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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
2
A Lawrence column rails at law salaries and judges, warns of promoter scams in Colorado mining stock, and laments worry and regional religious strife. The piece mocks sensational reports, notes roads’ poor condition, and cites Japanese and Chinese tensions affecting national mood. It reflects early 20th century views with strong opinions and scattered anecdotes.
A fragmented page blends sermons on church unity and moral duty with diverse ads. It touts religious reform, quack cures for kidney and bladder issues, catarrh remedies, and patent medicines, listing vendors Baker & Son and Hall’s remedies, amid assorted opinions on social behavior and courtship.
In Colton wil testimony a witness claimed Mrs Coltan refused to reveal ages citing constitutional restrictions on the Daughters of the Revolution. Cross examiner Joe Redding pressed for ages from lineage books, but the elder woman said such records cannot reveal members ages. Also noted is a post office bulletin criticizing money handling in mail. A missionary letter with 400 in gold was opened by the dead letter office and will be restored to the sender's heir, with the signer’s name kept private.
The United States weather bureau receives many copies of dire predictions from long-range forecasters across Pennsylvania Ohio New York New England and Canada. Officials note these forecasts rely on superstition rather than science and warn that even the best foretellers would gain fame and fortune if they could predict conditions accurately years ahead.
The nation honors Marquis Lafayette for his aid in the American Revolution. Congress planned to bring him to the United States in 1824, but he traveled privately. He received ovations across 24 states and a statue was erected in Lafayette Square. Another statue in Lafayette Park honors Count Rochambeau.
The district engineer department warns winter road and street projects will be slowed due to labor scarcity. About 600 workers are employed, with 200 more sought. wages may rise to attract help, especially for colored laborers, while competing war zone contractors offer weekly pay.
The article argues that rising living costs outpace wages and places responsibility on housewives to budget wisely. It offers practical rules: avoid debt, spend only what you have, value small savings, avoid imitators of higher incomes, and ignore neighbors’ opinions. It stresses buying essentials, proper food, clothing, bedding, and sensible routines over luxury.
Practical advice on boiling rice with boiling water and no stirring after boiling to avoid mush. Tips on maintaining moisture for houseplants in dry indoor air, including ventilation and fresh air needs. Also notes a salt mountain in San Domingo said to be nearly 99,000,900 tons and readable through a foot of crystal.
Short classifieds list wants and sales from the Lawrence Journal including five or six room residences under $2000 in New Hampshire or R. FE streets, desire for a Jersey cow, steady afternoon work for a white woman, a home for a girl and a boy, a man to work around a place, rent for a four or five room cottage, dresses and clothing bought, general handyman, second hand delivery wagon, household furniture for sale, trading propositions, a rubber tired road wagon, and a large building site plus a cottage listing with contact addresses and phone numbers.
For Bart, rear large frost fronted modern house on 760 Ohio Street. Kent-A front bedroom in a modern house on Tenp Street. Rea}-Rooma for light housekeeping with gas and furnace heat on -gag Alabama, or phone 1547. For rent rooms for light housekeeping plus furniture for sale. 706 Tennessee Street Torens. Rooms modern three blocks from University at 1000 Illinois Street. Mrs J J Crowley.
Lost a ladies gold watch between Mr Broeker’s store and A Monroe’s house with reward offered. A gold bracelet bearing the date April 28, 1905 to be returned to 64a Lod Street for a reward. Lost between Bahakopf’s store and 7% New York Street a heavy silver cape watch with Elgin movement. return to T A Winehell 122 New York Street for reward.
Strayed or stolen Scotch collie puppy eight months old tan and white color. Reward offered. Notify Wm H Dalton at ir2t Rhode Island Street or Bell phone 157.
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