Journal Excerpt Reflects Prohibition Fears and Crawford Portrait
A Lawrence Kansas 1909 newspaper fragment covers public debate on taxation and water works amid prohibition threats. It praises Governor Samuel J Crawford, notes his Kansas farm and Washington work, and cites editorials from Garden City Telegram. Also included are notices on rheumatic cures and local quips from Vinland Vine and Vinland residents.
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Kansas
Samuel J. Crawford
Crawford
Mia
Von
Gnvernor Crawford
Baxter Springs
Washington
Garden City
Letter from a country man to his college son
Fragmented letter recounts a father's affectionate support with two pairs of aid, a coat, and knitted items, while noting a mis-sent extra ten dollars and a sister Austie’s illnesses. The mix includes local commentary on politics, weather, ads, and stray notices about Dr Shoop remedies, railroads, and city events giving a snapshot of daily life in a midwestern town.
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Austie
Phas
Tara
Pennsylvania
Street Car Laborers Boost Construction In Cool Weather
Cool weather aids street car laborers as crews work faster and steadier toward a Monday completion. The project slows near Winthrop and Mass streets awaiting barn plans and panel adjustments. Officials redraw barn layouts for local contractors to fit conditions, while a shoe advert promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot comfort.
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Ivy J
Maree
Winthrop
Mass
Dupige Dwyer
Ohio
Lawrence Kidney Pills Endorsement Cited in Local Testimony
Lawrence residents back Doan's Kidney Pills as the reliable kidney remedy. Mrs. E F Thornton of 1130 New Jersey Street recalls her son's early illness and kidney distress improved after using the pills. The statement was endorsed again in 1908 and urges others with kidney trouble to try the product.
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Lawrence
Dean
E. F. Thornton
New Jersey Street
Kansas
Dvan
Thornton
Dick Bros
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Balfilo
New York
United States
Life 100 000 Years Ago Bones found in Swiss cave show ancient human threat from disease
Scientists report bones of men in a Swiss cave dated 100000 years ago reveal hazards from wild beasts and disease. A. W. Brown of Alexander Maine credits Dr Kings New Discovery for saving his life from severe lung trouble and cough. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for various ailments. Store offers and remedies are mentioned along with packing services and remedies.
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Switzerland
A. W. Brown
Alexander
Dr. King
Barber & Son
Paving Mania In Port Scott And A Prayerful Reverie
A Lawrence visitor notes Port Scott paving frenzy as townsfolk discuss blocks all day. The piece blends a biblical meditation on longing with reflections on the city’s street-improvement craze, contrasting sacred imagery with civic chatter. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for flowers and sympathy to Mrs. W. O. White.
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Lawrence
Fort Scott
Port Scott
Indy
Deadly delay deters users of Hall's Texas Wonder
A clipped ad-like fragment warns about kidney and rheumatic ailments and promotes Hall's Texas Wonder as permanent relief. The text mentions St Louis, Me and Harber Sun as sources, with scattered references to testimonials and delays in relief.
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HALL
Texas
St. Louis
Harber & Sun
Restorative medicines advertised for nervous and stomach ailments
An ad describes Dr Shoop's Restorative as the cure for weak nerves and inner nerves affecting the heart stomach and kidneys. It touts rapid popularity, claims to restore causative health, and urges readers to buy from O P Barber & Son. Also includes a public notice about county poor farm appraisal with objection period and court hearing details in Lawrence Kansas set for August 2 1909.
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Orginy
O. P. Barber & Son
Lawrence Daily Journal
District Court of
Douglas Comunty
Kansas
Weiting
C. A. Smart
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Lawrence
Dowslas County
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Cooking A Pleasure And Natural Gas Voted Best Thing
A fragmented prose piece mixes kitchen scenes with a household drama and a testimonial about Electric Bitters. It centers on Mrs Volin, Mrs Rasstieht, and Mrs Jetinephat amid steam, beans, potatoes, and a warm kitchen, concluding with a health testimonial praising Electric Bitters for Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Me, noting age and recovery.
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Finn
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