Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Runs Strong
A vintage medicine ad extols Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming quick cures for lame back and Bright's disease. It offers free sample bottles and a booklet by mail to readers, with pricing and store details embedded in the text.
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Ef Kilmer
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. & Co
Bingluimmen
N.Y
Dru
Dr. Kilmwamp-Root
Hinghawton, N
Railroad Time Table and Monty Merger Notes
Train schedule details list Eastbound routes from Kansas City to Chicago with various expresses and branch arrivals at Ottawa and Leavenworth. Also mentions Union Pacific lines Overland Lighted and Overland Flyer, plus Sunday departures and through passenger service. An unrelated medical advertisement for piles remedies follows, with dubious accuracy claims and promotional language.
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Union Pacific Railway
Overland Lighted
Ballina
Alaa
alskiVis
Lea
Tes Omsraua Woman and the appeal of health in beauty
An 19th century advertisement extols women who may lack artistic form yet possess neatness and health. It claims Electric Bitters restore weakness, sharpen nerves, brighten eyes, and improve skin and complexion. The ad ends with a local merchant notice and a moral about risk in betting.
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O. K. Barber & Pun
Urugors
Death of Ed Gaddis Blessed by Community Remembrance
The obituary recalls Ed Gaddis of Baldwin as kind jovial and steady a Democrat who kept faith with Clay Carter and W W Stewart. He was slow moving but warm witty and beloved by neighbors and an aging couple nearby who gratefully recall his kindness. His brother in law A A B Cavanaugh survived him.
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Ed. Gaddia
Mr. Gaddia
Bix
Gaddis
Baldwin
Clay Carter
Lew Greene
Clay Courter
WW. Stewart
W. W. Stewart
Carter
Cleveland
Fiaddis
A. A. B. Cauvaness
Cavaness
Kansas
Sinica
Fir
Op Wis
Loihim
Ed. Gaddis
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh and Colds Sold by Mail
Historic ad copy promotes Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and colds. Claims quick relief by nasal application and mentions a trial size and mail order price. lists Biss Company address as Warren Street and New York.
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Ely
LY Brothers
Warren Street
Neu Vere
Baldwin Republican reorganized with Barton retires
The Baldwin Republican will be led by Rev. A. T. Jeffrey and R. F. Blakey after Byron Barton retires as editor and proprietor. Jeffrey will handle editorials, Blakey becomes manager. Change takes effect next week. Barton sought to sell due to in-office confinement.
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Byron Barton
Baldwin Republican
A. T. Jeffrey
Baldwin
Jows
R. F. Blakey
The
Ledger
Jeffrey
Blakey
Barton
Baldwin Ledger
Acquittal for Contractor Knudson in Wife Murder Trial
Knudson a wealthy contractor was acquitted today of murdering his wife. Three children testified for him and supporters say their evidence saved him. The dispatch spread a misnamed Knute Ule Koudson from Olinvis, Kansas, confusing readers about Knudson’s identity.
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Chicago
Jan
Kunte Olnudson
Knudson
Pim
K. H. Kuudsun
Independent
Knute Ule Koudson
Olinvis
of-Jefferson
Knute HO Knudeun
Kansas
Ar. K. H. Kaudeva
Burt
Oskaloosa
Mr. Knudson
Lawrence
Visit to Vinland and Grange event described
A report details a Saturday visit by J Churchill and others to Vinland, with a grand Grange gathering, a celebratory dinner, and installation of officers for Seth Kally Post No 410 and Vinland Circle No 72. The piece mixes social notes, humor, and local notices from Comrade Pinoles and a few health ads, ending with quips about rain signs and Doan’s pills.
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J. Churchill
Bu Musk
I. J
W. McAllister
E. Landley
Dr. Lemon
C. J. McCoy
A. Benedict
C.H. Hoyt
Tf. W. Eggert
S.A. Nuustun
Vinland
A A. P. Allen
Seth Kally
H. W. Eggert
Remarkable Healing Case Reported in Port Byron
Amos F. King of Port Byron claims Bucklen's Arndice Salvas cured an eight decade leg sore after years of suffering. The advertisement by O. P. Berber & Bom, Dragwists, Ber, promotes a guaranteed remedy for sores with a strong testimonial from a resident.
