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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1906
Page
2
The text discusses Scotty losing the throne, his brother being shot in Death Valley, and a claim that Dr Sllar never made a fool of himself. It cites a myth’s brief life and segues into court decisions on railroad commerce, beef packers, and political aims in Kansas for a United States senator.
A debate on decency and honesty in politics pits the old guard against reformers. The Globe Democrat supports Judge Evans in St Louis County and warns the Missouri Democratic machine fears reform, noting the party’s alleged past violations of laws and the potential shift at the state convention.
The piece criticizes the Baking Powder Trust analogy and declares that moral codes and constitutions are treated as easily manipulated by power. It argues the old guard fear Folk will take control, predicting the convention will expose party weakness and push democracy toward reform or collapse.
The article extols Lawrence as a pleasant city with superior paved streets, a new courthouse, Fraternal Aid building, Y M C A facilities, and a new post office. It notes advanced water power, natural gas, and benefits to homes and businesses, urging progressive use of gas and advertising clean goods. It also includes unfinished endorsements and medical testimonials and ends with a U.S. patent medicine pitch.
A batch of 1906 primary notices lists J. Eddy, F.W. Games, J.R., and C.C. Howman as county level candidates for treasurer sheriff and superintendent with Republican primaries on April 1 or 14. It also notes J.C. Walton seeking reelection to the board of county commissioners first district. The text includes campaign blurbs, a House of Representatives session snippet, and assorted advertisements for remedies and household products.
The Parsifal production at the Lawrence opera house drew a small audience, lamenting that only two thirds of the seats were filled. The review praising the staging, cast, and direction urges locals to support high art and attend future showings.
Clinton C. Osborn, serving twenty one years for a Holton murder, seeks release from Kamsis Penitentiary. Judge Benson previously handed down the full term. Jackson County residents voiced protest but now show softened anger as Osborn, once seen as harmless, claims hardship from a tragedy involving his daughter and a deceased wife.
Strong hopes are voiced by the Department of Agriculture that Texas fever caused by cattle ticks can be eradicated. Plans include keeping cattle out of pastures to create tick free zones, enabling safe interstate cattle movement. Experiments involve importing immune Indian cattle to study resistance and potential herd protection.
Plans for a George Washington university in Washington include a memorial building and five acres in Van Ness park south of the White House. The George Washington Memorial association led by Mrs Archibald Hopkins aims to unite with Columbian university to create a post graduate institution with a budget around 20 million dollars, featuring international law economics and politics courses.
Classified ad column notes buyers seeking hogs cattle and poultry at high market prices and lists contact details. Also includes requests for poultry eggs butter hides furs potatoes and a full line of groceries and meats for sale or exchange. Property for sale described near city limits with a three room house and quarry land. Contact details given for several individuals.
An assortment of classified items including a bargain offer for seventy and a Vermont item, lost items, rental inquiries, farm and land listings, sales of cattle, employment requests, and personal notices. Also references to a political note, medical testimonial, and a brief jokey line about roles in society.
A testimonial from Mrs Lola Helm of Lawrence Kansas praises Doan's Kidney Pills for easing back and kidney pain headaches and indigestion after using them. The ad asserts the product cleanses the kidneys restoring function and urges others with kidney derangements to try it. Sold by all dealers priced 60 cents FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the US.
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