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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
3
Perry Mirror notes a Perry widower who supports city sidewalk improvements. While bowing to a passing young woman he slipped on a broken board and toppled into a ditch, causing him great embarrassment and a humorous scene on the public path.
Debate rages as doctors dispute who should determine medical guidance with conflicting statements cited from Dr. Wiley of Washington and claims about Coca Cola containing cocaine, reflecting ongoing public health controversy.
Lyons Commercial Club wires the Journal that Rice County farmers need 350 harvest hands immediately. Vast wheat fields ready for harvest meet a shortage as many men have not arrived, blamed on misrepresentations about the county crop.
Abraham Brown of Winterton says doctors misdiagnosed him with heart disease and kidney trouble, with experts giving conflicting opinions about his condition, leading to confusion over his illness and treatment.
Miss F Elizabeth Herrington returns to Lawrence after three years teaching art at Campbell College to spend a year at home. Mrs C Ochning Mrs Lothelz and Miss Lothelz travel to Endora. J H Cook from Topeka. Wagstaff returns from Powell on county fair business. Al Gifford issued invitations for a bridge party honoring Mrs James Searles and Mrs Charles Quinn of Kansas City. Dunkel and Denkel, M Robinson Henry Winegardner and R C Manley travel to Kansas City to bring back the dunkel brewing car.
A misfiring White Elephant Party hosted by a Preston society figure ended in a scandal as nineteen women confronted their husbands over a questionable plan. Guests were to exchange unused items, but the scheme unraveled amid rumors of deceit and social strain.
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous breakdowns and blood purification. It cites a Rochester woman’s relief from shock and insomnia after using the pills and claims broader benefits for rheumatic pain and neuralgia, with prices for single and six-box purchases from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady, NY.
An outline of the circus industry notes that most major circuses have joined a “Circus Trust” to suppress competition and reduce expenses through elaborate parades. The John Robinson Shows remain outside the alliance and plan new attractions for their July appearance, likely drawing strong patronage with both day and night performances.
The piece notes the Jefferson county seat dispute fading after clashes of petitions and counter petitions. It mentions the Eudora News familiar with ads urging women to hire German girls, credited to Eudora as a German settlement where such workers are valued.
The harvest is underway with ideal weather and good ground conditions. The crop is solid though not as large as some years, and the grain quality is praised. Some farmers will thresh next week and harvesting continues through the week. Will Holloway struggles to find a game but is famed for past speed and now believes he can beat anyone in Kansas.
A Texas court ruling declares telephone marriages illegal, prompting discussion on how other forms of remote unions might be challenged. The remark suggests public debate and potential opinions on recognition and legitimacy of nontraditional marriages.
A scanned business directory lists Barker & Means, attorneys. H Menger and Q A Norton, attorneys. Joseph E. Rigge, attorney examiner of titles and fire insurance writer. Dr C J Simmons with medical practice and house calls. Donnelly Bros livery stable. W M Sinclair real estate loans and abstract company. Mack and Sharp ridges house livery and stable services. Phone numbers and addresses included for Lawrence Kansas area.
Prof Hubach and several pupils performed a song recital at the new Friends church last night. The crowd enjoyed a rare entertainment with two selections by Prof Hubach and notable effort from class members. Assistants included Mrs W Cy Simons Miss Kare Miss Hazel L trade Russ and Miss Mande Couke.
In Mound City Mrs. E D Clapp reports her son nearly died from lung and throat trouble before Dr King s New Discovery was given. The medicine, claimed to cure exhausting coughing fits, is described as great for coughs and colds throat and lung troubles. Available from Barber Son druggists at 50c and 1.00 trial bottle offered.
The town will celebrate with a daytime drive-in park event followed by evening fireworks. A local committee canvassed for funds yesterday and received general support. The ad notes a testimonial for Dean's Regulats aiding constipation.
Gen Metcalf among directors of Kansag Strenolith company formed at To qwka. The firm claims to convert sand and soil into stone using a process that could reuse dirt removed from excavations. It plans to mine dirt from active building sites to supply its plant.
The new potatoes are in the market and promise an unusually large crop. Early fears proved unfounded as the crop has come out better than expected. The first sales were made yesterday by W A Pine. The potato district around Lawrence spans about ten miles wide, stretching to Topeka and Kansas City. Much of the belt yields about 200 bushels per acre and supplies the region, shipping mainly to northern states Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Nebraska. Local buyers and sellers express genuine satisfaction with the harvest.
English Lutheran church meetings in Milwaukee consider separating from German Lutherans. Report favors establishing a centralized seminary with common minister education, likely at a central site such as Pittsburgh. Discussion covers education, religious instruction, and national organization of the Lutherans across the two groups.
A devastating blaze at a Chinese theater in Victoria kills about 500 people and destroys the building after an explosion and petroleum fuel ignition. The origin is suspected to be a hidden floor explosive, and many actors perish as flames spread rapidly through the structure.
An old time ad fragment touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for languor headaches and stomach distress. It claims to aid digestion and purify the blood, while mentioning a mock local scene and a city clerk signature as part of the scant readable text.
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