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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee as the cheapest good coffee in the world, urging buyers to grind it at home for full flavor and identity. The blurb also markets veterinary practices and general medical claims, with partial legal text about fines and imprisonment for misdemeanors, and a note on Dr Thomas Oil for pain relief.
The Lyman Twins bring a new redlicking comedy The Yankee Dornier to town described as a clever festival show with strong audience appeal. Tickets priced 0, 75, and S100.
An old time pill advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for biliousness jaundice and liver trouble. It emphasizes personal discretion and self care selling through Barber & Son's drug store with lively but vague dental and brand phrasing.
A fragmented health snippet notes breathing troubles and mentions Doan's ointment as a soon relief option. The passage references lingering chest discomfort and marks it as a temporary remedy without medical endorsement. The text hints at general health concerns but lacks a clear event or outcome.
Real estate transfer item describes parcels in Baldwin area with directional bounds and section corners. The description references a northwest corner, eastward measurement of 19 rods, and a north side line with related ownership and boundary terms.
Norways winter festival features the annual ski jumping contest at Holmenkollen near Christiana with about 30,000 spectators. Competitors from ski clubs across the country vie for the blue ribbon by leaping from a platform and landing in snow, with jumps typically reaching 70 to 90 feet and sometimes 95 to 110 feet for top prizes.
A. F. P. Hardy of East Wilton Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns. He notes it has saved many doctor bills. Available at Barber and Son's drug store for 25 cents.
Supplemental to the November issue of the Kansas Telephone Diary lists new subscribers with names and partial addresses including Main Street, Vermont and New Jersey locations. Entries show residences and business numbers across multiple towns and states, illustrating expanded service and local listings.
Promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with childbearing duties and health strains. Claims non alcoholic, plain English ingredient list, patented endorsements from medical writers, and free testimonials. Also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation and overall health.
Franklin Kimball, born in Village now Greenville OX, lived through Lawrence and Los Angeles, died at nearly 84 after long illness. Interment in Oak Hill. survived by two brothers, three sisters, wife predeceased, two grandchildren in California, and distant kin. He was a skilled pattern maker with Kimball Brothers, active in church choirs and music.
Secretary Taft heard by long distance from campaign manager that Taft forces won all points in the Ohio Republican committee meeting. The effort aims for an early primary, with Foraker supporters allegedly seeking delay. Emphasis on Taft’s Ohio advantage and potential congressional seats.
Paris. The long dispute among Count Boni de Castellane and his cousin Prince Aelie de Sagan over relations with Boni’s former wife Anna Gould flared again at a Saint Pierre Chaillot memorial Mass for Stanley Errington. Boni spat in the prince’s face as he passed behind Boni, prompting a clash as guards intervened.
Engineers describe Panamanian project scales with 22,842 eight-room concrete houses on 75-foot lots, forming a continuous New York to Philadelphia street, housing about 120,000 people, a city-scale population comparison to Minneapolis in six towns.
Kansas City January 3 The auditing committee of the University of Kansas board of regents reviewing the Rosedale medical college accounts reports Everything satisfactory aside from a scarcity of nurses The three year program offers permanent positions yet attracts few young women Also noted figures include Scott Hopkins Alexander Mitchell and Frank Strong with Chancellor in the committee Mr White heads to Wichita for Colonel Sturdock funeral
Topeka January 3 Governor Hoeh said last night that a decision will be announced next week on whether he will say good health depends on the legislature poll. He asserted that health and kidney cures are undetermined and Foley's Kidney Cure will help kidney and bladder ailments.
The Three IL society of Jesper hosted a banquet at John B Garret s last Thursday with over thirty neighbors in attendance. Local residents Jas M Davis called on Iesper neighbors. Mond Stanley returned to Wichita. Chas H Daugherty of Lawrence visited on the farm near Hesper. Miss Bessie Bowden of Lawrence visited Hesper. Jas Rush displays a new learning. fall improvements spread through Hesper. J Parker Cosand and family visited Rush s Sunday. Miss Rush sisters returned to Kansas City. The Academy resumed after a week’s holiday. Prof J D Mills and Miss Winslow manage well. Anna Winslow Nellie and Frances Davis visited Mrs Henley and daughter New Year s Day. HOW S THIS We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Oh. S others attest to Cheney s honor. Walding Kinnin Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo Oh. Hall s Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists, as well as Hall s Family Pills for constipation.
John Hanway of Lane Kansas died at 70 in Williamsburg. A pioneer from Ohio who came in 1857 he sheltered freed people fleeing Missouri with John Brown. His Pottawatomie valley home served as a stopping point for the underground railroad and he aided their escape to the North. He served as adjutant in the Civil War and was active in border defense.
Grant Hornaday, who had campaigned statewide for the Republican nomination for governor, withdrew last night in favor of ex-Governor Willis J. Bailey. He said the move aims to reunite factions and believes Bailey deserves the nomination. Hornaday's letter is addressed to the Republicans of Kansas.
In Pelice Court two boys Barnes Roland of Greeley Colorado and Earnest Maxwell of Chillicothe Missouri were charged with stealing lead pencils and attempting to sell them. They were turned over to the juvenile court and an effort will be made to send them to the reform school.
EK outlines a tight schedule and a strong roster as basketball prep begins. Captain G A McCune leads forwards Peardl Mohler and guards Miller Woodward with a solid line including Berger Randall and M B Miller. Alumni like John Alford join visiting squads while a wave of faculty volleyball practice signals broader athletic push.
The advertisement promotes Orino Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as providing permanent relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritation. It emphasizes that it does not nauseate or gripe, calling the product wild and pleasant to take and warnings to remember the name and refuse substitutes. Barber & Son.
Contractor Ander son drilled for Lawrence Coal Oil and Gas Co in the Henry Oberholtzer yard between 7th and 8th streets. After reaching 380 feet and passing gas sand about 15 feet, the work ceased as deeper drilling proved useless. The company will continue development. Endora News Later anecdote about cheap underwear implies nothing about character.
Mrs Mary Dowling of 288 8th Ave San Francisco testifies to Electric Bitters curing stomach and liver troubles. She praises it as the best remedy, noting its tonic effects and blood purification benefits, especially for female weakness. 50e at Barber Son s drug store.
The Spedden Paige company closes a week at Kewanee opera house with full houses nightly. Sponsors predict a return engagement next season and praise the company as among the best seen in Kewanee. Prices are 7 10 20 30 cents. Stockholders meeting notice for Lawrence National Bank of Lawrence Kansan. Annual meeting June 14, 1908, at Banking House from 8 to 12.
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