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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
3
Lawrence area merchants suffer daily losses from faulty accounting with double labor, frequent copying errors, and delayed bills. The Journal offers Sieber Trussell loose leaf ledgers and transfer binders, inviting calls to review samples without obligation, and quotes on loose leaf sheets and system prices.
Laws enacted include anti fraternity measures allowing school boards to expel students for secret society membership and a repeal of capital punishment. The red gas label law and a 250 license for patent medicine vendors arise, while burglar equipment restrictions tightly regulate explosive materials. A ban on entering or loitering on private property without permission targets hunters and picnickers. Cities may levy up to 1 mill for street lighting and a fertilizer inspection act is in effect.
C S Woolever praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles and general sores. Drug store price listed. Also notice to wheat growers promoting a Binding Twine Plant in Lawrence Kansas with ordering deadline June 15 and delivery details.
A patient describes severe rheumatic pain from exposure as a blacksmith. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring strength, curing the blood weakness, and ending joint pain. The pills are sold by pharmacists or mailed, six boxes for $2.50 from Schenectady NY.
A promising Lawrence student Miss Maude Mao travels to New York to pursue further study. Miss Morrison, now teaching in Mexico, has trained the diligent student, who has shown steady progress and earned recognition. Enduring hard work, Miss Morrison’s effort highlights the talent attracting university attention.
In Mound City Mrs E D Clapp reports her son nearly died from throat trouble and coughing until Dr King’s New Discovery cured him. Barber & Son offer it 50c and 1.00 with free trial. Also advertised Burdock Blood Bitters claim to purify blood and restore health.
A group including Chas Baker Abel Chas Decker and Ehner travel north for fishing. Decker pulls a bullhead with antlers from the pool then loses it as it dives back. Elmer Goepfert then hauls a large carp onto the bank, only for it to slip away again. A couple of snakes also appear in the scene.
A report recalls Joseph L. Bristow's youth in the county and his Baker University days. It notes his 21st birthday, early election as district court clerk of Thong County, and rapid ascent to national prominence as a reformist figure admired by many across the United States.
A mild, easy action of the bowels is achieved with a single dose of Duan's Reg miets. The treatment cures habitual constipation. Priced at 25 cents. Ask your druggist for them.
Willow Springs notes a social gathering with many locals attending. Names include Churchbaugh Dan Peakly Walter Deay Clifford Deay Jess Flury Wing Dostma Christen Flory Kiniree Bowlen Flora Wends Fay Florester Pearl Pence Malle Pence Dove Frank De Carl Ruth tock Martha Jary G Shuler Alice Shuler Virgil Flory and others.
A garbled report discusses a mail order operation once run by Mr. Panes in Tonganoexie now connected to W. T. Kemper of Kar. Unclear lines question whether Kemper will proceed with mail order and admissions about access or ownership.
A heavy rain last night improved field conditions and kept most crops healthy. Strawberries lagged but are not collapsing, while the rest of the harvest remains on track.
The Masons have adopted resolutions to defend the memory of their late brother Lucius H. Perkins. They condemn the evil minded persons who attacked his character and vow to bring to account those responsible, expressing horror at the dastardly act and unity across the state in indignation.
A sun set funeral for L H Perkins was held at the Congregational church after a delay for an artifact from California. Lawrence and Topeka mourners, Masons and friends attended. Rev W W Bolt delivered a talk like sermon while Misses Riggs sang. The coffin lay in Davenport form as flags and a modest decor adorned the church and grave.
Lawrence friends celebrate Lieut Adna G Clark being appointed captain, noting his hard work from boyhood, rapid rise, and plan to continue advancing. The piece praises his character, discipline, and future in the army, while mentioning his wife and calm, steady life.
Deafness cannot be cured by local applications. Cure requires constitutional remedies. Inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes deafness. inflammation from catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with a $100 payoff for cure failures. Circulars free. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Gertrude Gray was arrested in Sioux City last Tuesday after fleeing court and resisting a return with a requisition. Charged with robbing a white man named Gorman, she faced preliminary hearing and was bound over to the district court. Bond was set and officers have kept her in custody awaiting requisition papers from Gov. Much, delaying her return to town until early next week.
Chancellor Frank Strong thanks Lawrence business men for decorating stores for commencement. He notes the town was in fine shape and holiday attire was becoming and may be reused. He urges broader decorating next year and sends a letter dated June 6, 1907.
The Woodmen of the World plan a monument unveiling next Sunday at the Topeka cemetery honoring Wm. TE Ream who died last September. About eighty Lawrence members will attend with a company of boys under 12. Supper will be served at Woodmen hall after the ceremony and P. H. Coney will be the principal speaker with Miss Cora Lanham reciting.
A garbled note references the Nesous Food Law No 2041 and a change fled at Washing. The readable fragments imply a legal or regulatory topic, with entities Nesous Gusreates and Washing appearing in unclear context. No clear event, date, or full names are established.
Dlana Anderson spends the week at Kansa Bar with her daughters. Missed at Mrs. Piper’s Tuesday. Yeoman family on old friend Khita from Chicago trip. Lincoln Nina Ruby and Holloway with Cresspnan Stella Ada Wednesday evening. Wilfred Martin returns from hospital knee treatment. Glearman back from Gardner Ottawa trip. sister-in-law Cleayman of Ottawa visits. Ewing returns from Topeka. Teasant Hour Club met at Lehnsteins with recitations by Bigsby Cressman Selurlein and Siler. Tapping to entertain in June. Brackett to farm with Ames Wilson living there December. Edgar Wilson spends summer with parents.
Abraham Brown of Winterton Nebraska recalls five doctors misdiagnosing his ailment as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and liver and stomach problems before his wife urged Electric Bitters. One bottle cured him though five doctors failed. Barber & Son sell the remedy for 50 cents guaranteed to cure blood poison and stomach kidney disease. Dean's Ointment promises instant itch relief and cures for various skin conditions and is sold at drug stores.
The Perry Mirror surveyed citizens about removing the county seat and found broad opposition to moving it from Oska Idosa. Most respondents prefer annexation to Douglas County, expressing support for the change as a positive development.
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