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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
3
An old medical column explains typhoid germs multiply in water and can cause widespread disease. It notes pneumonia deaths in a city and promotes tonics and pills from Dr. Pierce as a cure, advising sound beds and healthy liver function.
An old railroad timetable lists several Santa Fe routes including Kansas City and Chicago Expresses, the Calif ornia Limited, and other daily or limited services. It notes passenger trains to Kansas City, Chicago, and other hubs with varying schedules and frequencies, along with special day limited runs and express notes.
The document records district court actions and notices, including references to Polly Jour Pubilics, justice court proceedings, and public notices about paid wash day payments. It mentions tax or lease details, attorney names, and the expectation of forthcoming rulings. It also contains unrelated notices about Colorado Midland railways and a steel engraving offer.
The Alice a 45 foot Boston sloop built for Thomas Appleton crossed the Atlantic in 1851 while keeping the same main gear. The voyage 19 days eight hours and 60 minutes beat the America’s 1851 time. Capt Clark Charles Longfellow Henry Stanfield and crew sailed from Nantasket to the Needles then Cowes. The yacht was admired by British yachtsmen and later returned to the United States.
A new historical book from a congress endorsed group presents the Declaration of Independence history with biographies and portraits of the signers. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters advertised as a cure for stomach liver bowels kidneys and related ailments with claims of broad health benefits and many cures.
For Rent and For Sale notices appear in the paper with mixed phrases about banners and boards. The readable fragments reference selling or renting signs and generic advertisement terms without specific details or listings.
Lawrence readers hear testimonials on Dawn’s Eidosys Pills, claiming backache relief and improved kidney function. A Norwich-area tradesman cites personal benefit and endorses the brand, urging others to buy from Foster-Milburn agents. Also discussed is London’s proposed pneumatic tube parcel delivery system and its potential impact on future home shopping and postal efficiency.
A granite punch bowl once used on a schooner became Pickering Square’s water trough after Capt. Charles Sanford had it hauled ashore. A ceremonial christening aboard the vessel preceded its transfer and long service, before finally being installed in the square for horses and passersby.
A humorous New York Herald piece describes a histologist examining tea remnants under a microscope. The tyro misreads slides, while the scientist identifies a mix of desiccated insects and plant fibers. The dialogue touches on tea origins and a Welsh dish as well as testimony about Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
A fragmentary evidence reel touches on a mailed manuscript and a self addressed postcard loss. It mentions U.S. soldiers in Cuba, a claim of illness and a remedy promise for Cuban diarrhea, and advertising for Midland railway ticket routes and Burdock Blood Bitters. The piece reads like a collage of letters, diaries, and generic notices.
A family reef story from the Arizona Republic describes a carp grown from a single minnows in a drying desert pond near Van Kirk ranch. The tale is followed by an unordered testimonial from Mr. J T Barber of Irwinville Ga praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as one of the best medicines he has seen.
Longstanding coach routes revived as New York drivers staged exchanges at a Flushing tavern on L.I. near Bemont Park. The site once hosted a major 19th century staging post guiding travel from Flushing to New York and Brooklyn, reviving memories of early stage lines and travel customs.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Becklen's Arnica Salve for cuts and injuries. Mentions Harry Colson of Maronville Texas praising its healing claim in a testimonial style note. The garbled text references barbering and druggists but lacks full context or clear dates. Potentially a pharmaceutical advertisement from a historical issue.
Rural telephone service rates outlined by Missouri and Kansas Telephone. Monthly charges built into city contracts with annual advance payments. If you live in the country without a telephone, you would struggle to afford service under these terms. L. E. B. Mason, manager, is referenced as the contact.
The ad proclaims Chamberlains Pato Balm as especially valuable for three common ailments. It claims prompt application saves time and money and urges purchase from all druggists.
Frisco System and Southern Railway announce Pullman sleepers on the Kansas City to Jacksonville Florida run. Sleeper cars join the Southern Limited schedule with a 0:90 p.m. departure from Kansas City, featuring a modern cafe and observation car. Berth reservations are available through Frisco representatives and connections.
The article argues that only the best travelers ride Union Pacific trains to the Pacific Coast. It claims travel costs are lower when using UP, suggesting a frugal, sensible approach and inviting readers to inquire with a UP agent.
The Wabash advertises its rail network as the shortest, fastest option for summer trips to St Louis Detroit Toledo Finnsburg Buffalo and through service to New York and Boston. It urges travelers to consult local ticket agents for tickets on the Wabash system.
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