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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1906
Page
1
Lawrence Kansas paper discusses contempt rulings, rail rates, and political moves. It rails at Foultmay Bigslow, praises Judge Smart, and notes Kansas stock yards weigh weights. It questions Gov Noch treasury probes and calls for court action on the state printer deal.
A literary rant decries yellow back novels and readable crime tales in underground clubs and campus circles. It condemns elitist trash with claims of corrupting youth and inspiring a college student to attempt a bold robbery.
A Topeka boy reads Raffies a tale of aristocratic burglars and ends in jail. The piece argues parents must know what their children read, as vile or suggestive literature can prompt harmful acts and liberty does not excuse permissive reading.
A visit to the Lawrence Transfer company at 42 Masaschusetta street highlights Oetzel and Evans as they expand from small freight teams to a modern moving and storage establishment. They added a Kansas City packer, a large moving van, and a divided warehouse to reduce damage and loss while handling household goods in transit.
Kansas University defeated Washburn by a wide margin in a hard fought game. KU built an early lead and maintained control, scoring steadily while Washburn struggled with shot selection and turnovers. Washburn staged a late rally but could not close the gap as KU preserved its advantage.
Santa Fe and Topeka events with returns dated January 23 and February 5 are noted alongside Kaness mid winter exposition and Kansas Day club banquet. The text mentions Kasees State committee and comi notional details without clear context.
Prof Paw Shorey of Cui esao University lectured last night before a good tired audience in University hall. The speech compared ancient Athens to Chicago with a modern tone and used many quotations from translations of Greek plays. He spoke for an hour and a half to a reasonably attentive crowd.
The Kansas Fruit Vinegar Company of Lawrence reports its venture could have become a valuable industry if not for being conflated with state temperance laws. It claims its product did not breach prohibitory statutes, while alleging unscrupulous dealers mixed it with prohibited liquors and sold the blend as a beverage.
A comical examination of French ardor in love letters, noting quaint terms of endearment and dramatic promises. The piece contrasts French romantic tropes with Anglo cultural norms and cites how courtly correspondence often becomes a public spectacle in Paris.
A Naoiiwe fisherman endured a unique encounter with a flock of seagulls near Nanade Mine. He found a boat flooded with herring and ferried the birds overboard after they swarmed aboard. The gulls swam ashore to recover from their feast while many fledgling left.
An old advertisement asserts constant hat wear spreads dandruff causing hair loss. It claims Herpicide kills germs and stimulates growth, describing the product as safe and pleasant. It urges purchase from druggists with samples via stamps to The Harpicide Co. Detroit, Mich.
An era style newspaper ad touts Doane Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney weakness and related ills. It features testimonials from Sylvester Grant of Lawrence and urges readers to purchase pills at local drug stores and from Foster–Tollburn Co in Buffalo New York. It also promotes a separate sales pitch for a money making magazine.
City Clerk announces proposals until February 5 1906 for grading curbing and paving on New Hampshire Ohio Warren Quincy Connecticut and Heavy streets per ordinances 197 188 189 200 203 and WH. Bids require separate checks and the city may reject all bids. Also includes old advertisements and notices.
A collage of testimonials and notices touts products like Ely's Dream Balm Foley's Honey and Tar Doan's Ointment and a dairy farm for rent. The text blends sensational claims about cures with stray classifieds and a brief quip about “easy” living.
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