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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text discusses an ornate payment plan and daily wages, noting shifts in value over time and the burden of monthly payments. It references aging and eventual retirement, with imagery of wear and longing for steadier income and joy in easier days.
Dr G A Hamman, Specialisteye, ear nose and throat. Glassen fitted. Offices over Dick Bros. Drug store. You may find anything you may want at Mrs Prentiss Home store. All kinds of candies, one of the best lines in the city.
Final arrangements for Baker's spring festival are underway with events including student recitals, a concert by a known instrumentalist, and performances by Miss Rideau and Mr. Lawless. The program features a Messiah oratorio, and Vander Wandel pieces. Reed's Self offers roasting and carving sets at 826 Mass Street.
Excerpted notes by Geo West Malet discuss adapting crop plans to flood conditions in the Kaw River valley. Proposals include staggered potato plantings, early and late crops, and alternative fodder crops while considering seed storage, soil silt, and grazing strategies for cattle. Also mentions local amusements and a medical patent ad while outlining community concerns.
Ma. Reschi Skinner has sold his farm and expects to move in spring. Mr. Fred Buck of Dakota sent word of his father’s death and visited with W. 3B. Marries family. An annual masquerade supper and hall was held with new members installed. Mrs. Lachie Tavhas and Mrs. Ba. Po visited Mrs. Frei Baelheim. Edy Elkins and family spent Wednesday with neighbors. Nebraska travelers planned a cheek for the Thad win event. Also an advertisement offers One Hundred Dollars reward for Catarrh cure by F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio with testimonials from Walding Kinning and Marvin. Catarrh Cure marketed internally with free sample. Halts Family Pills for constipation advertised.
An early topeka card touts the Virginia as a great play at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday and Thursday. It praises the present presentation of its dramatization, with ownership of a vivid Wild West romance featuring Lothar, Venus, and Trampas amid a western setting.
Advertises Papes Diapepsin as a safe, candy like remedy to fix indigestion and stomach fermentation. Claims quick relief within minutes, promotes Pape's Diapepsin and T Neapkin etc, urging readers to buy a fifty cent bottle from local pharmacies.
Registration books at city hall stay open until 10 p m on February 19 then closed for the primaries on March 2 City Clerk Brooks notes slow turnout due to few contests Only one independent candidate Robert Stewart filed papers for Third ward mayor nomination Independent petitions may be filed up to ten days before election D Bishop plans to file an independent petition for mayor and Carruth has no opponent for the Republican nomination
An aged advertisement touts Down's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain weakness and urinary trouble. Mrs. Frank Reavis of Kansas City testifies to relief after using the pills, urging others to try them. The ad notes price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co. as US agents, with the misspelled brand name Evans.
Prof F W Blackmar heads a university department and finishes an irrigation study on government reclamation in the arid West with Carnegie support. The text also details a coffee ad and a public ordinance text for paving Louisiana Street in Lawrence Kansas, including procedural history, objections, and paving specifications.
The YY M G A boys won decisively 63 to 33, led by strong team play and captain Ehelaal who contributed ten points. Martin made five field goals on debut, while new players and steady defense helped secure the victory at Newton’s court. The piece notes the upcoming rematch and praises the team’s improved chemistry.
A student body covers university notes detailing rumors of Arkansas diamonds, assessments of Kansas stones, and Dean Temp's busy office. Vivid student scenes follow with social events, a chemistry of courses, and a medical ad about Dr Shoup's Restorative.
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