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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
2
A long fragmented editorial piece discusses the Journal’s founding name Lawrence Serabieah, its past editorial stance, political tensions, and debates over law, constitution, and governance. It references public figures, political parties, and local social issues, including crime and morality tales, in a critical, period-voiced manner.
A man defends his actions after a woman faced scandal and ruin in a troubled relationship. He argues that blaming the woman is unfair and insists a truly responsible man would not betray trust. Indignation rose as the incident was discussed, yet his stance remained firm.
The postal service orders rural routes to collect fifty cents worth of stamps per day from patrons to maintain routes. If a route cannot meet the target, the department will discontinue it, though Junction City routes are said to exceed the required payments. Critics call it a penny nuisance for winter carriers in gloves and overcoats.
A Mississippi Domestic Science instructor reports Cottolene yields light flaky biscuits with no undesirable odor, and works well for frying croquettes and doughnuts delivering a clean crisp crust. Experts like Mrs. Rorer and Marion Harland echo the cooking fat’s superior, economical, wholesome qualities.
Lawrence Kansas firm Dick Bros. guarantee Trem-Roid tablets cure piles of any severity under Dr J S Leonhardt authority. The public is offered a 24 days treatment with a booklet written by the Buffalo New York company.
Laborer Lem Cola unearthed a mastodon tooth near Penewawa Whitman county on a public highway. The tooth measures 11 inches long and six inches in diameter with a small enamel crack near the tip. Washington State College professors doubt its decay and urge further search for more skeletal parts.
An advertisement offers Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it will grow new hair and cure baldness. It invites readers to try at their risk with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Two sizes priced at sec. and 81.00 from F B McGulloch Rexall Store.
A free booklet on rheumatism and a trial of Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Remedy are being sent to sufferers by De Showy of Racine Wisconsin. Readers are urged to pass the message to discouraged patients and obtain the booklet and test. The appeal emphasizes quick and certain relief and requests aid from recipients.
The Journal runs a European contest where candidates must secure extra votes by subscriptions. Readers are urged to recruit supporters before the final count on June 12. Health Coffee ads promote a quick brew, and Electric Bitters claims aid for kidney trouble, with local merchants Burker & Son endorsing the remedies.
An old timey ad notes train movements and a large stock farm sale at Rose delela stock farm near Lawrence with Percheron stallions and other horses, plus jacks and bred mares offered. It lists contact details for G A Dews and Schwalm’s Percheron Farm, prices for mares and horses, and farm locations. Also mentions a public notice for a district court suit in Douglas County Kansas requiring defendants to answer by May 22 1900.
A garbled ad lists Stevens, Duryea, Thomas wrhins, Pierce Arrows and Steamers among available autos. It mentions cheaper cars as smarter buys amid hype of an “National Ante Exehane” and notes demonstrations, prices around 300, with references to Empress at Kaytmuail's Len and other garbled details.
Gimbel Brothers of Philadelphia secures a 105 year lease on a Broad Street property between 32nd and 33rd, with first twenty one years yielding over 12 million in net rentals. The deal, described as a landmark realty transaction, commits total rentals to about 60 to 70 million across the term as the firm plans to rebuild the department store. The 80 thousand square foot site covers thirty two city lots.
The page lists contestants by ranking with names and scores for the final round. It records times and placements, noting the lead in the standings and highlighting the top performers among participants.
V. E. B. Collinb is a general contractor and builder with Bell phone 352 and residence at 18 W Quincy. Offers to build new homes and take older vacant property in exchange. Jobbing promptly attended to.
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