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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
2
A muddled editorial fragment discusses price reductions as potential crimes, fraud in elections amid political climate, Evelyn Thaw versus stage fame, and urges Chanute Kansas toward a subway. It notes national unrest and a sense of preparedness, with scattered local opinions on transit needs.
Fragmentary text critiques political conventions and medical cures, noting confusion about Hughes Taft and bosses. It reflects distrust in medicine misused for profit, arguing nature should heal and governance relies on practical outcomes amidst chaotic prose.
A Toledo notice cites law and order concerns after a troubling event near the university town. Officials promise cleanup and enforcement as crime is described as limited to a small criminal class, with officers urged to identify and punish the guilty.
R M James of Louellen 8 C touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria chills bilious attacks and jaundice claiming quick relief from stomach liver and bladder complaints and a lame back. Sold under guarantee at Barber & Son’s drug store.
An advertisement extols Swamp-Root by Kilmer for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims kidneys affect mind, vigor and beauty, notes prevalence among women and children, and offers samples, a pamphlet, and letters of cures. Includes address to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs C T K Prentice reports the birth of their first child, a son to the Corvins of Topeka. Corwin is noted as the daughter of Mr and Mrs C T Prentice.
The article compares the stomach to a churn and markets Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for foul stomach and related blood disorder symptoms. It promises relief from bitter taste, foul breath, headaches, digestive distress, and skin issues by mail order from Buffalo, New York.
Claim for a $1 bottle offering two months treatment to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Advertising note urges send for testimonial to Dr E W Hall at 2926 Olive Street St Louis.
Mrs. J. R. Bechtel was elected lay delegate to the general conference by the lay convention in Topeka. She is described as an earnest Christian worker and her election is seen as part of church progression.
Joe Howard and Mabel Barrie travel with The Flower of the Ranch, drawing praise from The Brooklyn Eagle and Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. Critics hail Howard’s singing and dramatic pacing, Barrie’s stage presence, and the Western atmosphere, with audiences rapidly responding to the couple’s act.
C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia urges against other medicines for coughs colds croup and throat lung issues. He reports seven years using Dr King's New Discovery finds it best, with children prone to croup benefiting quickly. Sold at Barber & Son's drug store 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Notice states Faye C. Stoner signed an undertaking accepting no responsibility for debts contracted by someone named Lowill ny Tong or related party. It indicates a release or denial of liability and assigns no blame to the signer FS STONER.
Clears the complexion by stimulating the liver and cleansing the system. It is advertised as mild and pleasant for women and children, not causing griping or sickness, and superior to pills and ordinary cathartics. Yarber & Son endorse Orino as a gentler laxative option.
State Labor Commissioner W L. A. Johnson reports average earnings and savings for bricklayers stonemasons carpenters electrical workers hodcarriers painters paper hangers and stone cutters. Incomes range from 395.7 to 854.77 with savings up to 300. The article ends with unrelated maxims about forgiveness and enemies.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung troubles not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and recommended as safe for children and adults by Barber & Son.
Miss Carrie Barte of the National Woman's Home Missionary board speaks Monday at 3 o'clock at the First Methodist church. Barte is a renowned lecturer and the talk is billed as worthwhile.
Karl Storm of the Front Street Barber Shop advocates testing celery culture in the Kaw Valley this year. He notes uncertain yields but argues the plan could adapt to local conditions and offer a profitable, veritably feasible crop for regional growers.
A list of local candidates announces runs for city council wards two and four, county clerk, board of education, register of deeds, with bids to GOP primaries on March 23 and August 4. Names include E. B. Dicker, A. C. Roller, A. R. Muswell, George Innes, J. C. AGDOLPH, Dr. Edward Bumgardner, Adee W. Littell, Tom (last name truncated), W. E. Hazen, R. C. Maney, Dr. A. P. Multz, J. H. Wilder. A testimonial from G B Burhans references four years since a curing claim.
A testimonial from Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine claims Dr Kings New Life Pills improve stomach liver and bowels with a money back refund offer at Barber Son's dry store. An Ely Cream Balm nasal spray for nasal catarrh and hay fever priced at 50 cents or 75 cents with spray tube is advertised by Ely Bros New York.
A mix of business notices and political petition details from the Lawrence Daily Journal. References to Lawrence Transfer Co and The Bell Meteslf Implement Co advertise goods and services, while clerical notices explain petition blanks for party primaries and a February 14 1908 probate appointment.
Classified list includes sale offers for a driving mare, a West Lawrence fruit farm, modern houses, vacant lots, a four hole gas range, Rosecomb White Leghorn eggs, and a nearly new gas range. Also rental notice for a room in a Pinckney Street house and lost item notice for a lady's gold watch near United Presbyterian church. Contact numbers and addresses provided.
Multiple rental notices list properties at 43 East Quincy and S. E. corner Elliott and Louisiana with 7 rooms and 4 lots. Furnished 10 room house and eight room modern house offered with various utilities. A piano for rent at 3.50 monthly and free orchard wood hauled by residents due to gas conversion.
A Lawrence republicans meet announces city primaries on Monday March 23 from 2 to 7 pm at usual voting places to nominate one councilman per ward and two school board members. Supervisors listed by ward and George W Buhrne chairs the committee with Charles M Gilmore.
Farm and property loans offered with very low interest. Visit Morrison & Lem on at 744 Mass street for terms. Lawrence Transfer Co advertises storage of household goods. Hat Hospital Pry HL Gillham operates at 716 Vermont Street with years of experience.
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