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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
2
The Journal praises President Roosevelt as a clubman and notes Mayor Rose will quit talking. It covers farm Institute enthusiasm, rail rate fairness, and a sharp critique of the Miami Republican. It reports Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Nicholas Longworth’s Washington wedding as a national, well received event.
The public shifts toward moral standards, discrediting graft and lobbying. Roosevelt's decency doctrine spurs citizens to replace corrupt officials, with Kansas and other states reshaping politics. Individuals face downfall for private gain as voters demand integrity over party.
The column cites Foley’s Homey and Tar and Electric Bitters as remedies for colds lung issues and general weakness, with testimonials from J. N. Patterson of Nashus Jows and E. Wolfe of Bear Grove Fa. It notes Ely Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and mentions Barber & Son’s drug store pricing and availability. The piece ends with a proverb about self-perceived superiority.
Quote reviews reformist zeal sparked by Roosevelt era, noting past leaders’ corruption, calls for purity in public life. References Mark Tanga and McKinley era contrasts, praising Roosevelt’s insistence on integrity across associates, appointees, and campaigns.
Competing beauty experts endorse Herpicide. Letters from two beauty doctors praise stopping hair loss and eliminating dandruff after use. Included are testimonials from Berths A. and Grece Dodge of Portland Oregon. Gold stamps for samples offered via Woodward & Co. agents in Detroit Michigan.
The snippet lists neighbors and activities including Gus Smith working with Mr Curtis and Clarence Huozicker, Steve Jay hauling wheat to Eudora, A C James family visits, and many social calls. Mrs McKinlay and Mrs Anderson are noted as ill. A Friday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Geo Whaley, plus visits by Cha Smith and family, and a dance at John Madis last Wednesday reflect community life. A sick list update for George Daugherty and concert attendance in Eudora are also mentioned.
Royal Baking Powder is praised as a time saver and leavening agent for bread biscuits cakes rolls and pastries. It claims to produce light tender and wholesome foods while economizing flour butter and eggs and improving digestibility.
Measra. C.A Miglairio and Mr Taylor came from Lecompton Sunday. Mr Gus Bruce shipped a car load of sheep Monday. Ka Trapp and Soo Warren visited Rev. G Snyder in Lecompton Sunday. Capt T N Crowder was in Lawr ence Monday. K A Miglairio spent weekend in Lecompton. A local plumber group attended the Wizard of Oz in Lawrence last week. Louis Buerman and sister Lawrence trip this afternoon to attend Elke ministers. Gorrill shipped a car of core this week.
Mrs Johanna Lavin will move into the old Murphy place. Catholics held a box social at city hall, one of Lecompton’s most enjoyable affairs. Seniors hosted a cremation and bonfire parade after marching, with serenading and toasts at the ice cream parlor. Miss Ella in Lawrence, sale led by Wagner, and local visitors noted.
A fragmented ad letter describes a talkative wife urged by her husband to use opportunities. Jenten's Sea Wall project is mentioned in Waco Texas with Dr King’s New Discovery promoted as a cure for coughs and related illnesses. Trial bottles offered and prices noted.
Arthur Stanley is on the sick list while Lloyd Stanley has recovered enough to walk out. Mr Button plans to move to a farm about five miles northwest of town next Tuesday. The Pleasant Nour club met with Mrs Douglas on Wednesday. Mr Yeoman has gone to Arkansas for the winter. The school held Valentine day exercises with suitable activities.
Lecompton prepares for a forthcoming baseball season as the team eyes enhanced play this spring, aiming to rebound after a challenging stretch and to sharpen its strike impact against rival squads from the area.
Former Whitey place near my residence offers a six room house with stable and gas buildings on one and a half to two and a half acres. Possession March 1. L Hallene.
A classified item list noting property for sale and rental offers in Lawrence Kansas including a modern room house on Kentucky street, eleven acres with farm equipment, and multiple room rentals, plus job ad for a stenographer and traveling salesmen. Also mentions lost money purse and stolen harness details with sheriff contact.
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