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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
3
A reader testimonial extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for women’s ailments, praising relief from weakness and inflammation after years of suffering. The page also includes a railroad timetable and a local notice about sewer work bids and a liquor permit petition.
The Senate committee's hearings on the Philippine bill reveal lengthy testimony about American governance aims in the islands. Proponents argue the measure seeks peaceful civic administration, while critics describe harsh wartime actions and the need for relief for starving Cherokees and Chickasaws.
A Jefferson celebration note from New York discusses opposition to excessive taxes and the need for protective measures for citizens. The Missourian Knights Templars in St Louis contribute 1000 toward a Missourian mission entertainment fund for the World’s Fair, with Mason bodies statewide pledging support.
A notice published in the Lawrence Daily Journal on April 12, 1908 announces an appointment in Douglas County. The notice references a location at the intersection of Bridge and Locust, identifying the fifth ward of the city and naming parties involved in the proceeding.
A flawed account of Lord Methuen’s South African campaign portrays his stubbornness and disregard for subordinate advice, leading to costly misjudgments at Magersfontein. Yet it credits his resilience, occasional bold moves, and lingering reputation for courage despite defeats.
Forty two years ago Henry Watterson was a Senate press gallery correspondent. The Washington Post notes he recently entered the gallery again and asked humorously if there is room for a tramp editor. The reminiscence recalls his years covering Washington and his role as a representative commentator from the capital.
Daily dating April the Santa Fe will sell one way tickets to points in Utah Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington at greatly reduced rates. Call at Santa Fe depot for particulars or address aged.
Notice to ten subscribers to report missed papers by six o clock each evening so delivery can be improved. Readers urged to deduct from carriers’ bills for papers missed in the preceding month.
Subscribers urged to pick up out of town issues at the office and not with carriers. Various spring and summer excursion rates listed to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington California and other points with dates, limits, and stopovers. Tickets sold at 701 Massachusetts Ave and Union Pacific depot with phone numbers provided.
A Chihuahua dispatch reports a deadly cutting affray among peons near the Little Plaza by the cathedral. Four men were killed and others injured after a tequila gathering dispute over a trivial matter.
The New York World describes John D. Rockefeller as the wealthiest yet hard working man with a vast cadre of private secretaries at Standard Oil. Clerks recount a gatekeeper noting several assistants and a maze like office scene in the Rockefeller circle and their attempts to reach him.
A Topeka resident details a five week grippe with kidney weakness and urinary issues. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief, promoting the remedy at Dick Bros. drug store and noting Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as the seller. The ad urges asking local customers about the product.
An OCR fragment mentions NERVITA MEDICAL CO. with addresses Ginton and Jackson Streets in Chicago Illinois. It notes sale by Dick Broa, Denggists, Lawrence and Han. The readable items indicate a medical products listing or advertisement in a Chicago publication.
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