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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
2
Lawrence file notes Taft support in Kansas due to shared political views and preference for diplomacy over Roosevelt's aggressiveness. The piece critiques press meanness toward public figures, cites local opinions on Taft versus Roosevelt, and mentions endorsements by state conventions and electric utility matters. It also reflects on spring prospects and local election attitudes.
The text recounts a chaotic court case in New York involving Jerome and others amid charges and alleged wrongdoing. It shifts to a mourning narrative describing a highly regarded local citizen whose death deeply grieves the town, noting his peaceful life, lack of enemies, and personal sadness. The vivid, wandering prose reflects fragmented OCR from a historical newspaper page.
Dr E W Hall markets Texas Wonder claiming cures for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble. One bottle covers two months of treatment, available from local druggists or by mail from 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri. Testimonial letters support the remedy.
A garbled OCR note reports an arrest in Toledo and a dubious patent cure claim. It references Hall’s Catarrh Cure and a notary oath by Frank J. Cheney, with mentions of Toledo Ohio and Lucas County. The text blends a potential arrest fragment with a sensational advertisement for a quack remedy.
Voley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and throat troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults Barber and Son. A woman's hidden intentions are generally so well hidden that she can remember herself where trey
R M James of Louellen 8 C touts Electric Bitters as a cure for chills bilious attacks and yellow jaundice with 50 cent bottles sold under guarantee at Barber & Sun's drug store. The tonic is advertised as a blood purifier aiding stomach liver and bladder complaints and back misery.
Fifty year marriage marked by a large gathering at the Darneld home in Kates City. Mr and Mrs Darneld, wed in 1808 in Wapello Iowa, were joined by seven children, twenty three grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Relatives from Kansas City Lawrence and other states attended. A formal paper wedding blessing was prepared by Henry Winton of Kansas City.
Orina Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to stimulate the liver thoroughly cleanse the system and clear pimples and blotches. It positions itself as mild pleasant and non irritant ideal for women and children, better than pills purgatives and cathartics. Barber and Son.
Engineer Harry Webb mentions the need for a secretary amid busy signing up. A new sixteen hour law by the company requires an additional, more detailed registration for each trip. Trains workers must complete blanks at start and end of every trip, including name, capacity, start and relief times.
An OCR fragment promotes a cold cure and laxative bars with phrases about refunds and a Grover signature. The text also includes weather notes about a trip, duty, gloom, fog, buds swelling, and hints at an early spring. The readability is partial and inconsistent across segments.
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and related stomach distress. It claims the remedy digests meals completely, relieving full feelings, gas, heartburn, and nausea, with a dose after meals offering rapid improvement. The copy urges readers to buy in Triangle and assures lasting stomach health.
In Kansas City a major concert by soprano Mari Sembrich is discussed with promoter Mr Woodward planning a high profile event at the Theatre. Despite uncertainty over demand, Woodward guarantees the singer’s manager a substantial fee and hints a April performance may proceed, with Sembrich famed for Met Opera Company appearances and a storied concert career.
The men who sold manure off the street earned little money and faced no law against it, but Councilman Kasold argued that the proceeds belonged to the city. He was right, and from now on the money will go to the city. No personnel changes occurred with the white wings, and the situation was not a factor.
The article lists social updates from the Twa club and local residents. Attendees include Mrs Charles Mainwarring and Mrs Will Raymond with several others named. Updates cover visits, moves, health, and upcoming events at homes in Washington and nearby towns.
In the Douglas County District Court W L Kiefer sues Alden C Millard Edwin J Decker Isaac L Kidder Julian Fitch Charles C Fitch Edward Fitch and unknown heirs to quiet title on 30 acres in Section 12 Township 13 South Range 19 East. Defendants must answer by March 27 1908 or petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered. Described property begins at the southwest corner and runs 50 rods north 96 rods east 50 rods south and 50 rods west to the starting point.
D W Littell announces candidacy for Register of Deeds subject to Republican primaries. W E Hazen seeks re election to the council from the Second Ward. C H Ilaney named candidate for Fifth Ward council seat March 24 primaries. J H Wieder runs for reelection as teacher of the Fourth Council Cree subject to March 23 primaries.
A fragmentary ad promising a lively American comedy for Alan Villarie and company. It highlights strong situations and a notable duel scene with Cowboy Duck Harvest played by Alan Villarie and Texie Tasnett by Lilian West, noting fight drama and swift action.
An advertisement cites Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine praising Dr Kings New Life Pills for improving digestion and liver function. It promises a refund at Barber Son's drug store if trials disappoint, and lists various local services and goods from beauty parlors in Kansas City to cement contractors, horses, sewing machines, and home goods available through Kansas City merchants and Lawrence Transfer Co.
The page lists numerous wants and small ads including a dairy farm trade offer in Wisconsin for Lawrence property, cigar salesmen positions in Ohio, a creek bottom farm for sale near Midland, and farm equipment requests. It also contains an ordinance notice and a fragmentary public sale listing with addresses and phone numbers, reflecting early 20th century classified layout.
Multiple small ads offer dozes of items for sale including Jersey cows incubators gas stoves houses and land lots. Listings include contact details Bell phones 1220 9736 2145 1134 and addresses like 1400 block Conn St 908 Indiana Warren Indiana and 804 Mass St with prices tentatively given such as 200 cash and 6.00 for an incubator and 8.00 for a stove.
Multiple rental and sale notices listed for properties in town. Furnished rooms at 1011 Tennessee St and an office suite over Ober's Clothing. 120 acre old Green farm near Midland with extensive hay and tillable land. 5 room modern house at 923 Louisiana St and a 4 room house at East Quincy. Other units include a 6 N H St property with city water and gas, and a 10 East 14th St Kansas City farm inquiry. Listings name J. Kilworth and J. H. Doane among others.
At a recent board meeting the University of Kansas authorized a six week summer course in clinical pathology at the University Medical School in Rosedale. The program will run six weeks and align with ongoing summer work at the university. In the first summer course, to be offered at the medical school.
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