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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
1
The article notes Pacific coast lumber powered Trans-Pacific trade by enabling favorable freight rates. With 400 billion feet of timber, railroads tried cheap eastbound moves to avoid empty cars, risking costs of about 160 per car for 2000 miles. This strategy aimed to spark a westward rate and open Asia trade.
F B McColl Joch of 117 Mass St offers Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets to relieve indigestion. The ad claims diet alone cannot cure dyspepsia and promises free medicine if results aren’t satisfactory. Available in 15 day and larger sizes with Rexall Remedies in Lawrence.
A fragmented 1900s column surveys student life and social topics. It touches on a sorority records claim, a Lawrence girl’s purchase of high top storm boats, and a downtown encounter. The piece also previews the Kansas State Bar Association meeting in Topeka with Prof. Pound’s remarks on judicial reform and public discourse on women’s business roles.
A Kansas law event features speakers on unauthorized use of portraits in advertising and criticisms of courts by lawyers and laymen. Notable participants include TM Anderson Beloit Meurice Alden Kansas City and Hon S Fitzpatrick Independence. Sessions follow the addresses with discussions led by appointed lawyers. Banquet set for January 25 with events on January 27 and 28.
A lively slice of Detroit life describes a goose and duck market near the Polish settlement. Women choose fowl by inspection as a proprietor halts the birds with a hooked neck, trading, bargaining, and paying before carrying the birds home. First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal Jan. 5, 1910.
Market letter from Stork Yards dated January 4 notes receipts were light across markets but prices lower today. Storm today may limit supplies later in the week, with higher prices expected. Cattle saw heavy steers around 46.95 to 47.00, some cows and heifers steady, calves strong. Hog runs about 13,000 head with steady to higher tone. Sheep and lambs peaked yesterday then eased, best lambs at 20 to 25.50, yearlings and wethers around 5.25 to 5.50, lots of variability amid storm impact.
A Pittsburgh area road treatment described as a water gas tar cement and wintergreen blend is said to repel water resist freezing and deter odors. It costs 14 and a fraction per square yard and reportedly prevented contagions in the past year despite heavy traffic.
A well known ad specialist at the Tailors' National Association banquet lampoons sartorial progress and recalls old fashions. He notes clothiers promote current styles to reshape the country and jokes about fathers' suits and a beard shaved incident. He adds a quip about impetuous people getting black eyes.
A canvasser for an advertising sign board claimed executive committee endorsement, but Olin Bell chairman and Nell Bell state no such endorsement exists. The exchange includes a flirtatious remark from Belle about marriage and wishes.
An old Times brief reports Murray Wy Ayres of Trav at Bridge Ne Y. nearly died from liver trouble and skin yellowing but recovered after using Electric Bitters. It claims he gained 40 pounds and regained strength. Also advertised are hemorrhoid cures and a special ointment said to heal piles in days, with money-back guarantees.
Fragmentary weather column notes an early spring forecast with southerly winds and budding signs. Mentions a potential early Easter, four eclipses this year, and hints at seasonal changes with dates and astronomical events. Also includes an advertisement for Dr Kings Constipation and related stomach disorders.
Real estate transfer notice lists multiple parcel mentions with partial lot numbers and owners Jin B S ML Bean and wife versus Hietirade Boat. The record notes half interest on several blocks and streets including Raymond, Wert Lawrence, Tag, St Babbyin, and others with monetary figure 36 400. It includes buyer seller data and a general statement about real estate transfers and deeds.
Public notice in the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas for the estate of Peter A McCurdy deceased. Administrator seeks order to sell Lot 72 Vermont Street and Lots 23 21 and part of 12 New Jersey Street in Lawrence. Hearing set November 27, 1909 at ten o'clock a m in the Probate Court room Douglas County Kansas.
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