The Journal Founder and Local Notes from 1905
The piece discusses The Journal Lawrence Kansas 1905 edition details and editors. It mentions Judge West leaving, Mr Peck not returning, Billy Grepson critique, Cy Leland as receiver, Bowersock's funding, Stubbs opposition and Senator nominating debate, and Leavenworth Times view on electing a senator by popular vote. The tone reflects newspaper heritage and political commentary of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyreland
Daviin
Cyrus
Lise
Cy Leland
Leavenworth Times
Kansas
Wonders of Modern Surgery Highlight a Kansas Eye Rescue
An editorial extols recent surgical feats such as a bloodless hip cure and a Kansas eye operation. A boy struck in the eye by flying steel is saved when a magnet extracts the metal from the eyeball and the patient recovers under analgesic care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz
Kansas
Topeka
Advances in Medicine Through Modern Scientific Methods
The writer extols modern medical progress praising scientific treatment over traditional knife based remedies. It highlights that new pills and surgical innovations surpass old practices and that medicine and surgery are making remarkable strides under present methods.
Date debate swirls over Kansas state convention timing
Kansas Republicans debate whether to hold a March or October state convention next year. W B Stabby, state committee chair, notes strong October support to give a short campaign and test strategies. The present committee vows fairness and aims to set the date promptly for a square deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Stabby
State Committee
Topeka
Eaylog
Kansas
Health and Fitness Notes From Early 1900s Headlines
A notice describes a secret service alteration of a certificate and highlights Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a health aid. It warns about tobacco and alcohol harming a flute player's muscles, citing John Cafarelli and his 20 years’ experience.
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Secret Service
John J. Cafarelli
Mr. Cafarelli
Pty
Milwaukee
YMCA Dedication Opens Public Tomorrow in Lawrence
The new YMCA building in Lawrence will be formally opened to the public tomorrow at 3 oclock. HM. M. Beardsley of Kansas City will be principal speaker. The project united townspeople as W. R. Stubbs and Albert Henley led with 5000 each, others contributed, and the community recognizes the women who worked tirelessly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A
Willi
HM. M. Beardsley
Kansas City
W. R. Stubbs
Albert Henley
Lawrence
Eight-Thirty Crew in Government Offices Described
A Washington Star report details a group labeled the eight-thirty crew. These early arriving clerks, both men and women, are portrayed as overzealous workers who overemphasize overtime to gain promotions, earning criticism as a self-serving, grind-focused faction within departments.
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Treasury
Washington Star
Washington
Ove
New Money Orders Issued With Cutout Margins
The postoffice department introduces the first of the new money orders with a margin cutout showing not valid for more than the stated amount. Crooks previously altered orders. now margins and remitter name plus payee street address deter fraud and aid postmasters in issuing fresh stock.
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Congestion Promo
A vintage ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm to treat nasal catarrh and hay fever. It claims relief for inflamed blocked airways with solid and liquid forms, no mercury, and a 50 cent price plus a fitting applicator. The ad lists Big Brownera at 66 Warren St New York as the mail order source.
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Ely
Big Brownera
Warren St
New York
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Farthy Stanton to Leave Tit Lees Roomeamvene
A garbled note indicates Farthy Stanton plans to leave Tit Lees Roomeamvene, but the text is fragmentary and uncertain about specifics or timing.
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Stantonett
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Imitations
Foley and Co of Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar throat and lung remedy amid imitators. It warns against Potey's Honey and Tar as inferior and notes mild laxative properties, urging customers to buy only the genuine product from Barber & Son's drugstore.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Potey
Barber & Son
Pacumesia
Berard
Barber & Son's
For Sale and Wanted Classified Items in Kansas City Era
Various classifieds list for sale items such as a Jersey cow and white Plymouth rock hens, a 8 room house for rent or sale at 1301 Tennessee street, and requests for installment collectors. Also noted are lost and found items including a gold watch and chain between 1018 Vermont and the Methodist church, plus help wanted for housework and general labor in Philadelphia and Kansas City areas.
