Cough remedies and tonics tout in old advertisement
A jumble of testimonials tout Foley s Honey and Tar and Dr King s New Discovery as cures for coughs lung trouble and related ailments. Patents praise Barber & Son products Kudol and Foley kidney remedy claim relief and health benefits with various anecdotal notes and no clear news event.
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Foley
J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Iowa
Barber & Son
C. R. Kluger
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
O. P. Barber & Son
The Power of Regeneration Across Species
A historical collage on regenerative growth from lower animals to humans notes how some worms can regrow heads and tails, while others show limited skin regeneration. It contrasts medieval and early 20th century ideas, cites Dutch collars, and mentions Rembrandt, with tangential references to To ledo catarrh cures and Cinq Mars in Versailles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Holland
Rembrandt
Nightwatchman
New York Herald
Dutch collars and historic dress styles discussed
A fragment notes women in 1909 fashion studying history through dress details from bonnets to satin shoes. It highlights how contemporary style reflects historical cues and the wearer’s awareness of era-appropriate elegance.
Possum Dinner Among New Accessioned Menus at Astor Library
Containing an account of accessions to the Buttolph collection of menus including the possum dinner bill of fare given to William H. Taft by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce on January 15. Georgia dishes and state seals are noted, with menus from various inaugurations and other ceremonies, and a sale advertisement at 906 Massachusetts by L. L. Riling Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttolph
New York Evening Post
Frank E. Buttulph
Astor Library
William H. Taft
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Harrison
Levi P. Morgan
Buchanan
Name of General Drew Sums Up Pension Demand
A historical blast exposes General C Z Drew as assistant to a U S pension agent who repeatedly signs pension checks. The article plots his method to fill forms, signing thousands of checks daily and prompting talk of impropriety in the Lor Peka office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General C. Z. Drew
United States
General Drew
Wilder S. Metcalf
P. Drew
Eve l Ands
Uncle Sam
Timor
Nbl
Hat Chases in Windy Breezy Kansas Town
In Breezy Kansas, The New York Evening Telegraph notes the windiest spot near South Amboy. People chase hats across the street as a new hat theft joke circulates. Rep Murdock of Kansas remarks the wind complicates hats yet someone always returns them.
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New York
Evenine
South Ambriet
Senate
Capitol
Washington
Vievor Murdock
Kansas
Elise
Kaulisue
Marduck
Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence
New York Street
Lee Street
Quinsy Street
First real spring day brings cheer and fruit hope
The piece notes warm spring weather returning after a cold spell. People emerge cheerful, forecasts promise better conditions for fruit buds swelling. It mentions fruit men awaiting warmth and hints at Swuan's Regulars as a constipation remedy.
Mrs Longworth's Gowns a Success in Washington
Mrs Nicholas Longworth appears in high fashion as a gown icon in Washington. The New York Press notes her imperial robes and pale yellow sleeves with minimal trimming, a straight narrow silhouette, and golden tippers and hosiery. Her hair is arranged in a new style, a single sheaf of golden wheat framing her neck.
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New York Press
Nicholas Longworth
Washington
Shy
Loneworth
Historic Cup Owned by W. Garrett Tied to Washington
William Garrett of 1728 Dodd Street Rosedale Kansas owns a silver cup dating to 1660 with a five generation lineage. The cup traveled from England with Willis Penn and William Herron and was used by George Washington at Valley Forge. It passed through Herron descendants and noted Civil War service of Garrett.
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Garrett
Rosedale
William
Dodd Street
Kansas
William Peno
Philadelphia
George Washington
England
Willis Penn
William Herron
Jeney Herron
Louis
Revolutionary Army
Washington
Herron
Valley Forge
Louis Herron
John
John Herron
Samuel
Scott
Samuel Herron
Hewey Herron
Annie M. Hogshead
Stanberry
Grant
Governor Morrill’s Legacy and Local Notices Date 1900
Governor Morrill who died in Tes was a Lawrence figure in early politics and state history. The Humane Society meeting was postponed by storm and set for 7 30 in the Y M C A building. Road notice details a January 1909 petition for a new county road location and April 1909 board review. A referendum on a telephone ordinance was defeated indicating Emporia voters demand public input on municipal matters.
