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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1910
Page
5
An observing nature lover recounts a yellow cat facing a pursuing dog. The cat retreats behind a fence, then lunges through the bars to swipe at the dog, who is repelled and finally runs away. The tale praises the cat’s resourcefulness and tenacity.
A writer argues wives grow sensible and share social nights with bridge and hen parties. Husbands club nights are mirrored by wives hosting dinners and gatherings, with stakes and fashionable comforts replacing the older image of the neglected wife at home.
Chrysanthemums rank fourth in commercial flower importance after the rose violet andts. The name Chrysanthemum comes from Greece meaning golden flower though early varieties were not gold. The first chrysanthemum to reach Europe in 1796 was a purple two inch bloom resembling an aster, before the modern golden globes era began.
Robert Louis Stevenson extols reading as a vivid, absorbing act that captivates the mind and imagination. He likens eloquent words to breakers and the story to a kaleidoscopic vision that lingers in memory long after finishing the book.
Guidance on listening to your own voice and refining intonation by mimicking a melodious model. Emphasizes breath support over sheer voice beauty and notes society’s debts are usually paid before debts to merchants.
A New York judge recalls a famous case of a successful but lazy lawyer. The anecdote centers on the lawyer receiving a box of one thousand envelopes, losing them on an elevated train, and dismissing the loss as the office is nearby. He trusts they will be found and returned by Monday.
Prof Schillings warns that women's hat decoration harms birds as millinery houses push hummingbird feather fashion. He cites Berlin purchases worth thousands after Paris endorses the trend and notes Florida heron hunts wiping out 10 000 to 30 000 pairs in two weeks for $2000 to $3000 gain. He also mentions bird feather use on women's shoes priced at 1100.
An old time medicine ad touts Dre King's New Discovery as a universal remedy for cold cough influenza and bronchial ailments. It promises guaranteed satisfaction and lists remedies like sore throats hay fever and whooping cough with a trial bottle offered at C. P. Barber & Son.
In a rural escape the narrator finds freedom from city duties and learns from a farmer about smut control and how national welfare depends on corn pig iron and pork. They exchange simple truths on a log at dusk before the author returns to town to resume heavier tasks.
The quotation from HH. M. Winkler of Evansville Ind describes severe kidney trouble with dizziness and vision issues. After using Foley Kidney Pills regularly the writer is now perfectly well and feels like a new man, praising the product.
An old advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for hay fever and asthma, promising to ease nasal and throat congestion with the yellow package version, and warns against substitutes. The snippet also includes unrelated quips about marriage and a baseball-related line.
A fragmentary ad copy extols Eclectric Bitters promising to restore boyhood digestion and vigor by toning stomach liver kidneys and bowels while noting unrelated lines on dieting and other remedies. The read text mixes nostalgic pies a health tonic pitch and stray health claims.
The notice names Don Carlos as a candidate for the 11th legislative district subject to the Saubloen party primaries. J. D. Bowersock appears on the ballot for the 11th district under the Republican primaries. E. P. Monahan and C. R. Hawley announce candidacies for Douglas County superintendent of schools subject to Republican primaries.
A reader lists several political candidacies for the Republican primaries including county treasurer F M Buchheim of Kauwaka township and C E Pearcy of Willow Springs township. Also notes remarks by Henry H Asher and D F Smith seeking re election as Clerk of the District Court.
Local candidate Elmer E Meyers enters the Republic primaries seeking the Douglas County sheriff post. He campaigns on law enforcement leadership and public safety, aiming to win the party nomination and advance to the general election.
Train schedule lists No. 110 Denver Limited at 7:05 am No. 102 St Louis Collim at 7:35 am No. 106 K C Local at 9:06 am No. 104 Atlantic Express at 2:35 pm No. 108 Salina Local at 6:10 pm Going West No. 107 Salina Local at 9:31 am No. 103 Pacific Express at 11:08 am No. 105 Joint City Local at 6:23 pm No. 109 Denver Limited at 6:56 pm No. 101 St Col Limited at 11:15 pm
Fragmentary timetable notes list arrivals and departures for local trains at Leavenworth including No 123 Motor Car at 10 55 am and No 171 Accommodation at 6 30 pm No 172 with unclear destination at 9 10 am and No 187 Motor Car at 2 45 pm Daily trains marked except Sunday in the fragment.
The candidate announces intent for a second term as sheriff of Douglas county. Subject to the Democratic primaries on August 2, the entry names W I L Banning as the bidder. Also listed is Republican candidate S H Carman for sheriff.
The notice lists candidates for county attorney and county clerk positions, all subject to the Republican primaries. Names include R E Melvin Edw T Riling Fred A Clarke Rene Green J P Coffman and others seeking nomination for their respective offices.
Probate Judge Hugh Means announces his bid for re election subject to Republican primaries on August 2. He seeks continued oversight of probate matters and state administration in the upcoming election season.
A collection of candidate declarations for county offices subject to Republican primaries on August 2 1920 and a formal notice to extend the city limits of Lawrence Kansas before the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. It includes candidate names J C Moore Chas E Engle J Walton J Longanecker and the petition details for adding specified parcels to the city.
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