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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary biblical text and garbled lines describe the prophet Isaiah and a child named Maher-shalal-hash-baz, with warnings of conquest by the king of Assyria and judgments on Israel. Intermixed are late 19th century newspaper advertisements for Dr Shoop’s Night Cure catarrh remedies and Hall’s Catarrh Cure promotions.
A long reminiscence by U E Witham recounts Civil War medical life focusing on surgeon’s duties, secretary of war influence, obedience to orders, battle field wounds, and the brutal realities of vaccination and tetanus. The narrator details hospital conditions in Louisville, care of infected soldiers, and the emotional toll of treating grievous injuries and amputations amid military logistics.
An article details the Hupp rapid mail tube and pouch deliverer used with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system. It explains outside tubes, station pouches, automatic doors, and gravity drop into cars to speed receiving and delivering mail while reducing wear and handling.
fragmentary ad style text touts Dr Restorative as rapid health aid within 48 hours and claims returning strength and stamina. mentions diverse ailments and remedies, with scattered brand names and personal testimonials, reflecting a vague late 19th or early 20th century advertorial voice.
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