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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented Kansas debate over free rail transport for railroad employees and their families, officials, and certain workers continues. The opposition argues the antipass law is unconstitutional for discriminating against classes, while supporters defend exemptions for essential personnel and company staff amid a broader public transportation policy discussion.
The excerpt outlines a law limiting free transportation to specified classes and fining $100 plus 30 days in jail for others who solicit or use such passes. It also penalizes giving free visions, but allows general excursion rates and reduced fares for coverages like soldiers' homes and charity workers. A broad clause bans any device to obtain concessions not accorded to all excluded classes. It also includes a reward notice for catarrh cures with Hulls Catarrh Cure and a testimonial from druggists endorsing Cheney and Waldring lines.
Leavenworth Times notes the Speddent Paize Stock Co. is a capable troupe with each actor praised for performance and the stage manager’s meticulous attention to detail. Readings cite quality acting and careful production values at the Bow ersock venue with ticket prices listed as 10c 20c and 30c.
An Iowa reader from Davenport shares a testimonial claiming Foley's Honey and Tar cured a twelve year asthma after a severe cold. The letter describes long suffering and credits the remedy with complete relief after one fifty cent bottle.
In Topeka, January, First Presbyterian women are urged to remove hats during services. Some shift to bonnets to avoid hat pins and hair issues, while others keep large hats. Pastor Rev. Dr. Estey’s reminder prompts mixed compliance as hats with plumes remain visible in the sanctuary.
Baptist DeLodge, described as an Indian, was brought in after confessing to an attempted robbery of Mrs. Shepard and an Indian girl on Haskell Road Friday night. He was arrested at Haskell, transferred to jail to avoid unrest, and will be turned over to state courts for trial.
The town backs Mrs Bleakley as the incubator baby dispute intensifies. With the contention dropped that the child is not Mrs Bleakley’s, locals show unusual sympathy. The case likely ends at the current court level, as Judge Pollock’s wishes to appeal remain unfulfilled. Mrs Bleakley vows to continue the fight for her child.
An advertisement promotes Makes The Liver Lively Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a permanent relief for habitual pens by stimulating the liver and improving digestive function. It emphasizes lasting benefit and regularity.
The annual meeting at the county courthouse chaired by President Macomb discussed crop damage from birds to blackberries, apple pests, and twig girdler control. New officers were named for 1908 with Samuel Reynolds as secretary treasurer and plans for a 1908 program. The grape section highlighted Concord Worden Moore's Early as top varieties for market in Douglas County.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening and regulating the female system, claims it can prevent tumors if used early, and advises women to consult by letter. It promotes a medical adviser offer and notes the product contains no alcohol or habit-forming drugs, with private correspondence and faith in its efficacy.
A Bermuda ball featured a dress formed from over 30 000 stamps collected over years. The bodice displayed an eagle made from brown Columbia stamps, with a globe suspended from its talons created from old hinge revenue stamps. The dress took three weeks to make and drew help from friends.
In Oakland January a symposium led by Rev Walter Tanner gathered forty lawyers who blamed modern women’s clubs as a major factor in divorce. They argued club life fosters affinity ideas and draws women from their proper sphere, with some asserting church societies also contribute to home unhappiness.
The town awoke to a bustling scene as students arrived by trains over the past two days. Early passengers crowded the stations, voices of hurrying carriages filled the air, and luggage moved with the bustle. Lawrence welcomes the students back after their absence.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Dr. King's New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. It promotes a 25 cent price at Barber and Son's drug store and includes a quip about women inspecting their hair and looks.
Historical note from Washington detailing sunrise and sunset times from December to July. It explains the shortest afternoon around December 10 and the shift of sunrises through January, with days lengthening into summer, noting the longest day on June 21 and the changing balance of afternoons and mornings into February.
A severe influenza like outbreak grips Washington with 20000 cases, many families hit hard and workers bedridden. Cortelyou and Cortelyou’s children suffer while leaders John Sharp Williams and Representative Calderhead show mixed recovery, rest urged. Volumes of cases strain five departments as doctors warn the flu’s severity may persist for weeks.
Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and heals the lungs reducing pneumonia risk. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Barber & Son.
New York on New Year's saw a record celebration with an estimated cost of 1.75 million dollars as 100000 diners filled 100 hotels and restaurants. A single establishment reported over 20000 dollars in receipts while 2000 quarts of champagne and tens of thousands of quarts of other drinks flowed through the night. The era’s excesses are noted alongside a medicinal ad for Burdock Bitters claiming to cleanse blood and aid digestion and liver function.
New York June 6 Dr J B McKenzie advocates kite flying as ideal outdoor exercise for neurasthenia and nervous diseases linked to artificial social life. He notes it provides physical effort while requiring mental focus and sustained interest.
Real estate transfers show AL Gulley and wife of Lawrence selling Lot 3H in North Lawrence to E F Caldwell for 3260. Palmer and wife of Wheeler County Kansas convey to Robert S Millard a tract at the same site. Land traced as site of prior structures by F L Pierce and B Palmer, Eben Baldwin, Lake View South Bank area. Hunts and Fishing Assn. property on Lake View South Bank. Brodhead and wife of Lawrence sell to Chas F Olmsted Lot in University Place Addn, Lawrence, with parcels in Block D and Block S, value noted as 325 and We in block S.
Public health notice promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure from Berber & Son claiming to cure kidney and bladder diseases and to strengthen kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. The ad urges timely use of the product for overall kidney health.
Miami County Club of Kan held a Saturday banquet at LaClede Totem hotel. Crimson and blue decorations honored the University of Kansas. Mrs Ashe of LaClede led the effort. three university student representatives and local school reps gave toasts. Paola orchestra provided music. EB Haney served as toastmaster.
An advertisement extols Dr King s New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds throat chest and lung diseases with claims of seven years proof and thirty eight years worldwide proof. Also notices appointment of CORNELIUS CARTER as administrator of Henry Williams estate in Douglas County Kansas with probate court confirmation on December 20 1907.
Stockholders of the Atlas Building and Loan Association of Lawrence Kansas are called to a meeting January 15 1908 at the association office from 10 am to 4 pm to elect a board of directors and address other proper business. Attendees are urged to attend and proxies are requested if unable to attend. F M Perkins.
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