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Morrill
Lawrence
Tes
Cl Learnard
Margill
Hiawatha
Humane Society
Lawrence Daily Journal
Oricw
Douglas Conn- Kansas
Tom M. Shepperd
I Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Mmnmissionr
W. R. Green
o_o
Tice
Douglas County
Kansas
James M. Chaples
Board of County Commissioners
Towneship
State of
Warner
W It. Green
Douglas Cutt
Ateliso
L. Ulrick
Board of County Commissioner
County Survey
R. Green
The Czar Not On Stamps Defaced Vision in Russia
A St Petersburg letter discusses Russian tradition against defacing the imperial head on stamps. It notes stamps avoid the portrait, use eagle symbolism, and feature edge markings. collectors value the new issue edging, while irregular color depth appears between sheets. Also included are an 1909 county road petition notice from Douglas County Kansas and official meeting details.
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St. Petersburg
New York Times
Russia
Hats Loom Large In Spring Styles In Lawrence
Lawrence shops glow with spring millinery as oversized two foot to two foot eight inch hats debut in bold ta la pau style. Shoppers praise vivid yellows and rose shades while some critique hair frill coverage. Local dealer Fitzpatrick notes consumer curiosity despite fashion oddities. Foley's Orino Laxative is recommended by O. P. Barber & Son for digestive relief.
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Lawrence
Foley
P. Barber & Son
Wisehart aims to locate long-lost mine in Yellowstone country
William Wisehart of Kirwin, Kansas, plans a prospecting expedition into the recently opened Yellowstone region to locate a placer gold mine found by two men thirty-three years ago. The mine lay on Crow Indian reservation land, and Wisehart believes modern methods will yield a large operation if restored. He recalls the original landmarks and warns of potential legal hurdles to reclaim the site.
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Will
William Wisebach
Kirwin City
Yellowstone
Salina
Wixehart
Wisehart
Noted Authority Warns Backache Signals Kidney Danger
An issue urges immediate attention to backache as a danger signal. It promotes a home herbal mix of Compound Karyon, Fluid Extract Dandelion, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to cleanse kidneys, relieve rheumatism, and restore urinary health, claiming it neutralizes urine and strengthens kidney function.
Don's Ointment Promises Pile Relief After Years of Suffering
An advertisement touts Don's Ointment as a cure for itching and bleeding piles after years of struggle. It claims effectiveness like a drug store remedy and positions the product as a solution for readers seeking relief from piles.
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AML
J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
Barber & Son
Real estate transfers list several warranty deeds
Real estate transfers show Martin and husband Bold Florence Carey to Ernest Wise for 33500 with lots in Lincoln Street area. Ophelia Patterson and husband Lawrence to Ernest Wise for 4350 with multiple lot parcels in Babcock's addition. Wim Osmond to E S Bandis for 4000 covering 158 acres in section 35 13 19. J R Ulrich and wife to Ernest Wise for 4350 with Mo and Maine street lots. Patent deed from United States to John R Winton SW of section 8 15 20 Maw.
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Martin
Florence Carey
iThe
Lincoln Stret A Birwin
Ophelia Patterson
Lawrence
Ernest Wise
Babcock
Wim. Osmond
Barton Co
E. S. Bandis
J. R. Ulrich
Maine Street
United States
John R. Winton
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Sanaa
Metcalf
Swuan
Mrs. Longworth
Dr. Shoop
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Roe
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Ohio
Louisiana Street
Pinckney Street
Pennsylvania and
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Lee St
Connecticut
Adams Street
Delaware
Pennsylvania Street
Ely
Draggista
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
State Bank
Capital
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Soaneaeaie
Ui Vica
Stubbs
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MOC
Sane
Eather
Sweeney
Iencep Badsky
Ikih Bikey
Ganarel Banking Busines
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M. Newmarlarke
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Eben Baldwin
Monroe
A. Wood
W. E. Nevin
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