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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
3
A New York politician cites a cynical view of humanity saying juries fail to give twelve good men. An indicted man is convicted by a clever lawyer who pleads with too high a fee, but the jury returns not guilty after a long delay. The prisoner’s lawyer shrugs. Everyone had one of the hams.
The Calcutta Statesman reports Burman bull racing as a popular sport with a prized bull valued at 25 000 rupees and yielding 12 000 to 15 000 rupees annually. It is guarded to prevent tampering, while boxing is followed in Burmah though rules are said to be lax and outcomes often rely on luck.
A reader reports a large black and white woodpecker with red crown and a sparrow forming an unusual companionship. For two weeks they stay near the yard, sharing the chestnut tree, with the sparrow following the woodpecker and chirping playfully as the woodpecker returns with food.
A garbled observation mocks an incorrect diagnosis and a supposed hotel incident in Missouri. It questions a waitress’s graceful conduct amid the mistaken portrayal, suggesting misinterpretation of events and behavior.
Fragmentary OCR from an old newspaper page discusses inflammatory rheumatism and medical products. Names and places are incomplete but reference to Hines and a New York related context appear amid garbled marketing language. The text hints at a medical claim and a box price but remains largely unreadable.
Amid rising rheumatism reports a claimed home remedy using Fluid Extract Jeane imu, Compound on, and Compound Syrup iparilla is touted as a harmless, inexpensive cure. The ad mentions kidney waste, unfiltered toxins, and relief from backache and urinary symptoms, with testimonials and a barber shop note.
An advert promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a universal digestant. It claims the product will digest any food and provide prompt relief. The yellow package is sold by O. P. Barber & Son with a guarantee, urging readers to purchase for immediate symptom relief.
A dense patchwork of political candidate declarations for city and ward offices including Councilman Fifth Ward Councilman Second Ward and City Treasurer. Various names appear with primaries referenced, along with unrelated items about education funding notices and local advertisements.
Lawrence residents hear campaign notices from W H Carruth and A A Maxwell plus A B Higgs addressing councilor posts. Primary election date March 2 noted. Notices indicate candidacies for mayor and school board and ward council seats under Republican primaries.
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