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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
3
The report outlines a survey of major waterways including the Mississippi and Missouri basins with mention of officials in Washington and state leaders. It describes hearings in the nation’s capital, debates over public works and river control, and the fallout of political friction. A mining town accident, worker injuries, and a Portland legislator’s suicide are noted as side items in the same regional roundup.
Wm Jennings Bryan arrived in Jersey City from Washington and headed to Hoffman House in New Jersey for state Democratic headquarters. He told reporters he hopes his presence fosters good feeling and discussed candidate views, saying he intends to ask three living isans at the day of his address while not fully aligning with the platform, amid questions about silver and the Republican opposition.
A hearing before the House pensions committee tackles proposed reforms to old soldiers pensions. The discussion covers revised benefit levels, eligibility adjustments, and oversight, with named figures including Sirkton Mateo and Albert Shaw. Delegates from several states attend, and notes reference anti-Tenant measures, a Feb hearings date, and a tense political climate surrounding veteran retirement support.
Advertisement touts Arnica Salve as the best in the world for cats bruises sores eruptions and more claiming guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by Barber Bren with unspecified price and terms.
Washington January 23 Yesterday was a day of oratory with little routine business. Mr Pritchard spoke on the race question and a proposed North Carolina constitutional amendment, Turner of Washington followed on the Philippine issue, Depew, Hitt, and others discussed current administration policy. The debate touched on waters between the United States and Canada, and various committee actions and proposed bills were noted.
A bachelor party tale from a 19th century supper recounts George W. Rowdlich proposing to Miss Bydia Helwig. After playful hesitation, she accepts, and wedding plans emerge, with comments from guests about the surprising proposal and the host's role.
A Philadelphia man recalls a dreadful illness with yellow skin and sunken eyes. Three doctors gave up, but one friend recommended Electric Bitters, which yielded quick improvement after three weeks. The ad claims the remedy saved his life and warns others to try it at Barber Bros. drug store.
A new experimental rural telephone network links Anderson and nearby towns with lines running along fences and roads. Several firms participate with offices in Anderson and Knestly, planning further connections to Pendleton and beyond. The system promises practical service with underground conduits in some places and insulates wires to prevent shocks, aiming to extend to more communities soon.
A Yale led experiment describes submarine arc lighting with a river bottom photograph and a weighted lamp setup. Inventors Hall and Burdick explain the Thames River test aimed at avoiding interference with other operations. Also noted are rescue anecdotes from Lexington Virginia and brief mentions of new Paris art gallery plans and Japanese oyster shipments.
An offbeat, humorous tale unfolds in a barber shop where patrons seek a shave but battle a silent, talkative barber whose insistence on conversation grows invasive. After several failed attempts to engage him, a customer endures a string of listening-only conversations with various patrons, ending with a reminder to buy Doan Ointment for piles.
A Lawrence reader is urged to investigate a testimonial from H L Wigger of Kansas City who credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing backache and kidney weakness after three boxes. The ad invites inquiries at Dick Dros drug store and lists Milburn Co and Huttale as agents, urging readers to remember the Doan's name.
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