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Port Byron
Amos F. King
Bucklen
O. PF. Berber & Bom
Dragwists
Bie
Single Footers Protest At Train Porters
Charles E. Moss a one legged passenger from Bald win to Lawrence protests porter fares for polishing one shoe equal to two shoes. He urges members to write to representatives to fix the “evil” and plans to consult Brubbes and Mitchall. Also notes cold morning with thermometer at zero and a mild winter.
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Baldwin
Lawrence
Charles E. Moss
Brubbes
Mitchall
Charles EF
Bingle-footer
The Big Ghosts of Vine Street and Other Tales
A column of dated vignettes reports a humorous misread feast scene on Vine Street with two policemen, an old grandmother, and departing guests, followed by short notes about rats in Wheeling mills and a portrait of Orville on Wall Street, illustrating local eccentricities and worldy humor of the era.
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Vine Street
Kansas City
Hamelin
Pension bill edges closer to law for Civil War veterans
The Lawrence era notes Civil War and other veterans pushing passage of a pension bill. It outlines that service in the Civil War or the Mexican War with ninety days or more could receive an original or increased pension, details monthly amounts of 12, 15 and 20 dollars, and explains the bill allows current pensioners to file claims. It also states pension boards would prioritize disability and rank in considering applications.
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Lawrence
Senate
Sears
Wali Aifeet
Pension Boards
Gaaminers Wall
Becaise
Ar Courdine
Remembering Margery McKenzie Youngest Daughter of Mr and Mrs McKenzie
In loving memory of Margery McKenzie born October 3 1891 died January 18 1907 at age 16. She was a bright cheerful Freshman at Lawrence High School active in church and civic clubs. Funeral held at Mission Church at 10:30 am with Rev F C Ghbu officiating and interment at Vale Hill Cemetery.
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Margery
8. L. McKenzie
Lawrence High School
Reniley Uyediwal
West Lawrence
Devenne
Worse Than It Really Is Trade Critique and Local Scenes
A Vinland weekly critique decries widespread lack of true tradesmen and impostor workers while scouring regional reports of Alpine winter conditions in Switzerland. The piece ties professional honesty to social trust and notes disrupted travel due to heavy snows and blocked passes. It also includes short vignettes on domestic scenes, marriage, and a medical ad line.
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Vinland Weekly Vine
Hapd
Lulf
Leu
Switzerland
Secant
New Post Card Ruling Cuts Rates For Postal Cards
A March 1 ruling by the postal department limits comic and souvenir post cards to a one cent rate. Leather backed cards with writing already on will move from two cents to one cent, with no extra charge if writing is on the face or inside the permitted areas.
Long Live the King and New Discovery Cure
An old promotional notice touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat ailments. It markets quick relief claiming week lungs and sore throat cure after other remedies fail. Includes testimonials by Mrs Julia Paine and a trial bottle offer from J C P Barber and Son Drugists with price 50 cents.
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America
Dr. King
Julia Ryder
Troro. Maas
J .C. P. Barber & Son
A Memorable Day With Dr King’s Life Pills
A nostalgic memory praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a painless remedy. It claims to cure headaches and bilious disease and to keep the bowels regular. Sold for 25 cents at Q. P. Barber and Son’s Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Q. P. Barber & Bon’s Drug Store
Year 1907 Sights and Cosmic Occurrences
The article outlines anticipated celestial events and calendar quirks for 1907. It notes a July 24 lunar eclipse visible locally, a November 13 Mercury transit with partial sunward Mercury, and a September visit by Comet Swift. It also mentions Easter and Lent dates shifting earlier, Washington's birthday, Decoration Day, and the Fourth of July, plus historical anniversaries tied to major inventions and discoveries.
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Washington
America
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