Kansas Free State Press and Town Growth 1855 56
A retrospective on the Kansas Free State newspaper era notes the publication's early 1855 launch, its stance against slavery, and the 1856 retirement of Josiah Miller. It catalogs town prospects, a two-mile riverfront site, and the Lawrence Price Current price list with varied groceries and supplies.
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Kansas Free Press
Kansas
Lawrence
Gland
New
Messrs. Chapman
Babcock
Torture Victims Seek Relief From Skin Disease
Advertises “S. S.” as a blood remedy for various skin disorders with claims of prompt and lasting relief. Mentions contact to Chief Medical Aide for advice and references Swift Creek route in Georgia.
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S. S
Mical
Wheat yields eyed and roads eyed for oil in Lawrence
In Lawrence district notes report wheat near Clinton yielding up to thirty bushels per acre per W J Cummings. County Commissioner Allison Andrews suggests oiling county roads as Baldwin success prompts consideration. Sanitary engineer Catal C A Haskins named state health board appointee at Topeka meeting.
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Clinton
W. J. Cummings
Baldwin
Allison Andrews
Eygi tenons promise relief for women with ailments
A damaged ad claims Eygi tenons cure a range of female troubles and urges readers to try the medicine. It presents a testimonial tone and specific guidance, referencing a Thomas NY address and Fall Street. It emphasizes women seeking relief from mental and bodily discomfort.
Baldwin area notices and church events list
Mrs H K Ebright and daughter Elizabeth travel to Hopkins Missouri for about a month with her brother W L Moorhead. G W Liston plans to depart for the East to work at the New York Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital. Mrs Walker and children visit Kansas City while he serves in government. Minister Institute rooms priced 1.50 per person weekly or 3.00 per room for July 28 to August 16, call Miss Ruby Cundiff to rent. Mr Congdon of Garnett visits Baldwin. Dr G M Liston and family drive to Osawatomie then Colorado, Virdon Liston accompanies them home. he heads to New York. Miss Roberta LaBrant helps at Morgan Gardner's Store. Missionary conference set for Estes Park July 11-20. see church vestibule bulletin for details. Pastor Dr Hargett sermon Sunday praised the soul transformation by Christ. choir performed a special number.
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H. K. Ebright
Elizabeth
Hopkins
W. L. Moorhead
G. W. Liston
East
New York Post- Graduate Medical School
Minister’s Institute
Ruby Cundiff
Congdon of
Garnett
Baldwin
G. M. Liston
Osawatomie
Virdon Liston
Colorado
Virdon ‘Liston
New York
Roberta LaBrant
Morgan Gardner
Estes Park
Hargett
Pacific
Christ
Back on the job and civil service exams urged
An employment notice proclaims a return to work on Monday June 30th and advertises civil service openings for clerks and railway mail clerks with entrance salaries from 900 to 1100 dollars. It urges inquiries and notes Salvation Army and other groups offer aid and work opportunities.
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Augus
Schedu
Samuel
Oper
Soday
Vintage-stage lineup at the Varsity week schedule
The Varsity theatre presents Anita Stewart in Virtuous Wives with a Cosmopolitan serial background and a cast including Edwin Arden and Katherine Lewis. Also on Tuesday Porgy Hyland in Miss Adventure and a Red Burton Holmes travel feature. Wednesday and Thursday feature Marguerite Clark in Girls and the film Daddy Long Legs with Mary Pickford at the John Grier Orphanage tale. Mosquito lotion ad ends.
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Varsity
Anita Stewart
Owen Johnson
Cosmopolitan Magazine
New York
Edwin Arden
Conway Tearle
de Wald Hooper
William Boyd
George Stewart
Captain Mortimer
Virginia Norden
Katherine Lewis
Lucille Clayton
Owen Williams
Areet Burton Holmes
Porgy Hyland
Miss Hyland
Burton Holmes
Marguerite Clark
Paramount
Jean Webster
Mary Tickford
Universal Appeal
Miss Pickford
Judy Abbott
John Grier
Paris
Mary
Local notes and visits from Belleview and area
Belleview A Ai Gonton shows improvement after illness while Dr Miller notes. Biers Ta Sowers and Katherine return from Excelsior Springs after a three week stay. Elmer Duncan recently discharged from the army to the 35th division in France. Walter Brown and Mary Howard drove to Millouth Kansas for a day visit. A granary at Fred Ver farm burned after being struck by lightning. Mr and Mrs Geo Ott Sr and Captitt Mrs J Mearthur were entertained to supper at the Con ner home.
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A. Ai Gonton
Miller
Biers
M. Ta Sowers
Katherine
Tueedar
Excelsior Springs
Elmer Duncan
Jas
Howard Ome
Fred Ver
Lehinins
Geo. Ott, Sr
Tobacco Habit Banished by Nicotol Tablets
Doctor Connor of Johns Hopkins warns tobacco causes fatal diseases and urges quitting. A large notice promotes Nicotol tablets as a remedy with a refund if not satisfied, urging readers to stop the habit now. Barber's Drug Store advertises the product and promises guidance from Doctor Connor.
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Dector Conor
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Connor
Barber's Drug Store
Harvest Social Notes and Local Visits Bring Town Together
The column lists neighbors hosting meals and visiting relatives during harvest week. Mrs Sowers cooks with help from Abe arion and others while Miss Clara Freese and Herb Freese attend Sunday gatherings. Captain J C McArthur travels to Newton Kansas, and local trips to Williamstown and Lawrence shoppers are noted alongside family events and casual reunions.
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Abarion
Sowers
Taylor Nectom
Fred Shel
Conner
Forsythe
Willy Tr
Moaiay
Newton
Kauaus
James Duncein
Williamstown
Coen
C. Perkins
Mr. Watking
Mr. Watters
Aileen Yon
Gunten
Lawrence
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