Prize fighting and public affairs collide in Kansas dispatch
A Lawrence Journal piece rails at prize fighting in the West, slamming Nevada as a hotspot and calling for anti fight laws. It also notes a controversial National Educational Association president candidate and a mob of lighthearted German jokes about Dr Cook. The column ends with a quip about Father’s fortunes and a red face movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. Z. Snyder
National Educational Association
Young Jwon
Kansas Supreme Court Aims for Common Sense Justice
The Kansas Supreme Court seeks to abandon needless technicalities and parody of law. It aspires to a higher standard where justice is dictated by common sense rather than formal absurdities, contrasting with other courts that overemphasize procedural minutiae.
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Kansas
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Kansas
Kansas City Star
Root Juice Promoted By Local Druggists And Sufferers
Local retailers and customers tout Root Juice as a versatile remedy for stomach liver kidney and nervous issues. Testimonials claim thousands benefited and many recommend the product, with proof available from nearby druggists and consumers alike. A closing quip notes men outpace women in running bills at a dry goods store.
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California
Florida
O. P. Barbera Son
Work 24 Hours a Day and the King’s Pills Ad
A compact old newspaper fragment praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a daily tonic and cure for numerous ailments while lampooning prize fighting as a declining sport. It also includes political commentary on Theodore Roosevelt, Kansas Governor Stubbs, and legal delays in court systems, reflecting early 20th century public discourse.
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King
O. P. Bar
Her & Son
Johnson
Jeffries
Must Be Above Suspicion and Health Remedies Ad
An old advertisement page touts Foley Kidney Pills as safe and curative for kidney and bladder ailments. Duan's Pills claim liver and stomach benefits. Buellen's Arnica-Salve promises quick relief for burns and sores. The column ends with a quip about a wife buying socks and ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Barber & Son
Buellen
Joe
Kidney Pills Claim Great Cures Across Community
Letter from H. M. Winkler of Evansville Indiana praises Foley Kidney Pills for curing severe kidney trouble backache dizziness and weakness. The testimonial notes full recovery and renewed strength. Other lines reference Dr Thomas eclectic oil as a household remedy and a slogan about how mothers and grandmothers rely on common cures.
Dr King’s New Discovery for lung trouble ads
Napoleon’s grit speaks to coughs and chest ailments. Dr King’s New Discovery is promoted as a safe remedy for bronchial conditions, with a $1.00 price and free trial at C P Barber & Son. Also mentions Dean’s Ointment for itching and skin conditions.
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Napoleon
C.P. Barber & Son
Pioneering Health Claims and Home Remedies in Castori Item
Fragmented local page blends advice and ads. Notes Foley's Kidney Remedy success claim by Mrs Mollie amwe Kaney Miss. cites a physician-verified cure. Promotes Eclectric Bitters as a complete toning aid for digestion and vitality. Ends with a reflective line about night and day.
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Mollie Amwe Kaney
Scientiss
Foley
VU. P. Barber*& Son
Foley's Honey and Tar and Burdock Blood Bitters Ad
An old newspaper ad praises Foley's Honey and Tar for hay fever and asthma relief, claims it soothes head and throat membranes, and warns to insist on the yellow package. It also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a system tonic. A medical claim section touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money offer, and a gag line questions politicians with underground wires.
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Foley
Voley
Barber & Son
Local Society Notes Highlight Summer Comings and Goings
Mrs Geo Francis visits friends in St Louis while Miss Edith Clark of K U library and her mother stay with Mrs Duffee for a month. Many family and club updates, travel plans, and a July 20 marriage in the area.
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Geo. Francis
St. Louis
Edith Clark
K. U
L. Renels
Pearl Mich
Will Slusser
Loni Miller
Kate Renel
L. Ty Reneh
Chitava
Baied
Cal sLoura Sehelhorn
Kansas City
Harshbarger
del Ray
Sles
Sam Moon
Margaret
Jkanwaka Literary Club
Nellie Bigsby
Steadman
Ann ' Stoddard
Sallie Renel
Expert Investigator Details Infantile Paralysis Epidemic
Kansas City physician Dr A L Skoog explains the spread of infantile paralysis as an unknown germ causing breathing failure and death. Reporting from Phillips, Norton and surrounding counties, he notes nearly forty cases across three counties with one boy dying in five days and another child six dying after six days. He warns that the epidemic may recur and stresses cautious investigation and isolation to prevent spread.
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Kansas City
A. L. Skoog
Kan
Phillips County
Crambine
Kanes
Skapelas
Norton
Decath
Phillips
Norton County
Seekers for Douglas County offices in 1910 primaries
A fragment listing candidates for multiple Douglas County offices subject to Republican primaries on August 2 1910. Names include L E Don Carlos D D Bowersovk BEP MONAKQN and others seeking positions as Superintendent Clerk Sheriff County Treasurer County Attorney Probate Judge County Assessor and County Commissioner with notes on primary eligibility and party.
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L E. Don Carlos
Republican Party
D. D. Bowersovk
Douglas County
F. M. Buchheim
Kanwaka Township
C. KB. Pearcy
Willow Springs Township
Sherif
Elmer E. Meyers
J. W
Banning
S. H. Carmean
R. BE. Melvin
Ava Vn
Jyosdor Aounonue Kyouay
Fred A. Clarke
Ww. R. Green
J.P. Coffman
Ifugh Means
Chas, EK. Engle
Longanecker and Walton Seek Re Election in First District
J Longanecker and J C Walton announce their candidacy for re election to County Commissioner First District. They enter the Republican primaries on August 2 1810. The item ends with a local ad urging readers to visit the Journal office for bindings during the dull summer months.
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J.C. Walton
Journal
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The
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Mane
Jahson
Union
Nevada
Dr. Cook
Father
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Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Beveridge
Bill Sineakler
Stubbs
Duan
Willie
Grandma
Thomas
Dean
Castori
Seays
Strom
Hall
F. J. Cheney & UQ
Toledo
Tie
the New Furniture
MASS
ST. Home
Bell
L.L Riling
Watkins National Bank
Capital
B. Watkins
C. BH. Torker
Casbier
B. Hasen
Aart. Cashier
B Watkins
C. A. Hil
C. H. W. B. Hazen
J. Bavings Department Deproposita
Jeetay
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Engyzenenn
Buwersuvk
Kaw
Toa
Ek Mills.and Power Co
Lawrence, Kansas
W. A. Gantmire
J. Hungicker
A. A. A. Didke
Holifer
Spot Cash
A. A. Bigelow
C. Babe
Millisrocers
Geo. Schell
R. Holloway
Hunter Bros
T. Edmonds
Hosford Park
B. Ewing
J. ‘We Spencer
Sim Eliot
Bam
R. Hawley
C. Hosford
District Court
Enry H. Asher
D. F. Smith
Co. E
M. A. Gorrill
Edw. T. Riling
Asesr
J. C. Moore
Por
J. Longanecker
Jong
Bierce
Pierce
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Portland
Astoria
Tacoma
Seattle
Everett
Bellingham
Victoria
Vancouver
New Westminster
Union Pacific
the Safe
E. B. Alexander
C. T.A
Massachusetts St
Kans
G. Kail
Union Pacific Brb. Co
Walnut St
F. M. Perkins Agency
Frederick Crowe
Eclipse Lawn Mowers
Jaedicke
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