Lawrence Journal Excerpt from 1900s Era Ads and News
An OCR fragment from a Lawrence Kansas newspaper describes the publication history of The Journal, its editions, and subscription terms. It then shifts to a belt of assorted U.S. and international news notes including Omaha pupil protests, trade exports, a justice of the peace marriage claim, Governor Wiech’s oil refinery plan, prohibition-era concerns, railway and politics chatter, and stock movements tied to Russo-Japanese War developments. The piece references Governor Folk and U.S. policy moves in Venezuela, with commentary on press tone and public sentiment.
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Lawrence Weekly Journal
Associated Press Report
Notable World News Review From War to Law
A displaced compilation notes Admiral Dewson among Togo's aides and quirky claims from wartime era. It covers Japanese wartime tricks, maple syrup from corn, Carnegie stance on Japanese wounded, U.S. court decisions on taxation and ten hour days, strikes in Santa Fe, Panama Canal service exams, Prohibition battles in Missouri, Kansas temperance, and a tribute to Jefferson.
Fitting a Waist Properly for Summer Blouses
The article explains waist fitting from the waistline, stressing proper fullness across the bust, neck edge, and armhole. It covers avoiding a waist rising to the neck, shaping through darts, neckband placement, shoulder seam width, and back construction to ensure a smooth silhouette and durable fit. It also includes unrelated medical ad copy about catarrh and cures.
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Sattess
Iengeh
On Belts and Girdles in New Frock Designs
The article outlines belt fashion for women, urging fitted plain belts with front and back points as vital to modern gowns. It discusses belt supports, fabrics, and decorative options, including elastic belts, buckles, stones, and ready-made boned frames, plus at-home and draper offerings for shaping under clothing.
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Chaice
Hota
Matteo
Winnemac Avenue
Cotcano
Cardus
North Chicago
Lemon Rice Pudding and Cream Balm Endorsement
A recipe for lemon rice pudding with vanilla, lemon curd and a meringue topping is given, followed by testimonials praising Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh. The letter from Rev. H. W. Hathaway and others claims cure and non irritation, with purchase details for the balm.
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Ely
H. W. Hathaway
Elizabeth
N. J
W. J. Hitchcock
Lata Mejor U
Amie
Mel
Py Brothers
Warren St
New York
Weak Digestion Remedies and Cleaning Products Promo
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and claims food digestion matters more than intake. It also markets Dey Cleaner for ladies gloves and Persia kid gloves with care tips.
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Persia
Pain Balm Offers Quick Rheumatic Relief Through Chamberlain
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as rapidly easing rheumatism and sciatica pain. It claims Haiment provides surprising relief to thousands, with rapid pain reduction worth the price, and notes Foley's Honey and Tar safely prevents pneumonia in coughs. Barber & Son markets Foley's Honey and Tar via Ag Pew, Mich.
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Chamberlain
Rural Telephone Rates Announced by Missouri & Kansas Tel
The Missouri and Kansas Telephone company offers rural service at 35 cents per month on city limit lines under four year contracts with annual advance payments. If you live in the country and lack a telephone, now is the time to get one at this rate says manager L E Mason.
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The
Missouri & Kansas ‘Telephone Company
L E Mason
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Dominates Local Sales
The ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cure for coughs and colds for children adults and the elderly. It claims strong sales by railroad men and general approval with testimonials from Eldom Iowa and Kansas City to St Louis routes. Local druggists stock the product and promote it through agents on the Wabash line.
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Chamberlain's
All Druggiase
Telephone Directory Apr 15 Issue Preparations
The April 15 telephone directory is being prepared and due to print April 1. Subscribers may call chief operator No 600 to adjust their listing. The issue will include about 1400 names and aims to be as complete as possible.
Household Cleaning Tips From A Practical Guide
Practical home care advice covers rug and curtain care, ink stain removal for linen, tub cleaning with common fabrics, rust treatment for nickel, carpet refreshing with ammonia, window pane cleaning with alcohol and ammonia, and old paper potions. Names and some words reflect outdated spelling and errors consistent with the source.
White Glove Fashion Trends Foretell Spring Installations
An article notes the return of white gloves in fashion, especially long wrinkled gloves reaching mid forearm, paired with sleeves and ruffles. It predicts broad adoption by spring, with gloves styled to harmonize with sleeve length and suede variations noted, while short white gloves fade from favor.
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Waray
Hints for the Cook Directing Kitchen Care
Directly a saucepan is empty and taken from the fire fill it with cold water. Add soda and boil to clean the vessel. An egg whisk with a wire frame and wooden handle is a necessity. Kitchen towels must be washed daily and boiled weekly. Wooden spoons should be used for sauces and beating cakes to avoid wear on pans.
Sleeve Protection Advice and Ailment Cure Advertisement
A 1900s style item explains wearing an apron and sleeve protectors during dusting or messy housework. It describes a simple sleevelet pattern and repurposing oil cloth floors. An ad claims Bucklea’s Arshal Salve cures surface cancers and other conditions with a testimonial from Jas Walters of Dafistd Va.
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Bucklea
Arsha
Jas, Walters
Dafistd
Araica
Salve
Barber & Son
Cure for rheumatism touted by Balm advertisement
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pass Balm as a quick cure for rheumatism, claiming one application relieves pain and thousands testify to permanent relief, urging readers to buy from druggists.
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la Uss
SOME HOUSEHOLD HINTS AND COOKING ADVICE
A housekeeping magazine notes that a brighter lamp improves mood and home feel. It offers tips on baking a fruit cake ripened beforehand, maintaining a solid fire, and controlling oven heat by placing a pan of cold water inside. It also mentions mashed tender carrots used like pumpkin for pie.
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Pune
Gallerieds
Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy Adverts Imitations
The Original Foley and Co Chicago promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar remedy as superior and popular. Readers are urged to ask for Foley’s Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes. The product is described as mildly laxative, free of opiates, suitable for children and delicate persons, and sold at Barber and Son’s.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Barber & Son's
Sleeper Service Expanded Kansas City to Jacksonville
Frisco System and Southern Railway add Pullman Sleepers to the Southern Limited route from Kansas City to Jacksonville, running daily through the Southeast. Sleeping cars debut November 15 and continue through the summer of 1105, with reservations via Frisco System agents. Observation cars also noted on Wabash day trains between Kansas City and St. Louis.
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Frisco
Southern Railway
Pullman
Kangar City
Jacksonville
Southern Limited
Kansan City
Citied
Kerth
Frisco Syne Tem
Parisnext Tewarvic Usraktment
Sart Louis
Wabash
St. Lewis
New York
Wanted Men Learn Barber Trade and More
Free clinic training by qualified instructors, several weeks, no major expense, board included, tools donated. Catalog mailed from Creve, Mo to St Louis, Mo. Applicant driving here seven years old. Mark Mead, Clinton, Kansas. Also ad for Wanted A few young ladies aged 13 to 1 years with references for steady telephone operator work with Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co. See manager at the telephone building on Vermont street.
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SL Louis
Mo. & Kansas Telephone Company
Vermont Street
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