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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1905
Page
2
The item chronicles the Lawrence Journal and Lawrence Republican origins, noting 19th century publication ties, editions, telegraphic dispatches, and subscriptions. It mentions lawrence civic life, newspaper figures like Frank Montgomery and F J Snow, and references to broader national events and weather records shaping early Kansas journalism.
The article argues that growing labor unions and specialization diminish the handy man role once common in American households. It cites Toronto fire department repairs and historic contrasts with versatile volunteers, noting a loss of versatile crafts and urging rehabilitation of craft skills amid rising professional division.
The 1905 March was the warmest in 48 years, with temperatures near record highs yet rainfall above average. The month exceeded long term averages in warmth while precipitation reached about 10 to 11 inches, among the highest readings in recent decades, with notable variation across days and locales.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming it can cure deafness caused by catarrh of the mucous membranes. It offers $100 if unresolved and promotes a California trip via the Colorado Midland Railway with seasonal colonist rates.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism, claiming rapid pain relief from a single application and citing testimonials of permanent cures. The piece also promotes Rural Telephone rates by Missouri & Kansas Telephone Co at 35 cents monthly, and recommends Wabash line tickets from Kansas City to St Louis.
An article argues that habitual complaining strains the voice and body, leading to shallow breathing and reduced vitality. It urges readers to quit whining, stop idle fault finding, and focus on productive work to protect beauty and strength.
An old newspaper ad extols remedies for digestion kidney pain and pain relief. It promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure, Bockee’s Arnica Salve, Electric Bitters, Chamberlain’s Pain Relief, and Dr Thomas’ Electric Oil, claiming cures for indigestion stomach issues burns and sprains with testimonials and local drugstore mentions.
Mrs M E Baines of 80% North Main St Ortewa Kansas praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing long standing backache and kidney trouble. She reports relief after three boxes and notes better sleep, steadier nerves, and morning energy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells the medicine nationwide through Dick Bros druggists.
The April loth Telephone Directory is being prepared with about 1400 subscriber names. Subscribers are urged to verify their directory insertion with the chief operator No. tun. Also notes on Hagerman Pass engraving by Colorado Midland and Foley remedies, gloves, and a theft note left by intruders.
The Lawrence Weekly Journal offers a $1.00 a year subscription. The combined package includes sixteen pages with durable binding and a comprehensive weekly agricultural summary. It claims wide national coverage and horticultural content for farmers and gardeners nationwide.
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