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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1909
Page
2
Lawrence Journal editorials urge voters to support public utilities laws to curb overcapitalization and trusts. They critique temperance failures and crime, contrast Atchison mayors and Kansas City cleanup, and urge action against vagrancy and liquor-driven poverty.
Edna Harden three years old daughter of E F Harden of 1131 North Kansas Ave died about 1 pm in Topeka Kansas. Parents claim the death followed ingestion of grip tablets found in a glass bottle. Doctors M A Mitchell and M A Swift attended but the child died before aid arrived. Remaining tablets not yet analyzed. Funeral plans pending word from relatives.
Mayer Barker notes an ordinance filed for an electric light line with Dayton interests. He believes the measure will be approved if the Dayton party commits funds and builds the line. The city intends to proceed, with a $3000 stake needed within fifteen days to finalize the deal.
Public notice fragment cites a testimonial about kidney remedies from Mrs. Argue of 3 Island Street. It mentions Jell A. Dean’s Kidney Pills, claims of backache relief and better health after use, and states the product is sold at 25 cents by Foster Millburn Co in Buffalo, with nationwide sales.
The town gathers interest as two mill propositions emerge. A Illinois stock company may form to acquire and rebuild a Webbarrel mill, owner to take stock, while a Northern Kansas offer seeks 25000 stock support for a plan to establish a tannery. Readers may contact the local store for details and a no drip coffee strainer coupon.
A 1909 newspaper notice recounts dramatic claims of a boy freed from tuberculosis after using Dr. King's New Discovery. The piece cites a Springfield merchant praise and notes trial bottles and guaranteed satisfaction, with broader warnings about consumption and other remedies.
The morning reports ice and severe wind damaged fruit buds, though T. EB. Griesa said buds were not yet vulnerable and the crop should survive. Many feared the crisis had passed, but early frost signs linger.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe pleasant powder that prevents indigestion and sour stomach after meals. It claims complete digestion, no belching or heartburn, and freedom from stomach misery with a 450 cent case from the druggist.
Report notes Lawrence offered site for the State Memorial Building at Univ grounds but Topeka remains the mandated location by law. The board in Topeka met to consider the site, but Lawrence’s bid was not given weight since the building must be erected in Topeka. The memorial purpose remains distinct from other projects.
Co. E. Collins General Contractor offers home construction and remodeling for existing and new residences. Contact Bennett at Bull Phone 1385 Toone or 128 for furniture repairs, lace remnants, embroidery, stockings, and renovation work in Racine near West Warren Street.
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