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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
2
The piece cites Kansas City Kansas election talk implicating Democratic figures and a governor’s stance on a Katy deal. It notes a police court drunk plea by a local man with prior farm ties, condemns moral decline, and criticizes University of Kansas Baker actions with suspensions for student drunkenness.
A Kansas City Journal editorial claims McClure's Magazine ousted its top editors to shift from muckraking to a new policy. The piece suggests internal quarrels led to the dismissals, while McClure asserts continued exposes of public evils. It cites Aldrich Rogers Standard Oil and rail and beef firms as examples to be scrutinized.
The article argues for the Douma as a peaceful push for constitutional liberty in Russia, seeking land reforms and autonomy for Poland while Jews gain increased freedoms. It notes the czar's resistance to limiting autocratic power and hopes the Douma will grow into a constructive force, despite risks of disruption.
A jumble of culinary notes and stray thoughts appears, promoting a D-Zarta Chocolate Cream Pie recipe and pie filling ideas, alongside unrelated musings about school holidays, kissing, itching, kidney cures, and idle time. The text mixes ad chatter with personal anecdotes and product pitches.
A playful note on brain food for a teen, as a father offers quirky advice about reading and vanity. The passage also humorously riffs on barbers, baldness, and storytelling tabs with a fairy tale cadence.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a universal cure for kidney disorders affecting children, women, and men. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Florence Messer of Lawrence Kansas praising their efficacy for her son, daughter, and sister, noting availability at Dick Bros drug store and a 50 cent price.
The article notes yerbina with short upright stems and large florets. new colors Aurora Boreale scarlet and Commendante Marechand blend garnet maroon. A garden near Bernardsville showcases half an acre of petunias, including doubles with crumpled velvet petals and stripes. Primroses, double poppies, and other old-fashioned flowers show larger, richer colors. Asters reach chrysanthemum size. phlox larkspur sweet william and wallflowers show progress from recent grower experiments.
An excerpted, garbled article discusses winter melons and watermelons, noting unusual cultivation and storage practices. It mentions a grower with a strong reputation, varying melon varieties, and fluctuations in harvest timing influenced by cold snaps and temperatures.
The article notes discrimination against Jews in Finland, with about 1,000 Jews living mainly in Helsinki, Turku, and Vaasa. Jews require governor permissions to settle, six monthly renewals, and may be sent back to Russia if caught without permits. It laments the absence of protests and compares Finland’s treatment to that of Russia, highlighting legal oppression and harsh restrictions.
Classified snippets show poultry eggs and butter buyers willing to pay top cash. Various trades seek clerks, house staff, and general labor with contact details for Holm Commission, Palace of Sweets, R H Rogers, and McKenzie Brookwall. Equipment and horses offered, boats rented, and tools available.
A private car trip from Lawrence departs Wednesday May 16 to inspect frost sugar beat county where farmers earn 950 to 100 per acre yearly. Details and special rates via M Kenzla Stockwell 733 Mass St and Geo Lels 745 Mags St. Fresh Milch Cows Wanted Lambs barn 624 Man St seeks buyers for car load calves and springers. Bell 280. Found gold ring with initials. owner may claim at fourpa office after proving property and paying for advertisement.
Thoroughbred stock offered by Charles Sutton and Co at Poutherland Farm Lawrence. Alcantara, a champion sire with Pleduviut lineage, leads a band of colts. Terms 425 to 500 dollars, with payments and discounts noted. sale includes Wagoner and You Helly bloodlines. horses showcased near Wadibe and Kussil county.
An auction notice and motorside ad era merge with health claims and home remedies. Silver Heir, a premier aged horse, shows fast gait and ideal conformation, while Barber & Son’s druggists promote Electric Bix and Arnica Salve. A probate notice records William Gibson’s estate in Douglas County with executor TJ Sweeney.
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