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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1906
Page
3
The ad proclaims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the sole druggists’ remedy for women’s weaknesses and peculiar ailments. It claims universal medical endorsement and urges readers to request a free booklet from Buffalo New York author Dr. Pierce.
Announcement of a Republican primary in Douglas County Kansas on April 14 1906 to nominate county officers and delegates to the county convention while outlining representation by ward township and precincts, registration rules, canvass date, and polling supervision plus names of precinct supervisors. Wireless telegraphy remark note ends the notice.
In the matter of the estate of Alten W. Cone of Douglas County Kansas the probate court appoints Westengr Cone as administrator of the estate. Notice given March 2 19th century style. All interested parties must comply with relevant duties and deadlines.
A Washington Star correspondent extols southwest Missouri as the Garden of the Gods praising the Ozarks climate scenery and soil. The writer argues the Ozarks, tall with rivers and rich fields, would elevate government and society if chosen as the capital, calling it a serene, life‑giving landscape worthy of national prominence.
A historical notice argues coaching is obsolete as motor vehicles replace coach services. It cites abandoned round coaches from Newark to Lakewood, parking shifts to drags, and era changes in New York exhibition venues, noting motors monopolize spaces and reduce public interest in traditional coaching.
A London firm predicts Siberian dairy products will dominate world butter supplies, pressuring Britain and its colonies to shift toward cheese making as Denmark feels the push. The forecast notes rising demand in the east for butter and anticipates a slump unless production adjusts.
An article reviews the Association of Horticultural Inspectors meeting in Washington, detailing debates over nursery stock fumigation, tagging, and the push for a uniform tag system. It notes inspectors desire consistent certification, varied state practices, and plans for a cross-state standard. The piece also covers views on future Christianity in Japan and imperial religious observances.
A lengthy malting stick, decorated with revenue stamps from Honolulu to Brass, has journeyed across the United States since October 1892. It has reportedly visited Washington and numerous states while acting as a wrap for monthly reports. Collector Chamberlain says several sticks circulate, often kept as souvenirs when separated.
In high Alpine chains men search for gentian and arnica and haul roots to remote huts. Aged root grubbers descend cliffs by rope to reach blue flowers and dry roots on rocks. The harvest, resin, and dried roots are sent down after months, with gentian used for brandy and arnica for medicine, once a steady income but now diminished.
The article surveys Indian naming customs, noting efforts by Roosevelt era figures to simplify inheritance and preserve Sioux names like Matogke and Winona Otana. It also touches on Dalmatian peasant life, Prussian female generals, manners of hospitality, and miscellaneous anecdotes about travel and health remedies.
The fragment discusses self reliance and poor selection in who to trust. It promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills and Foley’s Kidney Cure with testimonials from A Barber & Boo's Show and W. L. Gilpatrick, noting relief from kidney and back issues and urging care in choosing remedies over gossip. The piece ends with a quip about a girl in love and attention to appearance.
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