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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
3
The Hood victims on the North Law rence floodplain adapt to displacement with optimism. Children, including those who moved to the south side, become local heroes while families settle, share stories, and cope through humor amid repeated inundations.
A testimonial claims a thousand dollars' worth of good from Foley's Kidney Cure. The user reports rapid relief from kidney and bladder pain after starting treatment and describes feeling like a new man. Barber & Son advertise the remedy with the strong claim of curing various kidney ailments.
In a quiet art studio a student teeters between focus and a prank as a phone rings and a girl abandons her apron to fix her hair while rushing to answer. Laughter erupts from classmates who think they’ve played a joke on her.
Early 20th century style health pitch promoting Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for stagnation of liver and bowels, headache, biliousness, and jaundice. Claims they purify without grinding or griping and are sold at Barser & Son’s drug store for 25 cents.
The June bride is the focal point of society and wedding fashion. Dressmakers report many gowns in fashionable satin, sheer fabrics and lace. brides consider plain or dotted Swiss, linen, and delicate materials. E G Soxman Co. advertises cigars and tobacco among wedding goods.
A housewife outlines a frugal menu using popcorn to feed a family of four on limited funds. She suggests serving corn plain for dinner, grinding kernels for breakfast, and making crackerjack from leftovers, claiming it preserves sustenance and may even fund luxury purchases.
A vintage wedding fashion note touts simple gowns that flatter the stomach and liver, avoiding irritation. It highlights a princess frill dress style and mentions Orino Lazative Fruit Syrup as a popular aid amid the vogue for smart, understated bridal attire.
Alfred and Mrs Lawrence of Lawrence Kansas endorse Doan's Kidney Pills. They claim relief from backache and kidney related ailments after using the medicine bought at Dick Bros drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes as U.S. sole agents. Price 50 cents.
A damaged excerpt discusses perceived female temperaments at a tote fair. It surveys petty social grafts among women including borrowing books and money, avoiding church duties, and flirting with expensive purchases while claiming to pay later. It notes petty social risk from girls who exploit friends for small favors and a general critique of social behavior.
A Charleston shopper notes Halifax shops use a different pricing system with discounts arsing at every turn, prompting confusion over percent off and final prices. The tale recalls vivid examples of mispriced items, mistaken discounts, and the charm of local salespersons in a bustling store scene.
A Boston Transcript reader notes John Adams served as vice president twice before becoming president. The text explains the 12th Amendment of 1804 changed the system, since electors previously chose two presidential candidates and the vice president was not separate. George Clinton is cited as the first vice president under the system then in use.
Olson Eros announces relocation to the owners’ newly purchased building at 946 Mass Street and promotes Ellis Cash Grocery with a wide selection. The ad highlights lawn mowers washing machines refrigerators tin work and offers contact via phone. C El Setlerberg at 510 Mass Street is listed.
The Journal reports it answered thousands of telephone calls over several days, providing authentic news and aligning with Associated Press reports. Readers praised rapid, accurate information as journalists worked to relay updates, with staff displaying dedication to deliver protection efforts and timely coverage.
Assessor Moore reports the Whe county property valuation at over thirty five million dollars. County Clerk Verns notes the total amount will reach thirty five million, with the assessor citing a large assessed value across the property.
A fragmented report notes Bahlyin seeks a waterworks system amid upcoming city election. It highlights Baldwin’s desire for municipal water and sewer services, ironed out by a move from private water ownership toward public works. The piece mentions electric lights and seven other civic needs as context for the water plan.
Contracts let for a brick and wellimble project on Seth Forrester avenue. Weary Tires to build the house, Stevens old Anders sen handle carpentry. Brick work awarded to McAttee and Vassmere. Mr. Uire from Douglas county visits Albquerque. he is son in law of Mr. and Mrs. A. L Elis.
Remarkable absence of disorder during the trwd as extra police were few yet the event passed quietly. Citizens credit Lawrence for maintaining order amid unusual crowd control and limited force.
Try a Journal want. Attend the forthcoming week long display of Quick Meal Gas Ranges at Herman Broeker's. Free premium with every Tange purchased this week plus lunch all day.
In summer cut out hot gas lights that act like a small furnace. Use Electric Lights the brightest, safest, coolest, cleanest, healthiest and handiest option for a modern house.
Headquarters for developing and finishing Ko daks and cameras to rent. Lawrence Studio at 734 Mass St Union. Pacific Tea Co closes store for summer but deliveries continue citywide. Cement sidewalks floors and foundations offered with new designs. Lawn vases and indestructible yard ornaments. Free plans and specifications. Lawrence Granitord Manufacturing Co office at Lawrence National Bank. Phones: B Bell 29 and Home 1302.
A compact feature introduces a new line of everyday wear emphasizing versatile styling. It showcases accessible pieces designed for mix and match, with a focus on comfort and modern silhouettes. The article notes retailer partnerships and timing for upcoming collections.
An OCR fragment promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney trouble claiming it prevents heart disease and other fatal outcomes. It touts a “pleasant to take” potion priced at fifty cents and urges readers to write Dr. Ril tion in Binghamton New York for more details and free bottle information.
An unattributed diary style描 description depicts a crowded dance event with flirtations and social interactions. The narrator observes conversations, attire, and evolving relationships as attendees, including Ethel and May, mingle. The piece captures the energy of a lively ballroom scene and the performers’ reactions to the Merry Widow performance.
A New Hampshire man named Everett of Penacook keeps a cannon ball he says was fired by the British during colonial times. He treasures it as a rare memento, claiming it was recovered from Mystic River near a redoubt, with the weapon supposedly linked to historic defenses and wartime events.
Moris, of Skippers Virginia, recounts a frightening spring 1908 illness with a severe cough and fear of consumption. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with rapid relief after two and a half bottles. Sold with guarantee at Barber Son s drug store. 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Government grants once reduced by a railroad divide are restored after a long process. Congress authorizes reclaiming 7 682 acres for the Kansas Agricultural College from lands not yet utilized by the state owned mill company, with regents to select the land.
A Lisbon reader names A Sherman of Lawrence Co who suffered years with kidney disease. After twelve years of futile treatment he reports relief from a half bottle and total cure after four bottles. He describes frequent urination brick dust sediment and slimy matter prior to use. He warns without Foley's Kidney Cure he might have died.
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