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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1909
Page
2
A 1909 Lawrence Journal page fragment covers legal notices, editorial snippets, book critiques, and local commentary. It mentions the Journal's history, a professor’s illness, Independence and rock road debates, and a city council adjournment, with ads for jewelry repair and singing lessons at Kansas University.
The text argues that taxes must rise yet the public purse remains open and money flows in and out. It urges a new revenue source and strict economy in public affairs to cover growing costs, suggesting expenses be reduced while increased property values support necessary spending.
Francis Means, a one armed young colored man, challenged three officers near Dick's drug store then fled through the street. Deputy Woods tracked him to Poehler's warehouse and captured him. He is jailed and now described as violently insane, threatening to kill. Means has been acting erratically and has been seen near street corners. his arm was amputated in a past accident. Separately, Harry Green resigns from the Ber store to join Peckham Clothing Co. after July 1.
Wm Wiedemann suffered severe hand injuries while tending an ice crushing machine behind his parlors in the 800 block Saturday night A large ice chunk jammed the crusher as he used tongs to intervene The tongs snapped The severed finger was sewn by Dr Keith and may regrow but amputation is likely The accident left him able to run the store the next day with medical care noted also runs ads and notices in the same issue
Mrs Belle Varvet Price and husband Claud transfer Lots 12 and 23 in Block 1% in Babcocks enlarged addition to Mt Clemens Mich to Henry Bowman for 1300 dollars. Mt Clemens Mineral Springs promotes health waters, attractive scenery and accommodations under F R Eastman Chamber of Commerce who will mail a descriptive book to inquirers.
The notice advertises a furniture store in Kansas offering new and second hand items. It references political reform under Theodore Roosevelt and La Follette, praising progressives and urging inspection of the showroom for convincing evidence of value. The piece blends sales copy with political commentary about public service and economy.
A Boston issued book review praises A Gentleman of Quality by Frederick Van Resseeler Roy as a clean, engaging mystery with a twist of mistaken identity. The plot centers on a vanished London lord and John Ashton who may be his twin. discovery reveals Ashton as the sidelong heir rather than the killer.
Advert shows claims for DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills as best for kidney and bladder ailments causing backache and rheumatism, with a free trial offer by mail. It touts women’s health and beauty, praising Electric Bitters as a remedy for constipation kidney eruptions and a wretched complexion, and notes availability at Barber &.
Frank Fairchild returned last Friday from a trip to northern Trinois and southern Wisconsin with twenty two Holsteins from the Elgin district. He notes the dairy opportunities are greater in Kansas City than in the Chic PeQuene region and visited farms and barns including Wo. Hoard near Madison. He also mentions alfalfa hay losses and a hay tether method used by M Harris to save crops, hoping reseeding raises net profits.
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the perfect remedy for cuts corns burns bruises and sores. It promises infallible relief for piles and lists many conditions including eczema salt rheum sore eyes and chapped hands. Available for 25 cents at Barber & Son.
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