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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1910
Page
2
A readable 1910 Lawrence Journal excerpt discusses local politics and national figures. It comments on a special legislative session, Taft era critiques of Ballinger, and the Journal’s stance toward authority, while weaving in personal opinions on cremation, liquor regulation, and public policy. The piece references Topeka events, the Lawrence Tribune, and local civic clubs with scattered editorial remarks.
Cy Young veteran Cleveland pitcher plans to become an Oregon rancher after visiting brother a rancher near Elgin. He may settle in Oregon after baseball as Fielder Jones did. The account notes local positions and mentions Dyche as a fish and game warden in New Orleans.
An ad extols Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion by supplying the missing element in gastric juice. It claims faster digestion and enriched blood, urges carrying the tablets, and promises a money-back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Prices range 25 cents to $1.00.
News item notes fruit men doubt peaches will be a good crop as a hard winter freezes buds. It predicts imports may fill summer demand and mentions widespread frost impact on fruit yields. Also references Ely's Cream Balm as a nasal remedy and a downtown incident involving a student with a mysterious express package.
Government jobs openings listed with March 9 and April 13 exam dates at Lawrence Post Office. Positions span coast and geodetic survey to clerks, engineers, draftspersons, teachers, and various departmental roles in Philippine and Isthmian Canal services.
Lawrence readers explain kidney duty and how kidneys filter blood. Diagrams mention backache, urinary troubles, and diabetes as linked conditions. Dean's Kidney Pills claim to cure. J. G. Whitbeck of Fantinee Kansas testifies about relief from backache and loins pain. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dona’s and take no other.
One of the season’s largest social events in Washington Creek neighborhood occurred Monday January 24 at Mr A G Shaw’s home. Neighbors gathered after meeting at Mr John Dillon’s, presented Mrs Shaw with a quilt from the Ladies Aid, then sat to a noon dinner for 60. The group posed for pictures before departure, with about 74 young people later enjoying an oyster supper.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a breakthrough in nervous disorder treatment. It cites testimonials from Elizabeth Shepherd of 1216 Washington Street, Missouri, describing relief from partial paralysis and neural symptoms after using the pills. The pitch emphasizes blood purification and nerve nourishment as the mechanism.
Advert suggests Pape's Diuretic cures backache and urinary troubles, promising fast relief by cleansing kidneys and bladder. Urges use for rheumatic pains, nervous symptoms, and fatigue with trust in Cincinnati firm L May Thompson & Pape. Says doctors and banks endorse the remedy and that it works in days.
Fragmented notice describes a skin wash claimed to cure eczema using wintergreen thyme glycerine and a mysterious P17 formula. It warns about a 25 cent offer versus usual $1 bottles and hints at personal testimonials from a Dick Tres at 747 Mass. St, with unclear local names and places.
The Laymen's Movement in Lawrence plans to travel to Baldwin Ottawa this week to stir interest in the Topeka gathering. Hon John M Newlin leads the local group and pushes for a strong Lawrence showing and gets nearby towns to join. Several delegates will visit surrounding towns late this week.
A reader reports robins appeared through winter, noting counts around New Year’s Day and that birds feed and linger through winter but depart northward for summer. The piece blends bird observation with brief ads for remedies and a reflection on wireless telegraphy from the era.
Rev Hugh Birckhead of St George's Episcopal Church in New York declares there should be no poor and urges millionaires to share wealth. He cites payrolls of two million workers with weekly wages from 250 to 1040 dollars, arguing excessive wealth harms society and must be addressed. Noted congregants include J Pierpont Morgan.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles at a small price. It claims relief for dyspepsia indigestion biliousness constipation jaundice malaria and debility, available 25e at O P Barber and Son.
The Government offers pay scales from 800 to 1200 dollars for Railway Mail Clerks and up to 2500 dollars annually for other positions. Examinations will be held nationwide for Railway Mail Clerks Custom House Clerks Stenographers Bookkeepers and other Government roles. Thousands of appointments expected. Men and women over 18 can request free instruction and information by writing to the Bureau of Instruction 214 Hamlin Building Rochester NY.
An assortment of old time medicine advertisements extol Foley's Honey and Tar for croup and bronchial troubles and Eclectric Bitters as a tonic for stomach liver and kidney health. Claims include preventing pneumonia and curing ailments in children. Also notes agricultural and incubator ads and contact info for local sellers and agents.
I will hold a public sale at my farm on Friday February 11 offering 62 hogs including sows with pigs yearlings spring gilts and shoats plus 29 Shropshire ewes bred to a ram one yearling mare colt three yearling heifer calves and farm equipment. Catalog highlights include Jackson Chief No 4759 the praised Chester boar with earlier prizes and descendants from Choice Goods II and Kerr dams. Terms are cash and on grounds.
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