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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1906
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item outlines daily rail and city transit notes with timetable details. It references departures, fares, route notes, and a May starting date. The readable fragments mention stations, times, and regional connections amid unclear wording.
Notice declares annual meeting of Watkins National Bank of Lawrence Kansas for election of directors to be held at the bank office in Lawrence between 11 oclock a.m. and 3 oclock p.m. on Tuesday January 8 1908. C H Tucker cashier Lawrence Kansas December 4 1906.
A foreign worker on the Pennsylvania railroad in Lancaster hangs by toes from a point near Safe Harbor as water rises. Onlookers fear for his life as he struggles to regain footing and nearly plunges, finally reaching shore bruised and injured from the fall.
A fragmentary report from a Yale scientist notes a surprising discovery connected to a 1840 era at Yale University. The text outlines a prolonged investigation, interrupted by vague references to periods of study, science, and unexplained findings.
Lawrence resident William Reynolds testifies publicly that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back pain and kidney troubles after years of suffering. He recalls using the medicine at Dick Bros drug store and praises its lasting effect as he approaches eighty six, urging others to try this remedy.
The piece argues that tourist sleepers attract quality travelers who seek value. It states travelers can cross the continent cheaply in Union Pacific tourist cars, saving money for other uses. Contact E. E. Alexander or J. T. Swanklin for details at the city depot.
Public sale of real estate by order of the District Court of Douglas County Kansas to satisfy debts. The property description includes a parcel in Northeast 1, Township 13, containing two and one half acres, with an appraised value around 40 dollars. Sale to occur at the West door of the court house in Lawrence at 10 a.m. on the specified January day.
A hunting party from Tyrone, including Vallefontaine Baird and Postmaster John McCamant, survived a bear attack after a mother bear and her two cubs leapt from brush. A revolver discharged in the attack wounded the mother in the eye. the men later dispatched the bears and returned to their camp. Bears are reported plentiful in the mountains with recent local killings nearby.
Frank Seineke and family members traveling from South Africa to attend their father’s funeral in Mount Morsiak cemetery, Butte. They arrived after a 30 day voyage from the UK, passing through New York, with relatives notable in Butte’s mining circles. the ceremony and burial preceded by private services.
The notice markets a supposed diamond cure for consumption now from Paris. It touts W T McGee of Vanleer and Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a solution. It promises quick relief and permanent cure with a trial bottle offered.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Lawrence National Bank of Lawrence Kansas will be held at the banking house in Lawrence Kansas on January 9 1906 between 10 and 12 for the election of directors for the ensuing year. Paul B Brooks cashier Lawrence December 5 1905. Tre willion Americans suffer the torturing pangs of dyspepsia no need to Bardock Blood Bitters cares at any drug store.
A garbled report discusses veterans, public sentiment, and federal support. It mentions Washington and the national focus on civil war legacies, with references to funds, deposits, and laws shaping veteran care and memorials across the country.
An aged 1776 North American Almanack and Gentleman's Diary will be added to a Rocky Tun estate collection housed in a colonial room. The volume, yellowed and fragile after 130 years, was purchased by Mrs. Swann and is tied to Washington era history. The item, printed for Boston meridian, reflects colonial days before American liberty.
A historical account describes grain crops on the public land along a road and the unwritten rule against destroying grain. The text notes roads will deteriorate if the practice continues, with grading and maintenance failing over time.
A Farmers' Review correspondent discusses options for county roads, weighing gravel, rock, or oiled surfaces. He notes soil and deep frost in Illinois complicate paving, but proper grading could yield usable roads most of the year and machinery like the King drag may help overcome frost challenges.
A simple DIY method from Firm and Home suggests using a large box with hay at the bottom a hot soapstone and cloth to insulate a dinner box and coffee can. Pack the corners press the lid tight and place the warm stone inside to keep meals hot in cold conditions.
A ran garbled set of agricultural and practical notes advises prudent land use for profit. It warns against poor pasture, notes calf growth vs full animal quality, recommends securing plows from weather, and shares a gopher control remedy using styb Bing dissolved in water with a vinegar addition to soak corn and bait holes.
A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by using Dr. Bisga's New Life Pills. This nondetotal remedy claims to relieve headache dizziness and constipation with sure relief and cure. 2 cents at Dick Bros. drug stores.
A damaged clipping claims Foley's Kidney Cure can stop early signs of kidney trouble and Bright's disease by restoring kidney strength. It cites EB Bass of Morgantown, Jod., who reportedly woke ten to twelve times nightly with backache and kidney pain and was cured after using Foley's Kidney Cure at Barber and Bon's drugstore.
Six Confederate soldiers perished during a bitter cold near Jeffer, Ind. Their bodies were recovered after a long search and buried in a cemetery. later reinterment to the Confederate lot in Cave Hill, Louisville. Captain John H. Leathers organized the effort to honor the fallen. Names not disclosed.
Commissioner McAdoo of New York announces that Detective Sergeant Joseph Faurot will depart for Paris for two months to study Bertillon methods. Faurot leads the Bertillon measurement system at headquarters and is an expert in the field. Meanwhile Philadelphia's Bellevue Stratford plans a roof skating rink 210 feet above street level, with guests using an elevator to access skating as soon as cold weather returns. The piece ends with a note that Congress must keep its hands clean through the session.
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