Kansas Oil Fight and Opinion in The Journal
A Kansas newspaper column discusses state oil laws and the push to replicate them in other states. It highlights the maximum weight rate law and price discrimination ban as effective measures against the Standard Oil crowd, noting Kansas plans to lobby legislatures and promote similar statutes elsewhere while acknowledging varied success. It also includes critical opinion pieces on politics and public affairs prevalent in the issue from Lawrence, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Ol! Producers Association
Kansas Association
Asion
Kansas
Astoyia
Peculiar politics block Arizona New Mexico statehood hope
The piece argues Arizona and New Mexico should not join as a single state nor enter the Union soon. It cites low populations, unequal representation, and fears of domination by New Mexico. It also notes political controversies, Philippine progress, and diverse local opinions, ending with ads about cures and pills.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Nevada
Utah
United States
Wanted steady white girl for general housework
Lost watch and chain between 1018 Vermont and the Methodist church. Reward for return to 1013 Vermont Street. Also ads seeking a good girl for housework and a car load of fresh cows, springers, fat cows, feeders, and calves. Will pay top market price. Call A W Lamb, Bell phone 220, 624 Massachusetts Street. D C Beatty, Kansas City Mo.
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Indiana Street
Vermont
A. W. Lamb
Bell
Maachusetts Street
D. C. Beatty
Kansas City
Doan's Kidney Pills touted as cure in era ad
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney pain backache and urinary issues. A Lawrence Kansas mother claims dramatic improvement in her son after using the pills purchased from Dick Bean's drug store. Also recounted is a long trek by an elderly couple in a prairie wagon across several states with oxen and family to settle anew in Guthrie area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Lawrence
Alice Thornton
Kan
Dick Bean
Frice 50 Cts
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Dean
Wo Oxlea
William Hoyt
Jecutur
Ala
Guthre
Memphis
Hoyt
Mooney
Beaver County
Guthrie
Democrat
Lewis
Clementine
Tatherine
Medeor
Hima
Decatur
Amd
Dds
Bayt
Odorless balm promises relief from nasal ills
An ad touts Cream Balm for nasal congestion and hay fever with options in solid and liquid forms. It claims no cocaine or mercury, priced around 50c to 73c, available at druggists or by mail order from Big Brothers in New York, 66 Warren St.
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I Big Brothers
Warren St
York
Medical Advert for Cures and Patent Remedies
An ad lists various potions and tonics for bowel and stomach disorders, coughs, colds, pneumonia, hay fever, and nasal issues. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar, Ely’s Cream Balm, and Ely Brothers remedies, claiming quick relief and restored senses, with purchase options at local druggists or by mail. It imitates early 20th century patent medicine marketing with numerous testimonials and cautions against unknown preparations.
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Foley
Barber Db Sons
Ely
Goce
Ial Sola Rey
Ben
Dragzgista
Ely Brothers
Warren Bizeet
New York
Cuban Treaty Outlook in Senate Debates
Senate committees and officials discuss a Cuban treaty amid questions of timing and authority. The record notes planning for hearings, potential restrictions, and the role of leaders in framing debate on the proposed pact.
Hawaiian Law Scroll and the Differentiary Days
Fragmentary OCR describes a Hawaiian legal scroll referencing Peles David and Kalakau with mentions of Kiana and Sigel. It appears as a historical property or decree record with unclear dates and scattered names, offering minimal legible facts about persons or places.
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David
Timepiece discipline aboard the New York Central railroad
The New York Sun describes how engineers and jewelers coordinate railroad watch regulation. Inspectors record accuracy on numbered cards, with a 39 second two week leeway before trial. Watches are selected for jewels and cases, and stem setters are banned to prevent time tampering.
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Askaes
Hs New York Central
New York Sun
Toru
Cortlandt
Fila
di Vistog
di Vistog Superintendent. the Cards, Ater
Wit Danual
My Animal
Albany
Interest to Mothers: Folsy’s Honey and Tar Safer Aid
A reader from San Francisco extols Folsy’s Honey and Tar as a life saver for infant croup. The letter notes many Ute child deaths could be prevented with the remedy and urges every family with children to keep it at home. A barber shop ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Picket
San Prascisco
Cal
Abe
Barber & Gon's
Unattractive Washington Statue to be Removed
The Greenough marble statue of George Washington on the capitol esplanade deteriorates from weather and time. Parts crumble yearly including the right eye and base. the face shows a curious expression as sections break away. The base has split and a large area near the base has dropped out. The statue has suffered long criticism and funding notes show a total loss of 342170.
