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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1907
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Kilmer’s Swamp-Root kidney and bladder remedy citing quick relief for both men and women. It also includes a formal notice of appointment, stating Ved Clingman was appointed administrator of Day Smith’s Kansas estate by the Douglas County Probate Court on February 10, 1907.
Notice to subscribers requires payment for late delivery and delivery by messenger. Public notice announces a real estate quieting title suit in Lawrence County Kansas with defendants named and a March 26, 1907 deadline to answer, or judgment will be entered.
Trains east from Kansas City and Chicago include the Kansas City Exp at 4.4:54 a.m. and 6:13 a.m. plus Kansas City Exp 1:01 p.m. and 2:19 p.m. Atlantic Exp 3:28 p.m. and 5:46 p.m. Kenes City & Chi Exp listed. Westbound services cover Mail, Accommodation, California Exp, Texas routes, and mixed Ottawa and Leavenworth branch departures. Arrival and service notes show through passengers and branch connections with times around morning and late evening.
An automobile failed to slow for a team of ponies in rural Kansas sending a spring wagon into a hedge. Occupants, including wife and children, escaped with wet clothes as the vehicle tipped and passengers clung to rope lines. The scene shifted to dramatic rescue amid riverbank mud as bystanders helped pull the wagon free and all escaped injury. A later ad promises a cure for colds and catarrh with a testimonial-heavy sales pitch.
A fragmented weather brief notes extreme cold and icy conditions. Mentions Whitten winter weather and Tepe ap mene het pe wealthier, with warnings about further ice and wind chills.
The Otsego Journal’s Wmn. M. Dietz Gilbertsville N Y endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the most popular cough and cold remedy. She calls it an infallible cure for lung and throat diseases and says a trial bottle is free with purchase guaranteed by Barber & Son's Drug Store at $1.00.
Public record summaries several warranty and quit claim deeds in a real estate transfer list. Transactions include G W Ostrander to Chas R Metesl for 34.00 acres, Benjamin F Glenn to Mary E Davidson for 1 600, GQO Apple to M W Jackson et al for 81.00, Est R E Protsch to Lulu Protsch for 100, and William A Smith to Benjamin F Glenn for 125. The note contains a partisan prompt about guilt.
A bridal coach described as a novel heart themed vehicle sold in Sim, New York County. The maroon and black coach features twenty heart decorations, a dashboard centerpiece, wood carvings, lamps, and interior upholstery with colored curtains. A driver and four horses expected to pull the vehicle.
A fragmented passage discusses mail order houses thriving due to consistent extensive advertising and persistent, intelligent promotion. It contrasts mail order houses with merchants lacking similar advertising reach and notes the appeal of substitutes and delivery methods in driving customer purchases.
A Card certifies druggists authorized to refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It stops coughs, heals lungs, and prevents serious results with no opiates. Yellow package authentic. Barber and Son. Sudcey wedding at bride's cousin Mr OS Blair in Butta Kansas to Mabel Glaier and HT Bailey pastor of M. E. church at Buffal. The groom studied at the University, graduating in 1805. The bride is a popular Buffalo singing lady. Congratulations from the Baltimore Ledger.
An old time boast compares sunrises to regularity, praising Dr. King's New Life Pills. Barber & Son guarantee the patent medicine for 25 cents, claiming it regulates liver and bowels as a universal routine.
Brackets recall visits by Mr and Mrs James Orr of Lake View to their son Oscar Orr. A Wolf hunt is announced for Friday the 22nd. Several families, including Button, W P Martins, Seigel Rose, and the Hollo way group, spent Sundays with friends. News on illnesses, fabric making, and community injuries appears, with mentions of Mrs. Prank Wi Krom, Mrs. Bigsby, Mrs. Toppa, and Mrs. Piper.
An advertisement-style item warns men past sixty about kidney and bladder disorders linked to enlarged prostate. It claims Foley's Kidney Cure can correct irregularities and cites a testimonial from Rodney Burnett of Beck Port Missouri stating long years of illness improved after two bottles.
The garbled text hints at a domestic conflict involving a husband and wife. Mentions of Thaw and marital tensions suggest a court or trial context, with unclear names and scattered phrases about relationships and possible accusations. The passage reads like a corrupted OCR excerpt with no clear events or dates to anchor.
The article argues eminent scientists conclude human life could extend with advanced knowledge. It cites a critical decade for care, between 20 and 30, and warns careless habits then threaten longevity. It endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic to revitalize the body, sold by Barber & Son.
Ped Clevenger was elected vice president of Central National bank at the rectors board meeting yesterday afternoon. He has two years in Topeka, came from Gallatin Missouri where he led the First National Bank. He has twelve years in banking in Kansas and Missouri, brings extensive experience, and will devote full time to bank interests. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised by Bluff business man C G Hays as fastest healing salve for sores burns and wounds. Barber & Son Drugist guarantees.
An advertisement asserts backache stems from kidney trouble and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the cure. Lawrence of Lawrence Kansas endorses them, praising relief from backache and kidney issues. Sold by Dick stores with a 50 cent price. Foster Millburn Co. is the Buffalo New York sale agent for United Services.
The Review Club met with Mrs Parish as Mrs Vaughn led the afternoon. Miss Sarah Brown spoke on Louisa M Alcotts works and quotes were shared. Madge Parrish and Ethel Keeler played piano duets and refreshments were served by Mrs Parish. Various clubs including No Name and Quivera held meetings with talks on Lowell James Russell and current events. Members and guests discussed Philippine libraries, American children’s authors, and parliamentary drills. Reads and papers by several members covered a range of historical and literary topics with light refreshments at the close.
Word came that a bill increasing pay for postal clerks railway workers and carriers would pass, raising salaries from 700 to 1200 for some grades and up to 1180 for others. New provisions let the postmaster adjust railway clerk pay and allow 30 days sick leave with pay, effective July 1, with promotions to fourth grade for long service.
The Ventura Cla held a regular meeting this week with Mrs. Robert Marrow. Members discussed subject matter titled The Empire from sod to 1800 and enjoyed light refreshments after the lesson. East Side Thimble Club met last Thursday at Mrs. Ratskopf’s home for fancy work and chat with guests Mrs. Emmett and Mrs. Eberhart. Mrs. Wooten read aloud and Mrs. Bailey provided music, with light refreshments served. Next meeting planned in two weeks with Mrs. W. E. Platts.
The racing scene features Dick Pate No. 37027 a half brother of Doe Patwhen SH Ey in Judge G William Lawrence stables. Dan Pateh son of Joe Patel touts as the fastest harness horse, with a mile in 1 3 55. Diek Patch earns second in the 2am drag Thursday, Diek Thitch places in the 25 vet, Mollie shows grit in a five horse field. Pedigree notes praise Patehen Wilkes and Walkes lineage. expectations of elite performance rise as racing week unfolds. Kansas prohibition discussion appears alongside racing notes.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup from Barber & Son claims to cure billiousness and habitual constipation by sweating the stomach aiding digestion and gently stimulating the liver and bowels without irritation. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take, urging customers to refuse substitutes.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults Barber Son. Wed at 7 pm the marriage of Retta Kepple to John Stafford was solemnized at the bride parents home Rev L McIntire officiating only immediate family present after ceremony wedding supper served the couple will live on the Carmen property Baldwin Ledger TO CURB A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAEATIVE BROMO Quiaies Teb-
A reader explains postmasters need not provide change for purchases at post offices. Buyers must supply their own change, with limits on coin acceptance. The note argues the rule is odd and burdensome. Also reports the three weeks old baby of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Stevenson of Lane Star died yesterday. interment held today at Washington Creek cemetery.
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