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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1905
Page
2
A Kansas City era newspaper clip discusses Indian War era themes, notes on US congressional actions, parliamentary race dynamics, and Missouri senatorial prospects. It mentions President assail plans, Kuropatkin’s status, farm protests, and labor disclosures. The item highlights sensational political commentary and regional anecdotes amid broader national events.
Fragmentary column notes a mix of sensational items from markets to politics. References include Morgan blocking statehood, railway rate talks, secret grand jury plans, Senate fussiness, and a toxic spread of misinformation about medicines. Also mentions a strange electric table train and a cold remedy warning with J. W. Grove's signature.
An advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder for perfect cleanliness and healthful food, claiming no mixing with hands or sweat in baking. It pledges full instructions in the Royal Baker and Pastry Cook book and offers gratis to any address, though some garbled text remains.
A New York report notes the revival of antique style in women’s jewelry. Pearl strands and ornate beads reappear in accessories once saved for family heirlooms, with observers praising vintage pieces and lamenting their scarcity in stores. The piece highlights onyx necklaces and gold adornments popular in previous decades.
An old advertisement touts Jain's Cough as a mother’s favorite remedy for colds croup and whooping cough. It claims quick relief without opium and says it may be given as confectionery to babies as to adults and is sold by all druggists.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe double track mileage claims across regions from New York to Washington and other cites. References to Ely’s products, advertisements, and a 1900 date mix with altered ticket manipulation examples for railway conductors in Indianapolis. The text blends ad copy with irregular historical rumor about rail expansion and ticket forgery.
The article surveys railroad express train names and prizes for best titles. It highlights well known names like The Twenty first Century Limited, The Green Mountain Flyer, and other inventive monikers used on American rail lines. It notes competition to coin distinctive, appealing names for services between major cities.
A fragment describes Southern Pacific and Chicago routes naming trains as Twin Cities Limited and Exposition Limited. It notes The Twin City Limited from Minneapolis St Paul to St Louis, The Exposition Limited over Grand Central, and The High Grass Limited from St Paul to the Pacific coast, praising its length and express status.
An odd alert mentions Dr Kings Now Pills for indigestion and bilious symptoms with Harber Sons as sellers. It also notes Burdock Blood Bitters and other tonics. A Frisco System announcement details November 15 start of through Pullman sleepers between Kansas City and Jacksonville as part of the Southern Limited with electric light cars and berth reservations via Frisco or connecting lines.
Flat Rock Wisconsin resident Wendiek Auteriong touts Azalea Salve for sores ulcers and burns. He claims it heals cuts, wounds, and croup, selling at Larber & Sons drug store and promising year saving results with Dr. Thomas Eclee’s guidance.
Classifieds note rooms for rent and room and board, with directives to visit Journal office for signs. Also lists properties for sale including a 40 foot lot on R. 1. street near St. Martin and a dwelling with rooms on No. 1016 Tennessee street, with inquiries to O. P. Barber & Son's drug store. Two registered bulls in service listed for W. E. Brockelaby at 815 East Hancock, phone H5 pink.
A postcard advertisement touts Dr. Franklin Miles, claiming his New Special Treatments cure heart, nerve, stomach, and kidney ailments. It asserts endorsement by prominent men and medical figures, offers a free trial of $2.50 value, and directs readers to send symptoms and address to Grand Dispensary in Elenas, Indiana.
Mrs. Adoiin Euesior of Davenport writes that a twelve year cold neglected into asthma was cured by Foley's Honey and Tar after other skin remedies failed. She credits one bottle with entirely curing her chronic condition and laments saved years of suffering. Sold by Rasher & Son.
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