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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1905
Page
2
The article surveys the Lawrence Journal and its daily and weekly editions, noting publication schedules, delivery, and historic context. It mentions content like civil-war anniversaries, international affairs, and local urban progress with references to various political figures and events interwoven in a period-tone roundup.
A long, varied column surveys political and social notes from Kansas and beyond. It touches on saloon and law enforcement issues, church unity, Russian Japanese peace talks, John Brown lore in Linn county, South Carolina liquor politics, and a philosophical take on thinking and self development.
An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and ear mucous surfaces. It promises a $100 reward for any case of deafness due to catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure and urges sending for free brochures from F. J. Sheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A collage of family tales and cultural customs including a rainy day boy finding a “great book” about biblical heroes, Dutch wedding coin rituals in Holland, and a critique of gift etiquette for brides. An advertisement extols Hoatetter’s Stomach Bitters as a trusted remedy against various ailments and war’s perils.
Supplemental notice lists new telephone subscribers and addresses including White 737 Bowman Geo Red 116 Cloud Johnson 1121 NY Main 706 Carmack Geo 1220 Conn White 745 Craig J BR 1202 La Main 754 Eastman WH 1220 Ohio White 7714 Gerhardt Antonim nth Wiite T171 Lawrence Business College Law Nail Bank Building Main 2002 Manley RC 163 623 La Red 130 Metropolitan Ins Co room 4 Dick Building Red 68 Pingree Blood coal office Red 326 Reed Mrs Lizzle 1037 N J Main 620 Stevenson Marry 40 Ky
A meeting of the Norwegian synod discusses claims that US Norwegians hold three times Norway’s wealth. Estimates put US Norwegian-born in 1900 at 38,000 and about 450,000 today, with Norwegians in Norway around 2.2 million. The piece notes Norwegians in America are prospering, well educated, and influential in professional fields, while questioning extravagant wealth claims and stressing strong economic gains for both nations.
An advertisement claims Booklen's Arnica Salva soothes and heals sore and blistered skin, with testimonials from Riv andark Jr of Norfolk Virginia. It cites Barber & Sos as druggists and includes Whistler the artist praising Irish products for hands and beauty.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure stomach disorders and sickness. The item is sold by druggists and general stores, promising fast relief from discomfort and digestive issues.
Beginning November 15 and daily thereafter through 1905, the Frisco System with Southern Railway will run through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City and Jacksonville as part of the Southern Limited service departing Kansas City at 6 30 p m An observation car equipped train offers travel through Southeast cities with reservations via Frisco System offices.
The idea that only the inferior class patronize tourist sleepers is incorrect. Most travelers are well mannered and prefer comfort over excess spending. A Pacific Coast trip can be enjoyed without large expenses, and Union Pacific tourist sleepers offer value to prudent travelers.
A Lee Lawrence notice warns that kidney diseases advance quickly, with back ache, nervousness, and dropsy. Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as the local remedy, with a testimonial from Reason Risley of 909 New York Street Lawrence, praising relief and urging use of the product.
A fragment urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand to prevent illness. It notes the remedy is for sale by all druggists and suggests forethought may prevent trouble.
The Wabash showcases fastest routes and best accommodations for summer trips. It offers through service to New York and Boston with convenient connections to St. Louis Detroit Toledo Pittsburg and Buffalo and invites travelers to ask local agents for tickets.
Supplement No 1 lists last minute insertions for July 15 including White 5941 Bond Enos residence OL N Y Red 7241 Howard F B residence 1243 Delaware Main 133 Leonard O P residence 744 Louisiana Red 723 Roche B 2L residence 526 Maple Red 182 Wiedamann Wa residence over 835 Mass Main 248 Woody L J residence 1406 Tenn New second hand store at 734 Massachusetts street Second hand shoes and clothing bought sold and exchanged.
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