Kansas City Visit Aims to Spotlight Suspected Book Agent
Local readers warned about an alleged book seller and impresario posing as a Jones Brothers Publishing agent. Police report suggests the man seeks funds under transport and expense cover claims, promising a sixteen volume set. Citizens urged to beware and report suspicious activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CP. Galtrev
Twokseller
Jones Brothers Pollishiamy
Cawitrey
Kidd Hare
Jr, Miller Publighing Company
Musi
Pie Cane
Die Karger
Aimes Brothers Publishing Company
May Ns
Jes Fins
They Like To Walk Walking Trend Spurs Contests Across Country
A scanned column notes walking as a revived fad with clubs forming nationwide. Public interest grows as people trail for health and fashion, with Lawrence aligning with new styles. Students and locals join walking groups, discussing attire from sweaters to soft skirts while noting social dynamics among participants.
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Lawrence
Duermann Sa
Che Sik
Cure for Misery Promises Electric Bitters Relief
R M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria poison with 50 cent bottles. The tonic claims to relieve chills bilious attacks and yellow jaundice and to aid stomach liver and bladder complaints. Barber Sons drug store sells it with a guarantee.
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R. M. James
Louellen
S. C
Barber & Son's
Nomination Blanks Supplied for Candidates by The Journal
The Journal job rooms hold official petition blanks for city and country precincts used to secure signatures for party primary tickets. Every candidate from precinct committeemen up must circulate the state approved petition. Blanks cost 50 cents for 25 or two for five cents in smaller lots.
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Journal
State Commission
Engaged Bee and Wedding Talk Mixed in Frayed Narrative
A fragmentary tale follows a bee community at a hypothetical engagement reveal. The Engaged Bee faces mixed reactions from sisters as gossip and wedding plans unfold, including a promised ring and Leap Year questions. A stray legal line about Hall's Catarrh Cure appears, interrupting the drift of the scene.
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Jimither
Pain relief liniment claims by Dr Thomas’s Electric Oil
An old time claim touts Dr Thomas’s electric oil as the strongest and cheapest liniment ever devised. Marketed as a household remedy, it purportedly gained popularity across American homes over 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
America
Youthful Philosophy on a Lawrence Street Talk
A Lawrence young woman and her five year old brother argued with a girl walking on the opposite sidewalk. The child claimed the girl was pretty yet “crazy” for being dressed up and refused to go with them, sparking a brief, puzzled exchange as bystanders watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Gall
Big Sister
Fire drills and safety rules cited in school notices
A district article describes ongoing fire drill practice in schools with strict instruction to evacuate calmly and quickly. It notes the law requiring fire escapes on three story buildings and emphasizes training for students and staff to minimize danger during emergencies.
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Buibline
Lawrenes
Quincy
Wleh
I Have Reached a Higher Health Level with New Life Pills
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says the pills keep his stomach liver and bowels on track. If dissatisfied during trial a refund is offered at Barber Son’s drug store. They cost 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West
Franklin
Maine
Barber & Son’s
Brinton Traveling Show Promises Fresh Acts at Opera House
The Brintons present a new road show with high class specialties and music. Entire program changes each evening and guaranteed best show of its kind. Ladies free first night with eligible ticket. March 12 13 14 at the Opera House. Also mentions that Aung Mary was not financially rejuvenated anywhere.
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Brintons
Opera House
Pardon Petition for Clint Osben Reported
A pardon petition for Clint Osben, who has served years in prison for the killing of his daughter’s killer, surfaces after a court inquiry. The request cites prior time served and urges clemency, noting the unwritten law had been invoked and conviction completed.
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Osho
Vine
Oben
Clint Oshan
Pris
Betayer
Lin
Ele
Public praise for Doan's Kidney Pills cited in ad pledge
Lawrence resident J S Witbeck cites past use of Doan's Kidney Pills from Dick Bros drug store as providing prompt relief for backache and kidney trouble. He endorses the product and urges buyers to remember the name Doan's, priced 54 cents, Foster-Misurn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents.
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Lawrence
Dean
Fullinys
J. S. Witbeck
Elm St
North Lawrence
Kan
Dick Bros
Massachusetts St
Doan
Foster-Mizurn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Bayville Y M C A Plans Saturday Activities
The Bayville Y M C A schedules a member and friends feed Saturday evening at 5 o clock. A military Bible class will also be organized that night at the Y M C A with Lieutenant Hill as drill master.
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Bayville
Y. M
Srenini
Y.M.C. 4
Lieutenant Hill
Testimonial on Foley's Kidney Cure and funeral notice
B Burhans of Carlisle Center recalls four years since Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney trouble and brick dust sediment with no relapse. Barber & Son endorse the remedy. The funeral of William Carey occurred at 2 PM from Mrs. Albert Gladhart's home, burial in Maple Grove cemetery plot.
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G. B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
Foley
Barber & Son
William Carey
Albert Gladhart
Maple Grove Cemetery
Local Subscribers Listed for HOME TELEPHONE CO
A long list details new telephone subscribers and address entries across multiple streets and towns, including farms stores and residences. Names such as Armstrong John Brown W C, Fawcette Mary E, and McCabrin James appear among many others with locations on Linwood, Lone Star, and Endora plus associated landmarks like the M. C. Building and Lincoln Road.
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Alvord
B. C
M. C
Armstrong
John
Jackson
Brown
W. C
Mass
Red—Burkle
Wilson
Farm
Lake View
Sunnyside
Corder
Sleary A
Midlamt
Linwend
Crapp
Horrell
Nathan
New York
Siunter
Willard
Vermont
Red—See
W. T
Johns Bros
Kiefer
W. L
Lawrence Hottling
West Winthrop
Lawrence Undertaking Co
Endora
Scharie
Jacob
Lone Star
Shaw N
Southwest Star
Shirar
T. N
Shore
B. B
New Hampshire
Shuck
Clarence
Linwood
Tattle
Roy
Walling
L. N
Winehell
T. A
Nah
Woodward
Ter
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