10 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
1
A Philadelphia reader praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a perfect regulator for female health ailments. The ad claims no alcohol opium cocaine or narcotics and offers the medical adviser free upon request with a small postage fee.
Railroad timetable lists daily MinneapolisChicago and Kansas City Express schedules with departure and arrival times. The document also notes mail routes and a legal notice from Lawrence regarding a petition to sell property for medicinal purposes, detailing dates, places, and the Dick Brothers firm.
The Iron Age announces a consolidation of major hardware firms led by Simimong Hardware of St. Louis and 40 other houses from Chicago to Denver, signaling broad accessions and lower rates awaited by live stock shipments.
Fragmentary text appears to reference an arrest and legal actions near the river Ward with a March date and probate reference. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about a court or public notice and a business matter.
The Federation of Women's Clubs plans a premium Santa Fe special train from Kansas City to Los Angeles for the May convention. The service features Pullman sleepers, an observation car, dining car, and no car changes en route with stops at Hot Springs and Grand Canyon. The schedule runs April 24 to April 26, delivering attendees to Los Angeles two days before other routes.
Notice asks subscribers to report missed deliveries by a set time to improve service. It states carriers have no authority to collect payment for undelivered papers and requests readers to contact the journal if they are out of town. The notice lists general delivery and collection guidelines.
Mrs. George Cabot Ward urges the federation of women to adopt a national emblem, favoring corn for its universality and sustenance. She cites its American origin, resilience from coast to coast, and role in early settlers’ food, while noting flowers lack the same claim to national symbolism. The piece references Plymouth customs, historical praise for corn, and poets who lauded its beauty and utility.
Mrs Ward calls the women of Acerie to duty and to unite for definite steps. The National Society of New England Women notes the importance of the cause and anticipates a spring Los Angeles gathering that will include delegates from across the United States. Actions before Thanksgiving are urged as a means to gain broad attention.
Lawrence Kansas city council approves two resolutions to curb Obo street from Winthrop to Penn and to repave Lee Majorock and Quincy streets. Plans call for sidewalks at lot lines to curb corners, with concrete intersections and drainage, financed by property owners. Official notices issued by City Clerk Sam P. Moore and dated April 8 1908.
In Lexington on April 10 a cadet division dumped water and eggs on Commandant McKee who ordered the corps to fall in. After the incident the colonel resigned and President Patterson took charge of the military department temporarily. A reporter investigating the events was egged and marched off by about 20 students. Faculty seek to identify the participants.
Reduced one way steamship and Santa Fe rail tickets advertised for March and April to Utah Montana Idaho Oregon Washington. Maps circulars available at city ticket office. Accidents on farms and Thomas Electric Oil advertised for quick relief. Address and agent details incomplete but depot sale noted.
The text outlines a $15 round trip to a Los Angeles convention of the Federation of Women’s Clubs with May return to the South. It notes special side trips for those taking the Official Route and a final return by August 25. Contact CITY TICKET OFFICE or U P depot for information.
A local endorsement notes Mr P G Morrison of 825 New Hampshire Avenue benefited from Doan's Kidney Pills after strenuous work causing back strain. He bought at Dick Bros drug store, 747 Mareachu settm Street, and reports notable relief. Also mentions his mother using the pills with high praise. Sold by all dealers 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for United States. Remember the name Dean's.
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