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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
3
William H Ridgway presents a May 17 lesson on Jesus betrayed and denied from John 18 19 21 27. The text discusses Judas betrayal and Peter's fear, with reflections drawn from biblical references and a call to readers to study the cited verses and passages.
A fragmented religious text presents verses and phrases referencing Peter and Jesus, with scattered lines about faith, teachings, and observations. The readable parts discuss belief, betrayal, and the human response to divine words, interwoven with names and places from biblical contexts.
A religious piece discusses Jesus Christ’s death as a voluntary sacrifice, drawing parallels to a mother risking life for her child. It contrasts responses to scarlet fever with the Christian idea of atonement, asking readers to consider sin and salvation beyond medical cures.
An odd health advertisement links churn cleanliness to body digestion, claiming sour stomach taints blood and uses Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to claim cures for skin diseases and humors. It equates digestion to butter churning, warns of foul breath and headaches, and hints at a postal response tactic.
Norman R. Coulter, noted San Francisco architect, endorses the Delbert Building project. He states strong support for its design and community value, highlighting benefits for residents and local commerce in the city.
Legal clerks file affidavits to support a motion for a new trial and venue change for defendants amid community prejudice. Proceedings may be moved forward. judge status pending. Also includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from local wholesalers and a doctor’s endorsement.
Fragmented notes show Miss Maude Adams visiting Kansas City and Topeka, with several social departures to attend receptions and university events. Mentions of Miss Ava Butler, Mrs. J A Henley, and Mrs. Fred Clark accompany scattered travel plans and weekly social engagements. Instances reference to Topeka Eastern Star meetings and local community pages.
Discussion centers on building waterworks for Baldwin to support growth from village to town status. Emphasis on public ownership of water, city responsibility, and the importance of reliable water supply for future development. Local notes include visits by Carl to Topeka and social updates from Ottawa and nearby residents.
Dean's Ointment offers relief for itching, bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering and is available at any drug store.
A 10 year old girl and a 19 year old man were involved in a case arising from Ohio. Grong McKelvey fled to Kansas and worked near town before being arrested by Roy Woodward on Maude Mellon’s complaint. The case concerns a serious crime involving a minor and a young adult. Both appear well mannered.
Jacob Pike read a notice of Dr Kenner's team sale for 4730 and recalled his father’s 1930s sale of a match team for 37 dollars. Farmers opposed railroads, fearing harm to horse sales, but comparing the two shows no clear railroad impact on horse prices.
Mr. John Kiha of Vining Indiana says he has sold DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year and they give better satisfaction than any pill he ever sold. Sold by C. P. Barber & Son.
This morning twenty-one prisoners were held in the county jail, the largest number in years. The recent raid contributed to the increase, and those prisoners have been sentenced, reducing the population somewhat.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine says Bucklen's Armna Salve healed his old army wound and stubborn sores and helps in his veterinary work. Price 25 cents at Barber & Son's drug store.
An object lesson in the Journal Want ads shows the power of classified notices. Mrs Marvin placed an advertisement after a party returned a pair of eyeglasses found before her house. Within fifteen minutes a lady called to claim them, proving the ad's effectiveness.
District court records show multiple motions and filings. Cases include Warsons vs Rahskopf exermion Wright vs Wright and others with continuance requests and dismissals. Defendants' counsel listed include Chris Husit for the defense and various defendants such as Campbell Willett and Serle Miller with judgments or dismissals noted.
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri describes five years of kidney disease and failing health after trying many remedies. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health in less than two bottles and urges others to attend to kidneys, noting summer kidney irregularities from heat or excess drinking. Barber & Son endorsements appear.
An old advertisement praises Kodol Digestive Aid by O. P. Barber & Son. It claims the product digests all classes of food, targets the stomach, and provides pleasant daily use. The text mirrors vintage drugstore marketing with assertive language about solving digestive troubles.
The article praises Kudura and Perry for fostering home talent shows and community spirit in small towns. It argues smaller towns can offer culture and lively events like Lecompton, inspiring residents to pursue life beyond assumed limits. It commends The Journal for recognizing and promoting this civic enthusiasm.
Miss Anne Louise Fitch delivered a top tier graduation recital at the University of Ke in Fr Halk with a large crowd praising her piano program. She showed flawless technique and expressive breadth surpassing prior performances and was backed by singer Nellie Cheney and pianist Maude Cooke. The Kansas University Fine Arts program is expected to build a strong year as future recitals continue this spring led by Katherine Reynolds in voice.
Tomorrow afternoon McCook Field hosts a track meet among high schools and university freshmen with officials supervising. The event features numerous track events, field contests, and prize medals, with winners receiving absul Tingalep prizes and a large loving valv.
Residents urged to curb consumption with Foley's Honey and Tar claiming it cures coughs and colds and guards against consumption. Ad warns against unknown remedies and promotes Bar ber & Son suppliers. Includes garbled local notes and parade mentions plus Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing tonic for skin eruptions and impurities.
Dr Pine failed to timely appeal from the police court conviction. Attorney I H McWilliams announces that the appeal will be taken to the Supreme Court.
The University of Kansas track team departed this morning for Columbia Missouri to compete at the annual meet hosted by the University of Missouri. A J P Hagerman accompanied the squad.
Miss Esther Clark of Chanute issues a neat card with her poem The Mother illustrated. The poem is praised as one of the prettiest in the language and an inspiration to read. The card is attractively produced and suitable for framing, offered by Mrs. Prentiss at the Home Store for 25 cents.
The Smith Hall, formerly Everett Hall, is undergoing thorough renovations with no expense spared to please the public. For information contact Geo. Smith on Ohio Street, bell 1705. Dame Nature notes a slow start as the year ages.
The notice proclaims Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy is not governed by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates. It also includes a lengthy ordinance excerpt amending special assessments for Kentucky Street paving in Lawrence Kansas approved May 11 1908.
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