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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
3
Professor Lovering, long dead, once lectured weekly to Harvard physics classes about 25 students per session. A rowdy class of 1290 provoked a serious talk, then a joke about a machine being “turned by a stronger ant,” which caused a sensation and cooled the professor’s mood toward the students.
An assessment of ancient eggs including the arpyornis reputedly large enough to hold water, with notes on the legendary roc and a Madagascar find. Additional items recount Bismarck’s hotel prank, Mrs. Barn er Williams, a Chicago gambler tale, and humorous quips from Bowden the fish peddler.
Notice to customers announces Foley's Honey and Tar is not governed by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it lacks opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. Barber & Son's advert and a garbled local notice follow, mentioning Douglas County and an administrator appointment.
A Lawrence reader testifies to relief from back and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Dick Brog drug store. He explains long days of farming caused stiffness and pain but notes noticeable improvement after taking the pills. The poster lists Buffalo New York as sole US agents with the Doan's name to remember.
Public health pitch touts Fonny’s Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims to build up kidneys, prevent diabetes, and warns against using if not treated timely. Harber & Son of Whee sell it with guarantees. A retired U S Army sergeant endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases.
Annual meeting of stockholders of Lawrence National Bank of Lawrence Kansas will be held at their banking house in Lawrence on Tuesday January 8 1907 between 9 am and 12 m for the election of directors for the ensuing year. Also includes various unrelated advertisements and notices about medicines.
A famous Connecticut River engraving at Bellows Falls on two rocks has been entirely erased leaving no trace of the historical markings. The original group included sixteen or more heads and a main panel of four heads with rays. One large head on the other rock carried eight rays. An inscription may have existed but was washed away years ago. The markings allegedly commemorated a victory near Bellows Falls by four bands under a chief. The water’s erosion suggests even more of the record vanished long before.
In a New York Turkish restaurant a dish called whirled eggs is prepared without heat. A cook whirls a pot on a cord, then opens it to reveal hot scrambled eggs. The host cites Eastern shepherds and a Goliath tale as explanation.
An informal scene shows Markley offering a five dollar bill, Nervey negotiating a doubling of funds, and references to a doctor and a worried spouse. The ad copy warns of dangerous constipation and touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as gentle regulators, followed by testimonials about Foley’s Honey and Tar curing asthma, with an Iowa address for the seller.
The Lawrence Daily Journal promotes its large Douglas County reach and nationwide distribution in a special offer of 1.50 for 313 issues. It claims exclusive Associated Press access, daily wire market reports, and modern, up-to-date coverage while noting reduced local news.
A description of the American Farmer weekly publication from Indianapolis and Cincinnati, aimed at farmers nationwide. It covers livestock, dairying, farming, and includes a weekly market report and an original poem by Solon L. Goode, with emphasis on farmers needing no further explanation at present.
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