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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
3
Baldwin sees ten carloads of water system pipe delivered and unloaded along streets awaiting placement. The well enlargement and retaining wall are complete, with walls extending fifteen feet south of the power house to house water plant machinery. Construction activity continues with new work daily.
In club circles reports from the Jesub women show that telephone submissions cause numerous errors in newspaper items. The Lawrence Journal notes still better when accounts are written and sent in, with no complaints from clubs about written reports. West Side Study Club meets with hostess Mrs Seamang and discusses Washington topics including The President's Salary. Ventura Club holds current events with a Bologna paper read by Mrs Fischer, refreshments and guest Mrs Ernest Havens of Leavenworth.
At Quivera club a large attendance heard Carlisle quotations and a review of Sartor Resartas by Miss Sara Richardson. The Ladies Literary League met with Mrs. Power hosting. papers on The Platt Amendment and Hawthorne were read by Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Olney. Current Event Club met February 24 at Mrs. Nesbit with eight members present and reports by Mrs. Biggs and Mrs. Dias.
A series of society notes recounts Mrs Houston presenting a sketch on The Wives of Our Presidents and a lively meeting of the No Name club marking its 33rd birthday with Treland themes and Shamrock decor. Other items cover Lawrence Reading Club with Longfellow programs, Pleasant Hour Club Alaska talk, Review Club on Washington topics, Friends In Council discussion of the Omnibus bill and a future meeting plan.
Real estate transfer notices list J A Robinson single Baldwin to R W Bailey two hundred dollars for lots 71 and chapel street. Wm F Yabo and wife Lawrence to Annie B Yahn one thousand dollars and other considerations for lot 58 on the left side of Healer.
A Lawrence Kansas endorsement notes relief from backache and kidney pain after using Deans Kidney Pills. Mrs H M Winchell of Maple Grove describes dull back pain, dizziness, and abnormal kidney secretions improving after the product, with a promise to “remember the name Dean's.” Sold by Dick Bros drug store. Foster Milburne Buffalo NY as sole USA agents.
Piles cure claim offers home treatment by new absorption method. Warning about itching bleeding and protruding piles, with request for address to send free trial materials and references. Also notes on New York population data and a 1909 public summons for Douglas County Kansas with legal actions and property sale details.
Dr J S Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska a noted specialist warns pites cannot be cured by ointments or external care the cause is internal and requires internal treatment He perfected Hem-Roid the first internal pile cure freeing circulation in the lower bowel and claims 90 percent success Sold under guarantees at Dick Bros Lawrence Kan price 1 Send for booklet from Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY
A Detroit Free Press piece contrasts skilled beggars who tailor their approach with lazy ones who reuse the same method. It argues persistence matters more than talent in begging. A New Mexico legislator proposes a tax plan charging bachelors ten dollars and widowers twenty five dollars annually.
The District Court of Douglas announces a publication note regarding Edgerly R Bailey plaintiff versus Arthur E Blood Edna J Blood Fannie L Blood Ida H Hanselman and others defendants. Bailey seeks to quiet title to Baldwin Palmyra area Douglas Kansas and demands defendants answer by March 29, 1909 or risk judgment. Also included are local ads for optometry and blacksmithing services with hours and locations.
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