Kansan papers review wide world events and local notes
A Kansas newspaper column surveys global and national topics from railway and legal matters to political pardons and proposed civic projects. It notes Oklahoma potato crop delays, the Grand Army of the Republic idea in Colorado, and a Baldwin Locomotive branch discussion while referencing local water supply plans and rail safety debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Grand Army of the Republic
Sona
Sons of Veterans
Parsons
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Parpone
World tensions and local notices span frontier issues
Reports say Japanese advance toward Vladivostok stirs calls for armistice while peace talks proceed. President speaks at Clark College commencement. Fay Roosevelt makes speeches nationwide. Standard Oil delays Kansas operations to July 1, easing oil producers. Ex minister Bowen condemns dismissal, while rivals resign from Equitable. Port Arthur surrender questioned but deemed justifiable by commission. Harvest field lore and rail holds reflect Kansas seasonal toil. Massachusetts court targets compulsory labor unions. Illinois coal strike looms with a June 30 shutdown. Obituaries mark Lawrence’s old settlers Wilson Keheny, Mrs Darlow Baker, John A Dailey, and John S Sutlis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Wilson Keheny
Darlow W. Baker
John A. Dailey
John
Sutlis
Kansas
Lawrence ad highlights Dono's Kidney Pills claim
Local testimonials from Mrs. Helen M. Hogan of Lawrence Kansas praise Dono's Kidney Pills for relief from kidney pain bladder inflammation and frequent urination. The ad notes purchase at Dick Bros. drug store with price and distributor claims and urges readers to remember the Dean name, with additional references to Doan's products and Chamberlain's tablets and Doan's Ointment.
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Lawrence
Helen M. Hogan
Rhode Island Street
Kaness
Saya
Dono
Dick Bros
Fosters Millburn
Buffalo
United States
Dean
Motherly Love and Health Promises from Dr Pierce
A sentimental health note extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a uterine tonic and nervine for expectant mothers. It cites a Kentucky mother’s letter praising improved health and a $500 cure guarantee for female ailments, plus a promotion of medical adviser and text.
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Pierce
United States
Common Sense
London Quakes and Global Seismic Power
A collection of historic notices on earthquakes from London to Japan, noting vast subsidence and immense energy, with figures from the Gifu quake and Charlestown event. Includes crackpot quips and a testimonial extolling Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for dyspepsia.
Whiskers of Foreigners in Fashion Across Europe
A travelogue of facial hair trends: France favors the box beard, England the butterfly mustache, and Italy a single chin patch. notes on the box beard’s square shape and royal nods, plus a quirky Italian mole-like patch. It also mentions a South African plant mimic and medical notices about Cuban diarrhea and popular remedies. It highlights Chamberlain’s remedy and Foley’s Kidney Cure as advertised tonics.
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France
England
Chicago
Italy
South Africa
Jokes, hair, and cures in a scattered era tale
A fragmented newspaper slice recounts jokes about Indiana anti cigarette laws, a New Jersey woman owning a lock of George Washington's hair, and various medical remedies. It notes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Foley’s Honey and Tar cures for asthma, and Barber & Son druggists promoting Buckle Arnica Salve and Foley kidney cure. A court in Riverside awards Indian Hot Water $5 for forced hair cutting under a 1902 Indian bureau order, stirring ongoing controversy and looming damages in the tens of thousands.
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Minnie Jacobs
Houston
Texas
Chamberlain
Thomas
Riverside
Cal
Noyes
Hot Water
Indian Bureau
Jones
J. S. Spear
Star boarder is a biter in Harlem court
In Harlem police court Edigio Runbhitte faces felonious assault charges for biting widow Louise Rose and her star boarder Miki Foots. Magistrate Breen questions motive and sets $1,500 bond with a tale to tell at trial. Rose runs a boarding house at 184th Street and Fuhrman Avenue in Washington Heights.
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New York
Breen
Edigio Runbhitte
Harlem
Louise Rose
Miki Foots
Wild Strawberry Extract Invoked Amid Varying Tales
A mixed chunk includes a New York Times line about a bee stings and garden signs, a flirtatious exchange between Miss Dunleigh and Mr. Joliust, and an ad urging Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry to guard against summer illnesses. The prose shifts tone, mixing fiction, crime anecdote, and a patent remedy claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dunleigh
Mr. Joliust
Chicago Tribune
Divorce notice in Douglas County District Court
Isabel Hildebrand sues Garrison Hildebrand in the Douglas County District Court Kansas. You must answer by July 8, 1906, or the petition will be taken as true and a divorce judgment will be rendered. Mina P Dias is the attorney for the plaintiff.
