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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented column reflects on Senator Aldrich leading his final fight, praising progressive policies while critiquing political conflict. It surveys journalism in Lawrence Kansas, the role of newspapers, party loyalty, rural education politics, public figures, and societal shifts amid debates on protection, reform, and national direction.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as cures for nerve and paralysis disorders. It cites Mrs Elizabeth Perattan of Beloit Wisconsin and a Mrs Stratton, detailing personal recoveries after nervous shock and overwork. Pills are described as safe with no narcotics and offered at 50 cents per box.
The article notes sage tea still used for hair growth and color with a new sage and sulphur product marketed for dandruff and scalp irritation. It discusses Warden Haskell resigning amid Governor Stubbs prison reform ideas and the governor’s push for reforms, concluding the resignation relieved a tense situation and nothing further would come of the controversy.
John Binder of southeast miles was seriously hurt last Sunday when his horse, frightened by approaching automobiles, trampled him as he attempted to calm the animal. He signalled the first car driven by Joy Chandler to stop. its passenger car followed by Thos Chandler failed to see Binder. A hoof struck his nose breaking it and causing a severe head injury, while another broke his chest.
A eulogy by a bier companion reflects on a friend who died quietly at an old age. The speaker questions worldly measures of success, noting the deceased’s honest, generous life, absence of wealth, and strong character. He left a clean reputation, seeds of kindness, and steady duty fulfilled, prompting the question whether real success lies beyond riches.
Rugless Ky resident L. Napier recalls ten years of torture from piles after horse riding. He credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing him when all doctors and other remedies failed. The ad extols the salve for ties Burns Scalds Cuts Boils fever sores Eczema Salt Rheum. Barber & Co guarantees.
Surveyors for the Laming electric line have camped at Dafer vhumwh for over a week and expect to arrive soon. Stakes placed six miles east and south of here, beyond Big Stranger Creek. The survey aims to within three miles of town, with preliminary work near completion. Mr. Luvin remains in Europe and will not return until early August to resolve technical Walterson issues tied to bond issuance. No risks to road construction are reported.
George Putnam arrives from New York after Oxford study and plans more study next year. The piece notes his intellectual and physical stamina and hints at broader European concerns debated in America, including Paris as a center of continental interest.
Fragmented notice mentions transfers and names such as Lawrence Ler TOE and Kane Dbree. Adverts intersperse with dubious claims about tonics like Dr ing's New Life Pills and Barber & Son pricing a 25e item. The readable content is sparse and garbled with inconsistent names and topics.
A mixed historic newspaper snippet features Rexall Orderlies touting for children and delicate patients with a money-back guarantee, plus DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills offered via free trials. Also included is a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery and a general healing ad bundle with a Lung and cough remedy priced 30 cents to a dollar.
Publication notice for Douglas County Kansas legal hearing on appraisal of the County Pier Farm and Asylum. Commissioners filed the report and set a hearing before Judge C. A. Smart for objections within twenty days, with testimony and a conclusive finding on value if objections are filed. Proceedings to be held in Lawrence on the specified August date.
Alfred Noller advertises reduced auto insurance rates through a solid company at 00 Mass street. He mentions Dr. G A Hamman and specialised services, plus clothing disposal and bargain castoffs at 1016 Mass St Glasse Street near Dick Broa Dirtng store. Call Bell 1080 for details.
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