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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1909
Page
3
A collage of classified style notices lists G E Collin general contractor and auctioneering services, Opera Furniture Store and H Jorgensen's contact details, bread brand Wolf and Menzel, seed and plant offerings at Home Store, auto and hack livery services, and L L Riling Mercantile Co ads with various items for sale and payment options.
Fritzels stock farm offers Dewey the pure white Arabian stallion, George an eight thoroughbred Percheron at three years, and Big Joe the black Mammoth Jack. Prices include ten dollars to insure living costs. payment due if more is sold or leaves the country. Located one half mile south of the university.
Multiple horse listings present Rutger Alcantara and other stallions with racing records and pedigrees. Prices and terms vary by horse, with dates for payment and insurance listed. Breeders promote high class, prep driven stock from Kansas with strong bloodlines and show potential.
East bound and west bound trains listed with departures and arrivals including No 102 Overland Limited No 104 leaves at 3 03 No 106 K C local 9 03 am No 108 Salina Local 6 15 pm No 101 Overland Limited 6 56 pm No 123 Motor Car 171 Accommodation departures and arrivals. Also a notice of appointment of J R Bechtel executor of Elizabeth F Pease estate in Douglas County Kansas issued March 16 1909.
Local tale shows A L Bingham of Princeville facing toe amputation from gangrene but healing after Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad copy touts arnica’s eczema fever sore and burn remedies and notes farm listings and horse breeding at nearby ranches in California read and Lawrence F D No 1.
William Gibb, nearly 70, living at 314 West Twenty-third street, shot himself in Van Cortlandt Park Wednesday night. His body was found Friday with a revolver beside it and a note to the coroner requesting his body be taken to the morgue. Destitute and despondent over a failed golf billiards invention, he had devoted years to it and secured a patent about five years earlier. He was an architect by trade and entertained with organ music in his room. The golf billiards table features 36 holes and bank-shot play. failure to gain popularity contributed to his act.
An Ottawa era advertisement touts Hem Koid as a guaranteed internal cure for piles from Dick Bros and Dr J S Leonhardt of Buffalo NY, with a $1 24 day treatment offer. The piece also mixes health pitches for Foley products and a guestroom quotation idea, plus obituary notes for J H Haney and local notices.
Federal mortality statistics for 1907 show higher death rates than the prior year though coverage is incomplete. About half the population is reported. national rate around 16.5 per 1000, with regional errors. Deaths include 50,000 violent cases and 2,709 homicides, 6,745 suicides, in Philadelphia Inquirer report.
A homemaker offers a butterless fruit cake recipe using four cups sifted flour, soda, spices, salt, raisins, nuts, Cottolene blending with brown and white sugar, molasses, and milk. The instructions call for mixing and baking in two pans.
In a brief dialogue Nell notes his glorious eyes while Belle labels him as egotistical, affirming he is "all 1's." The exchange highlights contrasting views of the same man.
Lawrence Kans resident Horrell reports severe back pain and kidney symptoms improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Dick Bros. drug store. He notes reduced pain but not full cure, endorsing the remedy. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foester Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sale agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A middle aged man recalls his long life dream and gratitude when a fashionable woman’s hat reminds him of Salt Lake City. The moment, amid a sudden rain, moves him to tears as he thanks her for an imagined past. The piece ends with advertisements for Dr Shoop Health Coffee and a local musical recital listing.
A London Times contributor recalls a December bog slide on the River Shannon that buried a family and left a ten year old survivor alone amid flood and mud. The piece describes the sudden upheaval, the struggle to reach a mound, and the emotional toll of loss.
In Vernon Kansas on October 1 1908 a testimonial claims one bottle of Tuli's Texas Wonder cured kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble and recommends it to the public. The note is sold by Barber and Son. A separate quip says a baseball team can't win with a pitcher full of beer.
An advertisement extols Kodol as a digestive aid that mimics stomach juices to aid digestion. It claims the product rests the stomach and promotes better meals, suggesting it supports strength and health when digestion falters.
Advert reads long standing claim of Cutler's Best Liquid paint superior to rivals. It touts wide coverage and lower cost while offering reliable service and inviting new customers without abandoning established patrons.
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