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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
2
Lawrence Journal items from March 23 1908 include remarks on fashion and morals from Vinland and Bishop Fowler death reflection on Senator La Follette's tariff bill, electric line hopes for Baldwin Ledger, anecdotes from Vinland and Vine, Cannon Murdock feud, Strang line sale signals rail expansion to Lawrence, weathered community humor on envy and a Wellsville police judge note, plus an obituary fragment.
A fragmented column blends community musings on Arbor Day tree planting and smarter corn farming with local editorials. It notes clergy retirements and bishops, plus light interjections on medical ads and a couple of quips from social chatter.
R M James of Louellen says he found a cure for malaria misery with Electric Bitters a 50 cent bottle. The tonic purifies blood and relieves chills bilious spells jaundice and stomach liver and bladder complaints including lame back, sold under guarantee at Barber & Son's drug store.
Henry Locke has risen to a sitting position after nearly ten weeks flat from an automobile accident in Lawrence Kansas. He hopes to walk with crutches in a few weeks, staying with Mrs. Albert Smith while Jim Thompson keeps him company.
Governor BW. 1Loch promotes Kansas penitentiary binding-twine plant as a cheaper high quality supply. Since 1898 the plant expanded with better machinery, improving quality and capacity. Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Oklahoma benefit from lower prices and local production. Address orders to Warden W. Jaskell, Lansing, Kansas.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine claims a higher health level after using Dr King s New Life Pills. He says the pills keep his stomach liver and bowels working properly. Barber Son s drug store offers a 25 cent refund if the pills disappoint on trial.
Dr. Abbott addressed a joint Bible institute and high school conference on Religion and the Public School System. He argued Hebrew study as literature, urged broad education, and noted education should align with public will. He answered readers’ questions to conclude the week.
The senior editor of the Recorder spent days at the Kansas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Topeka. He recalls meeting Dr Edwin Locke and Dr J R Madison, and notes family ties to a missionary lineage including Dr M E Nethercutt. A story fragment hints at a cousin’s path from Indiana to Indiana’s conference.
Advice promoting Diapepsin and Papes Antacid as cures for indigestion and stomach distress. Claims the products digest any food, prevent souring, and relieve gas and stomach trouble. Mentions price and availability at a pharmacy, with emphasis on rapid comfort and simple use.
An assorted newspaper listing promotes White sewing machines from Bell-Metcal Implement Co and Atlas, fishing products from Munzicker Wahroenbrock, Burdyck Blood Bitters, Fork Bicycle Shop tire services, painting and varnishing at 1017 Mass St, and home goods from V. F. Henderson. The page also notes harness oil, hair care items, windmills, Samson pumps, and plumbing from Kennedy Plumbing Co, with miscellaneous personal reminiscences and humorous impersonations.
A long list of local officials and candidates announces Republican primaries dates and offices sought including Douglas County Clerk Sheriff County Superintendent and several city council and board positions. Names include W. B. Green C. Q. Bowman B. McFarlane A. L. Cox G. M. Lindly B. B. Dicker A. C. Roller R. C. Haney J. H. Wilder J. A. P. Hultz and Dr J. Rudolph among others.
A historical column fragment lists various want ads including exploration plans for western shores with a proposed participation fee, horse and city bike requests, a cook position, painting and paper hanging, sale of cheaper paper, breeding stallion with reference, unfurnished rental, and grain stock purchases. Contact details include names and addresses across Kansas City and St. Louis areas.
Multiple short notices list property sales and rentals in West Lawrence. Items include fruit plants for sale at 820 Maine St, various farm and fruit items, a nearly new gas range on 1208 New York St, and several rental listings. Contact numbers Bell 729-1 or Home 431, 628, 1405, or 541 for inquiries.
A collage of notices includes free firewood offer by Gen Maffet in the southeast suburbs, a public sale threat in Douglas County land dispute, a March 1908 proclamation for City elections and ward seats, an appointment notice for Lucius H. Pipkins estate executor, and poll book closing for voter registration in Lawrence Kansas. Names include Alexander T. Jeffrey and Geo J Barker. locations Massachusetts Street Vermont Street and 1908 election details.
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