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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
3
A rambling tale contrasts money, wife fashion, and social status as a man recalls a loan to Smith, envies Brown's wealth, and contemplates payday shifts. A medical ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for asthma, plus notes on a bridge game, church hats, and revival fundraising debates in Coffeyville.
A collage of medical claims and humorous notes from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper. Includes endorsements for Electric Bitters and Dr. Thomas' Electro Medical cures, DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills, Kodol digestion product, and Laxative Bromo Quinine across multiple local ads. Also features a witty aside about a wife and a foreletter, plus a real estate title search promo by L. S. Steele in Lawrence Kansas.
A Christmas Eve ceremony at Colorado Springs joined Miss Mabel Knox of Lawrence to Mr. John M. Weber of Kansas City. Rev. Adam M. Moore officiated at the home of Mrs. S. C. Pearce, with only close relatives present. Miss Knox, daughter of Mrs. A. M. Knox of Lawrence, was active in Baker University circles and a former deputy county clerk. Weber, formerly a Baker student, served in the Philippines after joining Company I and later became a businessman. They will reside in Colorado Springs after February 1.
A man who uses the entire cream supply for oatmeal and coffee erupts in anger when his wife does not keep the billia for it down. The ad then pivots to Foley's Kidney Cure claiming health benefits and warnings about Bright's disease or diabetes, ending with a closing note from O. P. Barber & Son.
A letter to the Journal discusses flood risks at the Kaw River north of Lawrence, evaluating lower spillway ideas, dam extensions, and embankment changes. It argues for comprehensive river-wide planning, cites past floods, and urges cautious, costly but practical measures including raised bridges, jetties, and reconfigured dikes with attention to undertow and erosion.
A notice advertises civil service examinations to be held soon with dates and contact details. It lists positions such as laboratory roles, clerks, inspectors, teachers, and technicians across various agencies including the Navy, War Department, and Mint.
Salina Journal notes the Juletto Christmas candle tradition among Swedish Lutherans and Swedish Mission churches in Salina with 5 30 am service, describing lighted windows as a sign Jesus is the Light of the World and the Star of Bethlehem message, plus a mention of early morning mass and parish reporting angels. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills by C P Barber & Sun.
J F P Brock optometrist at 802 Mase Street invites customers to have eye examinations with the New Mediaometer device claimed to be absolutely correct. Office hours are Wednesday Friday and Saturday. McNiah Bottling Works advertises Highball Ginger Ale and its slogan the taste tells. Phone 198.
Notice announces the annual meeting of stockholders of the Lawrence National Bank of Lawrence Kansas for the election of directors at the bank office in Lawrence at 10 o clock a m on Tuesday January 12 1909 Cashier Geo W Kuhne signs the notice dated December 8 1908 Also items include Smith News Depot relocation and services from Lawrence Undertaking Co and Lawrence Transfer Co with eye ear nose throat services and a trunk delivery tip 15 as lucky number
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