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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1903
Page
3
An Ottawa area reader cites H I Hazen of Kansas City praising Dean’s Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney issues. The ad claims rapid relief, no recurrence, and urges readers to buy at local druggists.
A promotional piece extols turning a gas stove valve to instantly fuel use. It claims simple adjustments produce slow, moderate, or quick heating, and that turning the valve off extinguishes the flame. The prose mixes enthusiastic rhetoric with exaggerated ease of operation.
Wealthy farmer charged with grave rabbing after two men drowned in a sensational Arkansas misdeed. A lynching near Warren, Arkansas targeted a white woman’s alleged assailant. mob violence followed, with multiple shootings reported and a chaotic night at the courthouse.
Fragmented report notes minerals in Missouri with references to ore, processes, and testing. The piece mentions ore quality, various stakes, and a wireless telegraph test section with vessel and station details. Several garbled phrases suggest technical observations, with numerous proper nouns obscured by OCR errors.
The intersigned practice at 10 Massachusetts Avenue Lawrence Douglas county Kansas files a petition with the Probate Judge for a permit to sell intoxicating liquor for medicinal, chemical and mechanical purposes. The hearing is set for Monday May in Lawrence with attorney S. DiU Maneywick and Dick Browers involved in the filing under the firm name.
Final settlement hearing set in the Douglas County Probate Court for the estate of Mary B. Johnston deceased. George Lynes as executor announces no allowance for services and requests discharge after completing all necessary expenses and legal fees.
Notice states that Woodward & Co a registered pharmacist partners plan to appear before a county judge on a specified date at 10:28 AM to address business matters at their Massachusetts Street establishment in First Ward Lawrence. It identifies Woodward as lead partner and references their firm name Woodward & Co.
In a dense, jumbled report a veterinary inquiry discusses abortion in dairy herds and the need for proper care of stables and cows. The text references a century-old stance on remedies and management practices though many phrases are garbled and hard to parse.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe tense barter and sales negotiations among hotels and related parties. References to price, location, and dates are unclear, but imply disputes over branding, trade terms, and potential financial adjustments in a regional market.
Frank W Perry editor of the Enterprise at Shotaville reports a severe grip attack relieved by one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says coughing fits at night ceased after taking the medicine, noting it shortened the illness and allowed him to sleep without cough or pain. For sale by Barber Brow.
Fragmented OCR text preserves scattered names and places including New York, Porto Rico, and various individuals. The piece references baseball and football activities, with inconsistent phrases about players, matches, and local events. Many sections are garbled, hindering a coherent summary of a single clear event.
Warns of danger from cold and grip leading to pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective. Claims tens of thousands used with no pneumonia cases, promising quick cure for colds and grip. Also advertises Doan's Ointment for eczema and skin conditions with immediate relief and permanent cure.
A garbled OCR passage describes a water underflow affecting an irrigation network. It mentions pumps, valves, wells, and water flow issues near a valley, with references to talus, pipes, and potential repairs. The text implies a near-term supply risk and ongoing efforts to restore pressure and restore normal service.
Subscribers urged to settle accounts at the office and with the carrier. Barriers are said to lack authority to collect Bossy LSE.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local confusion over paper delivery across town. Residents report missed deliveries and incorrect bundles, while a city clerk says routes are under review and audits will determine responsibility.
An obscure note ties Andre Goertner, founder of a mechanical museum in Dresden born 1654, to inventing the elevator after becoming late in life. In 1717 he built a machine to traverse the three stories of his house.
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