Lawrence's Old Paper Reveals Townsman Death Mystery
An 19th century issue recounts Lawrence Kansas figures and a vivid account of the Medlicott Ruth murder case. The piece notes editor John Shea, auditor roles, local attorneys Barker Summenfield and Nevison, and an editorial on crime reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas
Wourtarien
Eens Die Stead
Eceaitar
Ayia C. Slog
Che
Wilsam Shain
Caf
Henry
Leiry
David
Mitchell
Pepe
Hue Iesare
Lawree
Aire
John Shea
Tedsey
John Q. A. Norton
Altarney
Baw
Judge Nevison
Dur
Ee Mngehin
NEUES
Poisen
Amt
Ps Fede
Carnet
Medheadt
Prisutt
Dadge Nevisen
Matsa Curtnean
Rah
Aft
Puisea
Aml Farm
Mark Twain
The Limit of Life Scripted by Medical Insight
A historic note asserts eminent scientists agree life’s limit lies well below potential from modern knowledge. It cites a critical period that determines duration as the race advances and gains deeper medical understanding.
Nelsons Flag Sold and Ancient Auction Treasures Sell
An auction at Mr Stevens the Union room sold Nelsons flag and other relics from Trafalgar times for 1600. Items include the base flag, the gold sword, knife and fork once given to Nelson, and various orders and memorabilia. A medical ad for Catarrh Cure by Hall and Son accompanies the sale notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saliny
Turkey
London
Nelson
bin AL
Wall
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Tolefe
Ohi
Dallas Man Reports Ancient Wall Discovery Near Rockwall
Hess and party returned from Rockwall County with a rock wall sample they excavated along a twenty mile corridor. They believe a buried city ruin may be found beneath three feet of soil and forty feet high sandstone walls. Mins M L Lamoreaux of the Texas Anthropological and Archaeological Society compares the stones to ancient Egyptian cement bricks, suggesting a major historical discovery potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Aug
Hess
Rockwall County
Mins
M. L. Lamoreaux
Texas Anthropological and Archeological Society
Egypt
Cotunty
How to Avoid Appendicites
Advice notes many sufferers are constipated and recommends Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup to cure chronic constipation. The product is said to stimulate the liver and bowels, restore normal bowel action, and avoid nausea or griping. Promotes refusing substitutes from 0. P. Barber & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
P. Barber & Son
Shows in their faces
Dr Fitchett addressing the Australian Methodist conference suggests that religious adherents have distinctive appearances. He says he could identify Baptists by hair, Americans by collars, and Methodists by other signs, asserting visible distinctions among faith groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Fitchett
Washing Without Water Like Washing Hair Without Soap
An advertisement argues against using tonics for dandruff, claiming dandruff stems from a parasite. It promotes Newbro s Herpicide as the only genuine scalp germicide that kills the germ at the hair root and offers samples for 10 cents. Woodward & Co. is listed as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Yeieee
Herpicide Co
Woodward & Co
Alabama Railways Face Court Clash Over Fare Law
In Montgomery a theater of conflict unfolds as Governor Comer and officials press Southern Railway over fares and the removal of a case from state to federal court. Vice President Russell defends adherence to state law while warning of legal and jurisdictional complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
LL. Russell
Mobile & Ohi
Finke
Southern Railway
Weatherley
Firmingham
Comer
Alrbama
Alabama
Russell
Marion
Alu
Learing
Southern
Jake
Hiertine
Col. Russell
Unite States Court
Beer saves Ohio crops in Marion as harvest help scarce
Harvest hands are scarce in Marion and surrounding country, forcing farmers to pay 24 day and provide cool beer for drink. Dozens of harvesters demand the amber fluid and work quickly to finish threshing. Farm hands are scarce. farmers must hire tramps who will work only if beer is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, O
Marion
Ohio
Copperhead in the beer turns deadly in Kentucky woodlands
Four men are dead and two severely ill after drinking beer from a keg in which a copperhead snake had crawled and died. The group camped near Welch, West Virginia, with a two week outing, and a wild ride for aid followed. Profs Freeman and Moore are cruising Missouri toward St. Louis with a troubled trip.
