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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
3
A severe downpour drenched the county causing widespread flooding and observable ground saturation. Reported effects include soggy soil and minor infrastructure strain. officials note persistent rainfall over a short period impacted daily activities and safety concerns.
In Memoriam Mrs Worden reflects on L J Worden and the early pioneer era. The narrative blends memory, poetry, and travel imagery as it recalls community life, personal struggle, and moral reflections from a distant era. The piece mentions Miss Worden’s literary leanings and contrasts mortal life with immortality, ending with a meditation on memory and faith.
A vocal group of Lawrence students led by Jerome Beatty challenged university press norms, exposing campus publishing plans and supplier practices. The editorial revolt spotlighted journalistic duty, student power, and the battle between campus control and free reporting, with Beatty at the helm as managing editor.
A fragment from the Lawrence Journal Sunday edition praising the university press and local reporting. It notes students, the Gavette, and editorial pages, praising newsroom work and the potential careers for Lawrence youths in journalism and related fields.
Lawrences university journalism students published a one day issue of the Lawrence Journal listing city joints selling liquor in violation of law. The edition sparked raids and a police response, drawing praise and criticism of law enforcement and university influence in the town.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pennsylvania proclaims there is no use to die of lung trouble when Dr King s New Discovery can help. She credits the medicine with loosening a cough and curing lung disease even after onset, saying she would not be alive today without it.
The readable parts describe steps about preparing mixtures and ingredients, mentioning diet related actions and tools like a spoon and plate. The fragment references a sequence of actions, but lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes. The text appears as an incomplete kitchen instruction with many garbled words.
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for indigestion stomach troubles and mucous membrane diseases. It claims cleansing nasal passages with Catarrh Remedy and warns it cannot cure advanced consumption though useful for chronic coughs and bronchial irritation.
A fragmented reminiscence references Miles Standish and John Alden, England birthplaces, Plymouth Rock, Newburyport, and a Prairie bound latest friend. The piece cites World’s Fair exhibits and mingles old world heritage with American frontier images, ending with brief ads for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel and Dean’s Regulats.
Reverend F Starbird of East Raymond Maine declares Backlen's Arnica Salve the best healer for his old army wound and persistent sores after years of use, endorsing its effectiveness.
Fragmentary text mentions a wedding or social scene, a hostess guiding guests, and garbled lines about health products and dating. It references a husband and a girl, a guest list, and a social gathering. The piece seems like a garbled wardrobe noting etiquette and a dubious health remedy pitch.
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri recalls five years of kidney disease, losing flesh and seeking various remedies before Foley's Kidney Cure cured him in less than two bottles. He warns summer kidney irregularities from overeating and heat, urging immediate attention with Foley's Kidney Cure via Barber & Son.
Lawrences city council publishes Ordinance No 335 fixing curb lines on Louisiana Street from Henry to Warren Streets at 15 feet each side. Other sections confirm repeals, effective date upon publication. City Clerk Brooks signs seal. Real estate transfers and paying resolution published May 7 1908 list deeds and quit claim transfers including Connecticut Street area paving and lot endorsements in Lawrence.
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