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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
2
Advice on health linking mental and physical illness to digestive issues. Encourages lighter breakfasts and eating Egg-O-See Wheat Flakes with milk or fruit. Claims improved digestion, energy for work, and benefits for children and invalids through the Egg-O-Sen process.
The Lawrence Journal page includes editorials on Kansas politics, reference to Cannon's congressional conduct, and local notices. It mentions Stenographer search, Vermont maple sugar, flowers and seeds for sale, carpentry ads, and a obituary for William Curtis Davis of Kansas City born 1880.
The article notes Speaker Cannon has shed silence and cigar smoke for writing. He contributes to Century magazine this month to reply to critics who say legislation is blocked under one-man rule and that House members are denied proper influence.
The Lawrence city council approves Ordinance No 438 authorizing the issue of 115000 in refunding bonds to settle existing indebtedness. Bonds of 1000 each run 1909 to 1916 with 4 1 2 percent interest, redeemable after ten years, pledged by city credit. The ordinance cites state refunding act and lists bond specifics and maturity.
City of Lawrence Kansas passes ordinances authorizing refunding bonds and interest payments dated July 1 1900 with coupons signed by mayor and clerk. Provisions cover tax levy to fund interest, bonding terms, redemption options, and notification to fiscal agents in New York and state accounts. Ordinance approved May 26 1900 with seals and city clerk attest.
Real estate transfers appear with vague references to deeds and leases. I Gully recently moved from Missouri and occupies 110 Lincoln. G W Weidman is remodeling a store in North Lawrence. J E Brownks bought stock and fixtures and rented a building.
Community notes mix names, travel, and errands as local residents like Perry Stevens and Mr Bossman appear. The page references vacations, printing errors, weather, church events, town visits, a gas drill, and a barn project, all in a dense, fragmentary scan.
Woodward & Co offer genuine olive oil castile soap by cake or bar for toilet and general uses. Johnson's medicated soaps tresol carbolic tar sulphur and bar cost ten cents a cake.
A fragmented speech extols a bank as conservative and well managed with officers directors and stakeholders described as of high integrity and responsibility. It claims ample capital and cautious lending, asserting readiness to serve clients and back prudent ventures.
A long public notice describes a special vote competition with a closing date and prize awards on June 12. It urges aggressive subscription campaigns, naming candidates and officials while warning about observed rules and deviations. The piece encourages energetic efforts and warns contestants to follow conditions exactly.
Local standings list multiple contestants with addresses across states and towns including Miss Julia McGrath 910 Tenn Miss Kate Andrews 529 Ohio Miss Louise Broeker B34 Mass Miss Elizabeth Kunkel 730 Ind Miss May E Morse 845 R T Mrs Rose Neal Olson 1229 New York Miss Gertrude Bruchmiller Lawrence Mrs Anna Paasch R F D 10 Miss Myra Spangler Leerington Miss Mayme Dauberman 226 Lucy Kraus Eudora Kansas Miss Clara Colman Lawrence Classic Kinzer Baldwin Anna Hyland Baldwin Miss Lilly White Baldwin Miss Carrie Cox 1139 Rhode Island Miss Caroline Neustifter Endora E Miss Gussie Reese Vinland Wage figures and codes follow.
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury N C writes about personal illness and praising Foley's Kidney Remedy while a variety of ads follow for graduation gifts automotive items and medical specialists including Dr G A Hamman eye ear nose and throat services.
A fragmented advertisement page touts Rexall Ordesties as superior for constipation with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Doan’s Ointment for piles and Electric Bitters for youth and kidney health, including testimonials from local figures, and urges trials of DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills with a free trial offer.
The Atlantic Express and Paritie Express details include Salina Local No. 107 and No. 105 with intermediate city connections and Denver Limited No. 10. Daily trains run with Sunday exceptions, and times shown include 9:10 am No. 172 Accommodation and 3:15 pm No. 124 Motor Car.
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