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Ashland
Ang
Welch
Sam Briggs
Walter Johnson
Ralph Dunbar
Sam Willis
Carey Turner
Red Topham
Will Simpson
Joe Strang
Strang
Freeman
Moore
Missouri
St. Louis
Forest Service Growth and Work Under Pinchot Era
A report from Quincy R. Croft highlights the Forest Service expanding from a 15-officer bureau to about 1,400 members during fire season. The agency is organized into four divisions silviculture, products, grazing and operation, with silviculture studying habitat and range use while addressing stock rights disputes and grazing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Gitford Pinchot
Quincy R. Croft
Forrest Service
Vitor
Vie Broester
Silviculture
Prosdtets
Cpazing Atu
Silvienltare
Forest timber and grazing policies in Roosevelt era plans
The text discusses timber tagging and chambering methods for profitability, ownership and leasing of timber tracts, and grazing decisions within National Forests. It mentions returns of from $3 to $8 per acre, studies on timber, seasoning, and preservation, and the allocation of funds from forest revenues to states and counties, including school funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Forest
Evazini
Johnot Vetes
Service
Nce
Noyewrs
States Treasur
Munbina
Idaho
Arizona
Wyoming
California
Colorado
San Francisco courts and Schmitz face the voter call
The Hutchinson News notes that while San Francisco courts may appoint another mayor, they cannot stop Schmitz from running again. It compares Schmitz to a man who asks to be run over again and suggests the people will decide his fate at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Schmitz
Hutchinson News
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised by Bluff merchant
Bluff Mo businessman C G Hays touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest, surest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles with O P Barber druggist backing the claim. Other notes warn against failed cleanups with fires and promote Dean’s Ointment for piles. A quip about fortune telling and airy castles closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hays
Bluff, Mo
Bucklen
O. P. Barber
Passed Examination Successfully After Kidney Cure Claim
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports using Foley's Kidney Cure and being cured after five bottles. He claims he passed a rigid life insurance examination following the treatment. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised to cure backache and all forms of kidney and bladder trouble. 0 P Barber & Sou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
New Britain
Conn
Foley
P. Barber &, Sou
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana recalls a three month summer cold with hay fever symptoms that defied doctors and medicines until Foley's Honey and Tar cured him. His wife later experienced the same relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
O. PF. Barber & Son
Sheriffs Sale Notice in Douglas County Kansas 1907
John Sutters and Martha Wilson obtained a district court order to partition property in Douglas County. The sheriff will auction July 13 1907 at 2 PM at the Lawrence courthouse to settle the partition claim on described tracts in sections 33 and 10 township 13 14 range 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the
Fourth Judicial District
John Sutters
Martha Wilson
John Boyd
Edward Boyd
William, Boyd
Maggie Goldtrap
Myra Boyd
Joseph Neely
Thomas Miller
Joseph Miller
Lizzie Miller
William Henry Gailey
Annie May Gaily
James Elmer Gaily
Lillian Gaily
Edith Gaily
William H. Neely
Lawrence
Donglag County
Kansas
Towit
N. E
N. W
Douglas County
J. Br, Woody
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Lawrence Resident
A reader from Lawrence endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after relief from kidney pain and nocturnal disturbances. He recounts extended use, noting decreased secretions and better rest. The ad cites Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as US agents and lists a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Lawrence
Mes
JD. Cheney Eth
Connecticut
St. Lawrence
Chenoweth
Doan
Dagn
Dick Bros
Logestore
Sal
Foster-Mildura Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Taka
Foley's Kidney Cure touted as safe quick remedy
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble and Bright's disease noting prompt use prevents complications. It cites Morgansown Indiana resident Al Re Basa and Ostego County editor Wm. M. Dietz praising the product. The ad claims rapid relief, includes price 50 cents and 1 dollar, and offers a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostego County
Wm. M. Dietz
Ostego Journal
Gilbertsville
Dr. King
O. P. Barber & Son
New Telephone Directory Additions for July 1907 List
Supplemental names added to the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directory July issue No 1 data August 1 1907 include J J Allen Ben Meatmarket 167 Bridge Main 1757 and numerous subscribers with residences and telephone numbers across city blocks such as KU Bell at Main 31 and others like J T Cooper 110 Delaware P, Chas Costes 824 Tennessee, and W C Stead 1108 Ohio.
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Missouri & Kansas Telephone Directory
Allen
Bridge
Billings
F. H
N. H
Costes
Chas
Tennessee
Cooper
J. T
Delaware
Dillon
Rhode Island
Davenport
Res
Dixon
New York
Gilbert
Geo
W. C
Ohio
Hood
S. EK
Elm. Main
Jenkins
Charley
Jennings
N. E
Main and
Lake
Kennedy
C. F. Res
King
Vernon
Main
McNish Albert Bottling Works
Vermont
Miller
J. W
Kentucky
Morrison
L. M
Missouri
Murphy
X. U
S. W
Pringle
C. C
Michigan
K. U
Staneart
R. W
Wood
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Capitol
Renown Engine
Standard Oil Company
Spalding
Commercial College
Tenth & Oak Sts
Kansas City
Burreau
Gymmasium
Auditorival
J. F. Spalding, A. M
Pacer
Lieber & Trussel
Ofmul
Awehemye
Yellowstone Park
Union Pacific
E. E. Alexander
T. Shanklin
Uta
Nevada
Galifornia
Democratic Standard
Kilmer
Iaymiai
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N.Y
The
Great Rock Wall
Texas
Copperhead
U. S. Forest Service
Coney Island
Lawrence Daily Journal
Sherip
Aes Bonis
Bright
Yenace
AL Re Basa
Morgansown
Ind
Stud
County
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