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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

3

Women Who Think About Dr Pierce Prescription Claims

An appeal to thinking women promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a transparent, known composition medicine for women's ailments. The ad argues doctors widely prescribe it, contrasts with secret nostrums, touts home privacy, and offers free advice from Dr. Pierce at Buffalo and his medical adviser book available by mail for stamps.

Dr. Pierce America R. V. Pierce The Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Main St Buffalo N. Y Pierce

Local Social Notes and Minor Obituaries

Mrs Dr Prentice and Miss Soul s spent a few days here last week. Mrs Jessie Cutter and Mrs Harvey Woods were visiting at Joe Sturdy's Priday. Arva McQueen spent a few days in lawn last week. Mrs Roe went to Lawrence Saturday. Mary Deel of Baldwin spent Saturday night with home folks. Mildred Jenkins Drew and her scholars stayed over Sunday. George Siurdy and wife spent Sunday with Perry Stevens. George Kelly and wife Sunday in town. Helen Gill spent a few alive last week in Baldwin. Willie McPheeters and wife and Arthur McPheeters of Baldwin visited the Jenkins families. Mr Sturdy and family spent Sunday with Mrs Grew. Mr Cheaney hanging paper. Jim JHA painting. Horace Tuttle returned to spend a year at home. Mrs Cutter goes to Topeka for State Missionary meeting. Methodists plan a bazaar and supper Wednesday. Thimble club meets with Mr Sturdy Wednesday. Gl spent Tuesday by fawn. Mrs Peter Baker visited her son Aura Baker. Mrs and Mrs Alfred Cutter and Mr and Mrs W Gill spent Monday in Baldwin with Mrs Sai Dedeee carpet for Presbyterian church. Cutter went to Kansas City to attend Presbytery. There was a gathering Saturday for the pipeline project. Eighteen subscribed. Elam died yesterday in Osawatomie. funeral tomorrow in MK church, then burial in Baldwin. Miss Kehoe, who taught here, will take pupils to Haskell and the University on the last day of school which is Friday.

Dr. Prentice Miss Souls Jessie Cutter Harvey Woods Joe Sturdy Sew Minster Arva McQueen Lawn Roe Lawrence Mary Deel Baldwin Mildred Jenkins Drew George Siurdy Perry Stevens George Kelly Kelly Helen Gill Willie McPheeters W. A. McPheeters Arthur McPheeters Robert Jenkins Presbyterian Elurel Sturdy Peter Baker Aura Baker Amd Alfred Cutter Wa Gill Sai Dedeee Ehareh Cutter Kansas City Dim Elam Osawatomie

Bucklen Arnica Salve praised by carpenter in Manilla

E S Lopez reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed severe injuries and saved him suffering and money. The product heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles at 25 cents from Barber Son Druggists. A Lawrence marriage license was printed yesterday by Tranty Eggert and Ma Weleh amid a stray sober second note.

E. S. Lopez Manilla Bucklen Barber & Son Tranty W. Eggert Ma Weleh Lawrence

Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs with Foley’s Honey and Tar

A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports years of serious lung trouble with repeated hemorrhages. After trying several doctors he used Foley’s Honey and Tar, which stopped the cough and healed the lungs, preventing further cold complications. The ad urges substitutes be refused.

A. M. Ake Wood Ind Foley Barber & Sou

Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for lame back liver and bladder trouble. It claims broad success from hospital and private use and offers a free sample and a booklet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. The copy emphasizes a 50 cent and larger bottle price and urges readers to remember the product name.

Newne Acoll Kilmer Bright Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

The Denver Express in a revived colorful show

Amusements note strong crowds for a Denver Express revival. The irrepressible soloist referees a lively scene while a clever comedy and a sparkling production promise brighter performances. New run opens Monday April 20 with high praise from critics.

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Remedy Declared Not Adulterated

Notices to Our Customers announce Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by Barber & Son.

Foley Barber & Son

Nomination Blanks For Primary Ticket Signatures

The Journal job rooms stock official petition blanks for candidates to secure signatures for the party primary ticket in city and country precincts. Every candidate from precinct committeeman up must circulate a petition approved by the state commission. Blanks sold at 50 cents per 25 or two for five cents in smaller lots.

Journal State Commission

Keeping Open House Digestive Health Spurred by Pills

Citizens invited to enjoy open house as Dr King s New Life Pills promise regulation of stomach liver and bowels. Barber Son s drug store sells 25e. Officer James reports a recovered theft of clothing from a cab of a work train on Union Pacific with nothing missing from the grips.

Dr. King Barber & Son C. C. James Union Pacific

Kansas University Orchestra Delivers Sixth Annual Concert

The University of Kansas orchestra presented its sixth annual concert last night in Fraternal Aid Hall. A fair sized crowd attended as the program showcased the leading musicians among the K. L. students. The write up notes strong performance and praise for the ensemble.

University of Kansas K. L

Usury Questioned in Kansas Letter to Editor

A Kansas reader asks if usury is permitted under state law after borrowing with a note for twenty one fifty on a horse security and a monthly extension charge of one dollar. The writer notes six months could total six dollars and fifty cents interest on a twenty one dollar fifty cent loan and seeks private guidance through the journal.

Kansas

McCarren Is Seated As Delegates Clash At Carnegie Hall

In New York on April 16 Patrick TH McCarren faced a bitter two day credential fight at the state Democratic convention in Carnegie Hall. He was alternately cheered and booed and at one point insulted from the platform. McCarren urged the convention to reject the majority credential report and warned that if the plan to oust him progressed no one would survive the election. Delegates at large included Alton B. Parker Charles Murphy Lois Nixon and Charles Prow from Brooklyn. Alternates and district selections were also finalized.

