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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1910
Page
2
The piece outlines a probe into whether Standard Oil acts fairly in Kansas, directed by the attorney general. It also covers gubernatorial races, proxy voting shifts, Lawrence taxes and schools, city improvements, and debate over platform planks and public utilities.
A New Yorker report notes a court ruling allowing a person to adopt any name and sue under it as legally valid, stating the assumed name holds the same legal effect as a birth name in breach of promise cases. The decision centers on a plaintiff who used or could use the name Fay Darling in a breach of promise action.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dean's Kidney Pills to cure kidney ailments and related symptoms. It cites a Lawrence, Kansas testimonial from Mrs. FLHH. Carmean describing relief from backache and kidney weakness after a grip illness. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Koster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
An aged newspaper snippet touts Zemo and Zemo Soap as the sure scalp cure with a money back guarantee. It also plugs Foley's Kidney Pills for backache and nervous issues while mentioning P. Barber & Son and miscellaneous local remarks about stinginess and hat usage.
Advert says Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly relieves burns cuts scalds and wounds. It claims to heal sores boils eczema and skin eruptions and lists uses from chapped hands to sprains and corns. Available at Barber & Son for 25 cents.
The article notes machine prices from five to seven thousand dollars, with Santos-Dumont models possible at twelve hundred. Import duties and freight add about 30 percent. It stresses training needs with sixty flights under a qualified teacher before piloting. France hosts schools in Chalons Paris and other towns with licenses issued by the Aero Club.
An advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills as effective for kidney and bladder ailments. Mrs Rose Glaser of Terre Haute Indiana shares a testimonial of a long kidney illness cured after four weeks, praising the medicine and its price while noting availability from C P Barber & Son. Dr Kings New Life Pills also advertised for liver kidney relief with a 25 cent price and claims of curing long-term issues.
A minor canon, Rev Orlas Lindley, faced a comic mishap when his landlady kept his study key and he waited till service. Unable to leave, he climbed through a window in full canonical attire using a water butt and spout, then walked into the street. He later found the key in his pocket.
Brother Claude recounts a strange scene as a boy carries a bass drum in a box through the street. He finds the same drum in sister Belinda’s room that night and learns it is her new summer hat, provoking laughter.
On the eve of his eightieth birthday Sir Clements Markham, famed as a grand figure in British geography and exploration, delivered a notable lecture on the Land of the Incan at a recent Royal Geographical Society meeting. He has long served as president for twelve years and remained active in geographical science and historical research.
A curious scene at Bexhill on Sea as the shoreward water turned dark with myriads of tiny fish while further out a wall of mackerel advanced. The small fish fled the mackerel and were driven onto the beach by the waves for several hours in front of many onlookers.
Finland’s capital Helsingfors with about 80 000 residents is praised as a paradise for suffragettes. The city features boulevards, cafes, pine hills and a Mediterranean blue backdrop. Women there work as masons, parliament members, and bank cashiers, taking an active role in government.
A visitor praises a baby by noting it resembles its father while Mrs. Rasper attributes the child's cheer and looks to warm weather. The exchange captures a moment of gentle social banter between neighbors.
The quote reflects a wry social observation about people who are hard to read and whom we would prefer to avoid, suggesting a general sentiment about unfamiliar or unpredictable personalities.
A fragmentary scripture passage praises the Lord as creator and ruler of heaven and earth. The text shifts to a late 19th or early 20th century advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar claiming quick hay fever relief with non opiate “genuine” in a yellow package sold by O. P. Barber & Bon.
A government bulletin announces an examination for xylotomists with pay around $1 100 a year plus benefits. The notice outlines qualification tests dated October 4 and hints at duties involving specialized work, though exact duties are described in vague terms.
J R Pitt of Rocky Mt N M credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe cough and lung trouble after one bottle. He endorses it for lamo grippe asthma hay fever and similar maladies. Trial bottle free. 30 cents? 1.00. Barber & Son guarantee.
A grocer calls a new customer to address a short weight sugar order. She lacks scales and accepts the tale of conscientiousness. In the back room, a wall lists yes and no opinions, revealing the deceit behind the kindness. The story ends with a blunt jab at gullible trust.
Constipation is a frequent cause of piles and women suffer more often. Indoor work and lack of exercise trigger attacks. Dick Bros selt Hem-Roid internal tablets offered with money back if dissatisfied. $1 for a large bottle. Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY mail booklet on request.
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