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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
3
A Minnesota or New York periodical promotes Dr. Pierce’s remedies, urging women to overcome modesty for medical consultation. It touts Favorite Prescription as curative for uterine disorders and nervous symptoms, and Golden Medical Discovery for impure blood, with testimonials to its safety and efficacy.
Central Christian church at Lawrence received offerings totaling 240 dollars for the Bible Chair house fund yesterday. Combined with previous gifts the total reaches 400 dollars. Professor Paynes lectured in the morning at Wichita Faalie and Professor Allen spoke at the church.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns and saving doctor bills after fifteen years of use. Available at Barber and Son's drug store for 25 cents.
A boa constrictor was found in a Lawrence banana car from Central America during unloading at the Poehler Mercantile Company. Professor L. L. Dyche of the University of Kansas Museum says the reptile is young and may have hatched en route. Workers were terrified by its hiss and urged back to work after the scare.
Young graduates pursue grand ambitions but soon face the reality of many on duty. The piece reflects on early career trials and the persistent demands of service work. It notes how initial zeal meets practical constraints and the enduring need for readiness.
Mrs Henry Johnson and family left this morning for Willow Springs Missouri where they will make their future home Miss Cora Decker and her guest Mrs C M Cossitt of Wichita spent today in Kansas City Miss Margaret Perkins left for Warrensburg Mo to visit Mrs Sr M Strickler left for Waco Nebraska to visit Mrs James Gilmore went to Kansas City this morning Mr and Mrs Alfred Hubach and Miss Gertrude Graham returned to Kansas City after a brief visit there George Yates of Topeka visited Lawrence friends yesterday Mr and Mrs L W Coleman of California are visiting Mr and Mrs W J Coleman Mrs Ben Lowenstein is expected this week from Marshall Missouri to visit her father Jacob House
The executive committee met in Leavenworth to plan the next association meeting set for the first week of April. President is Superintendent George Kendrick with Georges E. Rose and George T. Beach as members. The district includes Topeka Leavenworth Lawrence Atchison Hiawatha and other towns. The program will modernize many traditional features and drop worn elements.
Kappa Alpha Theta celebrated Founders Day at Miss Alice Mary Rankin’s home with a 54 guest banquet. Alumni and active members gathered for Theta colors decor and toasts by Toastmistress Mrs. Abbott and others. Additional social events included gatherings at Weaver store and N B B C C club, a University M C A gathering at Fairfax, and a University band dance with multiple hostesses and attendees.
Mrs. Joseph Laptad narrowly escaped serious harm when Union Pacific Kansas City train No. 106 struck her buggy at Bridge Street crossing in Lawrence. The horse bolted. the buggy was smashed. she suffered only bruises, aided by bystanders and station staff.
Judge C. A. Smart will speak to the men of the University Y.M.C.A. Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church. This hawker quartet.
The review lauds Ostermann and Belment in a witty comedy with sharp dialogue. Miss Budgant and Kathryn Ostermann receive praise for costumes and stage presence while the ensemble delivers natural, polished support. Lawrence area readers learn Ostermann is a Kansas girl from Wichita.
J B Watkins, not a prophet but a circulating pamphlet author, revisits a 12 year old publication detailing his views on the U S money system. He claims many proposals became law and says sharper steps could have averted the 1907 panic. He is described as financially successful, resilient after the crash, and capable in financial matters.
The article touts Golden Medical Discovery by Dr Pierce of Buffalo New York. It credits Doctor Plerea with early extraction of curative properties from native medicinal roots using glycerine and heat, claiming effectiveness against weak stomach indigestion biliousness and catarrhal throat and bronchial affections. It urges readers to mail for a free pasteboard wrapper with ingredients and endorsements from medical books.
The adjourned session of the council, with members Blair, McFarvale, Bowl, Htehin, West, Lindlex, Wilder and Dicker present, acted as a board of equalization. Objections by Thatcher estate and Adams Oliver were heard. some reductions granted, others denied. Curbs on New York street referred. lighting and sewer improvements discussed. licenses set for skating rink at 150 dollars. city marshal and police salaries fixed at 65 and 59 dollars per month. The meeting then adjourned.
The county assessor must follow tax commission orders on assessment and taxation. He reports on all matters as required, meets with other state assessors, and directs deputy assessors to ensure money value is correctly assessed. He supervises deputies, maintains records, and is not subordinate to county commissioners but under tax commission direction.
The Wat kins National Bank in Lawrence Kansas is certified under an 1882 act to extend its corporate existence. The notice also references Y M C A notes about university athletic events and college basketball, with a description of an upcoming Friday night game between the University team and Lawrence Business College.
A garbled 19th century advertisement extols kidney remedies including Down's Kidney Pills and King's New Life Pills. It touts cure claims, urges readers to buy at local drug stores, and mentions Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents. The piece blends medical testimonial and marketing language with conflicts of weather and health.
January's end reveals curious notes of spring as boys discuss game trends and marbles while merchants report brisk trade. Sap runs in maples and box elders, buds form on gooseberries, and birds feasting precede warmer days though uncertainty lingers.
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