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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
3
A dense, fragmentary fashion notice outlines various fabrics and garments. References to whites, browns, and fawn tones appear alongside mentions of textiles, trims, and accessories. The piece evokes period style with scattered brand-like terms and historical dress cues.
The article warns caregivers about dangers to infants including improper bath practices and the risk of chilling. It advises safe bathing with a warm tub, monitoring a thermometer, and avoiding exposure to cold water. It suggests drying, warming, and gentle handling to prevent illness and shock in infants.
Historical note describes cotton seed diet causing ophthalmia and nervous debility in cattle fed in the south. Dr. McCurdy reports that excess cotton seed meal led to sore eyes, tremors, paralysis, and eventual eye opacity, with recovery after hay and reduced feeding. Also discusses full blooded cattle costs and pig breed trends, plus a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery.
A detailed guide explains crafting a two-part pine V frame with a bolt joint to form a land measure. When operated, it yields steps of two rods or 16 1/2 feet per two steps, with the wheel version offering rapid use. The text describes aligning marks, beveling, assembling, and transporting the device after use.
Reports detail a wheel measuring device with a 104 foot ground coverage and a method using a peg and spoke. It also cites Ohio station experiments on lettuce growth under subwatering versus surface watering showing 31 percent yield gain, earlier market readiness, and reduced rot. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised for life-saving anecdotes. Barber Bros. sells it.
Baron Benvenuto Alessandro of Paris unveils a floating net system to protect vessels and harbor entrances. The device, built with cork and rubber treated cloth, sits on the water as a crust to dampen waves and redirect force, tested near Havre with buoy and anchor arrays amid heavy seas.
Eight million eggs flooded markets across the United States on Easter, with open winter and warm spring boosting production. Cold storage holds 3,541,004,000 eggs nationwide as farmers receive higher prices. A Georgia to Cuba emigration of 1,000 Americans sparks distress and transport demands. Royal family allowances headline Britain with annual incomes rising for widows and royalty. A New York student questions gambling motives in a short Chicago Times-Herald nod. Philippine imports total 777,220 this year versus 651,50 last year.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a new feed drink tied to plans at Meche and Shikires, with references to Gevle and oval Forse of Meche. Text is garbled but suggests a discussion of agricultural feed innovations, safety and potential vendors or locations.
Mrs Mia Palmer arrives as the only woman on the American commission to Paris shares impressions on the 1900s World Fair. She notes Paris planning, new buildings, and the display of industrial spaces echoing Chicago. She praises France for progress in women’s participation and mentions forthcoming women’s congresses and the American delegate.
A New York City curiosity shop houses an antique guillotine once used in Hanover during the 16th century by Poland’s Bremerhaven official. The relic, bought in Germany in 1903 by a buyer hoping museum profits, includes executioner’s knives marked with grim inscriptions and accompanying torture devices such as thumb screws and manacles.
Secretary Long issues rules to count naval officers and men plus civilian staff within a twelfth census. Designated convener numerators will collect data on ships stations and hospitals including families and attached personnel. Mentions London exchange rate and a Bardock Blood Bitters advertisement.
A missionary in Medford, Miss., visiting his brother, voices horror at famine in India, citing 69,000,600 starving and 35,000,000 government-fed. He recalls families selling furniture and children, with girls in some towns auctioned for 20 cents each to Mohammedans. The report also mentions autograph collecting, a near-collision in London, and assorted curiosities from the era, including notes on temperance and health remedies.
A prospectus describes the College of Journalists at Cineimoati founded by veteran editor Marat Halstead. It trains reporters and aspiring journalists in practical newspaper work, outlining courses, distant lessons, and correspondence by mail, aiming to benefit both employers and employees.
Fragmentary OCR passage describes an old attendant at the White House and a scene involving autographs. It references Lyndon as president and hints at an organized event or display but details are incomplete and unclear.
City of Lawrence Kansas invites sealed proposals for the extension of Walp rewer In Ontany street from Kentucky street to the west side of Tennnessee ireet. Bids due May 7 with 10 percent bid bond. Details at city clerk's office. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids. April 21, 180. AG Hosnolo City Clerk. No further bidder information.
A Lawrence reader reports a Berkowitz & Co. pressman from Kansas City praising Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney weakness. The ad urges readers to visit Dick Bros. drug store to hear customer reports and to remember the Doan's name with the Buffalo producer Foster Milburn Co as sole US agent.
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