Year Without Summer Described From Frostburg Account
The article recounts the 1816 weather anomaly dubbed the year without summer. It notes warm but stormy January and February, cold spells into May, frost or snow every night in June, and market impacts as corn stored from 1810 sold for high prices. It mentions widespread frosts across New York and Maine and tales of farmers recalling frozen summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaet
Owhie
Maryheunt
New York
Maine
Duby
Rees Dee
United States
Europe
York State
Airdome Theater Opens With Full House Crowd
The Airdome theater enjoyed a large audience last night as a well balanced company offered strong singing and moving pictures in a smoothly run show. The manager said the first night was just a start and the venue was comfortably filled with about 1,200 seats.
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Airdome
Audiience
Armin
Law Banquet Held At Dean Green Residence
The annual law banquet was hosted at Dean Green’s residence and described as one of the finest affairs of its kind. The event had a homelike atmosphere with toasts and a general sense of enjoyment, and the narrator earned $4 for helping at the dean’s frame.
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Dean Green
Dolliver Visits town with Bristow and Stubbs host
Senator Dolliver arrived from Salina this morning escorted by J. L. Bristow. W. R. Stubbs met the party at the train and hosted the senator as his guest. The remarks note a good resolution that is often not as great as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Dolliver
Salina
J. L. Bristow
W. R. Stubbs
A Real Wonderland Healing Story and Remedies
A home in Mound City and Mrs. E. D. Clapp recount healing of her son after severe lung and throat illness. Dr King s New Discovery is praised as life saving for coughs and colds. Barber & Son druggist offers 50 cents and 1 00 trials. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil also endorsed for croup and related ailments.
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South Dakota
Kanaza Farms
Mound [City
E. D. Clapp
Thomas
Public Health Talk on Pure Food Law Reforms
The piece argues the pure food law may improve morals and consumer knowledge, criticizes labels that mislead trade, and predicts higher prices due to stricter honesty, noting coffee and sausage frauds and improper ingredients. It warns about deceptive practices in the food industry and the impact on prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Asia
Lawrence firm builds largest cement plant in Grand Rapids
The American Cement Plaster company, based in Lawrence, is constructing the nation’s largest cement plant at Grand Rapids Michigan. The facility, planned for expeditious work, expands the company’s capacity to six plaster cement mills and boosts its cistern trade. Lawrence figures A Henley J A Henley Ben Williams and Arthur Mackey lead the venture with strong local support and ongoing shipments from its Lawrence headquarters.
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American Cement Plaster Company
America
Grand Rapids
Mich
Warren Henley
American Cement Master Company
Uenley Ws
Conion
Albert Henley
Lawrence
Michigan
A. Henley
J. A. Henley
Ben Williams
Arthur Mackey
Glass caskets tested at Coffeyville facility
Coffeyville Kansas prepares to produce glass caskets with a test run at the Coffeyville Glass Novelty Works after molds were moved from Peru. Local businessman J W C Springston predicts strong demand and notes high profits for glass caskets if the venture succeeds.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Peru
Coffeyville Glass Novelty Works
J. W. C. Springston
Caney
Indod
Montgomery County
Remarkable cure tale from Winterton man
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York describes a medical misdiagnosis sequence by five doctors. His wife advised Electric Bitters, and one bottle restored his health. The ad claims cures for blood poison and various stomach liver and kidney troubles. Barber Son Drugstore sells bottles for 50 cents.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
Barber & ‘Son
Iuggiste
Dedication Approaches for High Prairie M. E. Church
The High Prairie M. E. church located eleven miles southwest of Baldwin will be dedicated on Sunday June 23. This event marks the completion of the church building and will be attended by local residents and church members.
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High Prairie M. FE
Baldwin
Lawrence Man Poem Honors Fallen Soldiers and Nation
A poetic tribute recalls honored dead and the flag, praising veterans who sacrificed for the country. It laments the loss, pledges remembrance, and vows that future generations will not forget the debt to those who gave their lives in war. The piece invokes national imagery and solemn reverence.
Death of Mr Perkins Sparks Burial Controversy in Town
The Journal notes unresolved questions about the late Mr Perkins and his estate. It states his body lies in state at home, funeral tomorrow at 4 pm from Congregational church with Dr Bolt preaching and Masons at the grave. A notice for Fred Olson plumbing services appears at 167 Bridge Street.
