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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
3
A Valley Falls letter depicts a nervous graduate awaiting a fitting for her dress. She frets over appearance, worries about family judgment, and fears the onstage moment on graduation day. The 1908 note ends with a testimonial praising J. L. Wade’s kidney and bladder remedy.
Rain Thursday delayed the work as Mr E A Smith and Mrs J Bigsby attended the event. Mr and Mrs W R Piper are parents of a baby girl. Mrs Chas Mannarri attended the funeral of her aunt Van Vor Tleis. Mrs Wilsem Martin attended the funeral of Mrs Van Vor Veis and Mrs Martin was at the funeral of Mrs Lon Creel. Mr Gard is spending a few days at the farm. Mrs Arthur Pease enjoys visit from her sister Miss Eric.
A vintage advertisement extols Kodol as a perfect digester to treat indigestion. It claims many sufferers experience relief from stomach upset, belching, nausea, and headaches if they rest the stomach and use Kodol. The copy promises a money back guarantee via the local druggist and notes the product is prepared by B. C. DeWitt & Co in Chicago.
A collection of testimonials praises Peruna and related remedies for chronic ailments from readers including former congressman Meekison and others in various towns. The notice also covers a 1909 public legal matter in Douglas County Kansas with multiple real estate defendants and a looming petition.
An advertisement extols Dr Shoops Restorative for weak stomach kidneys and nerves. It claims rapid, non drugging relief within days, urging readers to test it as druggists nationwide endorse the product. Also contains a jokey line about a spender husband and economy.
Testimony from C W Orrick of 309 New York St Lawrence Kansas credits Doan's Kidney Pills with lasting relief after Civil War kidney troubles. Ad notes Orrick endorsed the remedy in 1905 and reaffirmed in 1908, with price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sale agents. Also promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder relief with user testimonials and broad health claims.
Hutchinson News profiles William W Cockins son of W W Cockins of a Meade ranch now living in Hutchinson. The man, a frequent traveler, recounts trips across Sahara and Africa to land at Algiers and Genoa, visits Paris and London, plans Siam and Japan travel next year, travels alone with a painter friend and notes current French unrest. He spent time in a Lawrence hospital and returns to Meade for half the year while the other half he roams the world.
A 1909 notice outlines city examinations for May including subjects like orthography arithmetic English grammar and drawing. It mentions Tending penmanship and physiology hygiene history and Kansas and United States topics. Also references a health coffee promotional content and a vague store visit invitation.
Advertisement promotes Foley's Orino Laxative for constipation and liver troubles promising cleansing of the system and clearer skin. Other notices urge Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs while club notes describe Pleasant Hour meetings, readings, and social details with remarks on personal ideals and a barber business quip.
Yue Douglas County Normal Institute begins June 7 in the Lawrence High School building with instructors from Baker University and local colleges. Enrollment on Monday sets regular class work to start Tuesday June 8. The course of study is available for fifteen cents from the County Superintendent, with exams in Theory and Practice tied to the Reading Circle book Grimth’s Methodology.
City invites sealed bids until 6 P.M. May 17 1909 for furnishing and setting new curbing and resetting old curbing on Tennessee Street from Henry to Penn Ohio Street from Henry to Warren Hancock Street from Alley West to Alley East of New York and Connecticut Street from Winthrop to Adams Streets Ordinances 424 422 420 421 Limestone or Portland cement concrete to be used. A certified check of 50.00 required with bids. Specifications and info available at City Clerk Office. The city reserves right to reject all bids.
East bound trains include No 102 Overland Limited at 7 35, No 106 K C Local, No 104 leaves, No 108 KC Local Motor Car leaves. West bound trains include No 107 Salina Local, No 103 Pacific Coast, No 108 June 1 City, No FOL Overland Limited, Leavenworth Branch No 123 Motor Cars 10 55 am, No 171 Accommodation 6 45 pm, No 172 Accommodation 9 10 am, No 124 Motor Car 8 30 pm. Daily except Sunday.
A handsome Mahogany Bell Bros piano finished instrument is featured as 2nd prize in the Journal’s European Tour Contest. The prize piano is exhibited at Bell Bros Music Store, with public viewing by invitation only.
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