Alabama Arbitration and the Alabama Privateer Saga
A detailed Harper's Weekly style account traces the Alabama privateer’s English voyage and the legal debates over its seizure. It covers Lord Russell, Captain Bulloch, the Enrica’s trial trip, and the ensuing U S tensions with Britain amid wartime prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Harper's
Frederick Trevor Hi
England
Laird’s
Birkenhead
Adameneents
Adams
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Lord Russell
Bulloch
Enrica
Azores
United States
Lawrence merchants seek more efficient accounting systems
Local firms in Lawrence advertise rose leaf systems and transfer binders to reduce monthly errors and late bills. They offer free samples and promise no obligation, inviting calls to Mr. Dinstinr for demonstrations of Sieber & Trissel products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Dinstinr
Regtastitute
Doumnal
Sieber & Trissel Joes
Jini
Two Lawyers Like Rails In Trial Showdown
A man recalls a court scene where opposing counsel appear tense yet professional. An elder lawyer compares their rivalry to parallel railroad tracks that seem to converge in distance but never meet, a lesson on courtroom distance and unity.
How to Avoid Appendicites and Constipation Remedies
The piece discusses appendicitis risk from constipation and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a tonic to stimulate liver and bowels. It cites a New York doctor reportedly bleeding a patient for lockjaw and mentions confusion over financial embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
Kentucky Street
Barber & Son
New York
Washington Post
The Limit of Life and a Medical Tonic Claim
A period piece cites eminent scientists arguing life extension is possible with advances in knowledge and care between ages fifty and sixty. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic and notes a sale of personal property at the Journal office for fifty cents. The text hints at social opinions about labor and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Barber & Son
Droggiste
Tx Vist
Journal Office
Fredonia Candidate for Judge Visits Town
P C Young of Fredonia, traveling to Fort Scott via Topeka, is a Seventh Judicial District judge candidate. The State University alumnus is well known locally and seeks broad support. the piece notes his illness from kidney trouble and advocates Foley’s Kidney Cure for Bright's disease symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. C. Young
P. C. Young
Fredonia
Topeka
Fort Scott
Young
Seventh Judicial District
State University
Foley
Bright
Two Clutches of Quail Eggs Warn Hunters
Local sportsmen warn that shooting male quails guarding nests harms both hatchings. Quail eggs hatch in two clutches with the female tending the second brood while the male guards the first. Shooting the guard deprives the first brood of protection and the hen cannot tend both broods. A closing line notes funeral costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob White
Buck Bass of Morgansown touted for salve cure
The ad claims C G Hays and A B business figures endorse Arniea-Salve as the quickest and surest healing salve for backache sore kidneys and wounds, promising rapid relief after use. It cites Morgansown Ind and urges readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hays
A. B. Ness
Morgansown
Ind
Cad Tolen
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaim Relief From Kidney Troubles
A full page notice extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney troubles including backache nerves and urinary issues. It cites testimonials from users in Connecticut and New York and notes Foster Milburn Co as US agents with price listed at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meath
Triekt
Tan
Mar-hall
Shopper vows never to buy there again after price dispute
A caller vents at Mr Wenham about high prices and deceptive sales at a store. She recalls buying a dressmaking fabric labeled as cheap while discovering a cheaper same fabric at Goopin's, sparking a vow to avoid the shop and warn others about the poor reputation and cheaper alternatives elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettye
Wenham
Erumie
Iris
Goopin's
Ame
Emile
Columbus Speech Talks by Kaun Leader Amid City Debates
A garbled report notes a Kaun leader speaking in Columbus with plans to address public concerns. The piece mentions a speaker named Gevasiots and anticipated travel to the city for further remarks.
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Passed examination successfully slaines Denabate in New Britain Connecticut after trying several kidney remedies and diabetes treatment without improvement. After using Foley's Kidney Cure, improvements appeared after the second bottle and life insurance examination passed. The product claims to cure backache and all forms of kidney and bladder trouble advertised by O. Y. Barker & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaines Denabate
New Britain
Conn
Foley
O. Y. J Barker & Son
War on Weeds and the City Yard Battle
A chaotic local report describes an ongoing fight against aggressive weeds in a town yard. Residents complain the vegetation has overwhelmed the area, while officials discuss remedies and the strain on community spaces.
Nature Spares Hair, Science Reveals Germ Cause
An advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide claiming a germ or parasite destroys hair and that the product destroys this germ to allow natural growth. It urges sending 10 cents for a sample to The Herpicide Co. Detroit with Woodward & Co. as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Woodward & Co
How to Wash Flannels for Non Shrink Care and Whitening
Instructions emphasize washing flannels in water near body temperature with strong suds and thorough rinsing to avoid shrinking. Colored fabrics should not share wash water with whites. For whitening yellowed flannels, soak in a lather with soft soap borax and ammonia in warm water for several hours.
