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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
1
A fragmented report examines American farming wealth, rents, and costs. It contrasts past and present values, noting farm assets rising toward trillions, mortgage returns, and per-farm income distributions. It highlights government roles, labor costs, and the burden on the average farmer and family.
A mix of editorials notes tariff harm to farmers and a London Standard tale of hare hunting revived for a court room jury dinner in Chard. The Earl Poulett brought the Leavington pack to town and received a gold hunting crop. Judge Beresford delayed judgment to avoid debtor imprisonment at the next court.
A Washington NC man credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing his hopeless consumption after other remedies failed then notes Roosevelt s blunt talk about a reporter who carried the president s insults Also cautions women against marrying for wealth and warns about impure blood Burdock Blood Bitters promotion ends with a quip about flirtatious manners
An article touts a DIY Beta Quinol hair remedy mixed with alcohol and water, claiming it stops dandruff and hair loss with daily rubbing then weekly use. It also promotes a compound for stomach relief using Cinchona tincture Prosene and wine, urging regular spoons before meals and at bedtime.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that belief in the Betsy Ross cherry tree tale is harmless but notes historians seek stronger evidence than Parson Weems. It favors respecting family tradition while demanding contemporary records or historical corroboration before official endorsement.
Pope Hesitates to ride in a motor car after evaluating a trial machine. Two automobiles at the Vatican are gifts from foreign firms. Cardinal Merry del Val notes daily use by the Vatican group, while the pope prefers walking for his constitutional airing. President helps orphans in Macon Georgia praising Electric Bitters for digestive and general health. Foley Kidney Cure praised by O P Barber & Son. Final settlement notice for the estate of Elizabeth O Stimpson in Douglas County Kansas with executors Fred E Stimpson and Hugh Blair seeking discharge.
A collage of city ads and notices including Chaumney & Son dairy products and Miss Schulz tailors, Mrs Prentiss Homestars candy, auto livery, Francisco & Todd services, and Atlas Building & Loan Association stockholders meeting in Lawrence Kansas. Brown's In Town cleaning and tailoring, Lawrence Pantatorium services, and optometrist J F Brock highlight local commerce and community operations. The Atlas meeting set for January 20 1909 is noted for director elections and business.
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