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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1905
Page
2
A sprawling, earlier era page cites weather for April, Kansas City derby, water rates, and Easter observances. It notes France Russia and Japan issues, Kansas University May Day protests, and a Oklahoma woman’s riot-inciting arrest.
A German church dispute pits conservatives against liberals over modern higher criticism. Dr Stocker argues liberals threaten core Christian tenets and should leave the historic Protestant church, while liberals urge room for mediation and open discussion to keep unity. The debate centers on the divine inspiration of scripture, the Trinity, atonement, and Christ’s divinity.
The ad extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best treatment for coughs and colds for all ages with rapid relief claimed. Doan's Ointment is touted for instant burning and itching relief and long lasting cure, with testimonials from C W Lenhart of Bowling Green Ohio. Sold by all druggists.
Home makers are advised Royal Baking Powder to produce fresher cleaner tastier cakes biscuits puddings muffins and cookies at home. It claims Royal yields superior baked goods compared with ready-made options and offers quick economical bake day help.
A dense roster of area churches details Sabbath services morning and evening, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and youth groups. Named pastors include W. T. Clarke, Rev. Father McCourts, Dr. Frank Lenig, and G. A. Hudson among others, with locations at Maine Elm Kentucky and more.
A collage of short items: pearl fishing details in Finland on a slow laborious raft. ad blurbs for Ely's Cream Balm cures for catarrh. Frisco Railway announces through sleeping cars Kansas City to Jacksonville. invar alloy used by Swiss watchmakers to improve temperature stability. light humor exchanges on fine board and piano practice. promotion for Dr King’s New Life Pills to ease dystenpia and constipation.
The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company announces a rural service rate of 34 cents per month with annual prepaid on city line into Hals. The offer urges country residents to obtain a telephone now, under year long contracts.
Reports from Yellowstone Park officials describe a new permanent geyser named the Skyrocket near Norris Geyser Basin about 80 miles from Old Faithful. It reportedly erupts at regular intervals up to 200 feet, with a loud burst drawing cavalry witnesses and adding to park wonders.
Commandant Jan Louw once refused to surrender and led burgher fighters from the Longberg mountains. He stayed defiant through June 1902 as the Boer army grew from 300 to about 8 000, resisting English and German forces before the capitulation of the main army.
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