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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims to prevent kidney disease and related heart and bladder issues and offers free sample bottles and a book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
A. T. & S. F. Ry timetable lists eastbound trains from Kansas City to Chicago including Exp. and Limited services, with arrival and departure times, and Ottawa and Leavenworth branch details. The note ends with a stray quote about fruits and tamales from a front-row spectator.
Public notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. The firm O. P. Barber & Ran recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
In Onmond Florida January 25 Marriott's steam car in a third attempt to break the one mile record struck a beach bump and shattered into fragments. Marriott was seriously but probably not fatally injured.
Tas Charming Womas in not necessarily one of perfect form and features. Many a plain woman who could mever serve as an inrtial's model, possemes those rare qualities that all the world admires. Elestria Bitters re store week names, give strong perres, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, beautiful scuplaxion. Guaran teed at C. P. Barber & Son's, Drag. plata, Ste. When a woman goes, shopping the pitch of her voice depends on wheth er she asks for silk or calico.
A. E. Thornes of Buffalo Ohio reports years of kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he notes rapid relief with brick dust stones and says he feels like a new man. O P Barker & Son endorse the remedy. The camel remark follows about talkativeness.
Thomas Catling, a veteran London editor, rose from Lloyds Weekly to lead the press after delivering the news of the prince consort's death. On a stormy Windsor night, he secured a late report, filed before midnight, and his scoop propelled him to the top editor post at Lloyds News within years.
A fragmentary column discusses public manners among women and the courtesy shown in private homes, noting mixed behaviors in buses and public places. It contrasts domestic politeness with public neglect and questions how often men are thanked for giving up seats. The piece also covers junk shops selling cheap tools and explains the varied origins of secondhand items. It ends with a joke about a man who reportedly enjoys his dyspepsia.
In Topeka on January 25 the House committee discusses a bill prohibiting Sunday pay-to-watch baseball and exhibition performances. Lawyers say it challenges personal rights while allowing state control over commercial transactions and paid attendance.
Advertisement urging chronic constipation sufferers to use Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claiming it cures constipation, aids digestion, stimulates liver and bowels, restores natural action, and is pleasant to take. Substitutes refused by P. Harber's & Son.
The De Armand Concert Troop Musical Co of Chicago will give a concert Monday evening in the YMCA Auditorium featuring high bass songs comic numbers guitar and cello solos soprano pieces and humorous readings. Proceeds go to an athletic field and younger boys organize the event selling tickets to raise funds. Also notes district court will meet Feb 4 at 9 o'clock and confirms unusually warm winter with records.
A cautionary tale follows Setemup once drawn to vices who, with a kindly uncle's incentive to save, turns his life around. Over two years he saves, advances in a large department, and gains financial independence. The story closes with a humorous husband wife exchange about letters and buttons as a plan for happier married life.
A renowned local angler at the National Military Home in Ohio recaptured a large bass after a long chase. The record catch ended with the fish hooked briefly and finally reeled in with a makeshift effort, drawing a crowded gathering of spectators and offers of help.
In America the cry is Long live Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds says Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Traro Mags. The product quickly relieves coughs and sore throats after other remedies fail and is gravested by C P Barber & Bon druggist. An author notes midnight oil fuels creativity.
A Lawrence resident, Sylvester Grant, describes lifelong back pain tied to kidney issues. After failed remedies he used Doan's Kidney Pills and reports relief, endorsing them with price and supplier details. This ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the solution for kidney related back problems.
The article recalls a day tied to Dr. King’s New Life Pill, a painless remedy claimed to cure headaches and biliousness and promote wellbeing. Barber & Moos Drug Store is noted as the supplier in the region.
The Kansas branch of the Collegiate Alumnae Association urges study on establishing a University Infirmary and a Women's Dormitory at the State University. They argue freshmen should have access to sanitary, well-equipped living spaces with wholesome surroundings to aid in training competent women beyond lectures.
An ad claims a cold cannot lead to pneumonia if Foley's Honey and Tar is used. It cites Dr J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan and says the product stops coughing heals lungs and strengthens the chest. Vendors urge refusing substitutes and endorsing Foley's Honey and Tar by 0 P Barber & Bon.
A Washington dispatch reports Representative Scott issued a proclamation denying Leo Slathern as king of the Gypsies in Kansas. Gypsies traveled from Kansas City for relief, while the so called king faced charges of graft and demanding tributes for permits.
Port Byron New York resident Amos F King recounts Boskien s Armiea Balve curing a leg sore endured over 60 years. He proclaims I am now eighty five. The advertisement promises guaranteed sore cures by C P Barber Gen Druggist.
In the Trerald and Presbyter on January 9 Rev E F Mandy reviews Lawrence history. Settlers from New England arrived in 1845 led by Charles Robinson and Samuel Pomeroy. Amos Lawrence aided the town, which grew around Presbyterian institutions, a university, Haskell Institute, and a Carnegie Library. The congregation built a new church after devastating hostilities, and Pastor Rev Francis A Wilber and later Rev M J Cosking served as leaders as the Westminster Church developed.
The Lawrence committees raise funds to secure the Kelly factory while noting some locals have not subscribed generously. Leaders warn the city cannot afford delays and remind past opportunities lost to slowness. The piece reflects on Lawrence’s historical losses and a renewed resolve to act.
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