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Dl Perkins
Perkins
Hssianity
TL. IL Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Congregational Church
Bolt
Masons
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
Bell
Foley's Kidney Cure Promised To End Kidney Pain
A. H. Thornes of Buffalo reports kidney and bladder trouble for years with gravel passing. After using Foley's Kidney Care he saw brick-dust discharge end and pain vanish. He credits the remedy with saving him a thousand dollars in relief and renewed vigor.
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A. H. Thornes
Buffalo
Foley
A Unique Pleading and Odd Courtroom Anecdote
A Lawrence colored citizen sues for divorce with a long narrative from the defendant recounting an imagined courtship and seduction scene. The judge’s description blends natural imagery and literary flourish, followed by unrelated advertisements offering remedies for deafness and skin ailments.
Bent Murdock on Marriage
The El Dorado Republican notes that many marriages begin with love but diverge as individuals grow apart. It contrasts unhappy unions where partners outgrow each other with enduring, cooperative couples who support and strengthen one another. The piece suggests modern trends show fewer lasting, happy marriages.
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Repubican
Suburban Missouri Directory Additions List Missed Names
Supplemental Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directory items list residents and businesses with addresses across Kansas City districts. Names include Adams J Q, Anderson Benj, Barnhill C Fyed, Barry Bros Livery, Collins Katherine, Connelly La Elia, Darling Sarah, Divilbiss Louis R, Hunter S J, Falley S J, and many others with mass and street references. The piece ends with bogus medical lines about Burdock Blood Bitters and a wedding quip.
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Missouri & Kansas Telephone Directory
Adams
J. Q
Learnard Ave
Main
Anderson, Benj
Maine St
Barnhill
C. Fyed
Indiana
Barry Bros
New Hampshire
Maine
Berry, GW
Louisiana— Marine U
Hyers
Massachusetts Dr
New Hamp
Clinton Cemetery
Clinton
Collins
Katherine
A Collins
C. E
West Quincy
Connelly
la Elia
Darling
Sarah
Divilbiss
Louis R
Smerson
IL W
Ass't
Pharmacy
KK. U
Awers
Jerry
Mass
Experimental Lab
S. J. Hunter
Falley
S.J. Wall Paper & Carpet
Chira
Gallagher & Davis
N. H—Main
Gorrill
Will R
fleoop—Main
Gracber
G. A
Ohio
Gray
J. J
South Learnard Ave
J. A
Mellie
Will
W Main
Hinshaw
D. Z
Ces
Kirby
Daniel
McCreath
James
Tean
McCune
FP. S
Montgomery
Mosier
George
Linwood
Opera House
Pierson
August J. Ré
E. Quincy
Robinson
J. M
Bain St
Robinson Gymnasium
K. U
Rogers
D. B
Tenn
Smith
John W
Real Estate & Loans
Staggers
E. L
New Jersey
Stimpson
Fred E
Stenwein
Albert Agdland
Thompson
O. G
Perry
Alice H
West
F.C
White
Williama
Missouri
William C. E
Vermont
Lawrence City Council approves grade and pave alley plan
Lawrence Kansas May 27 1907 city clerk records a council resolution adopting alley improvement between Massachusetts New Hampshire Henry and Winthrop streets to be graded resurfaced with stove paving foundation cushion vitri fied back on edge grout filler and paid in one installment F D Brooks City Clerk Also mentions Bucklen Arnica Salve promising relief for piles and other minor wounds with local advertising notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence
Kansas
Bay
Massachusetts
New, Hampshire, Henry
Winthrop Streets
F. D. Brooks
Notice to Wheat Growers and Twine Plant Offer
Notice to wheat growers promotes a binding twine plant in Kansas offering cheaper twine priced about four cents below trusts and two cents beneath current rates. It notes bale limits under 190 pounds and delivery to Lawrence with optional order quantities and no commission. Also includes an obscure medical ad for Deans Regulats claiming easy bowel action and constipation relief.
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National Biscuit Company
Persis
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American Cement Company
Lawrence Man
Ikem
Alausnilied
Aimees
Cis
Duion Seldie
Murphy
L. H. Perkins
J. Q. A. Norton
J. Q Ady
Hall
J. Cheney & CQ
Toledo
Toe
Bent Murdock
Washington
Uae
Los Angeles
Ariosa
Neil Arcudiles
AMISA
Nancwest Morga
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Rew
U. S
LeRaysville
Barber & Son
Dean
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
California
Midland
H. Speers
Pass
Denver, Colorado
VIA
Union Pacific
Miay
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Intermediate
Ogdeb Balt Lake Grand Junction
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Oklahoma
Texas
Indian Territory
Wyoming
Massachusetts Street
Alexander
J. T. Shanklin
Bright
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