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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
6
A quoted testimonial from A. J. Brown of Pambroke Street Rochester New York County of 3 rae 1911 endorses Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a grand remedy for kidney trouble and dropsy. The affiant Alf Brown confirms the subscription before a notary, asserting the product saved his life after doctors failed.
A misspelled letter directs readers to request a Swamp Root sample from Kilmer & Co at Bing hampton NY and hints at a dubious claim of duplicating valuable inc arnation. It warns not to mention the Lawrence Daily Journal World or other unrelated sales points.
Attorney General rules Rock Island cannot be compelled to stop. Efforts to halt trains through Lawrence were denied. Dawson and Ainick argued, but federal and state rulings maintain the railroad’s interstate service continues. The case involves traffic between Topeka, Kansas, and Missouri, with penalties tied to noncompliance.
A vintage testimonial advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles in men women and children. It claims to dissolve gravity cure diabetes and rheumatism and to regulate children bladder issues. The ad offers mail delivery for 1.06 with testimonials from St Louis.
Engineers Burnds and Risek arrived yesterday afternoon for Kansas city to advance the water project with representatives from the city and water department. They reported progress on appraisals and outlined plans to begin work as soon as possible under an agreement for the construction of the Linwerenre Water Con Fing project. They noted impending deed registrations and listed several property transfers, including Enders to Mary Mebide for 22500, Blair to McGhiey for 4.75, and Glathart to Mrs. J. Jaedieke for a lot on Ohio Street in Kansas.
A fragmented, older receta style describes making fruit pies with arrowroot thickener, fruit juice, and sugar, plus steps for a baked raspberry pie with paste crust, and a banana sherry cream pie with whipped whites. Provides rough timing and oven notes in passing, preserving archaic phrasing and measurements.
A kitchen note details a cottage pudding method with flour sugar butter egg milk and baking powder, plus a chocolate sauce and a gelatin fruit jelly. It includes steps to bake, chill, invert and garnish with fruit and whipped cream.
A home carpenter can stain a bench or table quickly using a bichromate potassium solution applied to wood, then rinsed off after a few minutes. A dilute log wood solution is rubbed on and removed. The method yields a rich brown shade with variations from strength and exposure time.
A rough, archaic recipe describes boiling four cups minced celery with a cup of water for fifteen minutes, straining, returning to boil, then thickening with two tablespoons butter and one of flour. Whisk into beaten egg yolk, heat briefly, season with salt and pepper, and serve as an accompaniment to boiled fowl.
Scrub and slice parsnips lengthwise. Boil in barely enough water until tender. Drain, add butter and a pinch of salt and pepper. Beat an egg with milk and pour over. A simple dish praised for vegetable lovers.
Fragmentary混 text describes making a rich biscuit dough and rolling it around fried sausage like a turnover. Mentions browning bake and a quip about a sympathetic man, with stray quotes and indifferent punctuation. The passage combines cooking directions with odd social musings and scattered dialogue.
The Douglas county officials elected last fall have begun their duties. Sheriff has earned mixed regard but is praised for fairness and sound judgment. County Clerk Serman Broker is praised as one of the most painstaking clerks. Probate Judge Cord Lindley is expected to lead juveniles cases well. County Attorney is seen as capable but faces significant upcoming cases. Dr. Ell Jones serves as coroner, holding inquests only when needed. Charley McHawley and associates are noted but not elaborated.
Two Beatrice women credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with avoiding surgery after years of pain. Mrs R B reports left side pain eased after trying the remedy and returning to good health with two daughters. The Cary Maine case describes a year of severe soreness back pain and nervous exhaustion that vanished after using the same tonic.
Residents want city brightness on the White Way during Bargain Days. Merchants Association may fund half the cost while the company would cover the rest. Past university commencements and public events show the White Way drawing visitors and aiding business, with safety and pleasure emphasized. Several nights of lights have been critiqued for expense but praised as good for the town.
Market letters note cattle nearing the killing classes with lower grades. total stock shipments reach 31,000 head as feeder and stocker demand weakens. Pasture cattle fetch mixed prices with steers from Strong City around 6.75 to 10.25 hundredweight and cows steady near 4.50. Veal calves top near 9.40 while quarantines affect shipments. overall prices show modest declines in stockers and feeders.
Public notice-like testimonial warns against mercury in catarrh cures. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure from Fr. Cheney & Co. Toledo contains no mercury, is taken internally, and should be bought only from reputable physicians or genuine products. Mentions sale by druggists and price per bottle.
The Chautauqua season begins August 30 in Tonganoxie with a five day program featuring the Junior Chautauqua for youth, a Regal Regniers versatile program, and performances by the Military Concert Company. Helen B. Vantson will direct the Junior Chautauqua, with nightly concerts and special lectures. The event promises broad entertainment and includes a circus-like schedule, with land auctions and regional news about settlement and land openings.
Washington reports a sweeping land opening near the Indian reservation in Montana. Officials project about 100 acres and a massive allocation for government land openings, with Interior Department preparing a registration push as offices open September 1 in Great Falls and Helena.
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