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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
1
A long fragment from the Lawrence Daily Journal discusses politics and the Kansas legislature. It critiques patronage and family appointments, argues for reform, and notes upcoming legislative convening with focus on governance and party issues. Named figures referenced include lawmakers and political actors of the era.
A preacher discusses Jesus as a humane teacher within Christian thought and Jewish history, urging a balanced view of his life amid debates on faith and law. The piece shifts to a broad meditation on personal growth, societal progress, and the Welsh Cymbrian revival driven by religion and native language.
The Journal asks patrons not receiving papers by evening o clock to notify the office so earlier delivery can be arranged. Subscribers may deduct the value of missed papers from bills, and are invited to call Wiedemann at 182 for assistance regarding cream and candies.
The Lawrence journal notices a city council secklinessng on January 16 at 7 o clock in the connect chamber to hear complaints about the valuation and assessment for funding sewer projects. Ordinances include constructing lateral sewers on several streets and curb and gutter work in multiple districts, with costs to be taxed to pay for improvements. The meeting aims to consider the fairness of assessments and the legality of levies to cover construction.
A London Tit Bits essay recounts shocking lottery anecdotes from Italy and Germany. It notes prize misfortunes and deaths tied to winnings, misclaimed prizes, and odd buyer remorse, illustrating how luck shapes fate and ruin.
A clipped, disjointed item notes a court scene about identity and motherhood with humorous missteps. It then advertises The Land of Big Red Apples, a South Missouri book on fruit scenery and a vast 8,000 acre Olden fruit farm in Hansell county. The ad seeks buyers and farmers to mail for details.
The Senate adopts a resolution to obtain information on the Paris treaty negotiators and related correspondence, amid partisan clash led by Senator Haar. In the House, anti civil service reformers gain a 67 to 1 voice vote on a major appropriation item, with Moody signaling a record vote to follow.
A Charlestown News correspondent describes Sassafras plant uses as medicinal tea and topical remedies. The plant’s bark and pith are said to yield soothing infusions for fevers, inflamed eyes, and rheumatic pains, with claimed anti inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Excerpt recalls the Earl of Warwick known as the kingmaker, his lavish style and power during the Yorkist civil war, his fierce leadership at battles like Towton and Nancy, his strategic daring, and his dramatic fall at Barnet amid foggy confusion. It also loosely touches on mining science and a Walter Scott anecdote about clever schoolroom tricks and a political moment in Newington ward.
A mangled OCR item describes a fare offer from 1600 to the current period, mentioning routes toward the southwest and west. It lists good for twenty one days, one fare plus $4 for the round trip, and directs readers to see 4 Rane city office or J. 7. Shankhoa depot for details.
The cabinet in Washington discusses Cuban administration of affairs and revenue receipts in Santiago with Gen Wood to ensure fair distribution while central control remains. Missouri regiment to Greenville for muster with extra pay but no transport, officials seek routes home. other items include Hawaii court cases and banking debates.
A Shelby North Carolina woman named Mrs. Luther Lata reportedly suffered seven years of illness with deteriorating vital organs and persistent coughing. After using Dr King New Discovery for Consumption she claims complete relief. trial bottles were offered at Barber Bros drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed.
A fragmented ad declares LaGrippe highly contagious and linked dangers. It touts Dr Miles Nervine as a universal remedy, with testimonial claims of rapid recovery and a free booklet, urging readers to purchase through Miles Medical Co.
A dense OCR fragment lists myriad names, places, and events in a rapid, scattered fashion. It mentions individuals such as Jence Drake and Gideon G, various places, dates, and a chorus of unfamiliar terms. The passage reads like a chaotic reminiscence or a transcription of notes, lacking a clear single news event or narrative.
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