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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
1
The Lawrence Journal topics include national figures like Joe Cannon and Arthur Brisbane, Kansas Republican party dynamics, road issues, and local figures such as Dave Mulvane and Judge Frances Baker. The item reflects editorials on politics, party platforms, and farm life perceptions.
A letter from James Donshue of New Britain Connecticut credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with curing his kidney bladder troubles after several remedies and a life insurance exam. The note endorses Foley’s Kidney Cure for back ache and kidney problems and mentions other ads and race dialogue.
A compact devotional summary tracing David’s escapes from Saul’s pursuit, his handling of Goliath’s sword episode, and the spiritual lessons drawn from 1 Samuel chapters 21 through 25, including trust in God, leadership, and education of the soul. The piece weaves biblical events with moral exhortation and contemporary reflections.
Small advertisements describe Mrs 8 washing machine handy for ladies, Koch & Beachem merchant tailors at 727 Mass St, Black Seal cigars for students rooms, Mercantile Company furnishings at bargain prices, and Varnum Cement Construction Real Estate at 913 Mess with office hours and contact numbers listed for cement work and investments.
The Chicago paperboy Thomas Tagney, described as the wealthiest in the city, recalls starting with a bundle of papers and turning it into a fortune. He credits hard work over luck, noting early ventures like a failed cigar shop taught a valuable lesson in business.
An advertisement asserts that piles can be cured by Dean's Ointment and claims thousands of obstinate cases have been helped. It promotes the product at 50 cents and suggests practical marital advice about yielding to wives.
An old classified notice promotes Bell Phone 1280 for Jelly Grapes and 24 percent eels per pound in 20 pound lots. It cites a local merchant and a contact line for orders.
The annual Harvest Home picnic takes place Friday September 4 1908 at Brown's Grove four miles southwest of Lawrence. Speakers include Joseph J Bristow B J Sheridan and Judge I A Smart. Events include a declamatory contest at 11 am two morning games Clinton versus Browns Grove and Lone Star versus South Lawrence in the afternoon FAWA drill team dance in the evening with music by Newhouse and premiums for agricultural home products and athletic prizes. Send for premium list from Ebner E Brown.
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