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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
2
Local editorial mix reports Edet er Chanute’s stubborn prisoners fed bread and water by the city marshal. Abilene greets the Parker amusement factory revival, praising Charley Harger and the new depot plans. Mentions revival efforts in Coffeyville and ongoing city politics across Kansas.
The Kansas commentary argues physicians should avoid overstepping into other fields. It notes men spend 15 cents per hair tonic application, yet barbers may not earn what customers assume from ready-to-use quinine tonics priced at a dollar.
The item announces candidacy for Councilman from the Sixth ward under Republican auspices. It references Wichita Beacon and notes the statement was made under party endorsement. The chaotic OCR text also includes various unrelated clippings and asides on local topics.
Baker University at Baldwin receives 12000 dollars from Andrew Carnegie as final payment for the library building and grounds, bringing total Carnegie support to Baker to sixty thousand dollars after earlier gifts of twenty five thousand and others. Amusements notes cover Tim Murphy's stage career, earnings, royalties, and a planned performance of Old Innocence at the Opera House on Wednesday January 27 with prices at 25 cents.
A. H. Thurpes of Buffalo C writes about kidney and bladder trouble lasting years. After trying medicines with no relief, Foley's Kidney Cure eased pain, began passing brick dust like fine stones, and left him free of kidney pains, claiming it did him a thousand dollars worth of good.
A stream of civic race notices from Fredonia lists candidates for city council ward seats school board treasurer and city treasurer with Republican primaries on March 2. A Kansas City Southwest Railway mortgage of 12 million dollars to Carnegie Trust Co. is filed, bearing interest and noting a broad regional impact on local politics and transport.
Public notices and classified items from Lawrence Kansas publish election details for March 2 1909 building lots for sale and political candidacy notices. Includes legal notices final settlement estate of Eliza Alkire and district court publication orders with debt and probate notes.
Ottawa editor Vince Robb pleads no disrespect toward Judge Q. A. Smart after being charged with contempt for a published article in The Guardian. He states the piece was wrongful but denies intent to undermine the court and expresses regret, pledging that repetition will not occur. Kennedy's Laxative Syrup and Dr. King's Pills are advertised amid a divorce joke and claims about cough remedies and laxatives.
Chronic constipation warning and claim of a cure through Orino Larative Fruit Syrup aiding digestion and liver and bowel function. Advertises no nausea or gripe, pleasant to take, with testimonials by Dr G A Hamman and local shops. Mentions other products and assorted home store notices.
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