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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
3
A dated feature notes how married life changes women, dulling charm and vigor. It warns of pelvic drains and weakness that harm health, urges care and timely remedies like Mrs. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, and cites medical authorities supporting female-system strengthening and avoidance of surgery when possible.
A scrambled obituary style notice discusses the rising prevalence of kidney trouble, urging awareness and medical action. It mentions doctors overlooking early signs, and promotes Dr. New Discoveries as a guaranteed remedy for coughs and throat ailments, with company details and trial pricing.
Fragmented text reports workers making claims as railroads face financial strain. It notes worries over December wages, anticipated rejections of claims, and a surge in daily workload due to national troubles. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York reports doctors misdiagnosed his ailments as heart kidney stomach and liver trouble. His wife advised drying Electric Bitters which he credits with restoring his health. One bottle is claimed to aid blood weakness and digestion. Sold by O P Barber & Son 50 cents.
Ventura club sessions feature Miss Julia Richter on Tennessee Street with Miss Flintom leading the afternoon. Papers cover Florida lore by Mrs Sellards and readings by Miss Barteles and Miss Flintum, plus current events from several members. Friends in Council, Ladies Literary League, and Review Club met with various hostesses and members, discussing Nicely textured topics and staging readings of Little Lord Fauntleroy and other pieces.
Ingleside Club met on Tuesday afternoon at Miss Hayes’s lane on Vermont Street. Miss Moree supervised the lesson and gave an interesting bank review. The text references Mrs Henry Meure and prior week’s activities.
The No Name club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Heeler Me McAllister presenting a paper on The German Composers from the Liste nth to the Eighteenth Century. Current events and future work were discussed. readings included biographies and papers on Kansas law and woman rights.
The Round Table save club and friends met with Mrs. Manley Tuesday afternoon. Miss Hannal praised a visit in Italy especially Rome and Naples. Delicious refreshments followed before adjournment. They will meet with Mrs. Warren Wood next week.
An advertisement claim urges readers to rely on a home remedy to prevent catarrh through the season. It prescribes a fluid extract of dane, compound arsenic, and compound syrup of saraparita, shaken and taken in teaspoon doses after meals and at bedtime, claiming kidney purification and relief from various ailments.
Eleven members responded to roll for the afternoon study meeting, featuring poetry and readings including Kansas themes. Light refreshments followed as the group adjourned to meet again with Mrs. Risley.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick fix for a deadly condition described as a stoppage of liver and bowel function. The copy promises absolute satisfaction and cites O. P. Barber & Son’s drug store as the seller location.
The Kansas segment highlights J. M. Calv ness's Jayhawker Juleps from Chanute and a collection of Thomas Emmett Dewey’s essays edited by Chas M. Harger in Abilene. It also jokes about trains in Kansas, a judge in Kansas City, and local theatrical satire with cites to Ottawa Junction City and Atchison figures.
A Lawrence woman from 102 New York St. testifies to kidney relief from Donn's Kidney Pills after suffering dull back pain heavy loins and burning sensations. She notes bladder inflammation ended and back ache vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills and reports no recurrence since.
Alma P. Oiler N Wates reports telegraph operator Murphy at Mare Island near Nome achieved unprecedented long distance transmission. The signal from the President ship linked to North Platte station, with Admiral Lyes and Captain McCrackin praising Murphy. Mare Island calls this milestone the furthest secured in California or Washington, earning national recognition.
Salina Journal reports joke about Allie Carrol A Carroll who travels the state and loves turkey yet researches feed before slaughter. He fattens his own birds for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but a lazy yard flock he bought died from chalets or cholera like illness, prompting him to seek lively turkeys for Christmas dinner.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw urges vigilance against writing messages on photographs or on items in third and fourth class mail. He notes such acts violate postal regulations and may lead to fines up to 25 pounds and court action. He warns the inspector is everywhere and warns against inserting messages in mailed items.
Series of warranty deeds transferring parcels in Douglas and nearby counties. Mary FE Emins to Martha T Manna. North Lawrence parcels in Add. No. 5. Wm Caldwell to Wm E McDowell for $1,000 including blocks 39 Lecompton. Thomas Wittnam to Otto Spitzli, part of NW SEV 34-12-21. Frances E Taylor widow to William Spitzli for 21 acres beginning at SW corner of east half SW 27-12-21, with river bearings.
The Water Company will push back Sunday morning work due to stormy weather. All personnel are urged to prepare for delays as crews and equipment will be on standby. Manager Frank Sauer warns it may take longer than planned.
Notice announces the annual meeting of stockholders of Watkins National Bank of Lawrence Kansas for director elections at the bank office in Lawrence on Tuesday January 1 1908 between 1 00 and 3 00 pm signed by cashier C H Tucker with attestation by Henry TL Asier Clerk of the District Court. Also an estrainment notice informs Orval M Galbraith of a petition in Douglas County District Court seeking divorce and restoration of the maiden name with a January 17 1908 response deadline.
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