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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
3
Mrs E Waite of Chicago Lake View postoffice suffered eight years with ovarian trouble and fatigue. She credits Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for restoring her health after two bottles and continues to take eight bottles total. She urges others to try Dr Pierce’s medicines.
Trains west and east listed with daily departures for Chicago Expresses, California Limited, Arkansas City Express, Utah and Texas Express, Topeka Express, and several through passenger services. Lawrence Buchanan arrival noted, with trains 3 and 4 carrying first class through paying passengers only.
Notices to subscribers warn carriers must settle for mised papers and failing deliveries. The Journal authority to collect money for any paper not delivered is outlined, with fees to be paid by those ordering to towns and settlements arranged through the office.
May 26 report from Vereeniging and Pretoria says negotiations continue with no definite result yet. Victoria day crowds gathered in Pretoria Square awaiting a peace proclamation, with no disturbances. New Zealand premier St J Seddon reports a satisfactory interview with Kitchener and Milner, suggesting no extra Kiwi contingent needed. London Daily Mail notes possible immediate peace announcement and inflexible government on key issues.
Francis M. Black a former Missouri Supreme Court justice and leading Kansas City lawyer died suddenly Saturday night of apoplexy at his home in Kansas City. He was prominent in legal circles, educated at Pacis College and Ohio institute, and practiced after moving from Chicago.
Disapproving remarks from the reviewing authority question the acquittal in Maj Waller's case. The editor cites mental strain and the duty to obey orders, noting the grave consequences of the Tent Day command and urging careful scrutiny of the legality and morality of the actions in question. Additional items cover a Chicago political shooting suicide, Leavenworth ceremonies, a Utah murder suicide, and a New York railroad fire loss.
James Speed surveys the woodpecker family, detailing the anatomy of the tongue skull and claws that enable tree work and insect foraging. He describes the flicker and downy woodpecker, their plumage, habitat, nesting habits, and year round presence with observational notes on behavior.
A lyrical reminiscence of sugarhouse life and childhood in a rural setting. It evokes sap flowing from maples, the sugar house, and old instruments, blending memory with nature. The speaker recalls misty mornings, snow, and the distant sounds of a fiddle and an accordion, all tied to a vanished world of sugaring season.
Round trip tickets on sale for multiple routes including Santa Pe, Povera, Denver, Chicago, Atchison, Wichita, East Lake City, San Francisco, Portland, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Hutchinson, Leavenworth, Topeka, and Winfield. Dates vary May through September with return limits from 30 to 69 days. Agent: Gad Bailey, Tawmenes, Kans.
A San Francisco Bulletin note describes a lavish bed being crafted in Honolulu for Princess Kawan apakor, bride of Colonel Sam Parker’s son in law. It features knuna and box woods, nine-panel iron headboard in tila, eight foot posts crowned with carvings, and decorative island fruit motifs, with oak rails and ornate railings.
Travel deals advertised by Union Pacific offering round trips to many points including Kansas City Salina St. Louis Leavenworth San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City Denver and Pueblo with varied sale dates June through October. Returns and limits listed. stopovers allowed. agents named for booking.
Lawrence resident G W Hamilton of 627 Sycamore Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney and bladder troubles. He reports severe past pains eased after use, with only rare recurrences kept at bay by a few doses. The ad urges readers to visit local stores Disk Bros or Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents.
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