Lawrence Journal Co Publishers 1904 News Highlights
A digest of items from the Lawrence Journal Co. including subscription notices, Kansas beet crop failure, British South Africa warnings, German uniforms, US tobacco pledges at Ohio Wesleyan, Missouri post office indictments, Grant Gillett’s mines, lottery concerns, a Kansas bank arrest, naval fleet trade talk, Stillwell’s rail bonds, a large 29 000 000 trust in New Jersey, ex assistant postmaster general testimony, Cuba’s president veto, Panama canal progress, a Topeka Capital column remark, and 1902 world gold output led by Australia with the US second and Canada at 60 million plus."
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Topeka
Piker
Wichita Eagle
Washington
Australia
United States
Africa
Russia
Canada
Campaign currents stir in Missouri and national party curves
Republican papers in Missouri forecast a shift toward the GOP as sentiment grows for taking the state honest. Senator Morgan attacks Panaman policies in the senate while Hoch lines up Republican support as candidacy looms. Roosevelt forces face hurdles from party centrists and Mark Hanna may emerge as a rival before the national convention.
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Missouri
Morgan
United States Senate
Hoch
State Central Committee
Roosevelt
Mark Hanna
Ohio
Notice to Telephone Subscribers for January Directory
Copy is prepared for the January issue of the telephone directory. Report any correct names addresses or numbers to the chief operator at 6000 before January 4. Rates listed for business service 34.93 and 2.25 monthly, residence 2, 1.75, 3.1.50 and 8.1 per month within one mile of the office. Call No.15 for details.
Martial Power of Japan
A historical article extols Japan’s vast population, empire size, and strategic advantages. It compares Japan’s navy and land forces to Russia and Europe, noting an army around 654,000 and strong discipline. It likens Japanese unity to Sparta and Boers, highlighting patriotism and marshal strength.
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Japan
England
Scotland
Wales
Great Britain
Lauthor
Ganton
Perior
Russia
Corea
Siberia
Siberian
Axam
Sparta
Europe
France
Germany
Cough Remedy Praised By Kansas City Woman
A Kansas City Virginia resident reports hoarseness and a severe cough easing after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She credits quick improvement after one day and full relief after two weeks, noting the remedy is sold by Barber Bros. Taste and Food Needs.
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Preese
Mira
Layha
Agnes Ave
Kansas City
Chamberlain
Barber Bros
City Council Debates River Flood Protection Plan
Special session with all members discusses a levee and dyke project to shield Grant township and city areas from river floods. Estimates place costs around 3000 with county and township funds pledged. legality and funding sources murky, private subscriptions proposed as alternative. The council adjourns after debate as Bowerlock Opera House schedule announced.
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Selig
Grant Township
Wood
Barker
Newmark
Lemon
Union Pacific Railroad
Griffin
Bennett
Garrett
North Side
Williams
Bannett
Lawrence
Bowerlock Opera House
Healthful Woman and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
An advertisement extols healthful effects of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female weakness and related conditions. It cites testimonials, offers a $500 reward for uncured cases, and notes the physician’s free medical booklet and a request for letters from readers in need of remedy.
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Pierce
Fister
Lexington Ave
Old Home Remedies and Cough Remedies Advertisements
A collage of home remedy tips and patent medicine pitches. Instructions on using alcohol rubs for sleep, a boiling sprin recipe, bread sponge and shortening batter, and warnings about opiates in cough syrups. Mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar and Chamberlain’s tablets as popular cures with local ad-style notes.
Wanted rent and employment notices in Journal column
Classified column lists Wanted rent for 160 acres by Bullard of Lawrence Kansas and a lost item feather beds between school house and Thander bridge on Sigel road with reward. For Rent two houses near 632 Kentucky street and inquiries to Alfred Whitman. Student seeks work for room and board referenced to The Journal.
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Bullard
Lawrence, Kansas
No. 6
School House
Thander Bridge
Sigel Road
John VW. Willey
R.R
Kentucky Street
Alfred Whitman
the Journal
Joe Dates
Care Journal
Novel Remedy For Ants Delights Household Readers
A Youth's Companion correspondent recounts observing red ants in a pantry attracted by grease from a bacon rind. The two orderly columns of ants follow fixed paths, show polite antennae taps, and work tirelessly. The experiment reduces the nuisance by diverting ants from food supplies.
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Haron
Abe Ilne
Embarrassing Hearing Disturbance in Sermon
A reader recalls an awkward moment as an unnamed visitor, eager to hear a famous preacher, is escorted to a front pew only to hear a creaking shoe and watch a long, awkward walk break mid sermon. The tale ends with relief and a humorous quip about repeating the stunt for a price. Barbecued Lamb recipe and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy note follow.
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Leslie
Skutd
Dodd
Fiatener
Harry
Promiers of the West: Harsh Pioneer Travel to Mill
An account from Promiers of the West recalls a brutal winter trek by a settler and his 12 year old son toward Oakdale. Snow, cold, and unbroken tracks turned the journey into a test of endurance with improvised mittens, scarce food, and hands numbed by frost as they pressed on.
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Hornt
Oakdale
Mark ‘Twain
New York
Mr. Clemens
Twain
Detroit Free Press
Defense of Criminals Reflects on Alibis and Modern Tactics
Fragmented passages discuss how criminals rely on defenses like alibis and insanity in courts, noting judges' annoyance at these tactics. Included are stray notes on a marble mosaic from various lands, climate appeals for German Southwest Africa, a hiccup cure, and an 1886 Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement with a Toledo attorney affirmation.
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Criminal Court
Sule
Orry
A. Lucas Coustr
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Go
Toledo
Orm
Hall
A. D
C. W. Gleasor
Obeney
Ball
Pepper trade grows with new sources and city demand
A New York produce commission merchant notes peppers now come from Cuba, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, and beyond. He cites near year round supply, higher prices for early peppers, and increasing local and foreign consumption driven by hotels, packers, and a growing immigrant population.
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New York
Sali
Produce Commission
New York Sim
Cuba
Florida
Virginia
Norfolk
New Jersey
Jersey
Texular
United
Three Workmen Drill Rock with Steady Rhythm
A Lowell Citizen description captures three sturdy hands at work drilling a rock. One man sits and holds the drill while two companions alternately strike with heavy hammers near his fingers, creating a precise rhythm that could inspire art. The scene notes the danger and skill required to bore the hole for dynamite.
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Molion
Lowell
Curious Violet Ray Effects on Poppies and Plants
A reader describes experiments on violet and ultraviolet rays affecting poppies and other plants. The wilt occurs instantly when detached from the parent plant, independent of time of day or temperature, and violet and ultraviolet exposure are key. Shielding with orange or red paper prevents wilting, while prolonged light exposure can kill the flower. resurrected blossoms reportedly recover and remain unaffected when returned to sunlight.
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Lule
Scientific American
Hett
Tunneling the Hudson and a Paris jewel mystery
Report of Hudson tunnel efforts and a note on a Paris police station jewel coincidence. Mentions engineer progress, safety claims, and a curious repeat of jewel loss and recovery involving M. Samuel V and M. Leon D, followed by a brief medical ad for Ely's Cream Balm with testimonials from New Orleans references.
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Faubourg Montmatre
M. Samuel V
Rezigeer
M. V
M. Leon D
M. Samuel Y
M. Samuel D
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