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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
2
Kansas City woman disguises as man to marry. editorials criticize punishment and public policy. Items discuss Roosevelt wedding invitees, taxes, unemployment, and public works in Lawrence and Douglas County. Awards, university football, and political nominations feature lightly amid local concerns.
The piece extols not borrowing as a sound business rule, praising the prudent man who avoids debt and relies on credit discipline. It argues that self reliance and careful planning lead to success while urging readers to start ventures without external loans. The tone resembles a moral adage from a merchant or family-oriented periodical.
The federal suit in Topeka by Union Pacific and linking lines calls the railroad commission a model of efficiency. Railroads sought favors, failed to gain them, and now challenge the board to overturn its order. The piece credits Carl Taylor and the new law for disciplined, exact justice without yielding to special interests.
A national Franklin anniversary observance drew speeches and ceremonies across the country while Franklin and his wife’s grave in Philadelphia received little or no mark of honor. The writer decries pomp and praises simple flowers as the proper tribute to the dead, lamenting neglect of the grave amid grand oratory.
United States Consul Fleming criticizes foreign trade travelers for failing in Scotland due to neglecting Scottish business rites. He cites missteps like addressing department heads instead of general managers, ignoring unwritten customs, and underestimating local management structures. He warns that proper contact, patience, and personal familiarity with firm personnel are essential for success.
Transfers show Aaron E Platts and Law rence to Schuyler C Mesenhimer for lot 6 block 24 Sinclair s add 350. Kate M Spalding and Lawrence to Frank M McFarland for lot 74 Ohio street 12000. Orla L Davis and wife Holt Co Mo to W B Spalding lots 13 14 and part lot 15 block 9 Lane Place 1000. Sarah J Hyde and others Baldwin to W M Clark Jota 71 72 High street 400 quit claim. W M Clark and wife Baldwin to Sarah J Hyde lots 71 72 High street 600 quit claim. Julia Anthony to Mary N Alle one third sec 32 ands 44 of ne 4 of sec 3 5400 band for deed. Douglas County to Hugh Blair for lot 142 add 2 N Lawrence 1051 tax deed. Douglas County to Hugh Blair 16 of lot 13 block 2 5 Lawrence 468 tax deed. Douglas County to Hugh Blair lot 33 sad G N Lawrence 6990 tax deed.
A terse item notes Geeto arranging the next coal order with Rus Sparks Company. The message provides two phone numbers for contact, listing a pair of digits and a reference to the supplier.
Lawrence resident Mrs. Sarah Elledge credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief from kidney discomfort and back ache after using the product purchased from Dick Bro. She notes improvement in urinary symptoms and states there has been no recurrence since using Doan's. Price 50 cents. Moule Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. distributors.
An article touts the belief that daily scalp scouring cures dandruff, but asserts only a shampoo killing the dandruff germ can cure it. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide from The Herpicide Co in Detroit and urges readers to try a sample by sending 30 cents in stamps. It also advertises a free six month subscription offer from Editor Gregory in Chicago.
The city clerk invites sealed bids by February 5 1906 for grading curbing and paving on New Hampshire Ohio Warren Quincy Connecticut and Henry streets per ordinances 197 198 199 200 203 and 204 Each bid must be separate with a 300 to 3100 check payable to the City Clerk Lawrence City reserves right to reject bids Bids for grading or cutting alone require a two percent check and a court cashing policy is described.
Supplemental list for January 1 telephone subscribers in Missouri and Kansas. Includes names and addresses with line classifications and red or white pages notes. Contains numerous entries such as Addis S A 1233 Mass Red 22 and Ward Arthur 2 mi west Mato 738, plus a farm help ad from J L Gilmore in Alabama region.
An OCR damaged page advertises medical remedies and tonics. It features claims for Electric-Billater a pest remedy and Foley's Honey and Tar cough medicine. The text includes testimonials, drugstore names Barber & Son and Barber & Som, and various misspelled product mentions. It also contains promotional lines about digestion and bronchial health.
Amr Colum offers a Jersey heifer for sale to be fresh May 2 with drill blade and feed cutter at 918 price. buyer may take 10 dollars. Paul Learnard at 1103 Mass St lists. Also a 80 acre dairy farm with 15 cows for rent located three fourths mile from Sibleyville. inquire with E C Cowles at 115 Haskell Ave Lawrence.
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