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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented relic discusses political conflict and mob rule referencing Fort Riley battles, Taft era rhetoric, and the Sher man vice presidential nomination. It notes fear of mob justice, calls for due process, and remarks on political polarization and crowd behavior.
A damaged OCR passage describes a Senator facing political exile and personal decline. It references governance, the administration, and a sense of isolation amid partisan pressure. The snippet hints at a broader political context and future inquiry into the senator’s fate.
A Lawrence Kansas woman reports relief from dull back pain and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Dick Bros. drug store and says the inflammation and back ache vanished with continued use. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the U S distributor. Remember the name Doan's.
Members of Company H returned last night after ten days at Fort Riley. The unit enjoyed a good time and the men spoke about military matters. They were given a hearty welcome home to the community.
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville reports a long summer cold last year that hindered business and mimicked hay fever. After ineffective medicines, Foley's Honey and Tar provided quick relief, with many others reportedly benefiting. The note mentions a cold morning frost.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut says he tried kidney remedies and doctors for diabetes with no progress until Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he improved and five bottles cured him, enabling a rigid life insurance examination. The ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure relieves back ache and all kidney and bladder troubles.
Ayscue of Ingleside N C declares Dr Kings New Life Pills the best for chronic indigestion after 15 years of trials and spending over two hundred dollars. Barber Son's drug store sells them under guarantee for 25 cents. The item notes a strong minded woman resisting standing for herself in a street car.
A Naples Maine man writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and throat troubles. The ad touts the remedy as a throat and lung healer and pneumonia preventer, with trials and a free bottle offer through Barber & Son’s drug store. It also promotes Dr Shoop’s Night Cure and other health literature, plus a final settlement notice for Alexander Lewis estate and a local loan ad from Wolfson with contact details.
An amalgam of ads lists Barah E. Carrothers mis for your vacation needlework, Byers Art Shop sewing projects, and carpet cleaning by F. E. Bennett. It promotes trains, tours, and a one day trip from Denver via C. A. Johnson Gray's Peak Route with folders and schedules.
An old Lawrence Daily Journal excerpt promotes Gustav Wolf's West End Bakery and invites inspections. It advertises bread and baked goods and notes a branch on Elm Street. Also featured is a hat cleaning service, a hat hospital, and storage by Lawrence Transfer Co with experienced packers and responsible management.
Regents invite sealed proposals for erection of a Mining Engineering building at Lawrence Kansas and for complete expert work including heating plumbing and wiring. Bids require 3 percent certified check payable to Edward E Brown. Plans available at the University State Architect Topeka and Master Builders Exchange Kansas City. Bids must comply with eight hour law and be sealed and marked per specifications. Regents reserve right to reject any or all bids.
Schedule notes Eastbound trains include No. 102 Overland Limited at 7 35 am and No. 104 Atlantic at 3 20 pm with local No. 106 at 9 20 am and No. 108 Kansas City at 6 25 pm Also Westbound services list No. 107 Salina Local at 9 35 am No. 103 Pacific Coast at 11 08 am No. 105 Juneau City Loreal at 5 22 pm and No. 101 Overland Limited at 6 25 pm Additionally marked are Taavenworth arrivals and multiple motor car services with daily and accommodation trains with some unreadable entries in the scribbled timetable.
A report notes Foley's Kidney Cure could prevent Bright's disease by prompt use. It cites A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana who suffered nightly urination, backache, and kidney pain, then found relief after taking Foley's Kidney Cure. Barber & Son comment on enduring bargain habits.
Lawrence Transfer Co. notice of suit in Douglas County Kansas against Claus H Peterson and many heirs and trustees seeking to quiet title to multiple lots in Endora City. Defendants must answer by August 31, 1908 or judgment by default. Attorney for plaintiff.
A dense list of help wanted and sale notices including dining room girl, barn purchase, delivery carrier, kitchen assistant, clerk, horse and carriage needs, waitresses, lunch counter hand, and employment ads. Also numerous real estate and farm for sale or exchange listings with locations in Kansas and Missouri, phone contacts, and property descriptions. Many entries reference Lawrence, El A Richardson, and various street addresses and phone numbers.
For rent a house at 736 N. H. Bt. Apply to L. Ballene of Whitman & Co in the F. A. A. Building. Also for rent a dairy farm of 80 acres with 1 to 20 cows fresh this fall and four broad sows. Immediate possession. Bell phone Mrs. E. C. Cowles, 1315 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, Kansas. List your exchanges with Geo Brecheisen Jr The Lead Man in Eudora, Kansas.
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