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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1900
Page
1
A historical piece recalls The Journal's origins in 1870s Lawrence and its sweep as a dominant paper. It notes shifts in editors, editions, and circulation while touching on New Year reflections, national figures, and Kansas political maneuvers including Governor Stanley's pardon and public sentiment on governance.
The Journal reflects on 1899 as a record year for Lawrence with major public and private gains. It highlights state investments in University buildings, the cement plaster industry, vitrified brick plant, Haskell Institute expenditures, new Presbyterian church, sidewalks, paving, and street improvements. It notes planned court house and school house costs, electric tram franchise, and widespread employment and growth, urging continued effort and unity in the new year.
Charles C Craw writes from Camp 09 Lake Bennett about Alaskan survey work with the line’s construction beginning, rope work over cliffs, long days with limited daylight, and a near-miss dynamite incident. He notes delays, weather, and a vivid account of camp life and hazards.
The piece highlights a favorable three month period for railway construction with hundreds of miles laid in 1899 and notes Alabama Arkansas Georgia Illinois and other states expanding lines. It includes testimonials for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and Burlington Route promotions by J C Bramhall L W Wakeley and Howard Elliott along with regional trade notices.
A fragmented report details a patient Alfred Taylor in a Pennsylvania hospital facing another operation after major bone loss and a fear of death, while a separate item discusses new navy vessel design delays, Health remedies, and a testimonial endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from M W Fisher of Liberty West Virginia.
The piece details Maine coastal commerce with rising ship activity and a record six masted schooner planned at Camden for Captain John G Crawford. It notes coal cargo potential and the high costs of materials, including a vessel priced around 110000 and recent price jumps in Manila hemp and hardware.
An old cough remedy, Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, is advertised as reliable and cheap at 25 cents, urging readers to skip new medicines.
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