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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
3
A quirky text compares valve actions to controlling fire. It hints that turning a valve slowly may prevent quick ignition while a fast turn could fuel a blaze and frustrate a neighbor farmer. The piece uses playful spelling to convey practical caution.
In a terse notice, carriers warn subscribers to settle dues or face service suspension. The item lists efforts to collect money and mentions government or civic office involvement and carriers’ authority to terminate delivery for nonpayment.
A damaged OCR line shows an advertising notice fragment with garbled words and incomplete pricing. The readable bits hint at a sale or promotion dated or labeled with numbers but no clear details or entities.
Notice from Lawrence Kansas dated 1903 concerns a fire at stock yards and a pharmacist petitioning for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors for medical use. The document names Barber Bros and John Barker as part of the business and legal proceedings in Douglas County.
Aug 6 report from Keuiz states the Missouri world’s fair commission rejects the mule as a subject for sculptural decor of the Missouri building. The commission favors full figure statues of Jefferson and Napoleon flanking the main entrance, aligned with the building’s thematic design.
Convict James Roberts, held from Folsda prison, was captured near Davisville after a pursuit by sheriffs. Missouri fish commission seeks 12000 dollars for a Missouri exhibit at the world fair featuring 40 native varieties. Oil finds reported north of Krug park spark company plans to sink wells near St Joseph Missouri.
A pier collapse caused a fire and trapped a fireman who died. Several other mariners and passengers were injured as the vessel collision and wreckage spilled into the water near the shore. Investigators and rescuers searched the area for missing crew and bystanders.
A Kentucky physician Dr Ewing praising Foley's Kidney Cure claims it relieved his patients from kidney and bladder troubles and enlarged prostate. He prescribes it daily and urges physicians to use it, citing hundreds of cured cases and warnings of fatal outcomes if untreated. The record also notes storm damage reports from nearby towns and local vendor Barber Bros selling the remedy.
An advertisement fragment promotes Dirac Ointment and Folop’s Khoey Core as cures for unspecified ailments including kidney disease. It quotes a patient claiming relief after eight physicians and three bottles, presenting a medicine free of poisons and a universal cure claim. The text imitates sensational testimonial style typical of period notices.
The Weekly Journal is a sixteen page weekly with comprehensive news summaries. The Tribune Farmer, though New York based, serves agriculture nationwide and promises value for every farm or garden household throughout the year.
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