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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
1
The Lawrence paper reports on national figures and local policy debates, noting Kansas voices on currency, railroad ownership, and political contests. It highlights a Miami county Good Roads meeting to discuss highway improvements and road usage.
Mr J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a Typhoid fever and Pneumonia illness that left him weak until Dr King’s New Discovery brought instant relief. He praises the medicine as the surest cure for threatening lung trouble and recovery was rapid after use. The drug is sold at Barber Bros Drug Store with trial bottles free.
Li Hung Chang, famed as the era’s most cautious Chinese statesman, is widely described as the world’s richest man though his exact fortunes are unknown. Estimates run into millions of dollars, yet the precise amount remains unproved and elusive.
Classified notice offers trade of a two story stone house and 6 percent acres adjoining Logan for property in Lawrence. J M Neville under Lawrence National Bank handles the listing. Also offers a young Jersey cow due in three weeks and sale of H O Johnson general merchandise stock at Lecompton with good patronage. Telephone numbers 145 or 288 in Lawrence for inquiries.
The article discusses the lethal effect of falling bullets seen in sieges like Sebastopol and India, noting bullets can strike from above even when fired far away. It also critiques rail safety, arguing heavier rails are needed as locomotives and cars grow, due to improper heating and rolling temperatures in steel production reducing rail durability.
The account centers on a watch linked to Admiral Corvera and a pilot’s escape, with a Wichita seller seeking to return the timepiece as a symbol of redemption. Elizabeth Campbell, Corvera’s relative, reappears amid family exile and disputed ownership.
A Boer student at Ohio State University in Columbus voices nuanced views on the Transvaal and British policy. He praises education and development but warns against foreign enterprises if the Boers prevail. A Westminster Gazette note recalls a medal mix up at General Buller’s home linked to the Red River expedition of 1870s.
The Chicago Journal reports a proposal to form a 500 strong corps of fully equipped volunteers for service at the seat of war in South Africa. The plan includes a daytime infantry corps and a cyclist unit claiming speed and range advantages over cavalry horses. The Kansas City Star notes Conan Doyle plans a monument, while the memory of President Kruger is honored except for Ireland.
A garbled snippet discusses Geatn DS and a claimed health benefit linked to a substance. References to Lond, colleagues, and a vague price or quantity appear. The text mentions Cav about cue-calf and a figure 196,008 with scattered terms like grocer and coffee.
A proposal outlines creating the Seward Territory from southeastern Alaska with Sitka as a potential capital. The plan envisions a governor, legislature, and congressional delegate, while the vast western peninsula would remain under district government. Population estimates suggest 20 000 at Cape Nome by spring and summer, with Cape Nome’s 43 villages forming the core of a future territorial system.
The Engineering Magazine argues sea power heightens coal needs and blockades depend on at sea refueling. It notes Britain relies on global coal stations while blockades far offshore risk ineffectiveness and that German and American fleets face coaling challenges near Cuba and overseas stations.
Waterfet near Pretoria hosts wool and iron housing for rank and file prisoners. The piece recounts widespread suffering among prisoners as punishment and harsh conditions are noted. An implicit advertising line touts Dono’t Ointment as a universal cure for itching piles.
A dated advert purports Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment from F J Cheney & Co Toledo. It touts the product as the sole internal remedy, claims cures for catarrh across the body, and offers samples and testimonials.
On safe first and third Tuesday in each month one fare plus two dollars and six cents for round trips to Texas Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico and Arizona. Ask Geo. C. Bailey agent for particulars.
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