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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
2
The brief column surveys global and national affairs from September peace terms Russia Japan to U S leadership, plus domestic notes on agitations for reform, censorship, and the beef trust. It mentions Aggie Myers, Roosevelt, Rojestvevsky, Geronimo, and rail travel advances, with local satire on Topeka politics and Kansas rivers.
The text notes rapid Teform signals in Philadelphia with church raffles banned, Manchuria army motions, and limited serious war talk. It cites Mayor Weaver pushing resignations of crooked officials, Washburn College’s anniversary and rising prominence, a cautious Topeka liquor ordinance stance, and a chaotic Oklahoma land jubilee with scarce water or food. It also mentions British naval allocations, praise for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, and generic health claims.
A fragmented instructional passage on thorough household cleaning routines. It describes daily task organization, window cleaning, using water and leather for tools, washing chairs and feathers, staining and plaster work, and general care of household surfaces and items. It mentions methods, tools, and sequence but is garbled and difficult to fully parse.
A collage of home cures and patent medicines appears, including Pires Phyerdtane for joints and skin, resin repairs for knives, a sore throat lemon sugar syrup, and ostarrh reference. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Foley's Kidney Cure are praised with testimonials, mentioning JL Yancy of Paducah and Barber & Son's endorsement.
A muddled excerpt offers kitchen tips for a spring breakfast faded with misspellings and odd phrases. It mentions peppered tomato dishes with butter and eggs, a method to test diamond authenticity using pencil dots, and a crude violet perfume recipe with alcohol and violets, then hints at aging the mixture.
A series of household remedies covers whitening linen with buttermilk, removing smoke stains with soda water, setting fabric color with ox gall, and making a grease remover from ammonia soap and salt peter. It also suggests egg and salt paste for sprains, softening rubber rings in ammonia solution, and cautions about muslins turning yellow. It ends with notes on gray Mission furniture and affordable, tasteful wood tones for Okt area homes.
Advertisements claim Foley's Kidney Cure can cure Bright's disease and diabetes, promising rapid relief. Testimonials praise the product from customers like Marlon Lee of Dunresth and note availability at Barber & Son’s in Barborne, with journal office signs advertising the remedy.
Advertises Dosas Ointment as a universal cure for itching and skin troubles. Claims safety and effectiveness for rich and poor, old and young, presenting a strong, personal assurance of relief.
A collection of old fashioned dessert recipes. Orange pudding variations use orange juice and rind with sponge cake and custard, topped with whipped cream or meringue. Additional recipes include snowflake pudding with custard and coconut, coconut breadcrumbs pudding, vanilla sauce, and foamy sauce from Country Gentleman, detailing ingredients and basic steps.
A collection of Victorian era culinary notes features a cold asparagus salad and beurre blanc style sauce, plus an asparagus and lentil preparation with onion and herbs. Also described are an ornamental blancmange dessert served in eggshells with candied lemon peel nest and lemon jelly garnish.
A collage of dated cottage items includes wild flowers from the woods, carrot color and flavor soup notes, and a testimonial to Foley's Honey and Tar curing asthma after twelve years. It also mentions the biennial Epworth League and G A B encampment in Denver and urges readers to request trip information from H Speers, Colorado Midland By., Denver.
In northern Australia herds of buffalo are hunted and killed in large numbers mirroring the American plains era. An Australian hunter recalls close encounters and horn injuries, while riders and horses show skill in pursuing the game. An aside promotes Foley's Kidney Cure and a travel pitch for Union Pacific tourist sleepers as a cost-saving method to California.
Old telephone directory listing printed names and addresses for new subscribers including several schools and individuals. The page lists names such as Warren, Ky Main 272 Davis Geo L, New York school 12 NY Main 286 O Conn er Geo b35 KI at White 7055 Ott F W 6mi east Red 752, Pinckney school 410 w Fink Red 696, Porter GE 1216 Delaware White 752, Quincey school 1L w Quincy Red 5401, Rothwell GW 147 Bridge Main 721, and many others with street addresses. An advertisement by Bul Lama & Hreckman promotes Perris tid glover products.
At a June meeting the Lawrence Kansas City Council adopted a resolution to grade pave and curb Henry Street from the center of the alley west of Vermont to the east line of missingppl street and to pave the alley west of Vermont intersecting Henry Street with curb gutter brick and sand foundation. Assessments for the work to be paid in ten annual installments.
A discussion on evening bloomers their purpose and the strong evening scent. Notes on varieties like evening primrose and white flowers. Guidance on planting backyards for late blooms and enjoyment, with a brief promotion of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Lost on yesterday afternoon between 447 Rhode Island street and Dr. Simmons office a white satin belt. Finder please return to stamp window at the post office. Also found watch with a charm, owner can get by describing the property and paying for this ad. contact W. Brookelaby 15 East Hancock or Dave Horkmans 431 Kentucky street with details.
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