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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
3
A social event described as a puzzle party where guests view portraits of themselves as children and guess who they are. Prizes go to the best matches. the feature notes the hostess, the convivial setup, and the amusement of identifying relatives and guests while party chatter, music, and drinks proceed.
Senate turnout limited as Aldrich outlines plans to press the finance bill after the holiday break. Debate centers on a substitute measure and a proposed white house commission to codify pension laws while House action concentrates on printing resolutions and defense of administration policy.
A New York Post fashion note details velvet pawns with luxe fur trims and velvet or corduroy fabrics. It describes long velvet models, redingote styles with satin brocade fronts, and dramatic trained skirts with plaits and drapery.
An OCR fragment shows an advertisement for a salve claiming cures for cuts and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and a price of 23 canta per box. It also promotes a book, a farm land near Hawes county, and holiday excursion tickets by rail to Florida and the Carolinas with return validity.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Gen Charles King paying tribute to Gen Lawton after his death. King lauds Lawton as dashful and fearless, noting his refusal to seek shelter and his front line leadership. He recalls Lawton’s early heroism under Crook Miles Merritt and his exceptional service in the Philippines.
A Commerce Club meeting in Indianapolis discussed the death of Maj. Gen. Lawton in the Philippines. Capt. English proposed a state funded bronze statue of Lawton for Monument Circle as a tribute to Indiana’s distinguished son. The resolution was unanimously adopted.
A testimonial-promoting ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims it cures croup in children, noting rapid relief from hoarseness and cough. The blurb cites a family from Saugerties, New York, praising quick, permanent recovery after doctors failed, and advertises Barber Bros as seller.
A Lawrence resident Mr A L Mason reports backache from kidney trouble relieved after taking Doan's Kidney Pills from Dick Bros druggists on Massachusetts Street. Mrs Mason also found relief from back pain and so-called kidney disorder symptoms. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold nationwide 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
Horace Boies former governor of Iowa argues the Democratic platform should oppose militarism and imperialism, support Cuban independence and Philippine self rule, oppose trusts and a standing army, and demand government control of currency with a continued metallic standard and tariffs revised by Congress.
Detroit on February 20 reports debate on labor policy at the American Federation of Labor convention including resistance to certain proposals. In Hartington Nebraska a farm dispute ends with a shooting. Philbrick after threats shoots Tent and later dies. A New York water crisis study notes inflation effects. A slave narrative by George D. Williams contrasts bondage with a claim of Electric Hitters curing female ailments.
A detailed guide on stocking a household storeroom with bulk purchases and home preparations. It covers fat rendering from scraps, frying fats like lard oil and butter, bread crusts for crumbs, dried herbs, cheese uses in baking and dairy noting Parmesan, and cautions on waste reduction. It references aging methods and practical tips for preserving and using leftovers.
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