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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
3
Many in Lawrence endure daily effort to manage bills and statements as errors rise in copying accounts. If money saved is money earned, call 48 for Mr Ansehen to sample the best fear Teat eystenes and be quoted before ordering. The Jornal also offers Teak systems of all kits.
A Wall Street Journal piece lauds Joan D Rockefeller as a foremost convert who has left seclusion and champions publicity. It argues newspapers must be fair, foretelling a new era where Rockefeller and Standard Oil increase transparency, curb fraud, and promote balanced reporting.
A 19th century style medical ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble including back pain and Bright's disease. It claims scientific research and offers a free sample with an order to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. It also promotes both the 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle variants sold by druggists.
A sweeping feature blends a medical claim for longevity with a sensational tale of a boy found as an orphan in the plains. It recounts a Kansas city council note from 1907 and a dramatic rescue story of a mother and a family who adopt a found child, intertwining medical boosterism with local civic notices and a cyclone era mystery.
A garbled OCR passage discusses names and places in a convoluted way. It mentions Roosevelt, Lily, and several others in a fragmented stream of words with unclear context and no coherent event or date.
Article warns appendicitis often follows habitual constipation. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating liver and bowels, restoring natural action. Claims the syrup is mild pleasant and not habit forming, advises refusing substitutes.
Fragmentary ad style text touts Hal's Catarrh Cure as the only live cure known to the medical fraternity for constriction related catarrh. Mentions F J Ghene y Co Toledo Ohio and claims about calming foundations of disease and patient strength. Also includes scattered quips about parenting theories and old loves.
A reflection on French democracy praising its sincerity and drama, contrasting rhetoric of rights with practical political action. The piece observes France rebuilding its military and political system to defend Poland, amid praise for its bold, reckless yet fine character. Included are humorous old-lawyer vignettes from New England and anecdotes about judges, lawyers, and the quirks of legal life.
The 1907 census shows Kansas counties gaining population with Wyandotte Montgomery and Shawnee leading. Increases exceed ten percent in many western counties while some eastern counties post declines. Notable shifts include Montgomery up to second place and Shawnee dropping to third. The largest gains occur in Kearny, Meade, Scott, and Stevens, with Greeley and Haskell among the top performers.
A dock near Port View on Lake Victoria in Uganda claims to be the world’s highest, built into solid rock over twelve months at a cost around 20000 dollars. It measures about 250 by 48 feet and 14 feet deep to serve the Nyanza fleet in Uganda rallies.
An experienced shoe dealer notes that women's feet are averaging larger sizes now than 20 to 25 years ago and argues that tight shoes, not style, pinching the feet causes discomfort. He predicts shoe factory workers will encounter the same trend as more women demand better fit.
A.J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for curing a three month summer cold with hay fever symptoms after other medicines failed. James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports kidney cures improving after Foley’s Kidney Cure. A Missouri Kansas directory supplement lists dozens of New Telephone Subscribers with addresses and numbers.
An old print ad extols Dean’s Kidney Pills claiming relief from backache dizziness nervousness and urinary troubles with a testimonial of observed benefit. It cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents and warns to insist on the Dean’s brand.
The city council on August 5 1907 adopted a resolution ordering the grading curbing and paving of Quincy Street to Delaware Street between the north and south lines of Quincy Street in Lawrence. The 30 foot roadway will use eight inches macadam with limestone or cement curbing and gutter. Assessments will be paid in ten annual installments. F D Brooks City Clerk.
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