New York Patrick TH. McCarren Rhys County Democracy Carnegie Hall Denver Committee On Tammany Alton B. Parker Chas. F. Murphy Lois Nixon Charles Prow Brooklyn

Race Track Betting Prohibited In Washington

A district bill in April proposes a broad betting ban within the District of Columbia. It would outlaw betting on horse or camel racing, elections, contests, or baseball, with penalties up to 500 dollars fine or nine days in jail, pending House and conference actions. The measure ties to a rider expanding Benning Road, the main approach to Benning suburb.

Washington Benning Columbia Carter District Committee Benning Road Conference Committee Senate

Flight Stopped at Garden City Arrests Witness in Crime Trial

A man identified as R. S lemos, wanted for breaking jail in Ottawa last week, was arrested in Garden City as a theater party moved toward Ottawa with him. Jones, en route to Colorado from his former home, was detained. He is described as an important state witness in the Brock murder trial at Ottawa.

Garden City R. Slemos Ottawa Jones Colorado Howe Ireck

Proposals for Brick Paving and Sewers in Lawrence

Lawrence Kansas city bids called through May 4 1908 for Vermont Street and Heney Street paving earth excavation brick paving curbing and grading along with main and lateral sewers in Bews avenue and block 56 West Lawrence. Plans and specifications available at City Clerk office. City reserves right to reject bids. F D Brooks City Clerk.

Lawrence Daily Journal Lawrence Kansas Vermont Street Adama Lee Street Heney Street Minsissippi Street Maine Street Ordijnance Courne Bews Avenue West Lawrence F. D. Brooks Guy Clerk

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief

An old medical advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments including back pain, pelvic weakness, and faint spells. It claims a long track record, lists ingredient transparency, and cites endorsements from medical writers. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as the original Little Liver Pills, easy to take like candy.

Pierca Snter Dr. Pierce

Harmony meeting called by Hoch with state educators

Governor Hoch issues a formal call for a meeting in his office on April 28 attended by leaders of the State University the State Normal and the Agricultural College along with trustees and regents. The aim is to discuss unifying these institutions and coordinating policy to strengthen the overall educational system and penal policy alignment.

Hoch State University The Agricultural College State Normal Board of Charitale State Normal School State Adeatuural College E. W. Hoch

Sale of School Bonds in Lawrence Kansas 1908

Lawrences board of education announces sale of bonds for 40000 to build and equip a Manual Training High School. Bonds in 500 increments bear 4 percent interest, dating July 1 1908 with multiple maturities through 1928. Subscriptions accepted at banks and loan offices, bonds payable in New York. President GEO INNES notes right to reject all bids.

Byron Jones Board of Education Lawrence Kansas A. Hamman Jones Metcalf Lansea Dick Deng Stora Kansas State Fiscal Agency New York State of Andi Lithe Board

Kansas Traction project eyed by Lawrence leaders

A 1908 news item reports Lawrence leaders showing strong support for an electric line by Kansas Traction Company. Local businessmen promise to back the scheme, surveyors head toward Garnett, with plans to run north to Lawrence and Kansas City. Notice of appointment for estate of Wolf Bergman also appears.

Max Bendix violin concert coming to Lawrence and Topeka

The renowned American violinist Max Bendix will perform in Lawrence at Fraser Hall on Thursday April 23 and in Topeka on April 24 for the Pipe Organ fund. Bendix, formerly leading violinist of the Tiominas orchestra and now directing his own ensemble, is praised for European and American acclaim. Also note: Lawrence Granite Mfg. Co advertises cement sidewalks and building blocks with skilled cement workers and plans available.

Lawrence Fraser Hall Topeka Pipe Organ Fund Pendix Tiomias Europe America Lawrence Granitord- Mfg. Co Lawrence National Bank Bell

Johns Bros Groceries and Meat at Low Prices

At And we want to sell you groceries fresh meat and feed at low prices Successors to Sim Eliot 1209 N Johns Bros Both phones 412.

Sim Eliot Johns Bros

Ingalls buys hydraulic machinery for house moving work

R F Ingalls the house mover has purchased a complete hydraulic machinery outfit for efficient work. He handles all kinds of related tasks without delay. Bell phone 1091, Home 302, 1205 N J St. Try a Journal Want. A New Lins. We have a large supply of electrical apparatus and can perform all house wiring and electric bell work. Large stock of electrical fixtures on hand. Call Frank Rahskopf to figure your job.

R. F. Ingalls Bell N. J. St Frank Rahskopf

A New Plan Call and See Our Pneumatic Lettering Plant

A Douglas Co marble and granite business advertises pneumatic lettering for monuments with granite work, offering quick, high quality inscriptions. Also notes two 5 acre tracts for sale at 125 per acre near water works, and piano lessons advertised by Miss Grace Reynolds with phone contact.

Douglas Co Mass Bell Douglas County WM. T. Sinclair

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Calumet Baking Powder Ag Njorious Colorado Mid and Railway Firat Fibienet Jow Tiatrict J.D. ‘Taylor Eaward J. Buswell Buswell J. D. Tay Township 12 Range 19 JAS. & Taylor Pit Henry Asher Risney Perormances Denver Express Sal Bey Sill Lew Vent Gov. Hoch West End Gustav Wolf Indiana Street Land Indison Street C. Dodds E. E. Harding Carl Hoffman Music Company of Lawryence B. L Geo. Innes Bowersuck Secterday Therotha TP Kansas Traction Company Will l Iil Garnett Land Baltyin Lawrence and Den Tupuska Hess Wolf Bergman Fanny Bergaian Ralph Bergman Execulorn San Francisco Bay California Max Bendix Eoke's Economy Store Jaedicke Grace Reynolds Victor Talking Machines Straffon F. M. Perkins Ses Atlas Building & Loan Association
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