Amusing tale of first electric light at Topeka hotel
Commander W A Morgan recalls the first incandescent light in Topeka at the Fifth Avenue hotel. He and a fellow traveler shared a single two bed room as the light flickered on. Morgan uncovers the bulb with a chair and climbs to inspect it while his roommate stays in the hall wary of the famous newfangled device.
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Kansan G. A. B
Morgan
Topeka
Cottonwood Falls
Fifth Avenue
New Mexico
Hohd
Medicine That Is Medicine Bitters Endorsed by Ark Resident
W. C. Kiestler of Halliday Ark says nalaria and stomach issues improved by Electric Bitters, touted as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles and run down conditions. It purifies blood, steadies nerves, and boosts energy, with a money back guarantee if it fails. Available at Barber & Son's drug store for 50 cents. Auto and Hack Livery operates day and night. Carriage painting and trimming offered. Francisco & Todd, phones 139, 812-814 Vermont Street.
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W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
Barber & Son's
Francisco & Todd
Vermont Street
Dr Lyons Tooth Powder Ad Cites Duty and Irritation
An old advertisement fragment promotes Dr Lyons Tooth Powder claiming relief from irksome tasks when taken as a duty. The text references a gubernatorial or official context with unclear initials and investors.
A Woman's Back and Kidney Pills Advertisement Scout
A Lancster era style ad claims backache stems from kidneys and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills and Foley's Kidney Cure as cures. It includes testimonials from Mrs C A Jennings of 19 Ohio Street Lawrence Kansas and Geo Dillon, with notices from Hall's Texas Wonder and drug store sellers.
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Lawrence
Dean
C. A. Jennings
Ohio Street
Kans
Dick Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Coffeyville
Kan
Hall
GEQ
Dillon
Barber & Son
Former Lawrence Woman Dead
Obituary recalls Mrs. Marcy B. Dwyer born Roscoe Ohio March 13 1837 daughter of Arnold and Hebe W Medbery. She married Samuel Denman of Lawrence Kansas in 1860 died in Anacortes after multiple marriages and long charity work. Funeral at Presbyterian church led by Rev. W A MacLean.
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Lawrence
Marcy B. Dwyer
Airs
Allmond
Arnold
Hhoebe W. Medberry
Roscoe
Ohio
Samuel Denman
Kansas
Denman
J. W. Dwyer
V. J. Knapp
Anacortes
Knapp
Mrs. Dwyer
Raton
N. M
Old Mexico
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Presbyterian Church
W. A. MacClean
Episcopal Church
Will U S Oil Fields End Soon
The article discusses how long oil fields will last, noting uncertainty about reserves and dependences on geology. It cites West Virginia estimates of about 3 000 barrels per year per productive area, compares yields in Pennsylvania and New York, and suggests total U S reserves may number in the low tens of millions of barrels before exhaustion, with decline rates affecting timing and regional differences.
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West Virginian
United States
Gulf
Miami
Mid-Continent
California
The
David T. Day
American Review of Reviews
Rock Pile Starts at Sheriff Office Amid Busy Winter
The sheriff’s office begins a rock pile operation scaled to demand, with only four prisoners ready for work but plans to take in more as needed. The piece notes the rock pile is an intermittent facility, active when business warrants. It mentions unrelated notices about music recitals at Cable Hall and chamber music events, plus advertisements for Schulz Tailor and A Young’s Clothing.
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United States
R.V. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Bafalo
N.Y. DE
Pierce
Final settlement notice in Reuben W Ludington estate
Notice of final settlement filed in the estate of Reuben W Ludington deceased. Executrix Eunice B Ludington will seek probate approval for her services and attorney fees at the next Douglas County Kansas court term on January 7 1909 and request discharge. An earlier notice lists unrelated local ads and business services.
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Lawrences Daily Journal
Reuben W. Ludington
Douglas County
Kansas
Eunice B. Ludington
Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence
Geo. W. Kuhne
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Kodol Lid Foceipmaen
Belching
Dewitt O c& Dewitt
C. P. Barbee
BON
Compant
Chicago, Ill
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Common Sense Medical
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
O. A
Gov. Ids
Foley
Bright
O. P. Barberson
O. P. Barber & Son
Dr. Shoop
W. A. Guenther
Lawrence Transfer Co
THOR
OAK Cycle Shop
Mass. Street
Merry Widow
Ivan
Ted
Franz Lehar
Chempagne
Mse
Mar
Ry Night
Max
Maana
Aone Cb
Thbane Building
Wer
Margot
Frou
Max Ims
Cosmopolitan School of Music and Dramatic Art
Cable Hall
Cosmopolitan School
Helen Broeniman
Harold Heary
Daisy €. Judson
Annah Butler
Heinze Musical Club
Mazel Harrison
Schulz
Masa
A. Young
H. Schulz
H. V. Stunz
Massachusetts
Ruy Peak
Bayor Fietea
Fate Sienentiae
F. Wensters
Merriam CO
Springfiald
Chichester
Pitts
Berkied
Aires
J. F. Brock
Alays
Iptometist
Este
McNish Bottling Works
Sporting Goods
Smith's News Depot
Lawrence Undertaking Co
Massachusetts Street
Bowlin
Robertson Undertaking Co
Smith Newa
W. &. Douglas Shoes
Abe Wolf
G. A. Hamman
J. Pierson
Black Seal
Hesters
T. Sinclair
Masa. Street
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