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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
2
Lawrence Journal notes historical context from Lawrence Kansas with references to past ownership merges and a discussion on social issues including night schools and girls clubs. It includes promotional medical claims for Catarrh Cure and local business contact details, reflecting early 20th century newspaper advertisement and editorial voice.
Linwood Des 19 a drainage district to protect area farms from Kaw river flood damage. Project mirrors Lenape plans and aims to cover county line edges along the stream. similar schemes underway at Kaw river towns. Also notes queries on university fees tax districts and mortgage credits for taxation.
Anger over John Fox d r case and a proposal to spend 135000 for a tomb for John Paul Jones yields debate on taxes and education. Kansas City election boards face criticism as Castro’s fate and Europe policy draw attention. The Journal touts its role and Kansas City adopts a municipal parole system stressing second chances and fair treatment.
The piece laments a loss as E K Criley recalls a dear, long-mone crushed by fate. Julia L. Macomb sends a mourning verse from Chicago, Nos. 24708, touching on time healing grief and love’s staying power.
Lawrence resident J. Whitbeck of 703 Arkansas Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back ache and loins pain after two years of trouble. He recalls buying at Dick Bros. Drug Store and endorses the remedy in strong terms. Sold by all dealers priced 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents for US. Remember the name Doan's.
Denver Coln December 12 1889 To the Editor Lawrence Daily Journal Mrs Martha Wakefield is the sole direct heir of the late Wm N Baldwin. The writer accuses prior conveyances of fraud and asserts Martha Wakefield’s rightful claim to part of the Lawrence property. He notes disputed titles and questions how S C Russell gained rights to any parcel and mentions quit claim deeds with postage stamps as a burden. He pledges to pursue her claim before finalizing any deeds.
Miss Chloe A M Patterson reports fundraising plans for the Memorial Building on Mount Oread. Kansas clubs will form 1244 cent clubs with motto Every Little Bit Helps to aid the building fund. School children to join this crusade to raise the necessary money.
Club women gathered Wednesday afternoon December 16 at Mrs Clara M 3B s home for Current Events by Mrs Petty a humorous reading by Mrs Dias in place of Mrs Hinckley away in town Short articles were read and a plan to publish club news in The Journal was noted Members socialized over luncheon and adjourned with mes sengers. Reports due to The Journal by four oclock December 30 with Mrs Hogan at 1238 Rhode Island Street to coordinate next meeting.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs lists officers in multiple cities from Denver to Leavenworth, with names such as Mrs. Sarah Platt and Mrs. Philip N. Moore. Kansas clubs report all Lawrence literary groups adjourned for holidays, most resuming January 5, and celebrate anniversaries of the Lawrence Reading Club and Quivera.
A long reader notice extols Pape's Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims the remedy dissolves sour fermentation and gas within minutes and invites readers to try it after their next meal to prove their stomachs are at fault, not their health. It also recounts social club meetings and decor, interwoven with ad-style praise for the product.
The notice promotes liver regulators to ease indigestion and stomach issues, listing W F Mann, R W Fraser, and Lawrence Ewartt as part of a program at Bowersock Opera House on a December Tuesday. It notes good patronage and prices around 25 to 60 cents, amid generic blurbs and a patient anecdote. Also touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs with a Hacky, Kentucky patient claiming dramatic weight gain and health recovery. Trial bottle offered.
A promotion for The Man of the Hour at the Grand Opera House Topeka recalls praise from Tim Sullivan and Battery Dan Finn, linking them to characters in the play. Ticket prices range from 25 cents to 1.50 for matinee and evening performances. The item also notes a 1908 public notice in Lawrence Kansas and lists Union Pacific timetable items and daily train departures.
A Lawrence resident urges Mayor Barker to act on a hydrophobia crisis in South Lawrence. He details two dog bites spreading fear, notes inaction by officials, and threatens public exposure unless dogs in infected blocks are confined or destroyed. He warns of future rabid dog incursions and promotes swift city action.
A Halliday Ark man, W C Kiestler, touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach and liver troubles and run down conditions. The tonic purifies blood enriches the tone and imparts vigor with a money back guarantee if it fails to help. available at Barber Son’s drug store for 6.00.
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