30 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
1
A 1908 Lawrence Kansas Journal editorial reflects on statehood politics with Gov Bailey, Carr Taylor, and Frank Grimes, condemns sensational claims about vice and corruption, and laments sensationalism in national debates. It also discusses a missing Ottawa farmer and defends the virtuous character of African American women amid slavery legacies.
Report from Topeka describes a crowded, excited scene as many seek political advantage in a pivotal season. Aspiring governors legislators and local posts line up for influence amid a whirl of booms and campaigning while larger questions stir beneath the surface.
Report notes strong Republican backing for Charley Scott in the second district with Henry Allen's group present but less influence, while crowds at the Kansas day gathering show Scott's favorable momentum. Ads praise Dr King and Dr Krug medicines amid a mix of humorous quips and life tips.
The Kansas Agricultural College plans a statewide drive to boost corn and wheat yields. Two professors will assist campaigns in Douglas County and institute programs will highlight corn and wheat this winter. President Nichols Professor Willard Professor Ten Eyck and the Institute director will lead efforts.
A primary teacher recalls a playful mix up when a boy asked about the elevator baby and corrected himself to the separator baby. The note ends with an ad line for Russell Sparks Co and a quip about knowledge of schedules.
The piece reviews a fairy tribute to San Toy with Oriental music and comedy, noting its fourth year on tour and acclaim from New York audiences. It also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney and Co with a bold money-back claim and a jab about managing a husband with tears.
A busy weekend at F A A hall drew a large crowd for Anwak Tha danca. Local residents share visits among friends and family with Mr and Mrs Frank Topping hosting and Rev Deaver concluding meetings at United Brethren church. A 817.50 collection was reported from morning and evening services. Chas Geelan farm purchased. old soldiers gave housewarming baskets. various names noted among attendees.
Lawrence Reason Risley, a retired farmer, reports back ache and kidney distress eased by Doan’s Kidney Pills bought at Dick Bros. drug store. He praises mild, safe relief and urges others with kidney trouble to try the remedy from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, the U.S. sole agents.
A compilation of real estate transfers lists multiple Douglas and Lawrence county deeds. Junius Underwood and Lawrence transfer part of lot 12 for 65400. Atam Oliver and Lawrence transfer Lot 7% Tenn. street for 1000. various transactions involve Gorsuch, Mitchell, Falwell, Liebenberg, Shuler, Babb, Flory, Geelan, Wider, Dreyer, Sanders, Savage, Marian McCarty, Adelaide Brown, and Burt Sanders with properties in sections 2, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 and towns Lawrence and Topeka.
Indianapolis Jan 29 Miners and operators in the Southwestern field presented a scale of demands from the committee of mine workers They call for a general advance of 124 percent and for mining prices to be based on established basing points across Crawford and Cherokee counties Kansas Barton county Missouri Frontenac Kansas Joplin area Lind Indian Territory Krebs Texas and Bevier Missouri We Bevier Mo based districts to set differentials for coal grades over the average weight at the named basing points within each district
A fragmentary line proclaims one man superior to another in a quirky, archaic tone. The message contrasts rising status with personal humility, leaving the intended comparison unclear and framed as a brief aside.
A historic note describes Foley's Honey and Tar and similar preparations offered for coughs and colds. It mentions the product as a popular remedy and references imitation cough syrups. Public notices warn against inferior imitations and emphasize trust in Foley's remedy.
An old classified style notice offers gas stove and furnace work. The ad lists services for gas appliances and bathroom fixtures and provides a phone contact in the 730 Mass area.
A historical snippet notes January's unusual warmth with average temperatures discussed for the first days of January and the last days of 180. The report highlights that this year Ten January’s average stands out as uncommonly high, urging readers not to despair in pursuing goals.
Supplemental January list from Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co with names and addresses. Entries include Main 601 Addis S A 1233 Mags Red722 and numerous residents such as Brone Geo 635 Ind White 9791, Hutler J L 23c mi 5 w White 7584, Coleman W A Tg mi bp White 737, many others across towns and streets including Main 923 Arthur L H 47 Lyon Red764 and Ward Arthur 2 mi west Main 738.
Circulating stories claim Mrs Bleakley hides near Blue Mound or with a farmer twenty seven miles away while others credit a university fraternity with aiding her escape. No authentic details exist and the matter may wait until Mrs Bleakley’s attorneys decide.
Two good Douglas County farms offered for sale or rent. One farm has 5 acres with fair improvements and another 320 acres with west-facing improvements. If sold by February 5, possible rental options. Owner contact J. F. Lien, Malvern, IA. Also an incubator and brooder, M. M Johnson, used one season, apply 17 East Flack Street or call home phone 437.
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