Lawrence Journal World history and market notes 1897 era
A mixed survey from the Lawrence Journal outlines the Lawrence Journal weekly and daily editions, subscription terms, and carriers, followed by a wide sweep of late 19th century items. Reports touch on oil and railroad news, Kansas wheat prospects, university politics, and national affairs with frequent mentions of Topeka, Kansas City, and major figures of the era.
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Lawrence Republican
Janene
Suse
Oth Rae
Barsideot County
Journal
Lawrence
Krnasa
Kan
Tyes
Garfield
Colorado
Kansas
SSS Rojestvensky
Horses in Overalls Protecting Burned Tendons in Turf Kings
A historical note describes veterinary practices for racehorses where tendons are burned to restore speed. It details electric treatment, tendon burning, and the use of protective overalls to shield legs from flies and irritation. The piece highlights stable men and surgeons who employ this “physical culture” method and keep horses quiet post treatment.
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York Tribune
Meng
Peety
Old Fort Gibson Church and Notable Early Residents
Fort Gibson’s old church site on Garrison Hill is described along with memories of notable visitors and residents. Henry M. Stanley taught there. Washington Irving visited and wrote near the fort. Langston’s poetry and Evangeline drew local scenes. The old hewn lodge church and the surrounding graveyard hold chiefs like Bowlegs and veterans with ties to the region’s frontier era.
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Migie
Fort Gibson
Cincinnati
George 1
Port Gipeen
Garrison Hill
Old Town
Nisverie
Bet Sethian
Sri Wauch
United States National Cemetery
Old Fort
Border
Imilan
Billy Bowlexys
Tiens Scott
T. Jeff Davis
Robert E Lee
McClellan
Gen
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Tor
Kin Ganehter
Miss Betty
Jet Day
MOTOR CAR MALADIES AND A WHALE INCIDENT
A Cassell’s Journal note claims driving habits can cause ailments from nervousness to facial wrinkling due to prolonged inhaling while traveling. In Australia two Freedmen t le fishermen Fraser and August survived a night at sea after a whale rammed their vessel, leaving them adrift until rescue.
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Inch Syed
Freemantle
Weaterm
Australia
Wiam Fraser
Thomas August
Dongarra
Fraser
August
Asis
O'Eloee
Cnd
Lovdon Globe
Rural Telephone Rates Hit City Limits
The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co announces 35 cents monthly rural service on lines into city limits under annual prepaid contracts. If you lack a phone, now is the time to get one at this rate, says L. E. Mason, manager. Also notes on digestion remedies and Wabash line service updates between Kansas City and St. Louis.
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Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company
Dolhet
Sou
L. E. Mason
Kansas City
St. Louis
Wabash
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling
Green
New York
Che Tds
Elias
Cleaning mahogany with water and oil thinner guidance
The article outlines traditional mahogany cleaning steps using warm water and a sponge, wiping thoroughly, and applying a wax and oil finish with mineral spirits and turpentine. It also advertises Ely’s Liquid Cream Haim for catarrh relief, noting availability by druggists and mail order from Ely Brothers.
Telephone Subscribers and Directory Notes Frustrations
A garbled public notice lists subscriber names and street references, warning that many entries were omitted from the new directory and should be pasted as supplements. It also touts Foley’s Kidney Cure and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with testimonials, plus details of a November 15 timetable change for the Friace System and Southern Railway through trains.
Deafness Cure Promised By Lalleys Caterin Cure
An 1880s classified style notice promotes Lalleys Caterin Cure for deafness caused by inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It offers $100 for any case cured by the remedy and invites circulars to Toledo firm F J Cuaney & Co. Also touts Hucklen’s Arnica Salve for cancer, and lists various employment and sale notices.
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Lail
F. J. Cueney & CO
Toledo
O. Duld
Druggiete
Wake Lall
Hucklen
Arnica Salvo
Jan, Walters
Watfild
Parber & Son
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