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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1885
Page
2
The community discusses the upcoming mayoral election on the second Tuesday in April. Citizens should prioritize city business, attract growth, and support improvements while keeping taxes low. A clean, practical leader is sought to continue a good administration and promote Lawrence’s advantages.
A collage of wry quips and brief snippets from various papers. Jokes about tramps, insomnia, and cold weather mingle with observations on fashion, publicity, and marriage. Notes include a Paris pneumatic tubes reference and a playful exchange about an umbrella in rain.
A shopper with a shopping bag trips a display in a China shop, causing a crash as twelve fine plates valued at sixty dollars fall. She responds calmly, saying she doesn't intend to buy anything that day and walks away. The scene draws startled looks from onlookers.
A Stanstead Quebec claim from 1882 describes severe skin disease cured after using Curicura remedies. Mrs. Benj Smith reports dramatic relief after weeks, with husband B Smith endorsing the treatment. Certifications from L C McKinstry and L G McKinstry accompany the account. Curicura Resouvest and Curicuria Soap advertised.
An odd mix of claims offers a free cure for nervous disorders and youth mistakes from a missionary in South America, alongside advertisements for King’s New Discovery for consumption and Parker’s Hair Balsam. The piece cites testimonials, pricing, and a barber shop source, reflecting early 20th century patent remedies and hair restoration hype.
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