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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal reports heated Kansas politics as Charles Curtis gains renomination support, Oklahoma statehood stake, and law enforcement debates in Shawnee and Lyon counties. It notes Wichita’s notable cases, a Missouri death, and Douglass County’s expected political shift amid reform effort.
The piece accuses railroads and shippers of silencing Ray Stoccard Laker and countering truth with force. It contrasts Mr Armour’s open article praising private cars with Baker’s charges, suggesting biased influence shaping public opinion.
A critical look at Merch McClure's 10 phase about railroad publicity. Mr Baker exposes how propaganda favors railroads, with figures showing state shifts. He notes methods beyond diplomacy and the harm to small shippers facing Armour-monopoly pressure and unfair big men.
Fort Scott notes a highly attended Chase Scott meeting with strong enthusiasm. Scott’s blast at Hornaday is praised even by the Republican paper. Bourbon county backs Scott, expecting a major showing and outspoken support at returns, with 500 cited as a potential figure.
The council met in adjourned session with Mayor Keeler and nine councilmen present. The Elliott street paving payment share was altered to two thirds for the payer. Rock for the band stand was donated and city teams to haul it were approved. An ordinance on Oread Avenue paving was modified to allow future widening without land purchase. A motion to place house-building restrictions along lot lines passed. The council wants fast progress for hill residents. Names of polling place corners were requested to be posted. Appointments for election judges and clerks were made by ward, with lists of names for each.
The item notes M Newin eyeing a third ward city council seat subject to Republican primaries with references to reservoir concerns. It lists inquiries to Hen Lohman at Weavers and includes rental, sales, and furniture ads. Also mentions Knees-Ette as a remedy and city drug store details.
A court verdict favored the World’s Dispensary Medical Association led by Dr B V Pierce in a libel action against Curtis Publishing and the Ladies' Home Journal regarding Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The May issue allegedly claimed alcohol and harmful ingredients, which Pierce denied. The defense issued a retraction after analyses reportedly showed no alcohol or plum ingredients. Republican City Primary in Lawrence set for March 12 with ward representatives and two board of education members to be chosen. Local notices include election officials and procedural details.
The ad asserts dandruff is caused by a germ and claims Herpicide destroys the germ to cure hair trouble. It touts benefits as removing itching and making hair glossy and soft, with a sample offer and Detroit address, plus WOODWARD & CO as go-to agents.
A teacher notes broad differences between Indian and white children in U S classrooms. Indian children show timidity and grasp scope tasks slowly while excelling in tactile drawing and manual training. White children quickly pick up spoken English, recognize written words, and expand thinking as they prepare to read.
Fragmented OCR text mentions railroading in Japan, American engines, and a mix of scattered names and places. The legible bits reference trains, engines, and potential production or transport themes, with unclear sequence or dates. The readable entities are sparse and the overall piece appears garbled.
Fragmented OCR shows a Toledo area legal notice with oath of guarantee and cure claims for patent medicines. Includes names Frank J Cheney and Co and Hall’s Cough Cure and a weathered aside about churchgoers. Contains marketing copy, misread names, and a probate style affidavit flavor.
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