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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1906
Page
2
The piece reflects on recovery after a major San Francisco event, noting no immediate compensation yet and a resolve to rebuild on a larger scale. It mentions judges and local politics, praises Judge Clark as capable, and critiques local press coverage, contrasting it with the Associated Press for speed during the disaster.
The Gazette argues for electing postmasters by local voters to curb congressional influence. It notes postmasters are local figures serving the federal government and that in small communities voters know them well, while in larger towns they influence little. The piece hints Congress may someday enact such a law. Burdock Blood Bitters is praised for purifying power.
An advertisement extols Foley’s Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder ailments urging prevention of Bright’s disease and diabetes with claims of restoring function. It references Foley & Co Chicago and Barber & Son and includes promotional anecdotes about marriage, religion, and family health without reliable medical backing.
Fragmented OCR describes Dr Wood and Foley Kidney Cure with claims of curing kidney and back pain in children and adults. Testimonies mention a six year old boy’s relief after using Dig Bros store pills and Rodney Burnett of Hook Port praising kidney medicines. Multiple brands are cited with dramatic age and health improvements amid promotional tone.
J N Harsh berger advertises agent services for San Francisco disaster response and publishing offers. The ad lists office at Troville and Kreider's jumper yard with phone number 34. It promotes Freight paid credit and 500 page illustrated book and free household programs from American Publishing House Chicago. Also housing rental at 705 Tennessee street and a note about John C. Calonlom Cezie Wubaat Ave Chicago. A horseshoer with 30 years experience at 710 V1. 5 offers shoeing for all feet and guarantees work.
Delivery of the April telephone directory will finish about the 20th. A long list of late subscribers is provided for insertion as Supplemental List No. 2, including numerous names and addresses in Eudora and nearby towns, with Bank, Bakery, and Depot entries among others. The Missourian and Kansas Telephone Co. is referenced in the byline.
A foggy-era page fragment describes a horse sale led by Charles K. Suiton in Kansas, with breeding promises and payments. It mentions King Kuanel and Parsy fing Lieck colt, plus a farm offer note. Also includes medical remedies Dr. Thomas oil and Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds, with testimonial from Mrs. George Walls.
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