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Greenough
George Washington
Capitol
Congress
Washington
Maly
Wits
Senate
COREA
Dilquid
Toy Keenough
Massietietts
Washinton
Rotimla
Owar
Seepstead
Patel
Cheeeh
Lost Parcel in Coney Island Lunch Box Tale
Readable fragments recount a New York to Coney Island chase around a lunch box and a missing ornate silver tomb, a brushed mirror, garters with gold buckles, diamonds or rubies and other valuables. A woman’s disappearance is implied with the suspect keeping the items.
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Uniter Ag
Ainharriesing Jaisitien
Neelys Ata Peanarkedios
Sonia Ann
Jini
Leeds
Weorn Hayes
Gale
Leeann
Coney
Gtr
Amiable Ambassador From Mexico Weighs In
We, Casasus, newly appointed ambassador from Mexico, described by Wil arcounts as an amiable and accomplished gentleman. He is a landed proprietor, Lewver banker, political economist, and practical financier who speaks English and French and reads German. His Spanish translation of Evangeli mide from when he was twenty is highly regarded in Mexico. He abstains from liquor and tobacco, rises early, and works hard, resembling Rev Mr Parkhurst in appearance.
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Mexico
Casasus
Wil
Ke Rev
Parkhurst
Seaside California Resort Notes and Historic Mission
Santa Barbera describes a quaint town famed as a lovely California seaside resort. The piece notes early Christian preaching by Spanish friars to American Indians, the ancient mission still standing, and its seasonal visitor flow with travelers arriving via the Union Pacific. Contact E B Alexander city ticket agent and J T Shanklin depot agent for low California rates by phone.
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Poldtmief
California
Fmars
Union Pacific
E. BE. Alexander
J. T. Sshanklin
Unusual Railroad Baggage Tales From Guatemala
A rail worker describes eclectic baggage checked at Retal buleu Guatemala including live animals such as a crate of fighting cocks and a small alligator, plus poultry, fish, fruit, silk, clothes and furniture. The piece also recounts a railway dining mispronunciation anecdote from Ohio involving Thomas LB Reed and a demi-tasse coffee order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Retalbuleu
Owadlers
Mm Herald
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Ad Claims Secret Service Work
An old advertisement touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion, dyspepsia, bloating, headaches, and more. It claims secret service involvement in altering health images, promises a free almanac, and urges immediate purchase before supply runs out. The copy emphasizes long usage over sixty years and urges readers to obtain the almanac from a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetser
Dying Of Famine and Illness Promises Cure Promise
An ad claims early consumption and related illnesses are cured by King’s New Discovery. It touts rapid relief, promises pneumonia prevention, and advertises Dick Bowe Drug Store with a bottle priced at 1.00. It also markets Hardock Blood Bit and digestive tonics as strengtheners for indigestion and stomach issues.
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King
Noich
Dick Bowe
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Lawrence ‘Jounal Company
J. Ie Brady
Ommat Dal
Cs Covakly
Ikly
Lawrenet
Champ Clark
Missouri
Karsan
Champ
The
Chicago Tribune
Down South
Douglas County
Sam Houston
Parsons
Ben Davis
Fort Scott
Stubbs
Green
Senator Wepen
Chauney
Chauncey
Madella Gillman
Miss Gillman
Corey
Philippines
the Journalnais
Topeka
Witte
Rosalia
Abeney & CO
Toledo
Draculste
J. H. Cone
Indiana
Ohio Street
Tennessee Street
Kentucky
Railroads OF Australia
Ross
Liao
Australia
Hie
Athens
Dr. King's
Dick Bros
Isle of Pines
Committee On Foreign Relations
Theds
Lav
Rentea
Yong Lady
Santa Barbera
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
New York Justice
Council
Binghamton
N. Y
Albert MH. Sewell
Watson Thoberets
Justice Towers
Ceres
Glney & McDaid
Santa Fe
Geo. C. Bailey
Een
TRE
Poe
Isia
Forita
Caba
Slieger Daily
Konese
Lovkien
Ase
General Posger O
Hilton G Pers
Paasencer Agena
Leme, Mo
Via
Ant Fenwary
J. T. Shanklin
E. & Alexander
Eldridge Mouse
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Associated Press
Alas County
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