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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
2
A condensed sample from the Lawrence Daily Journal reflects editorials and reader voices on Kansas politics, temperance, crime, and local affairs. It cites Secretary Knox wage cuts, the Central Branch scandal, and various Kansas towns, with anecdotes on weather, crime, and community life.
The Caney Chronicle notes Kansas backs President Taft despite a chilly reception for Rhode Island Senator La Follette. It comments on the Taft faction, political expectations for 1912, and praises Christmas generosity as the season's true value, urging shared goodwill over selfish spending.
Lawrence citizens read reports from Indiana and Illinois praising Root Juice for indigestion indigestion rheumatism kidney troubles and nervous disorders. testimonials claim rapid recovery and improved appetite while merchants market the medicine at 1.00 per bottle or 2.50 for three during the demonstration period.
An illustrated appeal claims women waste money on cosmetics because real beauty stems from health. It promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a cure for catarrh, asserting it cleanses the blood and boosts vitality, with a money back guarantee and store availability at The Rexall Store, McCarlockh, 47 Mass. St.
A business man says his standard interview question reveals jaw strength and character. He explains that pipe smoking indicates a natural versus acquired jaw shape, and that pipe smokers tend to have strong facial muscles. The inquiry guides him in judging a candidate’s caliber beyond habits.
The American argues that doctors face growing economic strain as about 60 percent of New York physicians earn under 1500 dollars yearly. They blame overrapid specialization and high charges making care unaffordable for many families. The piece urges tariff reduction on infant care to boost trade. It also includes brief notes on taps at soldiers graves and British capital in Mexico, noting investment totals and returns.
A reservation Indian teaches his son higher branch salesmanship for the sassafras business. The boy asks for the final argument that always lands, and the father replies to tell the tightwads he is trying to work his way through Carnival College, in a satirical Minstrated Bunday Magazine piece.
Governor Stubbs and his private secretary Dave Leahy slipped on ice at the south entrance while leaving the state house in Topeka. They moved to the east steps, slid again, and the Governor ended up on his hands and knees before reaching the bottom.
Real estate transfers list multiple warranty deeds and quit claim deeds with dates from 1905 to 1908. Named parties include Mary Griffin Lindy and E G Vernon on Lot 3 in Vie ford’s secomds, Lawrence and Eliza Motter to N A Bab bitt on Hieh Street, S Sparks to Adda M Sparks on Tennessee Street, Brown and wife to E C atakies in Lot 17, and Byron Bo Sores and wife to E W Caldwell on a parcel in West Lawrence.
A fragmentary personal ad offers clothing and shoes for disposal with a plea to contact Bell at 1080 or visit 1015 Mass to see bargains. The line includes a stylistic misquote about frankness and references to St. Albert Noller, yielding a chaotic but traceable historic classifieds vibe.
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