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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal discusses political indictments, party strategies, and the Goebel case. It notes Republican efforts to curb trusts while Democrats push free list ideas, and recalls Peter Goebel’s rise in Miami county local finance amid broader national tensions.
A mosaic of late 19th century dispatches covers British Boer War tensions, Buller’s advance hopes, and parliamentary friction. It also reports Kentucky Goebel assassination aftermath, political blame games, and local clergy news along with a medical advert for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
Dispatch from Paris notes that American women who married French citizens and were later deserted may be recognized under French law as putative wives if forms were not properly followed. Such wives could gain legal status and rights to alimony, inheritance, and potential actions against former husbands and their families. If the husband remarries in France, he faces bigamy risk in his home country unless certain age and faith conditions are met.
A damaged account describes Captain Matthews intending to smelt ore aboard the sloop Hila CL to turn gold, planning to sail to Baltimore. It recalls a prior failed voyage to Atavka with a catapult, mentions Vera interest, and includes a Melbourne or London Tribune reminiscence of Boer War fighting and a soldier’s escape after a clash on a kopje.
Dr Nightingale urges Chicago public schools to abandon the four year course and graduations. Proposes a flexible system where students pick preferred studies, study about 10 hours, and quit. Seeks thorough training in chosen subjects and ending on a personal timeline without essays.
A Boer soldier recounts a kopje engagement near Elmistingle, detailing positions, retreat to cover under heavy fire from Maxims, the rally by General Viljoen, and the near-encirclement as English forces closed to 500 yards. He notes disciplined firing and moments of fear.
Mrs. Jones demands soap and threatens to switch to Smith & Brown if the delivery lag continues. Mr. Jones confronts the milkman at the back door, demanding prompt service and warning of loss of customers if the order remains unpaid.
An article notes improved Texas cattle quality with Bevo Gazette reporting Longhorns and Shorthorns at San Antonio shows. It contrasts western herd progress with eastern breeders, urging intelligent effort to raise standards and prevent inferior stock from flooding markets.
The article advocates substituting a warm mash of brew stones three times weekly to support horses when grain is scarce during winter. It warns against sloppy mix and notes that the method preserves strength and coat condition, stressing gradual use rather than abrupt changes.
Grain-9 is advertised as a nourishing drink made from pure grain. It claims to soothe nerves without stimulants and benefits children and adults alike, offering a healthier substitute for coffee at a lower cost per serving.
A period article discusses mulching trees to protect roots during winter. It covers using leaf litter and manure to provide moisture, shade, and root insulation, with practical tips on thickness and timing for best growth. It also touches on Clematis paniculata and related plant notes, plus a brief horticultural aside on apple crops and melon varieties.
A reader extols the timely use of Dr Thomas Electric Oil for household safety, warning that accidents can happen anytime and urging constant readiness in the home.
The Journal requests patrons who receive their papers each evening by a set time to notify the office. This helps ensure earlier delivery and prevents deducting charges from bills for periods with missed deliveries.
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