Before The Storm By Miss Jennie Brooks Of Lawrence
The piece describes a spring scene with birds nesting and the narrator’s reflections on bird protection. It recalls vivid imagery of jays and sparrows, nest building, and local observations in Lawrence and Kansas with a call for awareness of songbird habitats. The writer shares personal experiences as a makeshift bird warden and contrasts field life with urban values.
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Jennie Brooks
Lawrence
Iavin
Vuwidhoef
Everson
Ty Megs
Kansas
Amuriv
Cuando
Paul Mie
Paulo
Todd
Kau
Angus
Llttle University
Ohio
Osage
Hinds
Lawrence Shew
Songz Hinds
Foley's Honey and Tar credited as remedy for coughs
In Nashua J N Patterson praises Foley's Honey and Tar noting it stopped his cough and aided lung recovery after multiple prior treatments. He reports trying several advertised medicines and two doctors without benefit before a friend recommended Foley's product, which he says cured most of his cold symptoms.
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Foley
J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Jaws
P. Barber & Son
Tall Alfalfa Height Reported by Palmer Neighbor
Two miles south of town resident Palmer reported tall alfalfa measured at 44 inches from base to tip, claiming it exceeds the average height for the area as noted in yesterday's Journal.
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Palmer
Doan's Kidney Pills Sold In Lawrence Kansas Claim Success
An advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. C. L. Werts of 504 Louisiana Ave Lawrence Kansas testifies the pills relieved years of back pain, nocturnal urination, and lameness after trying various treatments. The copy urges purchase from Dick Bros store with Foster Milburn Co as U S sale agents.
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Lawrence
CL. Werts
Louisiana
Kan
Dean
Dick Bros
Elise
Trice
Foster-Milburn Cuuttalo
New York
United State
Jay Driving Sparks Street Caution in Lawrence
A Kansas City paper notes a string of sidewalk near misses and verbal rebukes as jaywalking endangers pedestrians on Lawrence streets. Observers cite drivers and pedestrians alike failing to stay to proper sides, causing near collisions and confusion.
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Jy Ihemine
Lawrence
Greubbe
Kansas City
Jay Rivers
Crowdeld
Jay
Walker
Curious hotel customs that penny fines fund social events
A historical note describes quaint Scottish and English hotel practices. Patrons at a New Town inn pay a penny for cussing, must knock before drinks, and wrongfully accusing others incurs a fine. Other inns limit drink, enforce walks, or offer free refreshments after Sunday church trips. Brown boots become cremened in Aberdeenshire, and a Dumfries public house features an old arm chair linked to poet Barns.
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Inet
Tomer
Scotland
Inucr
Ashtton-on-Merry
Warwickshire
Aberdeenshire
Dumfries
Barns
Douglas County Young Ladies Contest Recap and Plans
The piece highlights local young ladies deemed useful and pretty, naming Miss Anna Vita and Miss Bessie among participants. It describes campaign work, committee appointments, and forthcoming events in Topeka area during September, including speeches, presentations, and a teacher’s appointment involving Miss Bessie Pia, with aim to support a west Lady and engage community groups in the effort.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Lawrence Sol Ia
de Ty
Bell Brothers
Develas
Firzef Partuwiship
Anna Vite
Perry
Anna
Fieiseliolile
Bessie
Ana Fita
Seritary
Dssie
Pia
Dan Verre
Commercial Club Efforts for River Work at Vinestown
Discussion centers on coordinated effort to protect and improve river areas including Lake View and Weaver bottoms. Officials emphasize limited, focused work and continued relief committee support to prevent floods and advance surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cos
Perth
Lawrence
Lake View
Gram Township
Women and Kidney Trouble Prompts Miserable Lives
In a period-voiced ad style the piece argues Kidney and bladder disorders afflict both women and men, causing bed wetting and distress from infancy onward. It promotes Swamp Root by Kilmer as a quick remedy, notes samples and testimonials, and directs readers to order through Dr. Kilmer and Company in Binghamton New York.
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Yno
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, Y
Fragmented Tale of Ponderous Politics and Feuding
A murky OCR fragment depicts a scene with a girl and a bear toy amid shifting political loyalties. The text references Stubbs headquarters, petition letters, and a “follow up system” in politics while voices cast fate on certain men as punching bags.
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Stubbs
Tlawrenea
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