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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1906
Page
4
A fragmented 1906 telephone subscribers list mentions numerous residents and addresses across states. Entries include names such as White, Johnson, Grover, Dews, Dias, and Porter with varying locations and partial street cues. The document reflects early 20th century telecommunication records and local directory details.
Fragmented OCR shows references to Baldwin installing bird roosts and tax collection at a Santa Fe depot. It recalls a tale of N. Tackett of Alliance Kentucky and a death from a severe cough, praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung complaints. It lists Barber & Son’s Drug Store and Keisy Co Chicago as suppliers with a sales pitch for Folsy’s Homey and Par.
An OCR fragment surveys heart valve disease and claims about Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and other tonics. It cites Golden Seal root, Stone root, and Calliosonia as remedies, notes authorities and physicians, mentions Foley’s Kidney Cure, and ends with frost impact on fruit crops and strawberries.
An old-style ad blends Foley's Kidney Ours claims with local notices about Douglas county voting on a measure and jail rent ads. Notes on town cleanup and arrests hint at civic concern, while a stray matrimonial line and remarks on theft conclude the fragment.
Notices from Lawrence Daily Journal detail Woodward & Co seeking a permit to sell intoxicating liquor for medicinal mechanical purposes in Lawrence Massachusetts and a probate petition in Douglas County for estate of Daniel Ey Flory. Other items include appointment notices by the Douglas County Probate Court and notices from Yohcock & at for legal filings.
The article argues pneumonia immunity comes from healthy living, clean habits, and good ventilation rather than serums. It notes the pneumonia germ is common in mouths and may enter tissues to cause infection, with risk higher when tired and crowded conditions prevail. It cites climatology authority Dr. Anders on weather and ventilation affecting mortality and suggests sanitation and fresh air as key preventives.
French authorities report strong demand for fish roe from cod hake and pollack. Consul Mason notes 2,000 French wardine boats use about 25 barrels of roe per season, with Norwegian supply scarce and prices rising to about 30 dollars per barrel.
A collage of quotable lines from various sources notes a railroad photographer’s refusal to shoot by dashlight, reflections on royalty’s public kisses, and debates on canal design and earthquakes. The inset remarks cite the Panama Canal versus Nicaragua route and a paradox between an irresistible force and an immovable body.
In matters of money and health the adage shifts to saving and nutrition. Malta-Vita whole white wheat with barley malt extract, steamed and baked, boosts assimilation and energy. Maha-Vita is presented as a convenient breakfast staple available in grocers for 10 cents.
A Tribune correspondent reveals models for the coming season featuring Empire lines with high back sashes and boleros. Gowns use pleated fronts, lace gulmpes, and bib Irish lace details, with short basques rising over the bust and draped puffed sleeves for day and evening wear.
Practical domestic guidance on hosting without a maid including advance meal prep, serving order, and table layout. It also covers carpet cleaning methods, nut filling for cakes, aging matting care, and simple home remedies for indigestion and burns.
A reflective piece traces how historic racecourses in New York and nearby areas sit beside cemeteries. It notes graves from Calvary and Mount Olivet near Gravesend and Belmont Park while describing social norms of racegoers and the era’s semi liberal attitudes.
A collage of recipes and cures appears with pudding preparations, meringue toppings, flavored fillings, and general kitchen tips. Also includes patent medicine claims for skin treatment, cough syrups, and household remedies. Contains quips, jokes, and short anecdotes from newspaper chatter.
A Chicago dressmaker guides elder matron fashion with muted tones that flatter pale complexions and white hair. Dark chiffons and mole colored velvets brighten elderly silhouettes, while long lines and princess styling suit conservative tastes. White lace and light blue trims pair with pale tones, and soft pinks appear in summer ensembles.
A New York Medical Record note warns that used paper handkerchiefs can harbor deadly bacteria. The author claims bacteria from pneumonia, tuberculosis and meningitis can cling to fabrics and transfer to clothes and pockets, risking widespread contamination.
Advice warns against draughts from open windows with the top covered by suiyat muslin. Recommends keeping the window open year round to maintain ventilation and comfort in the room.
The article advises daily fresh air and sun for babies to aid sleep, suggests onions baked in ashes for colds, and gives plant care tips. It notes avoiding overwatering, watering hot house plants weekly with low ammonia water, and using ammonia or lime water to kill small white worms in soil.
A chaotic OCR fragment shows stray letters and garbled text about a tele or telecommunication topic with no clear names places or dates readable. The readable portion does not establish a coherent event or notice for summary.
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