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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
2
A Lawrence Kansas item list compiles editorials and anecdotes from 1909. It includes market musings on hogs and eggs, local gossip about a Crawford county thief, remedies and promotions for catarrh and colds, social humor about men and wives, and public opinions on patronage and politics with notes on Zelaya and notable figures.
The piece notes sidewalks remain slick but not tested, drawing readers to the inviting center of the street. It laments formalities in wintry weather, praising informal, barbarous charm and a cherished, single file trek through the woods. Snow is compacted, not shoveled, yet the narrator calls it the finest winter weather.
A 50 cent Pape's Diuretic advertisement touts fast kidney and bladder relief for aches in back and loins and urges use before symptoms worsen. It promotes a nationwide drug store supply and endorsements from doctors, with details on Farmers Institute events and county institutes in Lawrence.
An army officer recently in Panama, Laurént Roquebert, former general foreman of dredging at the Pacific entrance, survived a grave injury in a dredge accident. He had watched newer records exceed his old dredge No. 1, the Gopher, now surpassed by 8000 cubic yards, then smiled and closed his eyes in relief.
The Philadelphia Inquirer recounts Horace G. Knowles, former American minister to Romania, trading sweat corn for a petite watermelon variety found in the Carpathians. He sent seed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and oversaw cultivation at government stations, then repaid the gift by sharing Romanian sweet corn seed and teaching locals farming methods.
A French scientist warned that Europe may become a desert in centuries unless steps are taken. Walser’s study of water bodies shows hundreds of lakes vanish or shrink, with Zurich dropping from 149 lakes in 1660 to 76, as German, Russian, and western Asian lakes show similar declines. The report links widespread drying to a long term process.
New barbers use a high pressure cylinder of carbonic acid gas costing $2.50 to create cold carbonic acid snow. The cold ball is applied to blemishes for five to ten minutes and typically fades after three or four weekly treatments.
A fragmentary travel summary contrasts a lighthearted French traveler with a thrifty, bold character and critiques Albion as a nation of pious idealists and ardent liberty advocates. The Prague Prager-Taghlatt tone hints at a broader European perspective, interweaving observations of nations and people.
A horse breaks stereotype by winning despite being chestnut, challenging expectations of form and value. Trainers and bettors note surprising speed and steadiness, signaling a potential shift in racing narratives.
Scores of locals and country buyers flock to C. P. Barber & Son's as Root Juice medicine touted for soothing, healing, and tonic effects draws praise from residents. Over fifty report cures and benefits after short use, with a business man praising the product though asking for anonymity. Bottles priced at one dollar each or three for two dollars. stock running tight this week.
A night watchman W. J. Atkins at Banner Springs Tennessee contracted a severe cold from damp drafts and cold, leaving him unable to work until using Dr King's New Discovery. He reports returning to work after one bottle. The ad extols relief for colds, coughs, and lung ailments, with prices and local dealer O. P. Barber.
A historic experiment opens a room to supply needs and provide paid work. Managed by Mr. Eliot and a women’s committee, the space seeks to replace indiscriminate charity with work in exchange for supplies. The room functions as info bureau and aid hub, ensuring cases are thoroughly investigated before disbursing clothing and materials.
In a vintage ad style note a woman extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for pimples skin eruptions and sores. It claims cures for pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles. The ad cites availability at Barber & Son and includes quirky antique quotes about aging and beauty.
Uncle Sam announces examinations for Railway Mail Clerks, Custom House Clerks, Stenographers, Bookkeepers, and other government positions. Thousands of appointments expected. Men and women over 18 can obtain free instruction and information by writing to the Bureau of Instruction, 414 Hamlin Building, Rochester, N. Y.
John Hutt joins Lawrence passengers bound for Kansas City to Brain. Mrs Will Hutson and Mrs George Hutson were in Topeka yesterday. George Rutter returned to Topeka after a brief visit with relatives. Theodore Starrett of New York is visiting his uncle John Starkrett. The fragment mentions a poem about a swine feast and sights near a field.
An advertisement promotes a dry shampoo formula using four ounces of powdered orris root and four ounces of thorax with a tablespoonful sprinkled on the scalp. It claims moisture damages hair and promises light, fluffy, lustrous results and new growth. The piece also suggests a Suction Carpet Sweeper, The Victoria, as a home product with A. L. Harris as agent at 401 Maine St.
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