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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
3
Old-fashioned needlework gains popularity as cross stitch and colored embroidery on white linen spread in household decor. Describes open-work white with colored threads, appliqué on pin cushions, and patterns like butterflies and tall poppies. Also covers care tips for oilcloth, rainy day closets, and simple recipes. Includes a testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar for asthma.
The report lists total receipts of 5450 54 and total expenditures of 5009 33 with a balance in treasury of 1129 20 for Wakarusa Township Douglas County Kansas for the year ending October 1906. It details various county treasurer transfers and wind mill hill fund receipts and expenditures with numerous named contributors and payees.
A household page describes crystal wedding table decor with glassware mirrors and white chrysanthemum arrangements. It also covers winter quince storage and preserves, jelly, and conserve ideas plus a recipe for hearty cornmeal pancakes and a note on a honey and tar cough syrup.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it cures kidney and bladder disease, builds up organs, and prevents Bright's disease or diabetes if taken early. Barber & Son sell it for 1.90 with free trial. Other ads praise Buck Jen's Arica Salve for wounds and claim Dr King's New Discovery wards off coughs and lung diseases after Cuban and Philippine service, offered by Barber & Son's drug store.
An old Lawrence daily reenters circulation in Douglas and Longan counties after a long hiatus. It promotes powerful reach with wire service news and market reports, claiming national scope and thorough modern presentation to farmers and rural readers. It highlights cooperation with Kansas Farmer and American Farmer material.
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