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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
3
Mr J Weber of 1065 Vine Street San Jose recounts years of terrible skin disease starting July 1900. He refused surgery, endured boils and pimples, exhausted funds after trying 300 remedies, then used a remedy he says cured him with five bottles, noting eight months free of the disease and prompting questions from friends.
An 19th century travelogue style panorama describes Venice with its grand canals, marble churches, and notable sights including the Doge’s Palace and San Marco. It highlights the Moran family, especially Thomas Moran, his move to New York, artistic development, and his memberships in major American art societies.
Mrs Mary Dowling of 283 8th Ave San Francisco lauds Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles calling it the best remedy. The tonic purifies the blood and aids female weakness while Barber Son's drug store sells it for 50c. An unrelated line promotes inheritance as a women’s ploy.
Washington reports emphasize the need for better roads to sustain rural free delivery routes. The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General notes cooperation with the Bureau of Public Roads, Agriculture, and highway offices has yielded gains, but many states lack enabling laws and adequate materials to fully improve routes.
A reader named Cheneweth of 919 Con. Street reports kidney secretion troubles disturbing sleep. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Dick Bros. drug store, the pills met claims and earned strong recommendation. Forsale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Millburn Co. Buffalo sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
Popeka Dee 11 Johu W ford state grain inspector notes shipments increasing and credits easing financial strain. He says buyers previously unable to use cash to pay for grain hindered movement, but recent weeks show dealers arranging funds and more cars arriving, signaling financial conditions clearing.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can treat kidney and bladder disease, strengthen kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes, and improve urinary function, urging timely use by readers.
Mrs Lucy Spencer widow of Ambrose Spencer and mother of Capt J M Spencer died last night at her home 1221 Pennsylvania Street of old age born December 1814 in Jefferson County New York. She came to Kansas about 1855 with first husband Davisson and endured Border Ruffian times. After Davisson died she wed Lindsay and faced Quantrell Raid, later moved near Blue Mound then Old Franklin. Her third husband died August 10 1887 leaving her cared for by son Mr Spencer who bought the property and provided a life estate.
The review praises the company for a strong production with vivid costumes and effective late scenes. It highlights Mrs Bir as a standout and notes the revival of Uncle Tom's Cabin and other classics. The overall tone lauds the show as clever, popular, and richly visual.
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup promises permanent relief for habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritation. It is mild, non nauseating, and pleasant to take, urging readers to remember the name Urine and reject substitutes. Barber & Son advertises to Mr and Mrs Arthur Bradhgter.
Lawrence postmaster Irving Hall reports an earlier and heavier Christmas mail rush this year. Clerks already show fatigue as incoming letters and packages flood the office from Lawrence and other points, with substitutes to be pressed into service and extended hours after Christmas.
The Midgets lost to the Tigers 16 to 21 with Ward captaining the Midgets and Fitzpatrick leading the Tigers. The Wanderers beat the Blues 18 to 15 with Elliott guiding the Wanderers and Bouton the Blues. Games will be held each Saturday.
W W Henry of Panama Mo proclaims seven years of proof that Dr King’s New Discovery is the best medicine for coughs throat and lung diseases. The world has had thirty eight years of proof that this remedy treats coughs asthma hay fever and related ailments.
In a fragmentary report Reeder appears at Hain with the DRS Msi Hine pose today as representatives test Ay hy terol Hone tenga stytient his pated is la hey fiteent at the ehepoct Mi.
A scrambled clipping outlines a National Phthisis move, mentioning sections and a protest feel. It references Me gtx Wee vinci puddie heaish and other unclear names, hinting at a public health policy shift and local response.
A Kansas Colorado Nebraska coalition argues against admitting Philippine beet sugar to the U S market saying it would cripple West Coast beet production and halt new refineries like the Garden City plant The plan includes a Kansas congressional delegation meeting in Washington to press the issue and block tariff changes.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a glove sale connected to Lance Infuriots and a 12 billion figure in Celawet VW-Prof. Tadd from a Kansas university. Details are garbled, but the text hints at a park event, specimen, and a historical period with a red vial portion and a basewar.
Fragmentary note mentions a striving store and pills in a hazy scene. It lists vague references to vendors and a date but lacks clear names or actions.
City basketball officials hold a public meeting to discuss entering teams and hall use agendas. Local organizers invite community members and players to attend and share input on upcoming season planning.
We announce that Foley's Timey and Tur for coughs, cards and lung troubles is not a fre ely the National Pure Food, and it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. We recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults from Barber & Son.
In a 1550s Kansas incident, a group of around eleven women armed with hatchets and knives descended on a cabin during a tense confrontation. The event, tied to regional strife, was described as an early example of armed resistance with local authorities stepping in to quell the fight.
The S. B. C. team will leave for central Har on the 2th of this month for several games. Come out Wednesday evening and see our team play.
Orphan children travel from the city to the country where fairies dwell. They rest by the wayside as fairies awaken them and assign roles. The performance is set for December 18 at 8 p.m. at No 6 school house.
In Des Moines on December 17 Julia Brown was killed by Louise Wright in a quarrel over a corset at a rummage sale. The two African American women, both unnamed, fought with a razor after Brown allegedly attacked Wright when she tried to take the corset.
First published December 14 1907 in the Lawrence Daily Journal announces that on December 13 1907 the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas appointed and qualified the undersigned as executor of the estate of Jennie C Snedaker deceased. The notice invites all parties interested in the estate to respond as required by law.
A garbled OCR passage mentions merchants and shopping but contains multiple errors and unreadable segments. The readable fragments reference a market or store activity, with unclear names and dates. The text lacks coherent events or persons to form a complete report.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for torpid liver and related digestive issues. It claims to restore stomach and digestion, reduce bile and poison buildup, and relieve tired organs. Warns against substitutes and emphasizes non secret composition with printed ingredients.
Fragmentary notes describe a Lawrence figure, DHL Addison, linked to the Virginia unit’s Cape voyage. The text mentions Addison, son of WLC Addison, living in town five years, with multiple visits attributed to family ties here.
A Davenport reader, Mrs. Adolph Buesing, writes that Foley's Honey and Tar cured a twelve year history of asthma after a severe cold. She credits the remedy with transforming her health and says earlier use might have saved years of suffering.
Lawrence residents discuss a growing social rumor as an epidemic of leaving girls at the altar spreads. The piece portrays local fear and speculation about who will be the next to face abandonment while noting Lawrence’s slow adoption of changing fashions and trends.
A testimonial notes fifteen years of use of Bucklen's Arnica Salve with consistent cures for boils sores burns and other minor skin ailments, praising its reliability and healing effects.
A fragment outlines University notes from Kansas City events, including a lecture by Br Lilien Abbott of New York, a Christmastide chapel gathering, and a Lumiere plate exhibit. It mentions Chancellor Frank Strong and the push for standardized state university systems, plus details on the Lumiere process and educational impact.
Stockholders of the Lawrence Nations Bank in Lawrence Kansas will meet at their Sinking Fund on Tuesday January 4 1803 between 9 and 12 for electing directors for the ensuing year Paul R Brooks Cashier Lawrence Kansas December 6 1907 Attest Henry H Asner Clerk of the District Court Students Fooled Two Kansas Unit students visited Topeka for a grouplime but returned to Lawrence after dinner to smoke a cigarette the Sunday closing ordinance not understood by them.
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