Andrew J. Gritfin Laid To Rest In Oak Silk Cemetery
The funeral of Andrew J. Gritfin was held this afternoon at Oak Silk Cemetery. Rev. Bennett preached the sermon as a large number of friends gathered. Gritfin was greatly respected and beloved by his close friends and regarded as an exemplary member of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesta
Peort
Philadelphia
Lawrence Jand
Army
Andrew Oj. Gritfin
Bennett
Gritfin
Hin Sen
Quantrell Death Rumor Refuted by Family in Kansas City
Reports claiming William Chek Quantrell died in Kentucky were challenged by his mother as false. Investigators and the Kansas Historical Society reviewed remains identified as Quantrell, but his family maintains the burial in Louisville was his son, disputing the Kentucky death theory. Quantrell, born 1887, became a teacher, later moved to Santa Fe, and served as a stage driver before the war.
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Kiowa
Quantrell
Kentucky
Vike
Missouri
Sui Hills
Kansas City
Pike
Lawrence
Vanal Dover
William Chek Quantrell
Vaniesuver Island
Senate
Iron Valley
Louisville
Ky Hunwid
Mes
Qutrell
Kansas Historical Society
Esot
Kans
Santa Fe
OddFellows
Darton
Wissuai
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold Report
Batesville Indiana man explains how Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured a three month summer cold with hay fever symptoms after failed medicines. His wife also benefited from the remedy as recommended by P Barber and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
P. Barber
Boyish Hunter Tall Tales Amuse Broom Factory Girls
Arthur Owen entertains in the bindery by claiming a hunting trip with extraordinary feats. He says he shot nineteen wild ducks, struck a rock and killed a deer, knocked over a rabbit, and felled a flock of quails, while his gun supposedly kicked him backward. The girls debate whether to trust the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Owen
Wyoming
Arthur
City Council Approves Street Improvement Payment Plan
The City of Lawrence adopts a resolution to pave a section of Warren and Weary streets with brick or concrete variants and limestone curb. The cost to be paid in ten annual installments, published in the official city paper for five consecutive days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauwrene Daily Journal Ang
Lawre
Lawrence
Weary Street
Warren Streets
F. UD. Brooks
Lawrence City approves street improvements on Quincy and Delaware
City Clerk KF D Brooks announces a resolution ordering the grading curbing and paving of Quincy street between North and South lines and between Delaware street and the Santa Fe Railway. The roadway will be thirty feet wide with eight inches macadam paving and limestone or Portland cement curb. Assessments will be paid over ten annual installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily National
Lawrence
Kansas
Quincy Street
Delaware Street
Santa Fe Railway
KF. D. Brooks
New Telephone Subscribers Added to Missouri and Kansas Directory
Supplemental list to the July 1907 Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directory shows additions of new subscribers with names and addresses including J. J. Allen Meat Market 167 Bridge, F. H. Billings near 1536 N. Main, Chas Coates 824 Tennessee, J. T. Cooper res North end of Delaware, W. B. Dillon 1304 Rhode Island, Wm. Dixon 1017 New York, Geo Gilbert res W121 Main, I J Hird 1 mile north of city limits, W. C. Hood 1108 Ohio, S K Hood 401 Elm, Charley Jenkins 946 Delaware, Chas Jennings NE corner of Main and Lake, C. F. Kennedy 6 miles south, Vernon King 1 mile north, Albert McNish bottling works 334 Vermont, J. W. Miller 608 Kentucky, S. M. Morrison 937 Missouri, J W Murphy 1536 Tennessee, L W Myers 158 Locust, W T Neate 953 New Hampshire KU Physics Bldg basement 8, W room, C C Pringle 200 Michigan, Robinson Gymnasium Main 1637, Heno KN 845 Massachusetts Main 803 Senseman Wm B 1633 Vermont Main 2150 Stephens 192 Locust Main 881-2 Staneart 11% mile SE Main 798-2 Wood 8 miles south-west.
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Missouri, & Kansas
Main
Allen
Meatmarket
Bridge
Billings
F. HL
K. U. Tel
Delaware
Dillon
W. B
Rhode Island
Davenport
Hood
W. C
Ohio
McNish Albert Bottling Works
Vermont
New Hampshire
K.U
W. Room
Staneart
R. W. Ret
Wood
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Richmond
Darky
Richard Thompson Jenkins
Stummick
Richard Thompson Jnkins
Harper's Weekly
Capitol
Renown Engine OS
Standard Oil Company
Spalding’s
Commercial College
Tenth & Oak Sts
Bureau
J. F. Spalding, A. M
Ty A. Éaumal
Yellowstone Park
Union Pacific
E. E. Alexander
J.T. Shanklin
Colorado
Uta
Nevada
California
Dr. King
Q. P. Barber & Son
Columbus
Seale
Lansilow
Law Town
Wren
Benice
Prinzess
Luisa
bin Hfe
Bruunswig
Bis
Jesson
Frederick the Great
New York American
Japan
Tokyo
Lawrence Man
M Max
A. J. Griffin
Oak Hill
Mass
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y. Gor
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