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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1899
Page
2
A dense, era-spanning column notes weather, currency debates, and political skirmishes. It references William Jennings Bryan, Senator Matt Quay, Buller, the Boers, Kansas City crowds, school board woes, and local streets in Lawrence and Leavenworth with a mix of commentary on finances, education, and public affairs.
A fragmented OCR reads like a consumer note praising washing powder directions. It mentions radio, saving labor, and a prompt to wait for a free booklet titled Geiges Rates for Keverwork, suggesting a promotional stance and product guidance.
A column notes practical home hints on filtering water and improvements for domestic tasks. It describes packed handkerchiefs, embroidered lawn, and shirred edges, plus new mail bags with stiffened tops. It also mentions healthy water use, household aids, and a testimonial about Ball’s Cough Syrup.
An 19th century style guide outlines methods to clean jewelry including silver with water and soap, nickel with ammonia, amber with chalk and olive oil, ivory with hydrogen peroxide, and avoid direct sunlight for alcohol baths. It cites Cincinnati Commercial Tribune and notes a railroad holiday fare via the Santa Fe route with sales on specific dates.
A garbled text hints at a literary fragment with names and place ideas like Keven Ervuhd and Moll Magazine. It reads as a stream of uncertain phrases about friendship, memory, and a possible future beginning. The readable content centers on emotional reflection and unclear references.
Fragmentary text references December and January dates, a city and Pacific region, and names like J. P. Rom. The readable portions provide little actionable detail and no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Amos Brandon and a swarthy man praise a girl named Annie as they walk, discussing her good character and resolve. A tense moment follows with family ties and a wealthy observer, leading to a farewell and a focus on the girl’s future and burdens.
The New York Press reports Pontoon builder George Raekbent of Poughkeepsie unveils the 36 foot 6 inch white basswood yacht Snow Cloud for Mr Folger of Kingston Canada. The craft features hollow spars steel rigging polished blocks and a 400 dollar price. Folger plans to race nationally this winter.
A fragmentary report discusses a Philadelphia Bureau for preparing commercial treaties, a private manufacturers’ group drafting a presentation for government funding while stressing U S manufacturing strength and European competition. It references officials, meetings, and international trade themes amid wartime prose.
A long, partial report traces milk adulteration and quality issues in local dairies. It notes disgust at tainted milk, calls for cleaner production, and describes distribution faults from farm to table, including polluted vessels and improper handling. The piece cites price incentives and public demand for pure milk, urging safer practices.
A Tennessee Farmer describes two conditions in cattle nutrition. One case shows a lively, fiery blond cow full of energy, while the other portrays a weak animal producing poor milk due to lack of food.
A Bowling Green Ohio man, C. W. Lenhart, reports instant relief from a painful leg sore with Coap’s Ointment. The ad claims quick action and permanent care, praising the product and listing Dre Miles’ Puin Pie as a remedy mention.
Union Pacific described as providing a short trip to Colorado in fourteen hours and a through line to California and Oregon with bars and sleepers. From Lawrence area, passengers can travel to Chicago without change, with various car types including chair cars.
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