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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
2
The fragmentary item lists various trains and routes with scattered times and cities such as Chicago, Topeka, Denver, and California. It references multiple express services, daily schedules, and occasional omissions, indicating a jumble of transportation notices and timetable snippets from a historical newspaper page.
An article explains ferns grow well in bright light and cooler temperatures around 55 to 60 degrees, not only in warm rooms. It highlights Boston fern as popular, notes dust blocking pores, and advises rinsing fronds. mentions sword fern, dwarf Tasmanian fern, and Nephrolepis varieties as decorative, adaptable indoor choices.
The article discusses how to propagate root cuttings and manage currants and gooseberries. It covers winter prep, planting timing, pruning, pest control with sprays, and mixing pest solutions. It recommends planting geoseberries near currants, and explains that worms and pests can be controlled by spraying and careful maintenance.
Four persons Anton Chaves his wife and two year old son Joseph and Misa Mary Derids aged 15 died from asphyxiation early yesterday in their Hartford home. Gas escaped from a defective meter and filled the dwelling with fumes. The victims are identified by name and relation with authorities investigating the leak and its cause.
Advice from American Sheep Breeder on when ewes lamb favoring February in south and April in north, feeding with brangash and ensilage, and careful ram selection. Emphasizes gestation timing, lone service per ewe, separation of served ewes, and avoiding mixed-age promiscuity to prevent deterioration of flock. Also notes longevity of Merinos, mature breeding age, and proper when to remove young rams for better flock health.
A blunt medical appeal urges immediate treatment for consumption. It promotes fresh air, weight maintenance, and Scott's Emulsion as a helpful cause, claiming it has cured many cases and will strengthen the body's flesh before offering a trial vial from Vee & Lowne at 4 Pearl Street, New York.
Filippinos report flight from Samm Unente factory area as Kandit groups capture members of a secret society and charge twenty with kidnapping. Manila officials cite ongoing coastal operations as U.S. forces push through Leyte and nearby provinces, with insurgent leaders declared captured and plans for future campaigns noted.
Denver residents form a safety committee after a wave of crimes. The plan calls for night patrols by armed citizens to deter criminals, with police to arrest those abroad without sufficient reason and magistrates urged to impose heavy penalties. Also mentions a McKinley memorial arch bill draft and Salvation Army leader Booth-Tucker’s illness in Oakland.
Fragmentary notes report Nervita Tablets marketed in Chicago by Dick Bros Druggists and a war department discussion of a militia bill awaiting congress after a national guard conference. Separate items mention political splits in Ohio, bank robbery in Morley Missouri, and a train wreck near Shawnee caused by a orders error with fatalities.
Four thousand people crowded Gray's Armory for a pro Boer gathering in Cleveland on January 4. Hon. W. J. Bryan and Mayor Johnson attended and spoke in support of the Boers. John J. Lentz delivered the principal address. A resolution urging the president to end the horrors of concentration camps and costly warfare was adopted.
A Swine Pursuits Journal correspondent notes the rising popularity of the Duroc Jersey hogs, surpassing Poland China in breed prominence. The red hog is praised for utility and growth, with breeders focusing on performance over color, and the breed is described as well suited for business farmers and crossbreeding.
An assorted report covers colonial industry hints, noting shipbuilding needs to benefit the United States navy and army, and a California goat breeder’s annual talk. It cites Mr Wright of Merced County owning over 2,000 goats yielding four to five pounds of metals per herd and discusses annual shearing and feed strategies amid Turkey’s export restrictions.
Jan 6 reports from Pawnee City Nebraska describe Frank Fritch a farmer who shot and killed neighbor Will Hunseker and was later wounded during a pursuit. Fritch claims self defense after attacks with a club Hunseker’s friends dispute his account. Fritch surrendered to townspeople with relatives aiding.
A Lawrence resident testifies to the value of Dean's Kidney Pills for back strain and fatigue. He purchased at Dick Bros drug store, 747 Massachusetts street, and notes his mother also praised them. Sole U S agents Furler Milburn Co Buffalo NY caution to beware substitutes priced 50 cents per box.
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