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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal entries mix editorials and notices including subscription terms, local politics, and national events. It cites Secretary Wilson, Taft, and President Roosevelt with Kansas City and Chicago happenings, plus weather notes and crop outlook. The piece references legal and public notices, strikes, and regional concerns.
The Union Pacific and Chicago and Alton announce a through Pullman Tourist Sleeping car service from St Louis to San Francisco and via connections to Los Angeles and Portland. Cars depart Mondays and Wednesdays, with 16 section cars in the latest pattern, offering first class comfort and through travel without change. Inquire at the nearest Union Pacific agent.
A vintage recipe describes making Charlotte Russe with eggs milk and sugar then dissolving gelatine in boiling water and cooling it before folding into custard. A sponge cake forms a cup around the dessert, filled with custard and topped with whipped egg whites sweetened, chilled until serving time.
An advert claims vomiting should be induced in accidental poisoning with substances like mustard or water to eject poison from the stomach. It touts Solance as a constitutional cure for catarrh, produced by Hall Interte Cora Toledo Ohio, promising rapid action on blood and mucous surfaces and offering a hundred dollar reward for proof of performance.
A guide to growing hardy perennials such as Phlox Hollyhocks Shasta Daisy Pinks Dyleta and Asters with care tips on soil spacing pruning and renewal. It notes the benefits of sun rich soil and moisture, descriptions of blooms and the value of site planning for long lasting color and fragrance.
The piece describes modernizing shirt waists by flipping sleeve tops for shorter sleeves and adding detachable cuffs and collars with lace edges. It notes tucks, batiste, and embroidery to shape sleeves, skirts, and necklines, highlighting the ease and appeal of detachable components for updating old gowns.
A shop display features natural colored linen gowns with embroidered yokes and wheat sprig motifs. Handkerchief linen gowns and guimps attract attention, while French blouses with lace trim rise in popularity though price limits keep many purchases machine made.
Instructions for puff pastry preparation mix flour and butter into crumbs, make a paste with egg yolks lemon juice and water, knead and roll a long strip. Prepare butter by washing to remove moisture, form a flat cake, then layer and fold the dough seven times with chilling intervals and lemon juice, then bake in a hot oven.
The notice highlights Chamberlain's Stomach and Silver Tablets to aid digestion with age and occupation. It advertises a tourist season in Colorado, with Epworth Leagu es convention and Grand Army encampment in Denver and low rail rates to mountain destinations. C H Speers of Colorado Midland Ry invites inquiries about trips.
Foley Co Chicago markets Foley's Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy noting its merit and popularity. The copy warns of many imitations and urges customers to ask for Foley's Honey and Tar at Barber and Beas.
A memoir style guide urges spring cleaning one room at a time to avoid overwork and illness. It recommends prep the night before, dusting knickknacks ahead, and finishing with the cellar. Emphasizes weather, pacing, meals, and safety to prevent fatigue and winter ailments.
A promotional slice notes silk fabrics with flowered and lace details for evening wear. Describes cream lace inset baskets on white ground silks, soft silver-threaded blossoms, pale greens with water lilies, and rose pink silks with delicate poppy motifs. Also mentions silver accents and seasonable notes.
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