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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1904
Page
3
A fragmented timetable lists multiple railroad services including Kansas City and Chicago routes, California and Texas expresses, daily and Sunday schedules, and Lawrence Branch departures and arrivals. The garbled OCR preserves train names, times, routes, and frequencies though some items are unclear.
Notice published in the Lawrence Daily Journal January 4 announces final settlement in the estate of Elzabert Dix. It directs all interested persons in Douglas County to appear February 4 to contest or respond to the administrator’s final account and seek a distribution of assets. The notice names ad litem parties and the probate court details for Dorwlas County Kansas.
A historical sketch traces Joe Miller the comedian's life from Bartholomew Fair beginnings to his famed Jest Book. It notes his stage era, the growth of his joke collection from 247 to 1,286 jokes, and the lasting cult of Honest Joe in literature and memory with references to publishers and notable anecdotes.
A fall scene in the Horseshoe at Larchmont highlights a mud-colored sloop named the Gloomy Gus and a parade of quirky vessel names from New York to New London. The piece notes humor in ship names such as Can't Help I, The Girl I Love, and others, plus a look at famous namesakes and historic boats like the Charlie and Willie bringing granite from Vinalhaven.
A fragmented 19th century ad claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured a back ache and lumbago with a testimonial from Reynolds of 1247 Teonesaee Street. It promotes the pill price and agents, urging readers to Remember the name Down's and seek the product from Fusier Milburn Co Bullste N.Y. Also included are unrelated notes on balloon rescue kites and a comic exchange about a fallen cornice.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervula as a nerve tonic and stomach regulator with testimonial from Colin R. Dunn of Dorchester Mass. Dunn says it boosted his weight from 92 to 131 pounds. Free medical advice offered. Also includes a brief humor fragment about rejection and an Independently sourced newspaper blurb.
Mrs W H Lawbs of 1001 Agcan Ave Keows City Missouri suffered years of hoarseness and coughing until she used Chamberlains Cough Remedy per directions. After one day she felt improvement and after two weeks says she is completely cured. Barber Brae sells the remedy.
A fragmented 19th century clipping cites a patent cure for indigestion praised as better than any remedy tried. It includes vague patient anecdotes about age and diet, with unrelated lines about dieting and sea whaling memories. The text is garbled but centers on a digestive aid claim and personal health testimony.
Mr John H Cutom editor Garland News writes in praise of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He recalls using it since 1887 for his child with croup and influenza like symptoms and for five children with positive results. He commends its ease of taking safety and lack of overdose risk. Barber Bros sell it in Orga.
Roy Kemp of Angola recalls four weeks in bed with La Grippe and many remedies before trying Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports two small bottles cured him and he now uses it exclusively. He adds a cone or two can prevent pneumonia or the grippe and asserts it may save a life. Sold by Barber Bros.
A Canadian Geological Survey member reports that alcohol disguised in toilet waters and peppermint essences is harming Indians in the Peave river district, with widespread imports mainly from the United States. Experiments note eye and nerve effects, and traders continue selling these preparations.
The report alleges Childeom Paice and others harmed Muny children by administering cough syrups containing opiates, Folty'a Honey, and Taria saute along with remedies for croup and lung issues. The medicines reportedly contained no epidiates or neurological additives.
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