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Globe Company
Chastout Street
Phil
Tennessee Street
Onough Blair
Vermont
Metodist Church
Vermont Street
Lawrence Builds A New Center Promising Civic Good
The community created a lasting building in Lawrence after careful planning by supporters who believed in its value. Dedication will be held tomorrow with IL M Beardsley of Kansas City delivering the principal address. The structure will be nearly debt free and officially opened at 3 o clock with public invitation.
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IL. M. Beardsley
Kansas City
Lawrence City Resolution on Adams Street Improvements 1905
Resolved by the Lawrence Kansas city council that Adams street and intersecting streets between Adams north and south lines be graded paved and curbed from the alley east of Tennessee to west of Massachusetts. Pavement to be brick on cement foundation with limestone curb and extended walks. Payment to be made in ten annual installments.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Adams Street
City of
Tennessee Street
Massachusetts Street
Unsafe Patent Remedy Ad From Early Era
An irregular ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming cures for bowel and stomach disorders. It touts guaranteed relief and urges readers to visit Dick Bros drug store to obtain the product.
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Ecars
Fort Wayne Engineer Anthony Kelker Retires From Railroad
An Old-Timer named Anthony Kelker of Fort Wayne recently retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad after nearly half a century as an engineer. He traveled a distance totaling 100 trips around the world, cared for about 3,000,000 passengers without a serious accident, and now works as a landscape gardener at Winona Park in Fort Wayne, a vocation he has studied and suited himself for.
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Anthony Kelker
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Railroad
Winona Park
Baltimore & Ohio railroad gains and a dental ad blend
A historical clipping blends a note on the Baltimore and Ohio rail system’s heavy investment with an advertisement style medical claim. The railroad text cites 190 million in improvements including double tracking and terminal upgrades, while the rest promotes a cure for deafness and a Bechbea product with testimonials.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Lst
Fond of Dainties Vice President Fairbanks Sweet Tooth
Vice President Fairbanks enjoys ice cream as his special weakness. He would not dine well without a dessert of cherry, grape, orange and banana fruit salad, lavished with Madeira, frozen and served with whipped cream.
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Fairbanks
Seaside Santa Barbara Inn and travel offers
Santa Barbara jokes aside, the quaint fold Innvasion town is praised as a lovely seaside resort in California. Tourists visit yearly via reduced Union Pacific routes to California. E. E. Alexander and J. T. bankaki Depot Agent offer city ticketing and phone contacts. The Wabash line promotes daily and night services city to St. Louis with direct and fast options.
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California
Union Pacific
Toquila
E. E
Alexander
J. T. 2Abankiii
Kansas City
St Louis
Bam
Fox Fisbets
Wabash
Doan's Kidney Pills Endured in Family Testimony
In Lawrence Kansas, Alice Thornton reports her son’s kidney and back pain improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls a pediatric serious illness with fever and kidney symptoms, and credits the remedy with lasting relief. The ad notes price 60 cents and Foaster Milburn Co as U.S. agent.
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Doan
Lawrence
Alice Thornton
New Jersey
Atrvet
Lawrengs
Kan
Dean
Dick Brae
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Dean’s
Famine and Consumption Cure Adverts in 19th Century Print
A sensational consumptive cure claim appears in an old notice promoting a patent remedy. It touts prompt relief for coughs colds and bronchitis with pledges of fast results, naming a pharmacist and a trial bottle offer. The language imitates period advertising with exaggerated cures and priced patties.
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Myers
Courtess
Indirect Advice and Remedies From a Bygone Era
A fragmented slice of 19th century style prose promotes Burdock Blood Bitters and Foley’s Honey and Tar for indigestion and coughs, interspersed with traveler anecdotes about smoking regulations and a wandering station master. The piece critiques greed and travel norms while advertising patent medicines and a leg ointment.
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