christian Union convention dates August 16 17. Homeseekers Excursions to multiple western and southwestern states with August and September departures. Tickets at city office Leio Drug Store or depot. Gro C Bailey agent.
An 25 cent powder claims instant relief for swollen feet, corns, sweating and hot, aching feet. The ad promises easy shoe fit and a free sample by mail from Allen's Foot-Ease in LeRoy or LeSoy New York.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease a powder for tight shoes promising instant relief for swollen, sore feet and claims Allen Olmsted of Le Roy New York sells it. It also promotes Grain-O a coffee substitute made from pure grains claimed to be gentle on the stomach and preferred by both children and adults sold by all druggists.
The notice states deaf children are educated free at the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe. It requests residents who know a deaf child not attending to send the parent’s name to the address by postal card.
The Kansas City Times proclaims free silver as central to democracy and denounces political bosses. It touts wide national notice, strong western support, and urges subscriptions at daily four dollars or twice weekly one dollar for the year.
The ad promotes gasoline stoves including the Bangler as the best on the market and invites customers to visit C.J. Exicsen at 44-446 Maas Ot to see the Hine model.
Promotion of 13 cent stamped playing cards from John Sebastian Gen Pass Agent B I & P Ry Chicago. Also advertises Grain-O a coffee substitute, and Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a laxative with guarantees.
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