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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
2
Lawrence men rally to revive effort for a Rock Road linking here with Kansas City. Robinson leads urging committees to organize a broad push with rural and town supporters, stressing the road as a crucial Good Roads step and a boon for travel and tourism.
An advertisement extols Deans Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney sickness. It features Mrs. J. M. Winehelt’s testimonial from Lawrence Kansas, noting relief after physicians failed. The piece markets the product at 50 cents via Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sole US agents, and promotes other health aids and household tips.
The Journal in Lawrence Kansas traces its origins in 1857 as the Lawrence Republican and later absorbed the state Journal and the Herald of Freedom. It expanded by acquiring the Law Fence Tribune and published daily and weekly editions into 1909, with editorials on tariff, Prohibition, and local political figures.
A man asserts he has not had an attack for eight months and can perform any labor and eat without ill effects. He says the promise of $500 would not force him into worse health or poverty.
Crowds packed the carnival grounds last evening despite damp air. The serpentine dancers and Minstrels drew business, Essie Fay joined the animal show to work leopards, and Fay’s arrival from the East followed a left heel injury. Journal newsboys attended as guests, and Friday features include a student debate in the arena with two lions on display.
Certification from Valley Falls Kansas dated October 7 1908 endorsing Hall's Texas Wonder for kidney bladder and rheumatic issues. Mrs W A Daniels recommends to ladies with similar ailments. Barber and Son sell the remedy.
A new lake at the corner of Winthrop and Louisiana streets beside George Innes’ residence opens for 1909 1910 fishing season. Permits are $10 and obtainable from Holland Wheeler city engineer or the street commissioner. The pond draws curious passersby and small boys enjoy boat play.
Purely personal items record Mrs. Julia Cahill in Kansas City today and Fred Landon from Independence visiting there. Mr and Mrs WL AL Macoubrie went to Kansas City. Mrs C G Clevenger left for Champaign. Della Keister of Wamego sues her mother Mrs Savhesen. Brinton Woodward returns from Seabreeze Florida. Mrs Ia Williams and daughter Ethel return to St Julia Kansas after visiting Mrs T J Lamont.
A call to participation notes no limits on votes and claims unlimited territory for casting ballots. It highlights a liberal schedule and special offers to help popular ladies accumulate many ballots, praising the Journal's generosity. June 12 is set as the prize day with strong emphasis on personal victory for entrants.
Ornate ad snippets show patent medicines Foley's Honey and Tar Dr Joe Life Pills and Shoop Rheumatic Remedy promoted by Barber & Son. Notices reference a culinary book and a dinner table conversation about a "bloodthirsty villain" in a theater scene.
The public expresses outrage at traffic crashes as bystanders debate responsibility and the role of drivers in preventable injuries. Community discussions highlight safety concerns and calls for stricter enforcement.
Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina praises Foley’s Kidney Remedy after kidney trouble and lengthy bed rest. C. P. Barber & Son notes hard on tramps with incidents in the city jail and near tram lines. Dr. Shoop’s Restorative is promoted as directly aiding weak stomach heart and kidney nerves with quick results and low cost.
Miss Kate Andrews 529 Ohio Miss Elizabeth Konkel 730 Ind Miss Julia McGrath 910 Tenn Miss Louise Broeker 834 Mass Miss May Morse 845 R I Mrs Rose Neal Olson 122 New York Miss Gertrude Brachmiller Lawrence6 Mrs Anna Paaseh KR F D 10 Miss Myra Spangler Lecompton Angles Miss Mayme Dauberman 226 Locust Dollie Kraus Endora Kansas Miss Rose Bond 900 Ala Miss Clara Colman Lawrence Miss Classie Kineer Baldwin Miss Anna Hyland Baldwin Miss Lilly White Baldwin Rhode Island stands
An advertisement touts Foley's Orine Laxative as a cure for constipation and liver trouble claiming it cleanses the system and clears blotches. It promises restoration of natural bowels without constant medicine from C. S. Barber & Son. A girl’s notion of an ideal hero is a stage figure even if in a padded cell.
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