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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1901
Page
3
A feature of a recent Indiana Legislature session was a bill to establish whipping posts in every county seat for various crimes. It specifies lashes for male offenders over 18 who strike women, profanity by males over 14, and other offenses, with differing lash ranges. The measure excludes female criminals from punishment.
A Chicago Times note recalls a superstition about the death omen from holding ace king queen and jack of spades in cards. It mentions a belief tied to paralysis and approaching misfortune, then shifts to a British project under the Solent and a cold remedy advertisement by Krause.
Austin correspondent reports 14 year old Guy Fenley of Uvalde can supposedly see underground water at any depth, locating numerous wells for ranchers. Tests, testimonials from Judge Van Sickle and others claim real ability, with several wells drilled at exact depths and ample water. The boy’s gift allegedly works best at night and under a new moon, drawing interest from oil prospectors and ranchers alike.
The piece recalls Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and a tale of their guarded marriage. It recounts a door test of love, Albert’s quiet bowing out, and Victoria’s persistence before they reconciled as husband and wife. It also notes Lord Walsingham’s aim to restore the great bustard to England, with historical ranges and recent killings in 1832 1833.
February brings the National Sportsmen association seventh annual show at Madison Square Garden. An extensive lake scene with beavers and muskrats, beaver dam demonstrations, and Ojibway dances will headline the exhibit. Maine and Adirondack guides provide rival displays on the arena sides, while the Tuuth League includes Teddy Roosevelt and other young sportsmen.
Right Rev Henry Satterlee bishop of Washington proposes St Agnes home an industrial school to train homeless girls of good character. Sister in charge of House of Mercy at 2408 K Street NW to oversee. Opening cost about 1500 dollars.
A walking fish, the periophthalmas, first seen in American waters near Fernandson Nassau sound, is exhibited in Jacksonville and will be sent to the Smithsonian. Zoologists note its West African origin and unusual limb structure. The item appears amid local jokes about war time songs and a medical ad for Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound.
A fragment of railroad timetable notes lists east bound No 4 California Limited and multiple named trains and routes. It mentions Kansas, Texas, Denver lines, Lawrence branch arrivals and departures, and several limited/express services with daily or Sunday exceptions and times, though many words are garbled.
Quickest, most comfortable service via Santa Fe for $25 to San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and many California points with free chair cars and tourist sleep ers daily. Through sleeping berths available to any point. Feb through Apr sale dates listed. For fares schedules and reservations call the city office or Union Pacific depot. Also notes a short line to Estes Park from Lawrence via Union Pacific with morning departures from Denver saving about 24 hours. Cheap West rates every Tuesday in Nov Feb Mar Apr to all points in western Colorado and the northeast. call J Russ city office for Massachusetts street and U P depot.
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