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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal announces its revenue and print history, noting the newspaper’s daily cycle, weekly editions, and various associated titles. It covers early 1905 events, including labor conflicts, international affairs, and Kansas University athletics discussions amid editorial notes.
A Kansas editorial criticizes overreliance on the prohibitory law to curb drinking. It argues temperance must target drinkers and social acceptance of liquor, not just enforcement. The piece notes enforcement alone fails to deter young men from defying the ban and urges moral persuasion alongside laws.
May 15 update lists numerous White and Red numbers with names and addresses for telephone subscribers. Includes Alford Ileary White 7481 Bonarsock Milling Co and Adams Paired McGinnis J W entries, plus miscellaneous notes about locations, a Colorado Midland engraving offer, and a short rail and festival promotion.
Describes a spring season mothproof storage chest for woolens and blankets. Notes common devices fail to seal, allowing moths and moisture. Presents a rubber gasketed, canvas friendly box with a twist tube and tail points to open the cover, claiming low cost and space efficiency while preserving an expensive look.
A Cleveland scene recalls neighbor disputes with parrots goats and property damage as Mr Per king asks Mr Taylor to help choose a piano and finance lessons. The page also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure promising a constitutional remedy with testimonials and a money back offer.
Vacation planners are urged to consider convenience and time savings. The Wabash offers direct rails to St. Louis Detroit Toledo Pittsburgh and Buffalo with through service to New York and Boston. Tickets available via local agents for fastest routes. For California travel path via Colorado Midland Railway dates March 1 to May 15.
A disparate page notes a large private egg collection, maritime knot signaling, London meat trade fortunes, and a humorous exchange about riches and jail, plus Ely's Liquid Cream Balm promoted for nasal conditions with mailing details. The items reflect eclectic early 20th century curiosities and ads.
A clipped editorial fragment contrasts Laurier's return with Roosevelt's sweep, recounting a Quebec street encounter where a man mistakes Victoria's death and Edward VII's identity, then ponders Laurier's influence. The rest echoes pat or ad copy about Dr Kings New Life Pills and other faded local notices.
United States Commercial Agent Harris reports that Russian Poland suffers most from the Japan war, with Vistula region house industries in gloves, saris, neckties, shirts, underwear and ready-made clothing hit hard. Many cities depend on cheap ready-made garments for distant markets, while demand fades in Siberia and Pacific possessions.
Mrs Murray in The Housewife extols Paratine Wax for preserving foods and flowers and for use in laundry, polish, and waterproofing. The article highlights its cleaning, tasteless and odorless properties and argues it saves time and money for households. The passage also notes its applications in eggs, linen, nos, and wax flowers as a versatile product.
The Union Pacific with Chicago and Alton offers through Pullman Tourist Sleeping car service between key points. Cars depart St Louis and San Francisco each Monday and Wednesday, running through with no change. The line features 16 sectional, wide, vestalized Pullman Tourist Sleeping cars of the latest pattern and first class. Connections can be made en route to Los Angeles and Portland. Inquiries via nearest Union Pacific agent.
Proposals issued for Culvert City, Lawrance Kansas, May 5, 1905. Opens for bids until 6 pm June 5, 1905 to furnish materials and build a culvert at Penn and Mississippi streets. Culvert to be stone, brick, or concrete per plans and specifications on file with F D Brooks, City Clerk.
Fragmented items describe Hann’s Antarctic temperature findings, a bequest for cats in Pennsylvania, a Kansas woman in men’s attire, and a Denver summer convention plan. Includes notes on Epworth League Grand Army encampment, rail travel, and Colorado Midland Railway agent contacts.
Rural subscribers learn the Missouri and Kansas Teleplane Co will charge three cents per month for rural service with annual prepayment. Also notices announce B S S signs for rental rooms and lodging at the Journal office. Frisco System announces through sleeper service from Kansas City to Jacksonville via Southern Limited with daily operation from November 15 onward, featuring Pullman cars and cafe observation, leaving 6:30 p.m. Reservations available through Frisco agents.
For Rent Modern store room on Henry street formerly occupied by Doctor Phillips. Nice plate glass front. Rear door opens on alley. For Sale Two fine lots No 62 and 6¢ New Hampshire street. Close to Several lots well located in North Lawrence. One five room House witch barn corner lot No 1162 New York street. One four room cottage in need of repair No 1133 New York street. Part cash balance six percent interest. L. O. Melnoure.
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