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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal discusses road improvements, criticizes the naive poorhouse view in The Kansas City Star, and argues for beautifying Lawrence. It notes prison death of Mrs Staftlvback, comments on two cent railroad fare, anticipates a public utilities law, and praises the commission form of government as progressive.
A long effort to obtain a $425,000 interest and discount on Civil War bonds is recounted. Adjutant General Cuilomure, killed in the Quantrell raid, had built up the proof. State Agent Nicholson secured the claim for Kansas, with earlier Spainsh War relief and 1861 65 bond dealings noted. The report touches impeachment links to Robinson and Dutton, wartime reimbursements, and anticipated payment by April 1.
An editorial notes dynamite charges damaged rich farm soil near Hutchinson as voters in a prohibition era ballot influenced by younger men led to harsh changes. The land, three acres bare of use, stood waterlogged for years and hampered farming until a decision loosened seal on the soil with dynamite. Miss Edith Brown resigns as society visitor. Jessie Johnson to fill vacancy. Medical ads promote DeWitt remedies and Burdock Blood Bitters from local merchants.
A Kansas newspaper note recounts a line about a white weasel from Oak Mills and traces tales of rare wildlife sightings across the state. It mentions armadillos near Osage City, a parrot killed near Potter, a beaver in Kaw river, a bald eagle near Kingman, a white squirrel near Salina, and a black pocket gopher shown at the state university.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a快速 cure for grippe coughs that may become pneumonia. It claims to heal and strengthen inflamed lungs and soothe stubborn coughs when taken in the yellow package by O. P. Barber & Son. A political party jokes about having nothing to repudiate.
Florence Roberts leads a notable company including Arthur Purcesteen and Hallet Busworthy in The House of Bondage at the Shubert for the week beginning March 21. The play promises originality and gripping dialogue amid favorable notices from early performances.
Walter E. Perry of Hitchinson Kansas reports severe kidney and bladder troubles with little relief from doctors and remedies. He tried Nunns Texas Wonder and experienced almost immediate relief and now cheerfully recommends it. Barber & Son sold the remedy.
Advert says the medicine prevents appendicitis by stimulating stomach liver and bowels. It claims to cure constipation biliousness chills malaria headaches and indigestion. Sold for 25 cents at Barber and Son.
Fraudulent and formal notices appear for real estate disputes and sheriff sales in Douglas County Kansas. The notices detail petitions to quiet title, ownership claims in North Lawrence and Baldwin areas, and scheduled sales of numerous parcels under court orders with dates in February and March 1909.
The Salina Journal reports O B Patton Jr who runs A J Patton and Son store housing the post office shut the shop a few days ago forcing mail access through a rear door. Patton’s wife and two children reportedly left for Kansas City as neighbors condemn his neglectful conduct during a spree. Dr Wed dell had earlier replaced him, but Patton was restored to charge amid renewed trouble among locals.
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