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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary note from The Journal Lawrence Kansas December 11 1808 urging minimal action toward improving highways with a reformist tone. Mentions homes and a person named Mase and references public sentiment on infrastructure.
A fragment notes public fatigue with the Thaws and a violent quarrel now deemed a dead issue. The author laments the lack of fresh drama while the audience seeks amusement as the paint wears off.
The column laments King Leopold's illness and public indifference, criticizes San Jose scale and sanitary neglect in tenement housing, and urges Mayor Bishop to fund city improvements in Lawrence, arguing low taxes hinder progress and that proper spending is essential for a livable town. It notes the town's faults and need for driveways and boulevards.
Local chatter centers on Root Juice as a cure all for stomach and digestive woes. Scientists claim the juice purifies blood and aids kidneys and liver, with many Illinois and Indiana buyers reporting rapid relief and widespread trust in C P Barber Sons store demonstrations.
The ad asserts Pape's Diuretic cures kidney and bladder issues fast after a few doses. It claims benefits for backache, headaches, dizziness, and other symptoms of inactive kidneys, urging readers to buy a fifty cent treatment from any drugstore and praising the Cincinnati company Pape Thompson & Pape.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions South Bend Indiana and a ten day period but lacks clear facts, names, or events to summarize into a proper news item.
The Pleasant Hour club held its last meeting at Mrs. Arthur Pease’s home on a Thursday afternoon. Officers elected for the coming year were President Mrs. George Brown Vice-president Mrs. L Bigsby secretary Mrs. R W Yeoman. Dainty refreshments ended the gathering.
Lawrence Kansas resident Mrs. C. A. Jennings reports years of back and kidney pains eased after using Doan’s Kidney Pills bought at Dick Bros Drug Store. She notes relief from frequent urine, neck and head pain, with the manufacturer Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
An assortment of vintage ads tout Castoria as the trusted remedy for infants and children, along with early 20th century tonics. Other items promote PAZO OINTMENT for piles within 6 to 14 days, Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot comfort, Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds, and weight gain claims tied to seduction humor.
Government recruitment offers salaries from 800 to 2500 yearly for Railway Mail Clerks Custom House Clerks Stenographers Bookkeepers and other government posts. Examinations announced through the Bureau of Instruction Rochester NY and nationwide. Also notes promotional quips and miscellaneous ads.
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best safe cough remedy for children, promising relief from cold symptoms and prevention of croup bronchitis and sore throat. It claims no opiates, urges keeping on hand, and warns against substitutes. It also references Ely’s Dream Balm and Dr. Thomas’ Elastic Oil for other ailments with frequent testimonial lines.
Harrison Rhodes and Thos A Wise present a city comedy by the same company that just closed a week at Willis Wood Kansas City. Prices matinees 1.00 0.76 0.60 0.25. night 1.50 1.00 0.75 0.50. Seat sale at Woodward Co Friday December 10.
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