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Tiras
Lawrences Daily Journ
Douglas County
Dare
Hildebrand
Isabel al * Batana
Garrison
Kansas
Garrison Hildebrand
Isabel Hildebrand
Dunglay County
Kau Bod
Dialond
Mina P Dias
Lawrence Daily Journal
State of Kansas
District Court of
Kan
EJ. Parker Way
Roy C. Muir
Minnis A. Bully
Charles Albritton
Macmie Albritton
Court Bence
Lawrance
Douglas
Kauss
Real Estas
Lot Na
New Jarney
Lawrence
Brata
Kanone
Roy C. Bulls
Minnie C. Bulls
A. D
Eacd
Kanana
NE Woodward
Sherif
Lindley
Country Runs Farm Worn-Out Soil Near Washington
The United States Department of Agriculture labors to restore worn soils at its Arlington farm across the Potomac from Washington. Using green manuring with rye and cow peas, the project aims to render insoluble plant food usable, improve humus content, and support experimental horticulture and plant breeding.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Arlington Farm
Potomas
Robert E. Lea
Potomac
Arlington
Remarkable Gem Find and Patent Remedy Prompt Publicity
An 81,000,000 gem find in Pretoria is touted as the largest diamond ever discovered, weighing over 4,000 carats and worth about $1,000,000, causing excitement. The ad-like text also extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as the best medicine for numerous ailments, claims 50 years of public use, and urges trials. A quip about a speech by an Irish barrister in a court over a cow killed by a train is included, followed by testimonials about Electric Bitters from Hoffman of Harper, Washington, praising cures for stomach and liver trouble. Barber & Bon advertise the product line with guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Hoffman
Harper, Waeh
Assat Electric
Bouss
Ander
Barber & Bom
For Rent Seven Room Frame House on Tennessee Street
Seven room frame house modern except furnace at 1315 Tennessee street for rent. Russell Sparkes Coal Co. For Rent five good rooms suitable for housekeeping over my office rent to responsible people reference required of strangers A L Selig
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Tennessee Street
Russell Sparkes Coal Co
A. L. Selig
Henry Street
Phillipe
New Hampshire Street
North Lawrence
New York Street
It & T
L. O. Melatire
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Ean
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Deadwood
South Dakota
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Snock
Kansas City
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Oregon
Philadelphia
Hoch
State Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Tomates
Oklahoma
Twentieth Century Limited
Garreld
Morton
Santa Fe
Buasia
Vladivostok
Clark College
Fay Roosevelt
Standard OH Company
Bowen
Alexander and
Hyde
The
Equitable
Mr. Morton
Tussia
Port Arthur
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Ilinois
Brown
Weir
Milwaukee Sentinel
Dr. King
Quare Satood
Monroe
Hrookield
Rotlimare
C.D. Moore
Baptist Church
Harpersville
Barber & Son's
London
Japan
Gifu
Charlestown
St. James Gazette
Mrs. Youngbride
Mr. Youngbride
Iarling
Lindsay
Fort William
Ontario
Canada
Foley
Bright
Barber & Gon's
Indiana
Senate
House
William McGarrett
Harrison, N. J
George Washington
J. T. Barber
Irwinville
Barber
Adolph Bnesing
Weas Third Bt
Davenport
Iowa
Fepartal
Harry Colson
Masonville
Barber & Sop's
W. L. Yancy
Padaoab
Kentucky
Berber & Son's
Castoria
Star Boarder
Beek, Lam
Slitroggiote
Central Park
Matehattan
Attest Adaline
Hornor Pitts
Chichester
Mea
COLUM
T. HK. Griesa
Ark
Santa Fe Hotel
Lawrence, Kansas
Wil Wood
Bradfiakt Regulator Oo
Atlanta
Dessore
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Tacoma
Seattle
Setlnes
Zunt
George O. Bailey
Homeseekers
Missouri
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J. 0. Lovrien
Asa’t General Passenger Agedt
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Loate, Mo
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Beat Bai Campieg
Ccolorado Midland Railway
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Leadville
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