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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary note records a Lawrence daily publication history with framing of 1857 and second class mail status at Ga w rt ce, Manes, indicating archival record details.
The Lawrence Journal-World notes Swede Carlson, center on the Kansas University football team last season, has taken up the “big brothers” effort. John Carlson, attorney, reports Swede will look after Frank Moore, a 9 year old in Kansas City Kansas, adopted after his mother died and his father fell ill. Frank, now living at 245 South Tremont Street, Kansas City Kansas, says he plans to become a center like Swede when he grows up.
The piece defends Senator Hodges as a clean, decent legislator who crossed party lines to influence good legislation. It argues he should not be elected governor due to the wrong ticket, but urges fair play and honesty in state politics.
An ad describes hoarseness, chest congestion, and lung soreness that worsen without treatment. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar as stopping the cough, unblocking the chest, and providing relief, claiming mild laxative safety and certain results. It urges asking for Foley's and rejecting substitutes. It ends with a garbled line about a man’s liver.
Government examinations open for Railway Mail Clerks and related clerical positions. Pay ranges from 800 to 1200 dollars, with other roles up to 2500 annually. Men and women over 18 nationwide can obtain free instruction by writing to the Bureau of Instruction in Rochester New York. Also included are ads for Foley's Kidney Remedy and DeWitt's remedies. A local item notes several Lawrence singles seeking husbands.
A fragmented ad blitz touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestive ills at low cost and Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal catarrh, plus Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot troubles and Foley’s Kidney Pills praised by a satisfied user. It blends medical claims with personal testimonials and retailer addresses.
A longheld remedy for darkening gray hair returns in vogue as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur offers a modern version. Promoted to restore natural color, prevent shedding, and promote growth, it is sold by druggists at 50 cents or one dollar per bottle, via Wyeth Chemical Company in New York.
Frederic Thompson presents Sally of the Circus at the Buwersack Opera House on Wednesday February 2. The sentimental drama set in the world of red wagons tents and sawdust ring stars Thompson's stagecraft. Previously ran at Liberty Theatre New York City for a year. Tickets priced 1.00 and 1.50.
An invention declares Pape's Diuretic cures bladder misery and bad kidneys after several doses. It promises rapid relief from backache nervous tension headaches and urinary issues, urging purchase of a fifty cent treatment from any druggist and claiming universal, harmless effectiveness. The ad cites Thompson & Pape of Cincinnati as trustworthy manufacturers.
Frederic Theampson presents Polly of the Circus with Fay Wallace in the lead at Bowery Opera House on Wednesday February 23 assisted by a large company, circus performers, nets, and trained horses. Prices range from 1.00 to 1.50. Also an eczema cure ad from Dick Bros on Mass St promoting a liquid remedy.
Brackett E Williams was called to Missouri on business. Mrs J Myers did not return home last Thursday and remains in Oklahoma with a daughter ill. Mr and Mrs W H Johns called on Brackett friend Monday. They dined with Row Yeoman. A J Mayden and wife of Grant Township and J J Wayden of Hastings Ned were guests of R W Yeoman Monday. Arthur Pease left Tuesday for the west to visit places with a future location in view. Mrs Diehl and Ruth Kanwaka called on Mrs Yeoman Monday afternoon. Grandma Finley is in Twaeka visiting relatives. The Yeoman sale was attended by a large crowd. Arthur Stanley was one of several dinner guests at Manwarring home Monday. Wednesday Mrs Levi Martin and children attended a family dinner at Mrs Kleinfogle's North Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Stubblefield spent Sunday with Mr Manwarring. Mr and Mrs J Levett were callers at Mr Manwarring's Sunday afternoon. Mrs Charles is visiting her mother Mrs Bigsby.
Charles Frederick Holder recounts a motor journey with friends through a vast Yaqni river cactus forest in the March Century. The trip features endless smooth roads, nightly camping, and natural water and food sources supplementing the explorers’ provisions.
An old column extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a permanent rheumatism cure by purifying the blood. It cites Miss Cora Yelm of Genoa Nebraska as a testimonial, describes blood health and nerve benefits, and lists prices and where to buy. It then shifts to notes on Japan cherry blossoms and a poison fungus risk to gifted trees, before ending with ads for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and a general quip on shoe shine costs.
The Kansas Improved Live Stock Breeders association plans an acre site at Linwood for a memorial to Col W A Harris. A three member committee will raise funds, with subscriptions from A L Sanders, A G Leonard, Gov Stubbs and others. A Lawrence ceremony may honor Harris with a grave marker in the local cemetery. J F True chairs the effort.
A Green Bay mother reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured and prevented coughing and croup in two children aged six and eight since infancy. The testimonial claims the medicine stops colds and bronchitis and pneumonia, noting it is easy for children to take.
A dating from Topeka Kansas promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ills with testimonials. The ad cites a 1614 Clay St Topeka address and a Buffalo New York distributor Foster Milburn Co claiming nationwide sales at 50 cents. Also mentions laxative bromine tablets for colds and King’s New Discovery for coughs.
Editor J F Sossman of Cornelius N C bruised his leg badly and suffered a stubborn sore. Burklen's Arnica Salve reportedly healed it thoroughly after trials with many salves and ointments. The ad touts Cleers, Boils, Burrs, Bruises, Cuts, Corns, Sores, Pimples, Mezema or Piles at 25¢, sold by PB Barber & Son and others.
Trade and services advertisement appears for Lawrence Pantatorium and General Repair Shop run by Wn. T. E. Howard at 615 Mass Street Lawrence Kane. Listings include hats, cooperative store items, prices for Jap rice peaches tea oat flakes and canned goods. Also mentions furniture organ clocks umbrellas repair and key fitting with guaranteed work.
McO. P. Barber & Son cites a chemist who asserts ZEMO is the most effective external remedy for eczema, itching skin diseases, dandruff, pimples, and scalp conditions. The ad touts a clear liquid formula that draws germs to the surface and destroys them, claiming safer use and suitability for infants, with free samples and a booklet offered to callers.
The President of the Industrial and Orphans Institute in Macon Georgia reports wide aid to orphans. The letter praises Elect rie Bitters as a nine year remedy for stomach and liver issues, blood purification, and digestion. It claims strength for pale children and women, selling at 3 cents by O P Barber & Son.
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