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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
3
A 1998 Ridgway devotional discusses Jesus directing work, breakfast with the disciples, Peter’s homecoming, and the call to follow Christ. The piece urges reliance on God over self and contrasts successful ventures guided by Jesus with sinful, unled endeavors.
Recommend Dr King s New Life Pills for biliousness and headaches. Advert reveals Kodol for Dyspepsia as a stomach remedy sold by Barber & Son. Also features discussions on child loving teachers and social morals with a farmer and school note tone.
In Grant township residents defend land as a man near the North Lawrence fill seeks to incite them to tear down embankments. He claims breaking the embankment would lower water levels and endanger homes, but his urging remains unsupported by others.
A letter from Arkansas City responds to editorials on University of Kansas students and city behavior. The writer argues Kansas men are well behaved, disputes claims of debauchery, defends university ties, and urges balanced view of campus life amid local prejudice toward higher education.
Water was restored last night after the plant paused for repairs. Citizens praised the water company as river water filled muddy pipes and basins overflowed, but fire protection and sanitary attention remained in effect while clear water work continued.
The obituary notes Mrs. Mary Ac Baker Carter born in Yorkshire now living in Lawrence Kansas died after a life of Christian faith and family devotion. It recalls schooling at Genesee College and ties to Bishop Bowler, a Maryland marriage to Alausen Bo Cornell, and moves from McPherson to Lawrence where she spent her later years.
Dan A Matthews praises Bible chairs and the YMCA for guiding state students toward noble conduct. He notes student bodies and professors rallying to improve the community and cites Lane and Robingon followers aiding town cleanup as the local “student to the front” effort.
June 8 transfer of warranty deed from E. d. Parker and wife of Lawrence to Lucy Lovejoy. quit claim from Louisa Legler et al in Johnson County to Geo E Miller for 2400 dollars. includes Ws and the W 20 acres of the Ely of SW of 16 13 21. Heirs of Daniel Miller and wife, deceased, are parties.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy and asserts it cured consumption in early stages. Barber & Son note their awareness of the product and customer satisfaction.
The article reports heavy rain disrupting harvest plans as wheat fields were just starting. Farmers differ on crop prospects with some predicting fair yields and others expecting less than half a crop due to partially filled heads and two-grain pods. If rain continues, cradling may be required, a method unused locally since 1876 when mud blocked self-rakes.
The city notes repeated cloudburst rumors from the west, yet none have proven accurate. By contrast, the river's level remains unchanged and no flood is observed. The column ends with an odd endorsement, mentioning Dean's Ointment as a remedy.
Etta Lowry may avoid prosecution for shooting Delahunty as witnesses are scattered and officials signal no charges. Delahunty remains on crutches, while the case has been postponed repeatedly amid uncertainty. Also mentions Kodol digestion remedy sold by C. P. Barber & Son.
A. H Thurnes of Buffalo coal operator credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing years of kidney and bladder trouble. He reports passing gravel and stones with excruciating pain before relief began after using the medicine and now feels like a new man, saying it has done him $1,000 worth of good.
A mix of health ads and notices discusses Burdock Bluat Bitters for digestion, Dr. Thomas Electric Oil for pain, and DeWitt's Kidney Fills. It also recounts diploma mishaps at a state university graduation, flood damages to Gus Brune and Jack Parnell, and a testimonial praising Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and lung disease.
George A. Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co reports long kidney trouble studiing twelve years with no relief from doctors. After half a bottle relief began and four bottles cured him. He describes frequent urination and brick dust sediment before using Foley's Kidney Cure and credits it with saving his life. Barber & Son.
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