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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1905
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal publishes a weekly edition named The Soummat with sixteen pages issued every Saturday. Rates, delivery by carrier, and subscription terms are listed for different counties and cities. The notice provides contact details and pricing for subscribers in Kansas, dated August 33, 1965.
Reports from San Francisco indicate the probability that Mayor Schmitz will be impeached after years of alleged corruption. Observers note the administration has been a tide of graft, with critics claiming the city government has debauched. The public favor has shifted, and voters may sanction Schmitz and his followers.
The Topeka Capital editorial rebuts claims about John Brown by labeling him a loafer and disturber who offered no value to Kansas. It argues Kansas history has exaggerated praise and questions his character and contributions. The piece also touches on governance and current events from 1905 including refereed issues and canal work.
The world faces peace efforts in a drawn war as Basssla still seeks peace terms while Mexico plans a new tariff ahead of September elections. Gulf pipe line funding and Russian peace notes influence the global scene, with Japan pressing claims and yellow fever spreading in the south. Domestic concerns include coal miners threatening an April strike, Standard Oil price moves, and medical ads promoting a Catarrh Cure with claims of cure rates and a money-back offer.
The article outlines two methods to season timber and prevent dry rot. One uses bark removal around autumn trees to block ground moisture, forcing sap out and aiding rapid drying after felled. The other injects beet sugar into logs via a hot water system, drying in a controlled chamber to deter insects.
In a fragmentary historical note the piece discusses early Indian cricket as a colonial pastime, referencing colonial authors and narratives, observers and spectators, and the shift from armed guards to modern, open pitches. It notes the presence of natives learning and playing the sport and acknowledges evolving practice over time.
In a New York department store a woman barters over a yard of silk priced 75 cents and accepts a remnant of 1.5 yards after the clerk offers 50 cents for it. The exasperated shopper, amused by the joke, ends the deal by keeping the full yard.
Adirondack camp owners report strong seasonal rents yet poor occupancy in off months. Prices range from 180 to 1000 dollars for a season for small camps, with larger camps securing much higher sums in fashionable settlements. Water frontage and lake access drive value, while some camps include meals, boats, and furnishings under strict terms.
A single company writes flywheel insurance under a monarch of all his inspectors survey, once a professor with original theories. The policy bases on centrifugal force and rim speeds, with premiums tied to wheel size and allowable revolutions, while Dr Thomas Electro Ol promises instant relief for injuries.
A historical note describes a paper produced under scrutiny for a popular journal. It details staged readings from an original manuscript with multiple proofing passes, a daily publication goal, and a series of typographic errors that went unnoticed by readers.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for digestive troubles. It promises stomach vigor, improved digestion, and bowel regulation, urging readers to buy through general grocers and local listings.
The article argues that travel is not confined to the wealthy and that many trips attract ordinary people. it notes many travelers are middle class and would rather tour California than spend lavishly elsewhere. U. P. agent says a comfortable trip costs little compared to other options.
The Wabash lines offer fast travel to St. Louis Detroit Toledo Pittsburg and Buffalo with through service to New York and Boston. Check with local ticket agents for Hokets over the Wabash. they all sell them.
The July 15 directory supplement lists late additions: White 5941 Bond Enos residence LN Ys Red 7241 Howard F B residence 1248 Delaware Main 134 Leonard O P residence 144 Louisiana Red 723 Roche 8 residence 626 Maple Red 182 Wiedemann Wm residence 835 Maia Main 248 Woody L J residence 1406 Tenn. Plus note of a secondhand store at 573 Massachusetts street buying selling and exchanging shoes and clothing D Litwin.
A jumble of short items mentions a Kalamazoo widow Almira Kramer who left 105000 in her will to feed tramps, odd misreadings about a Middlesex mass alarm, and advertisements for salves, travel, lost items, and real estate. The page lists rail service details, Pullman cars to Florida, a Kansas City to St. Louis route, and various classifieds including room for rent and livestock for sale. It reflects an early 1900s community pages mix of philanthropy, errands, and commerce.
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