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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
3
Millions nationwide drink Arbuckles ARIOSA coffee and outperform all other packaged coffees in sales. The ad claims ARIOSA is the best coffee, saves money, and offers presents, urging readers to tell grocers to stock packaged ARIOSA or write to Arbuckle Bros. in New York.
A pasted newspaper fragment advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds, Bee’s Laxative Cough Syrup, Bean’s ointment for skin eruptions, Electric Bitters by Barber & Son, Pine Salve Carbonlized, and Dunn’s Regulets. It touts cures for lung ailments, stomach trouble, and kidney weakness with testimonials from G S Clark of Westfield Iowa and David Parker of Fayette NY, noting trial bottles offered and guaranteed satisfaction.
The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas votes to hold its next convention in Winfield during May 1908. The Wichita bid failed as Winfield, long without a meeting, wins the bid. The Topeka session ends with a large slate of elected officers and committees for the Richmond endowment and diocesan work, including treasurer DW Nellis and registrar Samuel Davidson.
The business meeting elected officers led by President Dr. Mary V Church of Topeka. First vice president Mrs P B Peabody Blue Rapids, second vice president Miss Goodwin Ottawa, secretary treasurer Miss Florence Greer Blue Rapids. Delegates to the Richmond Va multiyearly convention: Mrs Peabody Miss Greer and Mrs Buck of Wichita. Mrs Peabody presides over meetings. about twelve chapters attended the Episcopal church women’s society gathering.
A promotional note touts a combined remedy of Dandelion Extract half ounce, Karvon compound one ounce, Sarsaparilla syrup three ounces. It claims to purify the blood, cleanse kidneys, liver, and stomach, relieve rheumatism, backache, and constipation, and restore energy with gentle action. A local pharmacist endorsement underscores safety and affordability for readers to try.
The note explains Merpicide as a destroyer of herpes a disease linked to parasites, with claims it stops dandruff itching scalp and hair loss. It urges readers to try Neward's Herpicide with samples by mail and lists Detroit The Herpicide Co and Woodward & Co as suppliers in two sizes names of vendors are included.
The city council met with Mayor Barker and ten councilmen present. Appointments covered appraisers for sewer connections and drivers for city teams. Several ordinances and resolutions were discussed or approved, including repairs to East Lee street, repealing the Stranger Valley franchise, paving and sidewalk matters, and a crosswalk request. Some petitions were referred or rejected, and the session adjourned after routine business.
Washington University defeated the Kansas Jayhawkers 4-3 at McCook field in a game marked by base running miscues and fielding errors. Hoff man connected for key hits in the third inning driving in Richardson and Dillon, while Thomas added a single and an error scored three runs. Kansey struggled against Hardaway early but later found his rhythm, yet failed to capitalize on chances as Kansey’s team could not secure the comeback.
W. Brown and Miss Bertha Crunchfield were married at noon yesterday by Rev. Harris. The groom runs the Lawrence pantatorium and is a respected local businessman and Booker Washington Institute graduate. They went to housekeeping in the city, while a witty aside notes marriages in heaven but often with the devil to pay.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure against headaches biliousness malaria and jaundice claiming they purify the bowels without danger. Barber & Son’s drug store offers the pills at 25 cents.
A historic description of a coquettish summer hat featuring a brown plait, ribbon trim, and decorative hat-pin. The piece discusses how the hat’s beauty and decoration elevate its fashion appeal beyond pure utility, noting pearls, beads, and fancy pins as key adornments.
Notices published in Lawrence Daily Journal in 1907 inform creditors and heirs that executors and administrators will seek final settlement and discharge at the next Douglas County court term. Names include Sonia B. Russell, Carl Phillips, Henry E. Henson, with estates of Talward Russell, W. H. Votaw, and Mendenhall. xác
In the District Court of Douglas County Kansas C E Blake and Mary A Counts sue to quiet title to multiple Baldwin City parcels Baker Chapel Ninth and Eighth streets Lots 112 114 116 118 120 122 118 119 123 125 127 129 and North 1 2 of some lots. Defendants must answer by June 11 1907 or judgments will be entered. Attest L S Stelle Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Barber & Bon.
The Bebhool Fund questions whether pardoned men in liquor cases reduce school fund receipts. Officials note many expect the fund to lose potential payments when fines are waived, while others worry the good does not always grasp the opportunity to contribute.
A column quotes J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill NC musing on courtship and marriage warning that men underestimate the costs of relationships until after marriage. The piece promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve and notes it is sold at Baxber and Son's drug store while offering a humorous social observation.
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