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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented Kansas City area column rails at political rivals and ridicule social fads while noting bird protection worries and labor shortages. It recounts local figures like Senator Long and Sam Bishop, mocks campaign methods, and laments voter distrust as residents await the sovereign people's verdict amid reform talk.
Fragmented dusty clipping lists multiple local ads. It mentions Lawrance Transfer Co for storage, cleaning and blocking of Panama felt hats, clothing cleaning and pressing, a graduate osteopathy office, a cool room, and a new meat market run by Alfred S. Eliot and Partners. Addresses include 933 N. H St and 1023 Mam Street.
Mrs B E Everett won the New State Tribune contest for the most popular lady in the First Congressional District with over 45000 votes. Ten prizes were awarded statewide and she earns a premier trip across the United States, chaperoned by State Superintendent Camere, visiting Muskogee Chicago Detroit Niagara Buffalo Albany New York City Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and more, two weeks away from home. The report notes the trip includes exposure of the paper and ends with a sharp local aside about pocket money.
A dubious note recounts Casearets Campaign claiming a decade of advertising and rising sales from nothing to over one million boxes monthly. It credits marketing and universal word of mouth to this supposed success, while readers are urged to practice what is preached.
An advertisement claims Orino Larative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and is mild with no nausea or gripe. It warns against substitutes and is signed Barber & Son with a light aside on life’s pleasures.
An extended catalog of medical quackery headlines Kilmer’s Swamp Root claimed to cure kidney and bladder troubles. It advertises free sample bottles by mail, cites Dr. Kilmer, and urges readers to send their address to Binghamton New York. The notice repeats other remedies and a general vacation promo, then lists a public notice with lawsuits and estate settlements.
A cluttered classified listing from Lawrence shows multiple WANTED and FOR SALE items. Entries include requests for handwriting, housework, stenography and washing, plus numerous real estate sales, farms, lots, cottages, and homes near the university. Several secondhand wagons, rugs, and a piano trade appear along with lost umbrella and a key system.
Notice announces a permanent location at 1 Ta streek to provide advertising services including signs circulars and samples. The writer claims years of experience, guarantees work and offers contact at TLC Andersen 923 La St Lawrence Kansas.
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