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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
3
A Bead of Fire reports on useful farm implements, tools for various tasks, and best methods for feeding and maintenance. The article outlines practical, experience based advice from Maryland and other farmers, summarized by Coburn and distributed to readers for action with their representatives.
Dr. S J Crumbine, secretary of the state board of Health, announced in an interview and in the April issue of the bulletin his plan to wage a persistent campaign against flies. He urged produce dealers to cover display areas with screens to keep flies away from vegetables and fruit and said enforcement of nuisance laws would follow if owners fail to comply. The bulletin will detail how flies spread disease and how to prevent it, with local boards urged to enforce laws and keep alleys and vacant lots clean to deter infestations.
A scanned ad fragment touts Fluid Extract Dandelion and other ingredients as a simple prescription that relieves rheumatism in many cases. It lists dosage appears as teas and mentions a “gould prescription” with a vague health claim, but the text is damaged and unclear.
A fragment notes hazardous salves containing mercury and other metals sold as cures. It warns buyers about danger and urges caution with dubious remedies. The text mentions chemists and medical authorities to verify claims before use.
A hotel desk clerk recounts a tense incident where guests demanded payment, brandished threats, and attempted to pressure the clerk into cashing checks. The clerk refused, noting the danger and the suspect’s insistence on funds.
A long letter to George H. Beattie describes Devoe paint usage estimates, gallons bought, and job outcomes across several states. It mentions Ida Grove Iowa and Wishland Center Wisconsin, Keegan in Wisconsin, Mt Sterling, and various painters and agents discussing paint quantities, prices, and unmet expectations. The piece includes unrelated ad-like lines about health products and household remedies.
In northern New Mexico the Pecos country harbors numerous bears including silver-sip grizzlies and black bears. Ranchers report depredations by bears on cattle and vegetation, with signs of bears in the woods and ravines. The article notes bears slestroying stock, rummaging through clearings, and leaving tracks as evidence of their presence. Dana Johnson in April Resention. anti
A major railroad system conducted ninety seven surprise signal tests over three months, testing 2,952 trains with 97 percent compliance. Officials report suspensions from two to forty two days for failures to observe signals, while some divisions show perfect adherence. The program aims to keep enginemen alert to all signals and dangers.
C Jacobs of Kansas City and Thos E Green of Chicago visited the town yesterday and Thursday respectively. Mrs Cal W A Harris also arrived from Chicago. Phi Delta Theta will host an event at their chapter house tonight. Louis Lang of Kansas City and A Moonelis of New York were in town yesterday on business. The Wichita Eagle notes the new Methodist minister at Lawrence is Nethercutt, despite his aggressive stance with sinners.
Earl Shamburg recalls past hardships in Kansas while praising Dr. King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds and throat ailments. He states one bottle cured him and Barber & Son’s Drug Store guarantees the remedy with trial bottles offered.
The fragment suggests a discussion of freedom and masculine proximity, noting a woman’s independence relative to a man. It lacks clear events, names, places, or organizations to ground a fuller summary.
A partially readable report describes Linnea tied with Shane Matedn in a city race. The shards show references to a dog sighting and a possible shot incident near Werthot. Details are unclear but suggest a competitive event with unexpected interruptions.
An April 1907 Lawrence page fragment mixes court notices and bids including a trust sale decree to May 1. The document also lists city bids on brick streets and alley layouts, and a pardon petition from J M McAulliff. Names include John Suttwer, Annie Ma Ty, Lizzie, and J. P. Jewett referenced in a assault case.
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